5 Replies Latest reply: Jun 23, 2008 7:42 AM by Ruud Blauw RSS

    Anti-Copy Software

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      Can anyone recommend software which I can use to encode my DVDs to prevent unauthorized copying? Thanks.
        • 1. Re: Anti-Copy Software
          Neil Wilkes CommunityMVP
          Sorry, but the bad news is basically there is no such thing available to you as a small user.
          ALL Copy Protection methods are applied at replication with the exception of those that rely on deliberately altering the disc structure on written media - and written media has it's own problems.
          Lets look at what is available to you.
          1 - CSS - Free to add, useless.
          2 - AGP (AKA Macrovision) - Setup fee, plus a per disc royalty. Fairly easily breached.
          3 - ARcoSS - Setup fee, Per disc royalty. Easy to breach.

          Truth be told, all any CP systems will do is keep honest users honest as a $25 download will breach the lot.
          • 2. Re: Anti-Copy Software
            Ruud Blauw Community Member
            Although I think it will prove to be as breakable as all the protection for replicated DVDs, Rimage says that it has or will have something for writable DVDs: Rimage Video Protect Anti-Rip Technology Debuts at NAB .
            • 3. Re: Anti-Copy Software
              Neil Wilkes CommunityMVP
              > Although I think it will prove to be as breakable as all the protection for replicated DVDs, Rimage says that it has or will have something for writable DVDs: Rimage Video Protect Anti-Rip Technology Debuts at NAB.

              Trouble is that this is only going to be an option for their "Producer" Series.....not cheap!
              We are also looking at a duplication protection system that works by making rippers believe the DVD is not properly mastered.
              Early results are encouraging.
              • 4. Re: Anti-Copy Software
                Sbb9505
                I'd like more info when available on the duplication protection system, so please post..... when you have more.
                • 5. Re: Anti-Copy Software
                  Ruud Blauw Community Member
                  >I'd like more info when available on the duplication protection system...

                  Probably be best to ask Rimage .