How to backup your DVD collection

DVD collection getting scratched too easy? Tired of buying more than one copy of the same DVD because it got scratched and no longer plays? Well no fear there is free software out there that lets you backup your DVD collection!

Things You'll Need

• DVD Burner
• Blank DVD
• DVD to be copied
• Nero Burning Software
• DVD Shrink Software

Instructions

1. First you need to download DVD Shrink which can be found at www.softpedia.com. If you are searching for DVD Shrink on google be wary of the sites that want you to pay for it. DVD Shrink is free software!

2. Obtain a copy of Nero burning software. You can buy it on their website www.nero.com. You might be able to find a free copy floating around somewhere in cyberspace if you search on google.

3. After both Nero and DVD Shrink are installed open up DVD Shrink. Insert the DVD you would like to copy into your DVD drive. Click on Open Disc and choose the DVD you would like to copy from the drop down menu.

4. After the DVD has been analyzed click the Backup button. The software will first ask you where you would like to put the temporary files, choosing an empty folder is a good idea. For some DVDs it will ask what region it is protected in. If it was purchased in the US it should be Region 1. If you are not sure what region it is just skip this step.

5. Depending on the DVD it may take 30 min to 1 hour to backup the disc on your Hard Drive. After this is finished you will need to put in a blank DVD-R to copy the files to. After this is done you will have a backup of your DVD.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't pay for DVD Shrink, its free!

• If you don't know the region in which your DVD is encoded don't guess just skip that step

Resources

• Nero Burning Software
• DVD Shrink Software