Copyright Protected DVDs Can Be Cloned For Individual Use

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Your favorite movie comes out on DVD. You buy it. You watch it over and over and over, until you know each line of dialogue, each scene, each nuance of character. That�s great, right? Sure, until the DVD begins to wear out. Then what?

Many, many households in this country are investing in home entertainment systems to more economically enjoy their favorite films. The savings is two fold. First, at home anyone can watch the DVD at any time. Secondly, you can watch the movie as many times as you want, without any additional expense. I have several movies in my library that I have watched so often, I know all the dialogue by heart.

What if the movie�s no longer on screens, even in the dollar theaters? What if the movie is no longer available for sale? You�re stuck, right?

Making a backup copy for your own personal use, however, is quite legal. Many stores sell decryption software, and/or DVD recorders that automatically strip off the protection files and burn a copy while you�re watching.

For personal use, however, decoding the copyright protection can be done and remain legal. Why make a backup instead of simply buying another copy of the movie? As mentioned above, the movie may not be available for sale anymore.

What if the movie was no longer available for sale? Burning a backup copy can refresh the movie and give it a longer shelf life. First, as I mentioned, you need to buy decrypting software. Remember, this software is available for people to protect their DVD investment. Copying a DVD isn�t illegal if it�s for personal use only.

So, if your favorite movie is no longer available for sale, and your copy is worn or damaged, you can burn a copy and keep on enjoying the film.

Begin by copying the DVD to your computer�s hard drive. Be aware that these files are have been compressed to 25% of normal size. When the files are opened, they are massive, so make sure you have the required space prior to copying. Decrypting the files is the hard part. Once the protection is stripped, the rest is fairly straightforward.

Now that just the movie files are on your computer, reduce them back down to a quarter of their size. Insert a blank DVD disk, and then transfer the movie files. You now have a backup copy of your favorite movie. DVD burning lesson is complete.

In addition to utilizing your computer as a backup copy burner, there are other devices that can unlock the protection protocols for DVDs. One of the most popular is a special DVD recorder that can strip off the protection and burn a copy of the movie, all while you�re watching it! Technology is so cool.

If you own several videos that could use a backup copy, consider purchasing an eliminator box for the DVD recorder, to unlock the copy protection. In addition, you can buy a special DVD recorder that automatically removes the encrypted files, and can burn a copy while you�re watching the show!