Posted by AZ Nomad on 08/08/06 02:50

On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 02:23:26 GMT, Phisherman <noone@nobody.com> wrote:


>On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:23:01 GMT, AZ Nomad <aznomad@PmunOgeBOX.com>
>wrote:

>>On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 16:09:07 GMT, Phisherman <noone@nobody.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I tried using DVD Decrypter to copy a badly scratched DVD movie. I
>>>tried various setting such as "aggressive," "Brute Force --> I/O Key
>>>Exchange,' "Ignore Read Errors," etc. Plus I tried polishing (w/
>>>Brasso) the DVD which took out most of the scratches. But, DVD
>>>Decrypter keeps showing an excess of 1000 read errors after 2 hours.
>>>The DVD will play in my DVD player, but it skips and returns to the
>>>main menu at a certain spot. I can skip around it using the scene
>>>selector from the main menu. My question is...
>>
>>>Is there any software that will copy a damaged DVD? I'm not looking
>>>for anything that will repair the DVD, just copy it (errors and all).
>>
>>You can't fix data that is unreadable.

>I wasn't asking about a fix per se. All I want is to copy the parts
>of the DVD that are readable.

>>
>>Scratches can be removed with paint polish. Otherwise, just replace it and
>>quit using your DVDs to prop up the short leg of the kitchen table.

>I've tried many home remedies some better than others, but what in the
>world is "paint polish?"

Paint refers to automotive paint.
Visit an auto parts store. For <$5 you can get a tub of the stuff and
it actually works unlike the crap sold in video/music stores. And unlike
the crap sold in video/music stores, you'll get a lifetime supply.

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