I tried installing the program, but it apparently had some problems connecting to the GOTD server. The install crashed, and I was shown the "Installation Successful" box.
I've tried redownloading and reinstalling the file, but it always does the same thing. I've used Revo Uninstaller to try to uninstall anything (as it doesn't appear in Programs in the Startup Menu), but it doesn't see anything.

Does anyone know how to fix this or has anyone else seen this error as well?

Well I've used this product in the past and love it and was hoping to get it again since I had a crash a while back and this is my first opportunity to get it again. Well I downloaded the file and when I tried to install it all it would do is give me the gold key and then went right to GAOTD and said it was activated. The only problem is, it never installed the program. What gives? I never had this happen before. I've been trying all day and nada. So I downloaded something from somewhere else and it installed with no problems. Thank you GAOTD but this time I just can't get it. I must have some kind of problem here because nobody else seemed to not be able to install it. Have a good day, Keith

Windows 7 Pro 64-bit (awaiting Windows 10 Pro upgrade cycle), Downloaded once after weaving my way through the big "Like & Share" popup ;), extracted files to new folder, chose desktop & start menu shortcuts,installed 1st try, had it open automatically upon completed install, went to URL as listed in Read Me, entered info & got key right away, copied key, went back to program, saw the little key icon in upper right, clicked on it and opened it, pasted key into the box and hit enter, immediately activated. Went back to Read Me and pasted key there, too, like I always do when key isn't already posted in the Read Me file. Looked at email, yes it is there. Went back and browsed through, and adjusted, the settings. Looks easy enough to use. I do like the "shrinking" feature to fit the blank DVDs found in most stores.

I think the one fact that most people have overlooked up to this point is- DVD/Blu-Ray Decryption is having to CONSTANTLY evolve,due to the fact that a new release comes out,and,more often than not,it has a NEW copy protection scheme enabled.Therefore,any rippers,copiers,etc.,that are making an effort to stay up to date,are having to come out with new software to break the copy protection encryption-some companies,like DVDFab,will come out with anywhere from one,to three,updates,PER WEEK.The fact that Leawo is giving us one year to try their software,with free updates,is a plus in my book....try it,you might find it does the job,and perhaps become a customer....???

Please fix the install on Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit.

At the end, the install screen stayed stuck on and I had to kill it with Task Manager.

Registration worked OK - I did it before killing the process (which Task Manager showed as three processes).

That sort of thing is disturbing. I hate to see it on paid-for software.

For those looking for a DVD ripping application, this one is relatively fast (but admittedly depends on your computer speed as this is a CPU intensive process), very stable, and easy to use. A definite thumbs up. For those looking to rip DVDs beyond 365 days, move along...a thumbs down from me.

(rant) I've grown to despise software as a service so to speak...although this isn't really Saas, it still requires you to repeatedly pony up cash to continue to use the software. I understand how this helps vendors in that it helps their overall cash flow and arguably reduces piracy. Since most SAAS delivered software in the consumer world is a relatively low monthly fee (think Hulu or Pandora), people ARE more likely to pay the small fee instead of pirating the software. But anymore it feels like vendors are trying to nickel and dime users for everything they can....and stuff they shouldn't. This is a real turn off to me when I see a vendor using this licensing model. /rant)

But to return to today's GOTD offering, even if you don't like the licensing terms, (1) there are PLENTY of free alternatives and (2) I can guarantee GOTD will offer another CD/DVD/BRDVD ripper within the next 365 days. If I were a betting man (and I am!) I'd wager that we'll be seeing this exact software in about 355 days. Set your timers!

Mmmmm.. I thought I was downloading the DVD copier software.. not the Blue-Ray version... so not owning any Blue-Ray discs I have wasted my time... :(

You can get a lifetime license for DVDFab Passkey for DVD & Blu-ray free (through August). Go to DVDFab and take the promotion (email address required).

It claims that I have a trial version and that I need a "key code" to activate. The Read Me has no information about a key code, but it does state that I need to install AND activate the software today. So how do I activate it?

Would not install on my computer using Windows 7 after two download and install attempts.

What happens to this program after the year? Does it just go away or stop receiving upgrades?

An unusually involved registration process made harder still by one page refusing to load until I cleared my history. (This may have been my computer's fault rather than the site.) Still, I got it installed and activated on Win7Pro without any further difficulty. I found it simple to figure out how to use it - if you hover the cursor it will tell you what the various buttons are for. If you aren't sure what each title is (they are merely numbered) you can play them to see. I like that a lot. You can choose whether to choose subtitles or none and on the DVD I used to try it out it included some language options. The copying process is slow, or at least compared to copying a CD it is. I've not done DVDs before. It's been copying for 8 minutes now and shows it 10% copied. I have to leave for work so I'm not going to finish the test, but there's an idea of how it works. Seems to be working smoothly. Never had a DVD copier before so I'm not sure how much I'll use it but I'm really sorry the license only good for 1 year. Thank you, Leawo and GAOTD for the year's time though. :)

I really don't know what you guys are talking about, ... this is one of the easiest installs and registrations for GAOTD I have ever installed.

I intalled Leawo DVD Copier on Win 2010 Pro and registerred it without drama. Copied an old movie DVD without problems so I will be keeping this. Over the years I have made many coasters and have not really found any DVD Software that just works 100% of the time! Like many veteran PC Idiots I backup to old hardrives and use the "Lost In Space" method as it seems fitting for me as I am Lost in Space most of the time! LOL

Thanks Leawo & GOTD I am keeping this in my collection on my PC!

Rick Martin

I don't understand wheb they state that going from dvd-9 to dvd-5 results in no video loss. Yoy are trying to fit video data in a smaller space so the video needs to be compressed and compressed video suffers some koss in quality. If I'm missing sonething then please let ms know.

When was the last time you copied a DVD?
Hands up all those who still copy movie DVDs in 2015.
How many?
They still rent or buy movie DVDs to watch?
In USA people are even cancelling cable TV subscriptions to change to Netflix.

Downloaded, installed & registered. When trying to start program a second time, nothing haappens.

Sure.... This program has been down-voted plenty of times and also has been crticized for only being one year. However this gets thumbs up in my book. Rarely have we had a giveaway on this site where a product copies directly to DVD AND..... Compresses to DVD-5 format which many people use because those DVD DL discs are still too damn expensive in the store to purchase in bulk.

WinX DVD Copy Pro came in close second feature wise but don't have the ability to do DVD-5.

These yearly subscriptions for products are extremely expensive but since GOTD is giving it away for free today I am happy.

I'm new to this, and not that I would, can a protected dvd be copied without issue for private use?
My brother has a dvd he made and is selling for gold extraction, and am curious about how easy it is to copy by others.
Some dvd's come with copy protection not to be copied.
Are there different protection levels on certain dvds?
Will this program override and allow it to be copied and viewed?


Thanks in advance.

Today a code has to be acquired on:
http://www.leawo.org/cooperation/giveaway-of-the-day.html
The code will be on the screen and in the mail:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/LeawoDVDCopy730_20150816/CodeAanvraag.png
After installation, the registration isn't very difficult:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/LeawoDVDCopy730_20150816/Registratie.png

Also loading the source; the program can import a ISO, a DVD AND the Video_TS folder from a DVD-disc:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/LeawoDVDCopy730_20150816/FolderLoad.png

After loading there is a simple option to convert it to a DVD5:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/LeawoDVDCopy730_20150816/Copy-Instel.png

Or choose the main movie self, the whole disk or custom, something else:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/LeawoDVDCopy730_20150816/Copy.png

It says it is installed and activated but I can not find it on the desktop or in the programs list. What gives? Anyone else have this problem? Using Windows 7, 64 bit OS. Thanks

Quite an awkward, if not down right confusing, registration process, which took me sometime to find where to enter the registration code. Like many registration processes tries to get you to register through Facebook. Obviously impossible without a Facebook account. I have one only used for registration processes, no friends, no contacts. Let them do their worst (oh and a dummy email account as well).

Tried this on a difficult DVD (The Hunger Games). Failed miserably. For a newbie most difficult start screen, having to do a dropdown rather than a big push button copy, which comes later. Tried on a Friends DVD, which started on VOB-3 not as i expected VOB-1.

There are better, easier to understand, DVD copies out there, in fact GAOTD has had them. If you want to feel like exercising the grey matter, use this. if you just want a DVD copier look elsewhere.

There can be many reasons for a downvote. Mine is because I don't like software manufacturers who only provide a 1-year license. I can understand these licenses for some types of software, for example an antivirus or malware program, but for DVD copy software? When I buy software I expect it to function until I decide to no longer use it, not when 1 year from purchase automatically expires it.

If I was ready to start moving my DVD collections to a computer, it might be useful. I may start the moving process sometime late next year, but it takes a lot of time to rip the dvd to the hard drives. Advantage is I can watch it from anywhere in the house, once I set up a media server. But it has a 1 year License. Not sure if that is for upgrade only or if it stops working after 1 year. Also I own a paid for copy of DVDFAB which can do all the same things. For now, I do not own or plan to get any Blu Ray discs and my current player (a Sony) does not support playing them at this time. When it dies, it's replacement probably will be able to both regular and Blu Ray discs.

I downloaded the software, ran it and found I had Leavo Blue-ray Copy which apparently can copy Blue-ray files (though maybe not from disks; I'm not clear about that). I have no Blue-ray player or disks or files but when I went to the Leavo site and tried to download the DVD Copier I was denied. How can I get a copier I can use?

In my humble opinion, the down votes are from people who selfishly had no need for this software so voted it down.

Its been that way for a long time, you cannot trust the voting, however, GOTD wouldn't dare put its supporters at risk, so try it, decide for yourself if its good or not, and maybe leave a comment here about what you think.

Don't trust the downvotes guys. Just because it can't rip Blu-Ray's for free, doesn't mean that it isn't an excellent piece of software. I tried it on a random DVD in my collection. It strips the DVD of Copy Protection, and you can save it as an ISO or as the raw .VOB files (with AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS directories).

Fine you can't convert it to another format with this software alone. But with all the Video Convert giveaway's lately - you should have a piece of software that can convert DVD files to .MP4, .AVI, .WMV, .MOV, ETC.

I'm just curious as to why there are so many downvotes on this program so early? At least one of us relies on the well informed comments to highlight the pros and cons of the software, but this morning it feels like I'm the only person in the room without a playbill :-/