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DVDFab Gold Changelog

What's new in DVDFab Gold 5.2.5.0

Apr 17, 2009
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Doubt" (US).
  • New: Improved DVD copying speed greatly.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer speed in certain cases.
  • New: Improved Preview startup speed.
  • New: Added complete command line support, please read the readme.txt file to get the details.
  • New: Added option "Allow running multiple instances of DVDFab".
  • New: Added option "Avoid standby when processing".
  • New: Added "Tell Friend" in help menu to recommend DVDFab to your friends.
  • New: Improved Option usage logic. If you don't use an Option, it will show "Never Be Used" in About window, and the 30 days trial time will only be started when you use it for first time.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A PathPlayer problem that playable content be removed in certain cases.
  • Fix: An exit problem when opening DVD using PathPlayer in certain cases.
  • Fix: A pause problem on standalone player in certain cases.
  • Fix: A wrong default audio/subpicture problem when removing some audio/subpicture streams.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.2.2 Beta (Apr 16, 2009)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Mobile Option:
  • New: Improved converting speed on multi-core system, especially 4 core or above.
  • New: Added option "Enable "Turbo CPU" for maximum cpu usage" in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile -> Convert". If you don't want to use 100% cpu, you can uncheck it.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when converting subpicture to idx/sub files in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.2.1 Beta (Apr 14, 2009)

  • New: Improved PathPlayer speed in certain cases.
  • Fix: Content removal problem for PathPlayer in certain cases.
  • Blu-ray Option:
  • Fix: An exit problem when opening Blu-ray folder.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.2.0 Beta (Apr 14, 2009)

  • DVDFab Platinum/Gold:
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Doubt" (US).
  • New: Improved copying speed greatly.
  • Fix: An exit problem when opening DVD using PathPlayer.
  • Fix: Content removal problem for PathPlayer in last beta version.
  • Mobile Option:
  • New: Improved converting speed greatly.
  • Blu-ray Option:
  • New: Added preview support like a real Blu-ray player.
  • New: Improved Blu-ray opening speed.
  • New: Improved copying speed greatly.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.1.0 Beta (Apr 6, 2009)

  • DVDFab Platinum/Gold:
  • New: Improved PathPlayer speed in certain cases.
  • New: Improved Preview startup speed.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A PathPlayer problem that playable content be removed in certain cases.
  • Fix: A pause problem on standalone player in certain cases.
  • Blu-ray Option:
  • New: Reset trial period to allow user to test the new beta version.
  • New: Added support for setting default audio and subpicture for "Main Movie" mode.
  • New: Improved output size estimation for "Main Movie" mode.
  • Fix: Compatible problem on standalone Blu-ray player for "Main Movie" mode.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.0.6 Beta (Mar 6, 2009)

  • DVDFab Platinum/Gold:
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A "Blu-ray Option" messagebox will be popped up when copying DVD, which was introduced in 5.3.0.5 Beta.
  • Mobile Option:
  • Fix: Output video with double image for special DVDs.
  • Fix: "Deinterlacing" option is not remembered.
  • Blu-ray Option:
  • Fix: Blu-ray Folder to ISO in "Write Data" will fail.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.0.5 Beta (Mar 5, 2009)

  • DVDFab Platinum/Gold:
  • New: Improved Option usage logic. If you don't use an Option, it will show "Never Be Used" in About window, and the 30 days trial time will only be started when you use it for first time.
  • New: Improved command line support, which is case-insensitive now and quotation mark can be omitted.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: For command line, if the source is drive, it cannot be selected.
  • Fix: For command line, the end solidus for folder is not a must now.
  • Fix: For command line, the specific profile cannot be selected, only the default profile will be used.
  • Mobile Option:
  • New: Added "Deinterlacing" option in "Conversion Settings" window.
  • New: Added "Channel" option in "Conversion Settings" window.
  • New: Added "Default Audio Channel" option in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile -> Convert" window, user can choose from "Same as Source" or "Specified in profile".
  • New: Added "Audio Downmix from multichannel to stereo" option in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile -> Convert" window, user can choose from "Stereo", "Dobly Surround / ProLogic" or "Dobly ProLogic II".
  • New: Added 5.1 multichannel output for PS3 and Xbox 360.
  • New: Added 5.1 multichannel output for audio only MP4 and WAV.
  • New: Added "Dobly Surround / ProLogic" and "Dobly ProLogic II" option for 5.1 multichannel downmix to stereo.
  • New: Added support for stereo upmix to 5.1 multichannel.
  • New: Added profiles to create AVI for DivX compatible player. Thanks for signals!
  • Fix: Volume adjusting doesn't work in certain cases.
  • Fix: Output image is stretched (wrong aspect ratio) in certain cases.
  • Blu-ray Option:
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying Blu-ray in certain cases.
  • Fix: Blu-ray writer is not listed in Output combobox.
  • Fix: "Clone" will fail at start of burning.
  • Fix: "Main Movie" backup disc cannot be played on some standalone Blu-ray players.
  • MoveFab Option:
  • Fix: When transferring to iPod, MoveFab will pop up an empty messagebox in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.3.0.0 Beta (Feb 24, 2009)

  • New: Added complete command line support, please read the readme.txt file to get the details.
  • New: Added option "Allow running multiple instances of DVDFab".
  • New: Added option "Avoid standby when processing".
  • New: Added "Tell Friend" in help menu to recommend DVDFab to your friends.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Mobile Option:
  • New: Increased conversion speed greatly.
  • New: Added "Output" window in "Settings -> File to Mobile".
  • New: Added new "Name output file based on pattern" feature, which you can specify the output file name based on several information like Volume, Title, Chapter, VideoCodec, AudioCodec, Year, Month and Day.
  • Fix: An error "531 2-12" for some special DVDs like "GIDEON_TUBA_WARRIOR" and "AIRPLANE!".
  • Fix: Wrong time shown in PSP for converted MP4 file.
  • Fix: Cannot create correct thumbnails in "Advanced Resolution Settings" for special DVD source.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when converting file in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting file to MP3 in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting file to Xbox 360 or Zune in certain cases.
  • Fix: Reduced memory usage when converting file to Xbox 360 or Zune.
  • Fix: Converted WMV file cannot be played in certain cases.
  • Blu-ray Option:
  • A. Blu-ray to Blu-ray
  • 4 Blu-ray to Blu-ray copy modes available: Full Disc, Main Movie, Clone and Write Data.
  • Full Disc: All movies, menus and trailers, is copied to a Blu-ray with just one click.
  • Main Movie: Just copy the movie, with specific audio/subpicture.
  • Clone: Make perfect 1:1 bit-to-bit copy of Blu-ray.
  • Write Data: Burn existing Blu-ray folder or ISO image file to Blu-ray writer, or convert Blu-ray folder to ISO image file.
  • Very fast copying speed.
  • Burn to any blank Blu-ray Disc (BD-R 25, BD-RE 25, BD-R 50, BD-RE 50).
  • Constantly updated to support latest Blu-ray burners and blank Blu-ray discs.
  • B. Benefits
  • Remove all known AACS protections.
  • Constantly updated to support latest Blu-ray copy protections.
  • Include internal UDF 2.50 parser to read Blu-ray, no need to install third party driver.
  • Open Blu-ray from disc, ISO image file or folder.
  • Support both NTSC and PAL Blu-ray.
  • MoveFab Option:
  • New: Added new "MoveFab" feature to transfer converted files to devices. Currently it supports iPod, PSP and ZUNE, and it will support more devices in the future.
  • New: Added option "Run "MoveFab" to transfer converted files to mobile devices after finished conversion".

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.3.2 (Jan 22, 2009)

  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "The Express" (US).
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when previewing DVD or converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases.
  • Fix: An error 400 when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.3.0 (Jan 9, 2009)

  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Bangkok Dangerous" (US) and "Disaster Movie" (US).
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Increased conversion speed for "DVD to Mobile" greatly. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Eject wrong drive tray if there are two or more DVD writers when burning for second time.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD like "Sleeping Beauty". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to Xbox 360 or Zune in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Reduced memory usage when converting DVD to Xbox 360 or Zune. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Converted WMV file cannot be played in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.2.6 Beta (Jan 8, 2009)

  • New: Added support for new copy protections.
  • Fix: Eject wrong drive tray if there are two or more DVD writers when burning for second time.
  • Fix: Converted WMV file cannot be played in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Reduced memory usage when converting DVD to Xbox 360 or Zune. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.2.5 Beta (Jan 7, 2009)

  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Increased conversion speed for "DVD to Mobile" greatly. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Eject wrong drive tray if there are two or more DVD writers when burning for second time.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD like "Sleeping Beauty". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to Xbox 360 or Zune in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.2.2 (Dec 25, 2008)

  • Merry Christmas!
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when burning DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem at startup in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to MP3 in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.2.0 (Dec 18, 2008)

  • New: Rewritten "DVD to Mobile" engine, now it's fully optimized for multi-core system. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Increased conversion speed for "DVD to Mobile" up to 100%. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Reduced memory usage for "DVD to Mobile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Create ISO image file by using burning engine VSO, Nero or ImgBurn.
  • New: Improved Preview thread model, which can react faster and be more stable.
  • New: Connect Directshow Decoder of Preview manually, which is faster and more stable.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Added profile for FLV so that you can upload output file to YouTube. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added "Default Framerate" option in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile". User can choose between "Same as source" and "Specified in profile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Remembered subpicture option: "Direct render to video" or "Extract to idx/sub file". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Volume label cannot be changed when creating ISO image file.
  • Fix: A freeze problem before copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when Preview is running in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when Preview is running in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using Directshow Decoder of Preview in certain cases.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when converting some DVDs like "Iron Man". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting chapters in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem at start of converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Output file is unplayable when using generic.avi.xvid.audiocopy or generic.avi.h264.audiocopy profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: An error (534 5) when using ipod.audio.mp3 profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: File name of idx/sub is wrong in 2-pass encoding mode. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: An error when detecting if video is inverse telecine. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Output file is unplayable for ZUNE and Xbox 360 devices in last beta version. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.1.2 Beta (Dec 16, 2008)

  • New: Improved Preview thread model, which can react faster and be more stable.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when Preview is running in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when Preview is running in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash probem at start of converting DVD in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A/V sync problem (audio is slightly ahead of video) in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobie Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.1.0 Beta (Dec 12, 2008)

  • New: Improved conversion speed of "DVD to Mobile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added "Default Framerate" option in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile". User can choose between "Same as source" and "Specified in profile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Remembered subpicture option: "Direct render to video" or "Extract to idx/sub file". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: File name of idx/sub is wrong in 2-pass encoding mode. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.0.9 Beta (Dec 11, 2008)

  • Fix: A freeze problem before copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: ImgBurn doesn't work in last beta.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.0.8 Beta (Dec 9, 2008)

  • New: Connect Directshow Decoder of Preview manually, which is faster and more stable.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using Directshow Decoder of Preview in certain cases.
  • Fix: An "out of memory" problem when writing with VSO in last beta.
  • Fix: VSO log file is not created in last beta.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.0.5 Beta (Dec 5, 2008)

  • New: Create ISO image file by using burning engine VSO, Nero or ImgBurn.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Volume label cannot be changed when creating ISO image file.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when converting some DVDs like "Iron Man". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting chapters in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Output file is unplayable when using generic.avi.xvid.audiocopy or generic.avi.h264.audiocopy profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: An error when detecting if video is inverse telecine . (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Output FPS is not set as same as source FPS in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.2.0.0 Beta (Dec 2, 2008)

  • New: Rewritten "DVD to Mobile" engine, now it's fully optimized for multi-core system. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Increased speed for "DVD to Mobile" up to 100%. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Reduced memory usage for "DVD to Mobile". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added profile for FLV so that you can upload output file to YouTube. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Write speed cannot be specified for ImgBurn, which was introduced in version 5.1.2.2.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.2.2 (Nov 30, 2008)

  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "The Dark Knight" (US).
  • Fix: Burned DVD cannot be played, which was introduces in version 5.1.2.0, we are really sorry for the problem.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.2.0 (Nov 28, 2008)

  • New: Improved transcoding speed of "DVD to DVD" mode.
  • New: Profile can be changed in "Tast List" window now. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Improved selection of recommended write speed. DVDFab will use 16x when writer recommends 18x or 20x, and will use 8x when writer recommends 12x or 16x. If you want to use highest possible write speed, you can specify it in "Write Speed" of "Settings -> DVD -> Write" window.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Added support for "AUTO" and "MAX" write speed of ImgBurn.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Some minor improvements.
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying "Wall-E" (US).
  • Fix: A problem for "Clone" of "Wall-E" (US).
  • Fix: UOPs protection is not removed completely when using "Main Movie" mode.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.1.8 Beta (Nov 21, 2008)

  • New: Profile can be changed in "Tast List" window now. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Some minor improvements.
  • Fix: Log file is not saved for VSO burning engine.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.1.5 Beta / 5.1.1.0 (Nov 14, 2008)

  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Some minor improvements.
  • Fix: UOPs protection is not removed completely when using "Main Movie" mode.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.1.0 (Nov 1, 2008)

  • New: Improved speed of "Verify disc after finished burning" up to 500%.
  • New: Improved cleaning of DVD structure.
  • New: Added support for Nero 9 burning engine.
  • Fix: "Copy Non-DVD files" was broken from version 5.1.0.0.
  • Fix: Drive A and B cannot be recognized as DVD source.
  • Fix: Windows 98/Me support was broken for some time, and now it's back.
  • Fix: Second output disc of "Customize Split" will not play correctly on some standalone players.
  • Fix: "Verify disc after finished burning" may be skipped.
  • Fix: Aspect ratio in small preview window is wrong when source is 4:3.
  • Fix: MKV with H264 output cannot be played on some players. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.0.8 Beta / 5.1.0.0 (Oct 30, 2008)

  • New: Added support for Nero 9 burning engine.
  • Fix: "Copy Non-DVD files" was broken from version 5.1.0.0.
  • Fix: Windows 98/Me support was broken for some time, and now is back.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.0.5 Beta / 5.1.0.0 (Oct 22, 2008)

  • New: Improved speed of "Verify disc after finished burning" up to 500%.
  • New: Improved cleaning of DVD structure.
  • Fix: Second output disc of "Customize Split" will not play correctly on some standalone players.
  • Fix: "Verify disc after finished burning" may be skipped.
  • Fix: Aspect ratio in small preview window is wrong when source is 4:3.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.1.0.0 (Oct 10, 2008)

  • New: Improved writable media detection.
  • New: Added ps3.vob.passthrough profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Select framerate 23.976 fps automatically if IVTC can be applied to avoid jerky playback on devices like iPod, Zone, PS3 and Xbox 360. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Please note: if you have set the default profile for iPod, Zone, PS3 and Xbox 360, you need change the framerate to 23.976 fps and set default profile again.
  • New: Changed option text "iPod" to "iPod / iPhone". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Preview is not updated when source is changed.
  • Fix: Sound is not played when media is requested.
  • Fix: DVDFab will not start after registration on Windows Vista 64-bit.
  • Fix: A silent exit problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: An audio beep problem when converting certain DVDs like "Hellboy" and "Decoys". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Converted AC3/DTS file is not raw data when using generic.audio.copy profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Converted MP4 file can not be transferred to iPod when using ipod.mpeg4 profile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Framerate is wrong when using "Same as source" in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Time length of WAV file is wrong when using generic.audio.wav profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.9.8 Beta / 5.0.9.0 (Sep 25, 2008)

  • New: Select framerate 23.976 fps automatically if IVTC can be applied to avoid jerky playback on devices like iPod, Zone, PS3 and Xbox 360. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Changed option text "iPod" to "iPod / iPhone". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A problem that converted file has no sound on devices like iPod and Zune, which was introduced in 5.0.9.5 Beta. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • NOTE: if you have set the default profile for iPod, Zone, PS3 and Xbox 360, please change the framerate to 23.976 fps and set default profile again.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.9.5 Beta (Sep 19, 2008)

  • New: Added ps3.vob.passthrough profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Preview is not updated when source is changed.
  • Fix: Sound is not played when media is requested.
  • Fix: An audio beep problem when converting certain DVDs like "Hellboy" and "Decoys". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Converted AC3/DTS file is not raw data when using generic.audio.copy profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Converted MP4 file can not be transferred to iPod when using ipod.mpeg4 profile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Framerate is wrong when using "Same as source" in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.9.0 (Sep 6, 2008)

  • Fix: Subpicture is not rendered correctly for WMV 2-pass encoding in device ZUNE and Xbox 360. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A jerky playback problem for WMV output, since the fps is not set correctly. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: "Display only forced subpicture" only work for first selected title. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.8.8 Beta (Aug 19, 2008)

  • Fix: Subpicture is not rendered correctly for WMV 2-pass encoding in device ZUNE and Xbox 360. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A jerky playback problem for WMV output, since the fps is not set correctly. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: "Display only forced subpicture" only work for first selected title. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.8.5 (Aug 16, 2008)

  • New: Added "Output Type" in 'Conversion Settings" window. User can choose between "Video Audio" and "Audio Only". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Extract DVD audio to MP3/MP4/WMA/WAV/AC3/DTS with "Audio Only" output type. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added audio only profiles for devices Generic, iPod and Zune. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added option "Run report program when DVDFab crashes" in "Settings -> General" window. Although it doesn't collect personal information and helps us to improve DVDFab, user can disable it so that DVDFab will not access internet automatically when DVDFab crashes.
  • New: Updated HD Decrypter to support AACS V4 and V7, which exist on HD-DVD and Blu-ray released before June, 2008.
  • Please note: DVDFab doesn't support HD-DVD and Blu-ray officially now, since it doesn't work on some Blu-ray discs, which was just released or released by "20th Century Fox". Please take this feature as free bonus, thanks for your understanding.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "Internal" preview.
  • Fix: Preview audio and subpicture can't be changed in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.7.5 (Jul 29, 2008)

  • New: Reduced time (up to 50%) to analyze title. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying DVD to DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A freeze problem when analyzing title in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.7.2 (Jul 27, 2008)

  • New: Rewritten DVD writable media detection routine, now it's more easy to use.
  • New: Added option "Auto" for "Write Type of DVD-R Media" in "Settings -> DVD -> Write", which will choose suitable type from SAO or Packet writing.
  • New: Added option "Memorize user interface options", and it's disabled by default.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated A/V codecs. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when showing Preview in certain cases, which was introduced in 5.0.6.0.
  • Fix: Wrong aspect ratio problem for Preview.
  • Fix: "Task cancelled" when converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.7.0 Beta (Jul 26, 2008)

  • New: Added "Auto" option for "Write Type of DVD-R Media" in "Settings -> DVD -> Write", which will choose suitable type from SAO or Packet writing.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated A/V codecs. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when showing Preview in certain cases, which was introduced in 5.0.6.0.
  • Fix: A crash problem when burning using Nero or ImgBurn, which was introduced in 5.0.6.5 Beta.
  • Fix: "Task cancelled" when converting DVD to Mobile in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.6.5 Beta (Jul 22, 2008)

  • New: Rewritten DVD writable media detection routine, now it's more easy to use.
  • New: Added option "Memorize user interface options", and it's disabled by default.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Wrong aspect ratio problem for Preview.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.6.0 (Jul 15, 2008)

  • New: Added "DVDFab Video Decoder" and "DVDFab Audio Decoder" as default DirectShow decoder for Preview.
  • New: Added subpicture support for Preview. User can switch subpicture while playing now.
  • New: All UI options are memorized, so that user don't need adjust it every time.
  • New: Reduced time to open DVD in certain cases.
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: Rollback VSO burning engine since the latest one has bugs.
  • Fix: DVD created by some DVD recorders can't be opened.
  • Fix: Audio volume in Preview cannot be adjusted.
  • Fix: A crash problem at DVDFab startup in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several crash problems when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when analyzing DVD title in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.5.8 Beta (Jul 11, 2008)

  • New: Added subpicture support for Preview. User can switch subpicture while playing now.
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.5.5 Beta (Jul 10, 2008)

  • New: Added "DVDFab Video Decoder" and "DVDFab Audio Decoder" as default DirectShow decoder for Preview.
  • New: All UI options are memorized, so that user don't need adjust it every time.
  • New: Reduced time to open DVD in certain cases.
  • New: Update language files.
  • Fix: Rollback VSO burning engine since the latest one has bugs.
  • Fix: DVD created by some DVD recorders can't be opened.
  • Fix: Audio volume in Preview cannot be adjusted.
  • Fix: A crash problem at DVDFab startup in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several crash problems when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.5.0 (Jul 2, 2008)

  • New: Added DirectShow decoder support for Preview, which means preview can work like real DVD player now.
  • New: For preview, user can enter/exit full screen, and can switch audio while playing.
  • New: Added option "Decoder" in "Settings -> General -> Preview", user can choose from "Internal" and "DirectShow".
  • New: Added options "Video Decoder" and "Audio Decoder", user can choose specific filter from all the installed DirectShow filters.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when opening DVD if PathPlayer is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD if PathPlayer is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying DVD if option "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" in enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "Write Data" in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting process has just started in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A low quality problem when using H.264 1-pass encoding, from version 5.0.3.0. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using 2-pass encoding in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Video can't be played on PS3 when using ps3.default profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.4.5 Beta (Jun 30, 2008)

  • New: Improved DirectShow preview. It's more stable and user can seek now.
  • New: Updated language files.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.4.0 Beta (Jun 23, 2008)

  • New: Added DirectShow decoder support for Preview, which means preview can work like real DVD player now.
  • New: For preview, user can enter/exit full screen, and can switch audio while playing.
  • New: Added option "Decoder" in "Settings -> General -> Preview", user can choose from "Internal" and "DirectShow".
  • New: Added options "Video Decoder" and "Audio Decoder", user can choose specific filter from all the installed DirectShow filters.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A low quality problem when using H.264 1-pass encoding, from version 5.0.3.0.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.3.5 Beta (Jun 14, 2008)

  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using 2-pass encoding in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Video can't be played on PS3 when using ps3.default profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD if PathPlayer is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "Write Data" in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting process has just started in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.2.8 Beta (Jun 3, 2008)

  • New: Updated H.264 codec to improve encoding speed. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Protection on Semi-Pro (US) is not removed correctly.
  • Fix: A crash problem at DVDFab startup in certain cases.
  • Fix: Two crash problems when using H.264 2-pass encoding in certain cases. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using 2-pass encoding for certain DVDs, like Zathura, National Treasure 2. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.2.5 (May 26, 2008)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Content may be removed for multi-story title, like "American Gangster" (US).
  • Fix: "Split" mode asks for double layer media.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using "VOB" profile. (DVDFab Mobile Option)

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.2.2 (May 23, 2008)

  • New: Added option "Create dvdid.xml which can be used by Windows Media Center" in "Settings -> DVD to DVD".
  • New: Added option "Memory amount used for converting" in "Settings -> DVD to Mobile -> Generic". The default value "Auto" should work well, and you can choose from "Low", "Normal", "High" and "Max" to see which one works best on your PC. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Split" mode doesn't work in certain cases.
  • Fix: "Split" mode doesn't output ISO file for second disc when target is ISO.
  • Fix: Files in target folder will be deleted when converting DVD folder to ISO file.
  • Fix: Converting speed slowed down on some PC in last 5.0.2.0 release. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: Several crash problems in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.2.0 (May 9, 2008)

  • New: Brand new user interface, more easy to use.
  • New: All-in-one installer for DVDFab Platinum/Gold/HD Decrypter. User can try any one, then decide which one to buy.
  • New: Added "Customize Split" mode to copy a DVD-9 onto two DVD-5 discs using "Customize" way. Ideal for episode/season DVD.
  • New: Titles are listed by playback order now, if PathPlayer is enabled.
  • New: Created "dvdid.xml" file when copying DVD, so that Windows Media Center can retrieve cover art and movie info from internet automatically.
  • New: Added option "Copy Original IFO Files" in "Clone" mode.
  • New: Added option "Move icon to system tray when minimized" in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Added option "Disable screensaver when processing" in "Settings -> General"
  • New: Added option "Check Now" to check new version immediately in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Added option "Send IFO Files" in "Settings -> Info" by using new Report program. No need to use email program anymore.
  • New: Crash report can be sent by using new Report program too.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • New: Rewritten A/V sync engine. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Increased converting speed up to 20%. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added option "Supported by Device" and "Zoomed by Source Aspect Ratio" in "Advanced Resolution Settings". (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • New: Added profile for iriver X20. (DVDFab Mobile Option)
  • Fix: A freeze problem if PathPlayer is enabled when opening DVD like "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" (US).
  • Fix: A freeze problem if PathPlayer is enabled when opening DVD like "The Orphanage" (US).
  • Fix: A playback problem for "Cloverfield" (US) when copying "Full Disc".
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening "Cloverfield" (US) if "Main Movie" is the first copy mode.
  • Fix: Angle button may be shown when playing multi-angle title.
  • Fix: Several crash problems in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.1.2 Beta (May 3, 2008)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem at startup on Windows Vista when DEP is on.
  • Fix: A playback problem for "Cloverfield" (US) when copying "Full Disc".
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening "Cloverfield" (US) if "Main Movie" is the first copy mode.
  • Fix: Option "Default output size" doesn't work.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.1.0 Beta (Apr 29, 2008)

  • New: Separated "DVD to Mobile" feature to "DVDFab Mobile Option", which will become a seperate product after May 8, 2008.
  • New: Added option "Disable screensaver when processing" in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Changed user interface color to improve readability.
  • New: Added button "Crop Settings" in "Advance Resolution Settings" window.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Burn Again" doesn't work in last beta version.
  • Fix: Several crash problems in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 5.0.0.0 Beta (Apr 22, 2008)

  • New: Brand new user interface, more easy to use.
  • New: All-in-one installer for DVDFab Platinum/Gold/HD Decrypter. User can try any one, then decide which one to buy.
  • New: Added "Customize Split" mode to allow user to customize a DVD-9 onto two DVD-5 discs.
  • New: Titles are listed by playback order now, if PathPlayer is enabled.
  • New: Created "dvdid.xml" file when copying DVD, so that Windows Media Center can retrieve cover art and movie info from internet automatically.
  • New: Added option "Copy Original IFO Files" in "Clone" mode.
  • New: Added option "Move icon to system tray when minimized" in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Added option "Check Now" to check new version immediately in "Settings -> General".
  • New: Added option "Supported by Device" and "Zoomed by Source Aspect" in "Advanced Resolution Settings", for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added option "Send IFO Files" in "Settings -> Info" by using new Report program. No need to use email program anymore.
  • New: Crash report can be sent by using new Report program too.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A freeze problem if PathPlayer is enabled when opening DVD like "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" (US).
  • Fix: Angle button may be shown when playing multi-angle title.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.1.2.0 (Mar 24, 2008)

  • New: Rebuilt with latest development tool VS2008.
  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection as found on some Czech DVDs.
  • New: Improved removal of RCE protection.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may remove playable content in certain cases.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may cause crash in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when selecting "jump to menu/title when disc inserted", in certain cases.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying FluxDVD protected DVDs.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.1.1.6 Beta (Mar 19, 2008)

  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases, which was introduced in 4.1.1.5 Beta.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.1.1.5 Beta (Mar 19, 2008)

  • New: Improved removal of RCE protection.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: An empty content problem when PathPlayer is enabled, in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when selecting "jump to menu/title when disc inserted", in certain cases.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying FluxDVD protected DVDs.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.1.1.0 Beta (Mar 19, 2008)

  • New: Rebuilt with latest development tool VS2008.
  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection as found on some Czech DVDs.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may remove playable content in certain cases.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may cause crash in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when converting to Xbox 360 in certain cases, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: Ouput file cannot be played on PSP since "Unsupported Data" in certain cases, for "DVD to Mobile".

New in DVDFab Gold 4.1.0.2 (Mar 4, 2008)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: An error 400(21 4) when copying DVD in certain cases, which was introduced in 4.1.0.0, sorry

New in DVDFab Gold 4.1.0.0 (Mar 3, 2008)

  • New: Improved compatibility with DVD Shrink for DVDs like "3:10 to Yuma".
  • New: Improved DVD structure cleaning module to remove ending fake title-set.
  • New: Improved "Jump to main title when disc inserted" to select correct angle if it's multi-angle title.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Option "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" may cause playback problem, like "30 Days of Night", (US).
  • Fix: A playback problem on some DVD recorders/players for "Split" mode, finally.
  • Fix: A warning message "Failure to initialize burn engine" when choosing ImgBurn burning engine, in certain cases.
  • Fix: A warning message "Unable to lock volume for exclusive access" for ImgBurn 2.4.0.0.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.8.0 Beta (Feb 29, 2008)

  • New: Added "Crop" feature to remove the black bar on many widescreen movies, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added option "Crop automatically", and it's enabled by default.
  • New: Added "Advanced Resolution Settings" to allow user to resize output from letterbox to pan&scan, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added thumbnail preview for "Crop" and "Advanced Resolution Settings" to see the real output before converting.
  • New: Preselect appropriate resolution and bitrate for better quality by default, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added TV-Out profiles for iPod and PSP2000, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added profile for BlackBerry cellphone, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A playback problem for some DVDs, which was introduced in 4.0.6.5 Beta.
  • Fix: A crash problem when copying second DVD without closing DVDFab, which was introduced in 4.0.6.5 Beta.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.6.5 Beta (Feb 18, 2008)

  • New: Improved compatibility with DVD Shrink for DVDs like "3:10 to Yuma".
  • New: Improved DVD structure cleaning module to remove ending fake title-set.
  • New: Improved "Jump to main title when disc inserted" to select correct angle if it's multi-angle title.
  • Fix: A playback problem on some DVD recorders/players for "Split" mode, finally.
  • Fix: A warning message "Failure to initialize burn engine" when choosing ImgBurn burning engine, in certain cases.
  • Fix: A warning message "Unable to lock volume for exclusive access" for ImgBurn 2.4.0.0.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.6.2 (Feb 8, 2008)

  • New: Improved "Jump to first menu when disc inserted". Now DVDFab works with Disney FastPlay DVDs like "Santa Clause 3".
  • New: Improved "Jump to main title when disc inserted" to select correct audio, subpicture and highlighted button in advance.
  • New: Improved detection of main title. Now DVDFab can detect first title on season/episodic DVDs.
  • New: Added full support for Nero Burning ROM (all "DVD -> Write" options and layer break position).
  • New: Added full support for ImgBurn, a popular free DVD burning software from LIGHTNING UK!
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Removed DVD content accidentally when "PathPlayer" is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: Removed DVD content accidentally when it contains multi-story content.
  • Fix: "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" doesn't work in "Customize" mode in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.6.0 Beta (Feb 1, 2008)

  • New: Improved "jump to first menu when disc inserted". Now DVDFab works with Disney FastPlay DVDs like "Santa Clause 3".
  • New: Improved "jump to main title when disc inserted" to select correct audio, subpicture and highlighted button in advance.
  • New: Improved detection of main title. Now DVDFab can detect first title on season/episodic DVDs.
  • New: Added full support for Nero Burning ROM (all "DVD -> Write" options and layer break position).
  • New: Added full support for ImgBurn, a popular free DVD burning software from LIGHTNING UK!
  • New: Added full support for MKV format in "Generic" mode, for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Removed DVD content accidentally when "PathPlayer" is enabled in certain cases.
  • Fix: Removed DVD content accidentally when it contains multi-story content.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.5.5 (Jan 23, 2008)

  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "SAW IV", (US).
  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection as found on some Czech DVDs.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer performance in certain cases.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Failed to get DVD Information" when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: When choosing "Jump to first menu when disc inserted", backup jumps to "Parental Control menu" in certain cases.
  • Fix: "Split" mode does not work on some DVDs, like "3:10 to Yuma".
  • Fix: Error 400(20 9) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.5.0 (Jan 10, 2008)

  • New: Improved PathPlayer performance, the DVD opening time is reduced from 3-4 minutes to 1-2 minutes in most cases.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer accuracy to detect real unplayable cells.
  • New: Added option "Check for multiple set of BOVs in the same cell (like Easter Eggs)" in "Settings -> PathPlayer" window.
  • New: Select correct main title for "Simpsons Movie" (US), with help of PathPlayer.
  • New: Improved compatibility with some standalone DVD players.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Jump to main title when disc inserted" doesn't working when copying "Eastern Promises" (US).
  • Fix: A reading error problem when copying some copy protected discs.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.4.0 Beta (Jan 7, 2008)

  • New: Improved PathPlayer performance, the DVD opening time is reduced from 3-4 minutes to 1-2 minutes in most cases.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer accuracy to detect real unplayable cells.
  • New: PathPlayer is enabled by default now.
  • New: Select correct main title for "Simpsons Movie" (US), with help of PathPlayer.
  • New: Improved compatibility with some standalone DVD players.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: "Jump to main title when disc inserted" doesn't working when copying "Eastern Promises" (US).
  • Fix: A reading error problem when copying some copy protected discs.
  • Fix: "Split" backup disc cannot be played on standalone DVD player in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.3.2 (Jan 3, 2008)

  • New: Improved support for CORE X2 protection.
  • Fix: A freeze problem when copying DVD in certain cases, which was introduced in 4.0.3.0, sorry!

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.3.0 (Dec 27, 2007)

  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Rush Hour 3", (US).
  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection as found on "Next", (R2, Czech).
  • The new CORE X2 is really hard to beat, but DVDFab can handle it now.
  • New: Improved DVD structure cleaning module. Now DVDFab output is more compatible with other DVD programs.
  • New: Improved PathPlayer to determine some special paths.
  • New: Added more protection info in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A corrupt data problem when copying chapter range of "Main Movie".
  • Fix: A crash problem when clicking "Settings" button in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when using command line interface.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.1.2 (Nov 15, 2007)

  • New: Added display of hard disk folder and ISO source in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Option "Remove annoying PGCs" may cause playback problem, like "300", (US).
  • Fix: A crash problem when splitting DVD in certain cases, like "Ratatouille", (US).
  • Fix: Several errors 400(20 ...) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Option "Default output size" could not be saved correctly.

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.1.0 (Nov 12, 2007)

  • New: Brand new user interface, more professional!
  • New: Rewritten DVD structure cleaning module: a. When copying a range of chapters, the unselected chapters are removed, in "No menus" mode. / b. All unreferenced cells are removed in "No menus" mode. / c. When preserving menus, the unselected titles will not be played. In previous versions, the unselected titles will be converted to empty title and will be played.
  • New: Added option "Change DVD playback order" in "Full Disc" and "Customize" mode. You can choose "Jump to first menu when disc inserted" or "Jump to main title when disc inserted".
  • New: Added option "Remove annoying PGCs (like FBI warnings)" in "Full Disc" and "Customize" mode.
  • New: Added timeout for PathPlayer to avoid infinite loop.
  • New: Added more protection info in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added option "Create files in subfolders of output directory".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A problem that "Enable PathPlayer" message will be shown again and again.
  • Fix: Freeze problem at start of movie on certain standalone DVD players.
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using other DVD converting software except for DVDFab Platinum

New in DVDFab Gold 4.0.0.0 Beta (Oct 24, 2007)

  • New: Brand new user interface, more professional!
  • New: Rewritten DVD structure cleaning module.
  • New: Added timeout for PathPlayer to avoid infinite loop.
  • New: Added option "Create files in subfolders of output directory".
  • New: Added option "Display only forced subpicture" for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added option "Split by chapter" for "DVD to Mobile".
  • Fix: A problem that "Eanble PathPlayer" message will be shown again and again.
  • Fix: Freeze problem at start of movie on certain standalone DVD players.
  • Fix: A/V sync problem when using other DVD converting software except for DVDFab Platinum.
  • Fix: A/V sync problem in certain cases for "DVD to Mobile".

New in DVDFab Gold 3.2.1.0 (Oct 10, 2007)

  • New: Improved logic for "Enable PathPlayer when necessary". DVDFab will not enable PathPlayer in normal cases when opening DVD. Once DVDFab detects a reading error when copying DVD, it will ask user to restart DVDFab to reopen the DVD by using PathPlayer. In this way, DVDFab has the ability of opening DVD as fast as before, and uses PathPlayer when really necessary.
  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection.
  • New: Added display of drive, disc and protection info in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added display of PathPlayer scanning result in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Added "Save IFO Files" feature in "Settings -> Info" window.
  • New: Do not rely on Windows file system completely when opening DVD.
  • New: Improved "Reset DMA" feature on Windows 2000/XP.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Compatibility problem with some Plextor drives, like PX-760A, PX-760SA, etc.
  • Fix: Error 400(100 0 3 701) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Error 400(20 14) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: PathPlayer may remove playable content in certain cases.
  • Fix: A crash problem when opening DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.2.0.0 (Sep 25, 2007)

  • New: Brand new "PathPlayer" technology to remove latest DVD copy protection. "PathPlayer" gives DVDFab the ability to copy DVD content only allowed to be played on a real DVD player. In this way, DVDFab will ignore unplayable content which may contain copy protection. Please note when "PathPlayer" is enabled, opening a DVD may need up to several minutes, which is much longer than before.
  • New: Added setting options for "PathPlayer".
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Blade: House of Chthon", (US).
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "88 Minutes", (R2, German).
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Bridge to Terabithia", (R2, German).
  • New: Added support for a new copy protection as found on "Curse of the Golden Flower", (R2, UK).
  • New: Program and installer are signed now for security.
  • New: Updated language files.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.8.0 (Sep 5, 2007)

  • New: Added support for a new Settec Alpha-DVD protection as found on "Paris by Night 89".
  • New: Installer will only ask for reboot, if a reboot is really necessary.
  • New: Workaround for a crash problem caused by Logitech webcam driver.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A crash problem when analyzing DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Error 400(39 3 ...) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Error 400(39 5 ...) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: AutoPlay handler cannot be added on Windows Vista if UAC is enabled.
  • Fix: Quick Launch icon is not created.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.7.6 (Aug 29, 2007)

  • New: Added support for a new protection as found on "Blades of Glory" (US).
  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection.
  • New: Workaround for an authoring error by some DVD maker software.
  • New: Improved UI on high DPI settings.
  • New: Added support for 18x burning speed.
  • New: Added HTTP and socks proxy settings.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Several crash problem when copying DVD in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.7.5 (Aug 28, 2007)

  • New: Added support for a new protection as found on "Blades of Glory" (US).
  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection.
  • New: Workaround for an authoring error by some DVD maker software.
  • New: Improved UI on high DPI settings.
  • New: Added support for 18x burning speed.
  • New: Added HTTP and socks proxy settings.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Several crash problem when copying DVD in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.7.2 Beta (Aug 24, 2007)

  • New: Added support for a new CORE X2 protection
  • New: Workaround for an authoring error by some DVD maker software
  • New: Added support for 18x burning speed
  • New: Improved UI on high DPI settings
  • New: Updated language files
  • Fix: Several crash problem when copying DVD in certain cases

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.6.2 (Aug 13, 2007)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: A problem that ISO source cannot be opened, which introduced in 3.1.6.0.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.6.0 (Aug 10, 2007)

  • New: Added DVDFab to DEP exception list on Windows XP/Vista, to avoid crash problem at startup in certain cases.
  • New: Rebuilt with latest development tool VS2005 SP1, to improve performance and stability.
  • New: Added "DVD Writable Media (DVD-9) Size" option.
  • New: Updated language file.
  • Fix: Corrupted DVD menu problem when copying "Pathfinder" (US).
  • Fix: Over-compressed problem when copying "The Number 23" (US) in "Full Disc" mode.
  • Fix: Error 400(42 0 ...) when copying DVD in certain cases.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.5.0 (Jul 20, 2007)

  • New: Added support for CPPM protection, which is used on DVD-Audio disc.
  • New: Copy DVD-Audio disc in "Full Disc" and "Clone" modes. To burn DVD-Audio backup disc, please use "Clone" mode for now.
  • New: Copy Non-DVD files, like "JACKET_P" folder.
  • New: Added options "Copy DVD-Video", "Copy DVD-Audio" and "Copy Non-DVD Files" in "Full Disc" mode.
  • Fix: A crash problem when previewing in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.1.6 (May 21, 2007)

  • New: Added support for a new Sony ARccOS protection as found on "The Da Vinci Code" (R2, Greece).
  • New: Improved copy protection removal engine.
  • Fix: Workaround for authoring error as found on "Shottas" (US).
  • Fix: Workaround for authoring error as found on "The Patriot" special edition (US).
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.1.0.8 (May 3, 2007)

  • New: Added support for ProtectDVD protection as found on some Germany DVDs.
  • New: Rewritten DVD parser to be independent with UDF/ISO file system.
  • New: Improved copy protection removal engine.
  • New: The navigation bar can be customized now: show/hide specific options, or add new options for "DVD to Mobile".
  • New: Added command line support. "Full Disc" only now.
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Removed padding data when copying single angle if it's a multi angle title.
  • Fix: Data files/folders, like file "autorun.inf" or folder "JACKET_P", will not be burned when using "Write Data".
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.0.9.8 (Apr 3, 2007)

  • New: Updated language files.
  • Fix: Copying speed is slow in "Split" mode

New in DVDFab Gold 3.0.9.6 (Apr 2, 2007)

  • New: Added "Default output type" option. Normally you should use "DVD Writer", but if you use DVDFab to rip DVDs only, you can choose "DVD Folder".
  • New: Updated language files.
  • Change: Significantly reduced the time to open DVD.
  • Fix: A problem that data ISO image cannot be burned in "Write Data" mode.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 3.0.1.3 (Sep 22, 2006)

  • Fix: Error 106 when burning

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.8.3 (Aug 3, 2006)

  • Fix: A crash problem when analyzing some Sony ARccOS protected DVDs.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.8.2 (Aug 2, 2006)

  • New: Added support for a new Sony ARccOS protection as found on "Ultraviolet" (R2, Greek) and "When a Stranger Calls" (R2, Greek).
  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • New: VSO burning engine now supports Windows Vista 64bits.
  • Fix: A crash problem when analyzing some Sony ARccOS protected DVDs.
  • Fix: A corrupt data problem, which causes DVD Shrink error when opening.
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.8.0 (Jun 29, 2006)

  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • Fix: Missing Audio/Subpicture when copying some Sony ARccOS protected DVDs.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.7.9 (May 26, 2006)

  • New: Added support for a new Sony ARccOS protection as found on "Freedomland" (US).

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.7.8 (May 26, 2006)

  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • Fix: "Trial version VSO" pop up window when burning DVD in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.7.7 (Apr 27, 2006)

  • New: Updated VSO burning engine.
  • Fix: Program freezes when finalizing if firewall blocks DVDFab.
  • Fix: Option "Check for new version" cannot be disabled. (DVDFab Platinum)
  • Fix: Several minor problems.
  • Update: Language files.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.7.6 (Apr 14, 2006)

  • New: If there is a reading error when copying (like disc is scratched), user can choose Ignore, Ignore All, Retry, or Abort. (DVDFab Express)
  • Fix: "Enable DMA" window will be shown when DMA is already enabled, in certain cases.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.7.5 (Apr 5, 2006)

  • New: Improved "Sony ARccOS protection" detection and removal engine.
  • New: Added removal of fake VTS and PGC automatically.
  • New: Added support for a new Sony ARccOS protection as found on "Nua Doi Huong Phan" of Thuy Nga.
  • New: Added support for a new Sony ARccOS protection as found on "Transporter 2" (R2).
  • New: Added support for a new Sony ARccOS protection. It is possible to be used on unreleased "Basic Instinct 2".
  • Fix: Several minor problems.

New in DVDFab Gold 2.9.7.3 (Mar 23, 2006)

  • Fix: A wrong language problem for audio selection, when copying main movie.
  • Fix: A corrupt data problem, which causes playback problem on standalone DVD player.