Video player and DVD backup

To play back most of the video you downloaded from the Internet, get one or more of the following software:

k-lite full or mega pack, comes with media player classic. This is the Swiss utility knife of codec and should open 95% of the known file types.

http://www.codecguide.com/

VLC media player. Better user interface.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

the official Divx player. with the latest Divx codec.

http://www.divx.com/divx/windows/player/

DVD backup software (regular strength):

DVD shrink: It will shrink and fit the content to a single DVD. Will automatically burn the disc if you have Nero installed.

http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_rippers/dvd_shrink.cfm

DVD decrypter has been officially removed from the Internet. I found this from a search, I hope this link is valid and contain the real software:

http://www.mrbass.org/dvdrip/

(try to scan for virus before use)

Backup DVDs that are strong-encrypted use the following (may take longer):

dvdfab HD decrypter: Copy content to hard drive then use DVD shrink to shrink to a single disc.

http://www.dvdfab.com/free.htm

Ripit4me - no updates for sometime. works most titles except for the recent ones.

http://www.videohelp.com/tools/RipIt4Me

hope this will help.