How to Use Free Software to Rip Your DVDs
If you want to back up your DVD collection in order to safe guard against any possible damage to your disks there are many different free software titles that allow you to rip the contents of your DVDs onto the hard drive of a computer. This gives you the ability to place the ripped content onto a different DVD or simply to save it on the system in case you do need to record a new DVD if the current disk becomes damaged.
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Instructions
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Obtain a free DVD ripping software. There are many you can download from the Internet, including MacTheRipper at "Versiontracker.com," A-one DVD Ripper at "popsnail.com" and Magic DVD Ripper at "MagicDVDripper." Do note that A-One and Magic DVD are free full trials (once the trial is done you need to purchase the product) while MacTheRipper is free.
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Launch the DVD ripping software and insert the DVD movie you want to copy.
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Select the format you want to rip the DVD to. This includes "iPod," "Computer" and "DVD."
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Click "Rip" and the software rips a copy of the DVD. If you chose to rip the contents to another DVD you are asked to insert a blank DVD into the DVD burner after the completion of the rip. Once inserted the DVD movie is placed onto the blank DVD.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not distribute your DVD copies or attempt to make a profit off of them. This is illegal and you can be prosecuted. However, simply backing up your own DVD collection is legal and you don't need to worry about it.
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