DVD43
Rating: 5
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Version tested: 4.0
DVD43 is a program that runs in the background and decrypts copy-protected DVD’s on the fly. It has the effect of making a DVD unrestricted and region free, allowing for simple copying of files to your hard drive within the Windows file system and/or unrestricted access to the DVD by third party software. It will also remove audio CD protection.
The first thing that I’d like to note is that this software is different from DVD ripping software in the vein of as RipIt4Me/DVD Decrypter or DVD FAB HD Decrypter. What DVD43 does can be though of (in a way) as transforming an otherwise encrypted DVD into what for all intents and purposes acts as a ’normal’, unencrypted DVD (similar to the shareware software AnyDVD).
In many cases using a program like DVD43 is will save you the need to spend 20-30 minutes ripping a DVD to your hard drive first (not to mention the 4.7gig-to-8gig hard drive space you might not have on hand). For example, if your objective is to ’shrink’ an 8gig DVD and copy it onto a standard size blank DVD (for which you would use DVD Shrink), DVD43 would spare you the need to rip the entire 8gigs into your hard drive first, allowing DVD Shrink to get access and get to work on the files on the DVD itself.
Or let’s say that your interest lies not in copying the DVD itself but rather in converting it into a video file that you could load up on your Ipod or mobile device using a program such as Handbrake. In this case as well DVD43 will allow Handbrake to process/convert your desired titles straight from the DVD itself, saving you the time, effort, and hard drive space of ripping the DVD first.
Here are some notes on this program:
- How to use: after installation, DVD43 will run in the background and show itself as a yellow smiley in your system tray. Once you insert a DVD into your drive it will take a few seconds to recognize it and then will change to a green smiley, indicating that it has successfully removed the protection.
- Random testing: tested DVD43 on the 3 very random DVDs that we happened to have Netflixed at the moment and it was able to decrypt all of them without hitch.
- Types of protection(s) removed: unfortunately this info is not clearly stated on the program’s home page. After some Googling I found a statement in relation to this new version (4.0) cryptically declaring that "DVD43 removes most types of copy protection found on movie DVDs".
- Resources cost: extremely small; less than 2 megs in memory.
- Audio CD protection: also supported. Did not test this one personally.
The verdict: this is just what I’ve been waiting for. I’m personally more interested in converting DVDs and viewing on my Iphone than copying them to other DVD media, and DVD43 will save me a lot of time and energy that would otherwise be spent waiting for DVDs to rip to my hard drive. A great, simple program overall that works just as intended.
Compatibility: Windows 2000, XP, Vista (32 bit).
Go to the program page to get the latest version (approx 527K).
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Thanks for great free alternative for AnyDVD.
Hope it works as good.
Okay, a day later I had the chance to try this one on a relatively newly-released DVD (Ratatouille). Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to work. The good news is that I was still able to rip it to the hard drive using RipIt4Me .
Still, DVD43 is a fantastic program that works for most DVDs.
HELP! My computer will no longer restart after I installed this program! Any ideas?
Jeff: restart in safe mode and uninstall
I shall, I have gotten it to work. The program however seems to be the source of many other problems. I am not sure how finalized this product is, it seelms to be a great idea, I would just catuton anyone thinking about using it.
Jeff: I’m glad you got the prob sorted out. I am surprised it gave you so much trouble because I’ve been using it for the past 3 days without hitch!
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I tried this miniware with a DVD I checked out from the library—and it did not work. It was not able to remove the encryption. Well, better luck next time—perhaps!
This did not seem to remove regions for me…I tried two dvd’s Snatch (with Brad Pitt) and Shooter 2007. Neither were removed…
Any suggestions?
i have installed the latest version of dvd43 and for some reason i cannot copy any dvd with 1 click i have never had the problem b4 can any1 help me please
Tried the DVD 43 4.0 version. “can’t connect, need drivers” was the result I got. Went back to 3.9 version. Anyone else with this problem?
works great for me. Using version 4.0.0.9 with windows Vista.
Worked like a charm the very first time to remove encrytption. Using Windows XP Media Center and copied 2 DVDs using Nero 7 so I can protect the originals from damage.
the main problems that i’ve had have been solved by using 1click dvd copy. most of the time nero does best but occasionally 1click is the only thing that works… and it’s only one click.
gordenio– don’t open 1click until dvd43 has “unlocked” the disc and has the green smiley. that’s what i had to do at least
We bought some dvds in the US and in Europe dont work
how can i disable this because it interfeers with dvd fab
I’m having a hard time finding a download of DVD43 that will work. I keep getting error message that I don’t have the driver installed ?
Does not work with Roxio Easy CD & DVD Burning for Vista. Got all drivers asked for, still no luck. Looking for something else. Had no problems with this program using XP
Doesn’t work in XP x64 too.
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I have used DVD43 for at least a year, with Nero Recode, with no problems at all. I just uploaded, deleted, uploaded, etc. the latest version 4.1.1, and it simply does not work at all!!! Any suggestions would be great. This is very frustrating.
i am having the same problem, i would love to reinstall the version 4.1.1, it worked beautifully, but now with the 4.2 i can’t get it to work at all.
I have the windows vista 64 x 2 operating system.
i can not find a version of dvd43 for this. will the 32 bit work?
How or where do I click on to DVD43 for my use
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Using 4.3.1 with Vista. works with Handbrake for ipod, but not Roxio. I get a message that the dvd is protected. Anyone solve this?
I have used this program for a few years with intervideo dvd copy express. it works good, but i have run into a few movies that it will not work with. if the movie in your dvd drive shows the drive letter way off to the right of the title, it will not be recognized in the drive and will not work. the following movies will not copy for example.
THE GREAT RAID (D:)
UNITED 93 (D:)
does anyone know a way around this??????
midway05@juno.com
im trying to used dvd43 and roxio creator basic v9, and no dice.
I’m still not quite sure how this program works… It was highly recommended…
I just don’t get it. I use DVD Shrink, DVD Decryptor, and RipIt4Me. I loaded this and nothing happened. I couldn’t even run the program. Now, if it runs in the background, what programs do I need to run in the foreground?
@Agenius,
Running DVD43 removes the protection. Use the Windows file system to copy the DVD files like any other files (i.e. just as you would copy any other, non-protected DVD).
I had gotten DVD43 and it was great for 1 movie and then I got pop ups and ad’s out the A**. Tried uping security on my McAfee and next day Hard drive fried. After reinstalling windows XP and drivers. I went through directory and had over 55,000 files tied to DVD43 and all are dead, can not remove, can not open?????
vorrei sapere gentilmente se il programma dvd 43 si aggiorna in automatico oppure non ne sono previsti
DVD43 runs okay with win xp sp3 and Nero 7 Ultra using a Memorex DVD+-R 510Lv1 16x drive.
Tips:
1) With Nero 7 Ultra & DVD 43, I found the best way to clone or copy the encrypted DVD is to use the image writer to copy entire DVD to a hard drive folder.
2) To avoid Errors when writing to a DVD or CD, before opening Nero or inserting bland media, first right click the DVD43 tray icon and ‘Exit’.
3) I’ve created both a complete DVD on a DL 8.5GB disk and a main movie (no menus) on a standard 2 hour disk.
A nit: when I installed DVD43, the installer puts a shortcut on my desktop even though I told it NOT to do that during intall dialog.
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