No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

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Mr. Red
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No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#1 Post by Mr. Red » Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:00 pm

Doesn't MakeMKV support de-crypted Disc Backups of HD-DVDs?
The Backup button is greyed out if I insert an HD-DVD (tested with several discs).
Since MakeMKV still has an issue with HD-DVD subtitles (viewtopic.php?t=1905) you need the de-crypted backup to extract them manually or with EVODemuxer.

It's not a big deal, since most subtitles can be found on opensubtitles.org and similar sites, but it would still be nice if the backup worked.

Tyler94
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#2 Post by Tyler94 » Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:56 am

Is MakeMKV even working. I just reinstalled it and I'm still getting the message that the evaluation period has ended. I thought we could still use it for free?

Woodstock
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#3 Post by Woodstock » Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:02 pm

Registered users can use it continuously. "Beta" users have to apply a new key every 60 days or so to continue "free use".

Tyler94
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#4 Post by Tyler94 » Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:03 am

Woodstock wrote:
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:02 pm
Registered users can use it continuously. "Beta" users have to apply a new key every 60 days or so to continue "free use".
So then how do I continue using it for free? I've redownloaded it several times after completely uninstalling it and still it keeps telling me that the evaluation period has expired. Same computer, same drive, same firmware. I think the program is bugged.

Woodstock
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#5 Post by Woodstock » Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:22 pm

Each 60 days, a new key is generated for non-registered users. It is NOT put in the existing download file; that is updated when the program is, not when the key is.

Sometimes, the key is not generated exactly when the old one expires. That does happen. Those who rely on not registering have to scramble to convince their computer that the expiration date has not passed yet (at least during start-up) when that happens.

If "continuous use" is your goal, registering would be a good idea. Then, there isn't an issue every 60 days.

thetoad
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#6 Post by thetoad » Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:53 am

Mr. Red wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:00 pm
Doesn't MakeMKV support de-crypted Disc Backups of HD-DVDs?
The Backup button is greyed out if I insert an HD-DVD (tested with several discs).
Since MakeMKV still has an issue with HD-DVD subtitles (viewtopic.php?t=1905) you need the de-crypted backup to extract them manually or with EVODemuxer.

It's not a big deal, since most subtitles can be found on opensubtitles.org and similar sites, but it would still be nice if the backup worked.
it also doesn't support disc backups for regular DVDs, only supports making MKVs

dcoke22
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#7 Post by dcoke22 » Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:23 pm

thetoad wrote:
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:53 am
it also doesn't support disc backups for regular DVDs, only supports making MKVs
That used to be the case, but modern versions of MakeMKV will now create a .iso backup of a DVD if the backup icon is clicked.

thetoad
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Re: No Disc Backup for HD-DVDs?

#8 Post by thetoad » Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:06 pm

dcoke22 wrote:
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:23 pm
thetoad wrote:
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:53 am
it also doesn't support disc backups for regular DVDs, only supports making MKVs
That used to be the case, but modern versions of MakeMKV will now create a .iso backup of a DVD if the backup icon is clicked.
ah, interesting. shows how long its been since I used MakeMKV on DVDs. :)

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