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[timekills]

It's been answered a few times, but if not clear, YES you can rip movies using My Movies from a non-WHS box. Obviously you could rip and copy, but I mean using the actual My Movies client app on the PC. It rips to the WHS and adds the metadata automagically.

For original thread posterity, nothing new in my setup. DVDs using AnyDVDHD + My Movies to VIDEO_TS. When needed/wanted I convert the VIDEO_TS files using Handbrake to a MKV to allow for two audio tracks (one converted to 2-channel AAC for better compatibility and one direct copy of the 5.1 AC3) and subtitles.

[texasPI]

OK. Got it working, although it's a right PITA. They sure don't make it simple. I won't go into all the gory details, but I had to download and install both MM WHS and MM WMC (install MM WMC as client-only). Had to create a MM forum account. Had to buy points or create a trial points account (which is what I did). Not sure I'll keep it. I do very very little copying, and it gets pretty expensive, pretty quickly; $100 for the amount of copying I do seems kinda high. We'll see.

Nevertheless, thank you very much for your help — never would have figured that out on my own.

Hmmm...unless it changed recently, I have not had to have points to rip DVDs. IIRC, the points are only required if you want to rip from the WHS console tab. Maybe you're talking about the cost for AnyDVD?

[JediTim]

It always amazes me how much work ppl are willing to do to get DVDs & BRs onto their WHS. I virtually do zero ripping anymore. Tried one a few days ago (TBBT season 3 DVD) but it was just too tedious. My hat's off to you who are willing to put in the work.

Other than the installation of the hard drives into the WHS and the associated cost it is no work. I started because my then 7 year old had damaged a couple of DVD's. This was / is a good way for me to archive my data and it makes it easy for him to watch.

Ha, you remember the Wall-E incident then! Great thread guys. Keep the setups coming.

I like these kinds of threads.

I still have this issue once in a while...mainly with Disney DVD's. Pretty good copy protection to make a regular DVD look like 40-50 Gbs of data. I usually just erase the file on the server and copy from my AnyDVD ripper to my desktop and just transfer the file to the WHS afterwards.

[axoid]

I rip DVD and BD with MakeMKV and then re-compress for the PS3 and my Nook Color with Handbrake.

[ImTheTypeOfGuy]

Ha, you remember the Wall-E incident then! Great thread guys. Keep the setups coming.

I like these kinds of threads.

That is why I started ripping. Now just rip to be geeky .

[ikon]

Hmmm...unless it changed recently, I have not had to have points to rip DVDs. IIRC, the points are only required if you want to rip from the WHS console tab. Maybe you're talking about the cost for AnyDVD?

I wasn't talking about cost of AnyDVD. I probably have this all wrong. I find their product offerings very confusing. Maybe I'll install the WMC version on my wife's PC and see if it rips without points. Would be fun as a test if nothing else.

[CablDeViL]

I wasn't talking about cost of AnyDVD. I probably have this all wrong. I find their product offerings very confusing. Maybe I'll install the WMC version on my wife's PC and see if it rips without points. Would be fun as a test if nothing else.

That brings up a good point. Since I haven't tried MyMovies what do I need to Pay/install for a HTPC /WHS setup. I dont need to pay for ripping on the server side so can I purchase the WMC Ad in with xbox live points LOL.

PS on the WHS back end do I need both MM Monitor and Metadata Collector or just Monitor ty

[JediTim]

That brings up a good point. Since I haven't tried MyMovies what do I need to Pay/install for a HTPC /WHS setup. I dont need to pay for ripping on the server side so can I purchase the WMC Ad in with xbox live points LOL.

PS on the WHS back end do I need both MM Monitor and Metadata Collector or just Monitor ty

Best is to check the MyMovies site for details. This is the Product Pricing link and the Features Requiring Points table.

I gained points through contributing data and later paid for the additional points needed to allow multi disk copying.
Tim

[PCEddie]

I can came across this article on the How To Geek web site. I am currently trying this software.

MacX DVD Ripper Pro is Free for How-To Geek Readers (Time Limited!)

[ikon]

I can came across this article on the How To Geek web site. I am currently trying this software.

MacX DVD Ripper Pro is Free for How-To Geek Readers (Time Limited!)

I just downloaded it too and passed the link on to some colleagues; I hope it doesn't turn out to be some thinly disguised TrialWare.

[tojoski]

I find it interesting that most of you are using AnyDVD and My Movies..

While I always pay for software, I'm nervous about buying software used to remove copy protection.. Even if they are off-shore, your name is undoubtedly in a list somewhere..

I was very interested in My Movies as well, until I learned of the online database of all your movies that wasn't optional.. call me paranoid, but it seems an easy target for the MPAA

Is it really so paranoid? I mean the RIAA sued a 12 year old girl..

[Lurker]

I find it interesting that most of you are using AnyDVD and My Movies..

While I always pay for software, I'm nervous about buying software used to remove copy protection.. Even if they are off-shore, your name is undoubtedly in a list somewhere..

I was very interested in My Movies as well, until I learned of the online database of all your movies that wasn't optional.. call me paranoid, but it seems an easy target for the MPAA

Is it really so paranoid? I mean the RIAA sued a 12 year old girl..

Last I heard it was legal to backup movies you own? Has this changed?

[usacomp2k3]

Last I heard it was legal to backup movies you own? Has this changed?

It's legal to have backup copies, it's just not legal to break the encryption on the disk, which is necessary to do to create the backup copies. At least in the US.

[JediTim]

It's legal to have backup copies, it's just not legal to break the encryption on the disk, which is necessary to do to create the backup copies. At least in the US.

That is correct. I'm of the opinion that as long as I backup my media and keep it for me I'm not in trouble. It would appear that they would be looking for the poeple whom are sharing their media after break the encryption. Is it illegal to copy via AnyDVD...probably.

[Jazman]

It's legal to have backup copies, it's just not legal to break the encryption on the disk, which is necessary to do to create the backup copies. At least in the US.

That is certainly one interpretation of the DMCA. However, there really hasn't been a serious challenge of that law. I'm of the opinion that it wouldn't hold up to legal challenge.

Full disclaimer: I am dead against the stealing of content. However, I am 100% in the opinion that, when I purchase the disk, I have purchased the content for my personal use and can use it for my personal use as I see fit. This whole concept that I just rent it or have certain permissions is total BS.

Keith

[ikon]

It's legal to have backup copies, it's just not legal to break the encryption on the disk, which is necessary to do to create the backup copies. At least in the US.

Exacty. It's not illegal in many other countries. In this respect US law is somewhat onerously strict.

[usacomp2k3]

Exacty. It's not illegal in many other countries. In this respect US law is somewhat onerously strict.

Local rules are trumped by the rules of the copyright owner. For example, just because you live in <generic far-away foreign land with no copyright laws> doesn't mean that you can download movies off the 'net. The copyright for that content exists in the US and there is an understanding of cross-border copyright ownership.

[diehard]

Here's something I came across today, http://thedigitallif... Lifestyle.com)

[dvn]

I rip the main movie of my DVD's to TS folders with appropriate subtitles using DVDFab.

[HSS-Dave]

Keep it on subject as this is a great thread!