I'm trying to make a working copy of a Branson (MO.) show DVD. It's an expensive DVD and I would like to preserve it and use the copy for showing.

I've got a Samsung SH-S203N burner and am trying to use Windows Vista DVD Maker. I am able to copy the DVD, but what ever goes on the copy will not play in my DVD plaer or on the PC. I've got the contents of the DVD on the hard drive. It has 12 files and they have .bup, .ifo, and .vob extensions. Hoping someone can tell me what I'm doing wrong or what I need to do. I don't think this is an illegal procedure as I'm just trying to make a working copy. I know just about enough about these things to be dangerous so please be as clear as possible. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

you may take a look at this guide, it's about how to copy dvd to dvd and dvd to pc
http://www.freedvdripper.net/guides...

The legalities surrounding dvd back-up has been a topic of fierce debate for quite some time.

In Australia here you are legally allowed to keep a back-up of your original copy-righted dvd and cds but rules apply.

I'm sure the "rules" can change depending on where in the world you are.

The easiest way is to use dedicated software to perform the task for you.

DVDfab / DVDfab platinum is excellent dvd back-up software. Two clicks of a mouse and you're done, it's that easy.

It is Vista compatible and free for 30 days, you might even be able to get all your DVD's backed up.

Here's a link:

http://www.softpedia.com/get/CD-DVD...

P.S. I have found that DVD-R is the best blank media to use.

Thanx "jeffmatt" and "btklwl" for the info. Was hoping to not have to purchase any special program for this, but looks like I'll have to anyway. I downloaded the "freedvdripper" trial pack and it is on my PC, but I can't get it to come alive. Have sent an e-mail to the support people and waiting on a reply. If that does what I want I'll probably go with it as it is $20 less than the "softpedia" package. I'll post back if and when I get this all straightend out. Thanx again.

PS "btklwl", Are those ones or els in handle?

Try 1clickdvdcopy. It comes with a free trial.

Heya Daniel,

They're "ones" in my handle.

If you were after a program to back-up just the one dvd, DVDfab will allow you to use it for free for 30 days.

Once you have the back-up copy you can make copies of it with windows as there will be no encryption.