Most computer users who have been around the block a few times knows how hard it can be to maintain CDs and DVDs in shape (more from the physical point of view, rather than the digital one).

That's why you should always backup your files, even when they are placed on external disks.

When it comes to DVDs, this is easier said than done. According to modern standards, DVDs now come with a complicated protection system which disables you to copy them.

In order to get over these barriers, you need a specialized piece of software, like RipIt4Me.

RipIt4Me allows you to rip protected DVDs, in a few easy steps.

You can either go through all the steps presented in the wizard, or choose "1-Click" and let the software do all the hard work for you.

Just remember to have DVD Decrypter installed before attempting to use RipIt4ME. The software will still load if you want to see what it looks like, but it's pretty much useless without that executable file.

In Preferences you can select to remove protected cells, tiny cells or useless menu cells, always cleanup VOBs on a full DVD, remove unreferenced video, and others. Ripping can be set to full DVD, movies and menus, movie only, or ISO image.

In addition, RipIt4Me automatically updates itself once it has found a newer version, but only after you confirm it. Just make sure you don't have the DVD Decrypter running in the background, seeing as it will be aborted.

With all these things in mind, RipIt4Me is a great solution for backing up your genuine DVD videos, and we recommend you give it a shot. It's a free software after all!