I try to convert a Karaoke DVD from Pioneer but no mather what format I convert to there is no sound so back to the old way inporting analog
Anyone any sugestions?

Try DVDx - it's freeware!

It is very bad, when I start to rip, the program crashed. I have tried Movavi VideoSuite which has may functions such as Capture video from your digital and web cameras; Convert video to run on any mobile device;Split and merge video files;Add filters and special effects;Rip, backup and copy DVDs;Burn data, audio, and video CDs and DVDs;Create classy video postcards;I realy think it is much better than A-one DVD ripper.

Hempman got it right - this is crapware of the worst kind. Claims to do things it can't. Very poor at the things that it can just about do. Pity the poor goons who actually paid for this.

Handbrake works well, if anyone want to get some free software, it is the best choice. If someone want to get some fast and powerful software, Cucusoft Ultimate DVD + Video Converter Suite is the right one. It converts DVD's and videos to play on almost any portable device including iPod, iPhone, Zune, PSP, video capable MP3 players, video capable mobile phones, and Pocket P.C., etc. Meanwhile, it can also support output almost any audio/video format including Video format(H264, MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, RM, 3GP, flv, SWF, mpeg-1, mpeg-2, VCD, SVCD, DVD, etc.) and Audio format(AC3, AAC, MP2, MP3, MP4, RA, WMA, etc.).

#78: As #38 you used the term "change the file name". As #78 you write about "rename a file name before it is even created". It puzzles me how someone wishes to rename (=change) something before it is even created. What I think you meant in your review is that you could not set the file name when creating the file. That is indeed a flaw in the software under consideration. But please formulate correctly when you mean. Otherwise you get misinterpreted.

to #38 - DVD Ripper Plus 5 is $26, not $10

I downloaded and installed the program with no issue (the registration info will pop-up after install, if anyone's confused), and then used it to rip a 21 minute special features thing off of one of my DVDs.

It only took like 6 minutes, which I found surprising, since my usual DVD Shrink + AutoGK mix usually takes roughly twice as long as the video I'm ripping. So I open the file it made... and the video is tiny, the sound is not good, and it cuts off 6 minutes and 28 seconds into it.

Personally, if I'm going to go to the trouble of ripping something, I'd like it to look and sound nice, and to be complete. I'll be uninstalling this program now. Thanks for offering it GotD, but it's not all that it says to be.

Information please.

I have a 4 minute DVD. I installed this software on Vista. It rips very fast until it reached 96% completion. Then the program stalls. I have tried several times with the same results.

Can somebody share why?

#23 If you live in Canada, it is legal to copy your DVD's to another DVD or you hard drive for archival purposes as long as you own the DVD in the first place, and as long as you aren't selling it or making profit from it.

#4
There is a program called "Handbrake" and it can convert ripped DVD's to .avi files, and its open source, so its free.
I hope this comment has helped you, and others.

Well this comment is a bit off base, but i had to say something. My right click would crash my pc and start Dr.Watson Post MortemDebugger due to the fact that "Glary's Context Menu Shell Extension" Context Menu item was corrupting my entire system upon right clicking, I downloaded "SHELLEXVIEW" installed it and ran it disabling the faulty Glary Utility Context Meny Shell Extension listing and the right clicking was restored WAH-LAH simple as that one buggy item, ok well that settles that just so you all know, iam un-installing Glary U. I just bought IOLO SYSTEM Mechanic Professional 3 PC Liscense 2 Years on EBAY For 16$ and trust it to do the duties i need, anyway Peace Out Glad I could help...

^^^pwned!

to #38: If you copy online reviews & pass them off as your own, doesn't that cause your previous words about the product (which were in fact thoughtful & helpful) to lose all credibility?


Think about that next time before you trash your rep.

The only problem with the PSP idea, is that your going to need tons of memory!!!

I'd say this is okay if you want a simple conversion program and aren't too worried about the quality of the resulting video. But if good quality is important for you, I think you'll have to look elsewhere. I'm not concerned about fitting a movie on to CD size, which seems to be the only option if you choose Xvid conversion.
I wondered if trying the 'custom size' option would produce better quality. I tried converting a 90min film to 1200MB. The video quality was slightly improved, but the resulting file cut off before the end of the movie, so was basically useless.
I wonder if these problems are a result of trying to combine the ripping and conversion options into one program. I see the company also produces a dedicated video conversion program, which may be better. I can't recommend the results from this program as it stands, I'm afraid.

I'd say this is okay if you want a simple conversion program and aren't too worried about the quality of the resulting video. But if good quality is important for you, I think you'll have to look elsewhere. I'm not concerned about fitting a movie on to a CD, which seems to be the only option if you choose Xvid conversion.
I wondered if trying the 'custom size' option would produce better quality. I tried converting a 90min film to 1200MB. The video quality was slightly improved, but the resulting file cut off before the end of the movie, so was basically useless.
I wonder if these problems are a result of trying to combine the ripping and conversion options into one program. I see the company also produces a dedicated video conversion program, which may be better. I can't recommend the results from this program as it stands, I'm afraid.

i downloaded it for vista premium and it works............. so kevin give it a try

I think with a little more work, this could be a good program. For myself, I splurged a while back and got the Slysoft package of AnyDVD, CloneDVD2 and CloneDVD Mobile which does a much better job than this program, but you also pay for that quality.

Can anyone help/ cannot see the regrestration details anywhere in the down load or after I have installed, what am I not seeing? thanks in anticipation

69. "See anything I missed, genius".
Interesting sarcasm, coming from a dope who can't interpret "Unzip the package you`ve downloaded and install the software, then register the software using the license name and license code provided."
Notice the "Unzip" - "install" - THEN "register"?

The video this program is NOT TRUE AVI or DivX. I have several pro level programs that edit true AVI and DivX and none of those programs will edit these files. However, I tried one of the crap programs I got here that claims falsely (like this one) to create and edit AVI files, and those do open the files this one creates.

The files this program creates are malformed MP4 files with hacked headers. Only other crapware will edit them.

#56. When I use any other ripper, I am able to name the output file anything I want as the file has not been created yet, and thus I am not "working with the file". This is a feature of the Windows operating system.

In fact, in any other ripper I use, I am able to create and delete directories. Another feature of the Windows OS.


The fact that he file can not be renamed before it is even created is a flaw in this program as it has nothing to do with the Windows Operating System.

Do try not shaking your dusty old pom poms so vehemently, you demonstrate your overt ignorance.

To Hempman (#38); Your last paragraph looks very familiar to the paragraph notated on the following link,

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=346478

Do you get your so called "knowledge" from websites and try to play it off as you "studied this"? Come on you copied this word for word!

All your information, though very insightful, is copied from people who actually work hard to do a product description and research while you plagiarize it. Give us a review in your own words once in a while and you might be more respected.

As for the software, thanks GAOTD for offering this but there is alot better software out there for free or for a minimal charge such as Hempman described from the above link.

I don't really need this....thanks though

use dvd decrypter....all regions, rip the whole dvd to your hard drive, as it looks on the dvd, removes macrovision, decss, everything, and it's free....google it and try it....

then use your favorite vob to XXX convert program, or just burn the whole works to a dual layer dvd and presto

It installed fine and I started ripping a DVD which was 1:50 long. The conversion was slow (It took over 4 hours) Oh sorry, make that: the conversion EXTREMLY slow. Then when I played the output file, the quality was barely satisfactory, and it cut off the last 10 minutes of the film. There was a function were you could specify the part of the film to convert, so I selected the last 10 minutes. But for some reason it converted a completely different section of the film.

I am disapointed with this product.

I just wanted to say I love This Site! The DVD ripper program worked great for me 1st time. I have been looking for an easy way to put movies on the PSP to keep my granddaughter amused on long drives. Thank you!!

It'd better if it supports VCD as well. I have to find a different software now.

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Nice software, it works well. But I perferiSofter DVD Ripper Platinum which converts DVD to AVI, DivX, XviD, VCD, WMV, MPEG4 format video files, with almost same quality, but just only 10% size.
It is worthful to try it: http://www.top5soft.com/video/isofter-dvd-ripper.html

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Honestly, you get exactly what you paid for it. Nada. Took me less than 30 minutes to figure out it has no place on my system. Do yourself a favor take a pass on this one.

I have tried it, the quality is terrible. I think Cucusoft All-in-one DVD Conversion software is much better than it.It is easy to backup your favorite DVD movie to your computer by converting DVD to AVI, DivX, XviD, VCD, WMV, MPEG4,etc and let you play the videos on iPod, iPhone, Zune, PocketPC, etc.

Works well. I copied a copy-protected DVD to AVI, edited out the crap, saved to VOB and burnt to DVD. No, it's not quick, but then re-encoding video is never going to be quick unless you are running a Cray in your bedroom!

"The ordinal 11 could not be located in the dynamic link library DSOUND.dll"

Fascinating. Another non-starter.

I wish you could have us download the software permanently.
I had quite a few games and software but due to having the system restored I lost all my software. You guys are doing a fantastic job.

@42 - It would make me very sad if all the whiners and moaners quit submitting remarks, and if I didn't get to hear about their mothers or sisters or cats, or their problems installing (fill in the blank) application. I love reading this stuff everyday, and I also love seeing all the freeware alternative suggestions. Y'all keep it up.

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I cant download d file once again..Wikifortio is too slow again,d/l ing at 0.1 KB/s!!!!Mirror link doesn't work either,no problem with my internet connection as I am able to download larger files from other websites without any problem..This is d second day in a row this is happening,please check the matter...I'm from India & have been d/ling for about 9 months now without any problem till this week...

this software is HORRIBLE

come on .. a max resolution of 320x240
obviously not for full quality video as is stated in the description
definitely NOT POWERFUL

# 51 and did you actually READ the readme file??? ::rolls eyes::

Nice software, but there are many free softwares do better than A-one.

For Win user:
Aimersoft: http://www.aimersoft.com/dvd-ripper.html
DVD Shrink: http://www.dvdshrink.org/

For Mac user:
Handbrake: http://handbrake.m0k.org/
Mactheripper: http://www.mactheripper.org/

the key will show up in a window after you run Setup

# 38 wrote: "One apparently can not change the name of the converted file until after the process is completed."
This has nothing to do with this application: it is a property of the Windows operating system. To test this, try and change any filename you are working on with any Windows application. You cannot even change the name of any directory containing a file that is open.

When u start to install the software , a new window opens up in the back ground (other than normal software installer), with the password and key, so pls be connected to the net and off temporarily (In case of some pop up blockers/firewalls), if it doesnt , i guess cancel install and try again, it should come up.

I understand the some are still having install problems. I am controlling my usual ascerbic response to those notes.

When you run setup.exe, do not let the program start immediately (given the problems some haev with this, it should not be there anyway). Instead, uncheck the "load program now" (or start, whatever the word used). You will get a popup window with Giveawayoftheday and a serial code. Copy these to notepad or other convenient text editor.

NOW start the program. When asked to register, use the name/serial number provided.

Come on guys, this is not exactly rocket science.

Oops, I let a little sarcasm escape. I Hope the behavior piggies don't get too annoyed. I also hope that maybe they'll grow up one day and control themselves instead.

To #2:
why would anyone make a program compatible with vista, if vista is such a worthless os and makes everything running on it worthless? Thanks GAOTD, this looks useful.

#51 The "key" comes in a popup box after you install.

Where's the key? My zip file contained the "setup" and a "read me". I need the key!

#23 - That's YOUR problem!