DVDx is a program designed to let people make backups of their DVDs onto computer or CD.

In order to streamline the process, we've provided a step-by-step guide to configuration and use of the program.

Can DVD players read my backups? Most DVD players can read VCDs with no problem.

The software allows you to create VCDs easily.

How many blank CDs are required to back up one DVD? Most shorter features will only need one CD.

As a general rule, most CDs will store about 80 minutes of video, depending on the quality of the CD.

(CD brands will vary between storing 650 MB and 750 MB, with some examples going up to 800 MB.) Longer features might need two CDs.

It's very rare that a single feature is so long that it requires more than two CDs to archive.

How much time will it take to copy my DVD? It depends on the length of the feature and the speed of your computer.

A reasonably modern computer, purchased within the last two or three years, will be able to process one hour of video in two hours.

In other words, if your DVD is two hours long, expect to spend four hours re-encoding.

Fortunately, the process is mostly automated - you just need to start it, and then you can go to bed, or go to work, or whatever you want.

Will my CD retain the same quality that is on my DVD? VCDs have better quality than VHS tapes, but are not quite as good as DVDs.

In general, the loss of quality isn't noticeable on a television.

Fortunately, you retain the aspect ration and full sound quality.

Do I need to buy a DVD-Burner? You only need a CD writer to create backup copies of your DVDs.

However, you do need a DVD reader.

Backup/Protect your Original DVD Movies NOW before it is too late.