The Computer Nerd Help Desk Thread

The Computer Nerd Help Desk Thread

Hi everyone,
My parents recently purchased a DVD recorded, and have burnt the Aussie and Serbia game onto DVD for me.  Now I am wanting to then rip the game into an avi format (or similar) so that I can use it later on in case I lose the DVD.  Can anyone recommend a good free software that can do this for me.
Cheers
2B

Come on nerds. Help me.

Use this guide, it has worked for me time and time again

http://www.anders.com/guides/convert/video/iPod/windows.html

Convert to an Ipod sized would lose most of the quality wouldn't it?

Nerd fail

I never said it was perfect. I suppose that yes it would however.

http://www.wikihow.com/Rip-a-DVD-to-an-AVI-or-MPG-File-Using-DVDx

First thing that comes up on google, can't vouch for it. I have a mac so use 'Mac-the-ripper' and/or Handbrake.
linds2010-05-31 20:28:28

as well as not being a lady I am also not a nerd - but this might help

Handbrake free softwaremay be able to help.

DVDRip

just make sure whatever software you use doesnt put a nasty big watermark on it.

+1 for either DVDRip or Handbrake.   Smithy2010-06-02 12:31:56

http://www.dvdshrink.org/

http://www.autogk.me.uk/index.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5fsz3TWuFk

or

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_QzNpAtTXA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAexwNVOidA&feature=related

You could just use DVD shrink and backup the DVD onto your HDD.

Bullion2010-06-02 13:06:06

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

yer but i didn't wait 30 seconds.

Therein lies the problem.