subject: Let's Know About Free Dvd Player Software [print this page] The term DVD represents Digital Versatile Disc and is regularly mistakenly thought to be Digital Video Disc because it is one of the main mediums used within the video business. DVDs are not limited to video and can also hold information ranging from articles to music to video games and are also utilized as a backup storage in some instances. If you possess a movie or game and would like to create a duplicate to maintain your original or if you require software to play your DVD in your computer then these instructions should assist you in this situation.
Required Tools
A Computer or Laptop
An Internet Connection
A DVD-R or DVD-RW Drive
Printer
Required Materials
Blank DVD Disc
Marker or Label
Instructions
For copying your DVD video to create a backup you will require either a computer or a laptop with a DVD burner drive that can be DVD-R or DVD-RW. Next you will require an internet link to search for and store the software programs needed to create your backup. Search for DVD SHRINK then download and run the software. Once installed put in your original movie into the DVD-R or DVD-RW drive and click on the button in DVD SHRINK to have it examine your original disc.
Once that is finished select the button to create a backup. As soon as it is selected the backup selection will offer you with a option of making a duplicate to a empty DVD disc or to your hard drive and from here you should choose the option that best fits your needs which usually is to save to a blank DVD disc. Insert your empty DVD disc and wait for the burning process to complete. Once the process is completed you can either utilize your printer with the disc label to create a custom label or just utilize your marker to write on the name of the disc you just copied.
If your DVD cannot be replicated with DVD SHRINK next you may also need to get an additional free software named DVD DECRYPTER. Internet guides are accessible to assist you with step-by-step instructions and some with images.
DVDs which contain hold applications or video game data cannot be copied with DVD SHRINK due to the fact that the application was made with DVD video in consideration and not games or encrypted data files. Other alternatives are available to aid you with duplicating these other discs but these other applications will most likely have to be purchased.
Tip and Warning
Some DVD discs have copyrights which may be breached by making a duplicate of the disc even if you possess the original. Read the license agreement or consult a legal firm or individual prior to attempting to copy your disc.
If playback of your DVD video is all you need then there is a surplus of free applications available. Once again check with a highly regarded website for your needs and utilize the sorting and go through features which will permit you to locate only free titles.
