Might I suggest for those toying with playing, burning and/or backing up their DVD collection.
http://www.slysoft.com/en/anydvd.html
AnyDVD is a driver, which unprotects DVD-Movies automatically in the background. This DVD appears unprotected and region code free for all applications and the Windows operating system as well. With AnyDVD's help copy tools like CloneDVD, Pinnacle Instant Copy, InterVideo DVD-Copy, etc. are able to copy CSS protected Movies. With the help of AnyDVD you can watch movies with non matching region codes with every DVD Player Software you like!
AnyDVD decrypts not just DVDs: AnyDVD allows you also to play, copy and rip protected Audio CDs!
But AnyDVD does much more, of course. For example, it is possible to control the rotational speed of your DVD drive, so you can watch DVDs on your PC with far less noise!
AnyDVD is the perfect Add-On for your HTPC (Home Theater PC). It can prevent the automatic launch of software from your Video DVDs (e.g., PC-Friendly) and you can start user defined programs on disc insertion and removal.
AnyDVD can adjust your monitor's vertical refresh rate (e.g. 72 Hz with NTSC and 75 Hz with PAL) automatically if you wish!
AnyDVD can remove unwanted user prohibitions, e.g. it removes forced subtitles or it lets you skip copyright messages and FBI Warnings.
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/dvd43.cfm
DVD43 is a small tool that integrates into Windows and overrides copy-protection mechanisms found on DVD-Video discs (namely, CSS) and DVD region limitations (in case you have RPC-2 DVD drive). Integrates nicely with CloneDVD, DVD2One, WinDVD, PowerDVD, etc.
http://www.321closeout.com/
DVD X Copy PLATINUM
Pre ban Software W/Ripper
Version 4.0.3.8 with Finding Nemo pictured on the back of the box.
Brand NEW Sealed Retail Box
DVDXCOPY is the most powerful DVD movie backup software ever created! DVDXCOPY will copy your 9 gig DVD movie onto ONE 4.7 gig disc with user controlled compression of the individual tracks of audio, video, special features and trailers.
1) DVDXCOPY Platinum Burns DVD movies to DVD-R(W) and DVD+R(W) Discs.
2) DVDXCOPY Platinum Simple, User-Friendly Interface
3) DVDXCOPY Platinum Copies Special Features (Movie Trailers, Commentary)
4) DVDXCOPY Platinum Copies Full Multi-Channel Audio (Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS)
5) DVDXCOPY Platinum Copies Every Language Available on Original DVD Movie
6) DVDXCOPY Platinum Copies DVD Movie to One Blank Disc (No Need to Split)
7) DVDXCOPY Platinum Copies Episodic DVD Movies (The Simpsons.)
8) DVDXCOPY Platinum Specifies Which Special Feature to Keep or Remove
This also includes DVD Express (the easiest of all DVD rippers) and Rescue to save that scratched DVD (sometimes it works).
http://www.softwareoutlet.com/static/nero4406.html
Description
OEM Suite 1 Version
The ULTIMATE CD/DVD burning suite in the industry! Nero 6 has become the All-in-One solution! With all the various helpful applications included in Nero 6, all of your CD and DVD burning tasks can be managed with flying colors. Go beyond the everyday rip and burn with this new, complete set of media tools. Burning DVD-Video, Photo, Data, Audio or backup - not a problem! Nero 6 can handle it. But this is only one part of the new All-in-One solution. Nero 6 offers you the ability to mix tracks, watch movies, listen to music, optimize your system, design covers and more. If you enjoyed Nero 5.5, you'll love Nero 6.
Nero 6 OEM Suite 1 Includes:
Nero StartSmart
StartSmart is the project launcher that makes it easy to navigate this powerful software. All the tools you need are organized together and available with the click of a mouse. StartSmart has every coll effect and editing tool you will ever need to take your projects to the next level.
Nero Express 6
The fastest way to perfect results. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, Nero Express guides you quickly and easily through your projects.
Nero Vision Express 2*
With the new advanced video authoring of Nero Vision Express 2, you can capture video, or use existing video files, then edit, add effects and transitions, create your menus and titles, layer the whole thing over your favorite music, then burn to DVD and VCD and SVCD. You can also use Nero Vision Express 2 to create great looking slide shows in a snap
Nero ShowTime*
An integrated DVD player is added for playing back your video files. Nero ShowTime's image quality and clear sound will definitely impress many.
InCD 4
This intelligent package writing solution has been improved through the use of SmartDetect technology, which will instantly recognizes new recorders. (I'd Skip the InCD 4, but hey thats just me).
Check
http://nero.com/enu/nero-up.php often for updates as they are frequently improved.
I have other DVD software. But by far these are my favorites.
Enjoy, Skank
