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[Nvyseal]

images/news/vista.jpgIs Microsoft trying to thwart DVD-ripping on PCs using Windows Vista with the new beta of Vista Service Pack 1?

As I tested the public beta release of Vista SP1, I noticed the update crippled a popular DVD cracking program called DVD43.

DVD43 is a free utility that disables a DVD's Content Scramble System (CSS) copy protection technology. Once a DVD's copy protection is disabled, you can copy its content using one of several third-party programs. You may be using DVD43 and not realize it, because it often is the engine of other ripping programs.

When I updated my Windows Vista operating system with the beta of Vista SP1, DVD43 wouldn't load. Instead, I saw an error message about a missing driver--even after I uninstalled and then reinstalled DVD43. A colleague of mine had a similar experience on a PC that also had been updated with the latest beta release of Vista SP1.

Stripping DVD copy protection (CSS) from a DVD is illegal but many people do it.

I've made formal requests for comment from Microsoft and the company behind DVD43. So far, I've heard nothing back. I'll let you know what either say, if and when they reply.

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[Christopholofigus]

Hmm, i stopped using DVD 43 since i had similar issues with it on early versions of Vista

[TheBearLT]

Well, just slice 10GB out of your Hard Drive, install there XP.. and if you have need for Ripping your DVD, just refer to it (xp)..

Overall, I bet that protection will be cracked, or just new version that is able to Run on SP1 will appear, that is Obvious

Edited by TheBearLT, 19 January 2008 - 07:38 PM.

[Tweak]

Slysoft AnyDVD (with HD * BluRay support) FTW!

[WFO]

Yup! AnyDvd and CloneDVD work just fine with the new SP.

Edited by WFO, 21 January 2008 - 03:21 AM.

[bluerip]

and just for the heck of it....

I heard that DVD Jon is currently in the San Fransisco area.
So stand up. Face yourself towards SF, CA from your current location. Now get
down on your knees and put your hands above your head as far as they will go. In a
smooth motion move your nose to the floor saying, "Thank You!"
Repeat atleast 3 times