DVD to Windows Media Question

[5-Dime NwK]

ok so im trying to figure out how to rip dvds to my computer
im going out to sea (in the navy) soon for 6 months, im trying to aviod bringing all my dvds and just puttin on my external harddrive.
ive been trying to search and use programs and such, but i cant get it to work
can anyone help me with this? thanks

 

[THIZZLAMIC408]

i believe DVD decrypter works and it will put it in iso format so you will have it on your comp and if you want to burn it it will play on any dvd player (including PS 2 and XBOX)

 

[5-Dime NwK]

i got that prog, i decrypted a dvd. i got that far.
but is there a way i can make it into a playable file. im trying to not have to bring dvds/cds. i have limited space on board the ship.
thanks

 

[THIZZLAMIC408]

if i remember correctly Intervideo WinDVD can play iso files so after you use DVD decrypter open the iso file in intervideo and i think it should work. And im not sure if dvdshrink could also open iso files.

 

[5-Dime NwK]

is there a way to just straight up convert it into a one single playable file?
ive downloaded movies that are just a windows media file, that would be the most convienient. i can play the file with a player that i have, but i can fast forward or rewind because it skips around, and i would also have to que like 7 files to play the movie.
kind of a pain, if there is a easier way that would be great.

 

[Kix209]

i can watch dvd's on my laptop after i rip them without having the dvd in the drive. all i do is use dvd decrytor and dvd shrink and when i wanna watch them on my laptop i use power dvd.

 

[TONY206]

http://www.videohelp.com/

All the guides you need.

 

[5-Dime NwK]

thanks for the info, im trying to dvd decrypter and then dvd shrink
its at 70%, ill let ya know if it works

i cant find the info i need on video help.
only can find how to make dvd to an audio file. not a windows audio/video file