How do I copy My VHS Tapes?

[Craig A.]

I have some VHS tapes, that mine and they are from the later 80s, I want
to copy them to DVD and I get the Copy Protection alert when I try. I have
an older machine that will not recognise the Macro Protection but is
currently DEAD, not sure if I can even get parts. Does anyone know of any
software that will allow me to by-pass the encrytion and enable me to copy my
VHS to DVD? I am talking Legal Coping here, I bought them, they are mine and
they are beyond the time limit of Image preservation for Tape. I want to make
longer lasting copy of them while they are still half way decent in quality,
One is the Last Waltz and is a Super Video.
I have done Google Searches with No Luck and that is why I am asking?
I'll pay for the software, that is NOT the issue.
--
I Have forgotten so much of what I once knew.
"A Stranger is a Friend you haven''t met yet."

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Well you may have purchased the tapes but you didn't purchase the
copyright......

If you have an older ATI graphics card with VIVO
http://www.biline.ca/ati_macrovision.htm

If you've got any other card, you're probably out of luck. You'll also need
third party capturing software.... I use PowerDirector. v3, v4 and v5 all
work.
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies, Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows


"Craig A." > wrote in message
...
> I have some VHS tapes, that mine and they are from the later 80s, I want
> to copy them to DVD and I get the Copy Protection alert when I try. I
> have
> an older machine that will not recognise the Macro Protection but is
> currently DEAD, not sure if I can even get parts. Does anyone know of any
> software that will allow me to by-pass the encrytion and enable me to copy
> my
> VHS to DVD? I am talking Legal Coping here, I bought them, they are mine
> and
> they are beyond the time limit of Image preservation for Tape. I want to
> make
> longer lasting copy of them while they are still half way decent in
> quality,
> One is the Last Waltz and is a Super Video.
> I have done Google Searches with No Luck and that is why I am asking?
> I'll pay for the software, that is NOT the issue.
> --
> I Have forgotten so much of what I once knew.
> "A Stranger is a Friend you haven''t met yet."

[decoder]

"Craig A." > wrote in message
...
> I have some VHS tapes, that mine and they are from the later 80s, I want
> to copy them to DVD and I get the Copy Protection alert when I try. I
> have
> an older machine that will not recognise the Macro Protection but is
> currently DEAD, not sure if I can even get parts. Does anyone know of any
> software that will allow me to by-pass the encrytion and enable me to copy
> my
> VHS to DVD? I am talking Legal Coping here, I bought them, they are mine
> and
> they are beyond the time limit of Image preservation for Tape. I want to
> make
> longer lasting copy of them while they are still half way decent in
> quality,
> One is the Last Waltz and is a Super Video.
> I have done Google Searches with No Luck and that is why I am asking?
> I'll pay for the software, that is NOT the issue.
> --
> I Have forgotten so much of what I once knew.
> "A Stranger is a Friend you haven''t met yet."

The copy protection used on VHS tapes is Macrovision
and it is easily defeated.
The best and easiest method is with a Standalone unit
That you connect the outputs of VCR to, and then connect
from the device to inputs of capture card on PC.
known as a "Macrovision stripper device" (Type that in
google to get all the info you require)
They are readily available, very cheap, very effective and
can be purchased online - approx $20 - $40

[Kenneth J. Harris]

Look here: http://www.videoguys.com/sima.htm


Craig A. wrote:
> I have some VHS tapes, that mine and they are from the later 80s, I want
> to copy them to DVD and I get the Copy Protection alert when I try. I have
> an older machine that will not recognise the Macro Protection but is
> currently DEAD, not sure if I can even get parts. Does anyone know of any
> software that will allow me to by-pass the encrytion and enable me to copy my
> VHS to DVD? I am talking Legal Coping here, I bought them, they are mine and
> they are beyond the time limit of Image preservation for Tape. I want to make
> longer lasting copy of them while they are still half way decent in quality,
> One is the Last Waltz and is a Super Video.
> I have done Google Searches with No Luck and that is why I am asking?
> I'll pay for the software, that is NOT the issue.

[Craig A.]

Thanx Ken
I actually went here http://www.checkhere22.com/stabilizer_tech.html
and found something like that was Guaranteed for 15 days or money back and
was closer to home. My Google Failure was due to the wrong Seach description,
I entered Microvision eliminator verus Macrovision remover and I got the
results.
Thanks to all
--
I Have forgotten so much of what I once knew.
"A Stranger is a Friend you haven''t met yet."


"Kenneth J. Harris" wrote:

> Look here: http://www.videoguys.com/sima.htm
>
>
> Craig A. wrote:
> > I have some VHS tapes, that mine and they are from the later 80s, I want
> > to copy them to DVD and I get the Copy Protection alert when I try. I have
> > an older machine that will not recognise the Macro Protection but is
> > currently DEAD, not sure if I can even get parts. Does anyone know of any
> > software that will allow me to by-pass the encrytion and enable me to copy my
> > VHS to DVD? I am talking Legal Coping here, I bought them, they are mine and
> > they are beyond the time limit of Image preservation for Tape. I want to make
> > longer lasting copy of them while they are still half way decent in quality,
> > One is the Last Waltz and is a Super Video.
> > I have done Google Searches with No Luck and that is why I am asking?
> > I'll pay for the software, that is NOT the issue.
>