DVDFab Platinum! - Ultimate DVDR Forums

DVDFab Platinum!

A look at this latest incarnation & how to!
Published by zebadee
08-27-2007

Read first:: How to make sure you make the most of this guide:

How to use this Tutorial:

To the right you should see an index marked Contents.

Use this to navigate through article.

Simply click on topic in question.

When viewing topics. If felt necessary, Links* are provided.
(These are attached by means of ‘posts’. These can be seen from any page by scrolling down.)

If you want to start at the beginning & read through. The pages go from left to right.

Arrows at the bottom of the page will allow this.

The double arrows:

<< Takes you to the first page.

>> Takes you to the last page.

The single arrow takes you one page at a time.

< Left.

> Right.

*If you scroll further down you will see some posts. These are links & not really intended to be read in sequence.

Tip: After reading link, if you press the 'Home' key on keyboard it will take you to top of page. Where you can access the Contents.

Acknowledgements:

fengtao

& DVDFab

Alexander Avdonin

for his WinSnap screen capture s/w.

:Comments - Feedback/Input:

Contents

Tutorial Tools

Show Printable Version

Email this Page

<< < Next Page: Introduction: (Page 1 of 10) > >>

By zebadee on 08-27-2007, 08:18 AM

Download:

From the homepage first click on Download. Then just click on which version you require.

It can pay to save to your HD 1st. Then install from there.

You can either have a downloads folder or create one just for DVDFab.

By zebadee on 08-27-2007, 08:25 AM

Install

Once download is complete. Click on the RUN button to start the installation.

With Vista it appears to like everything done twice.

Use the drop down to select the language of your choice. It should select the 'home' language as default, via the PC.

Click the OK button.

This window should then appear, simply click the NEXT button.

With this window, to be able to continue. You must check the "I accept the agreement" followed by the NEXT button. Failure will mean the program will not be installed.

With this window, just check the location for the install is correct. If for some reason you want to install elsewhere. Just use the 'Browse' function. If/when happy with this, click the NEXT button.

With this window you may want to leave the shortcuts enabled (default). I have deselected these. Once you've made your choice. Click NEXT button.

With this option you can give yourself a choice of whether to use VSO software* or Nero**. You can choose each & everytime you use DVDFab, to see what works best for you. I have chosen to install.
* VSO is recommended. In fact if you don't have any burning software installed. Essential.
**Nero has to be installed seperately on your PC/Laptop for this option to be available.

This information window just gives confirmation of the program to be installed. (Note those with sharp eyes for detail that this version is different from that downloaded. This was because the program had been updated. Already there have been further updates. Check before commencing installation). Anyway you can now click NEXT.

Once installation has completed. Restart PC. Just click Finnish. If you want to do some other tasks beforehand. Simply check 'No, I will restart the computer later'. Then click Finnish.

By zebadee on 08-27-2007, 08:48 AM

Purchase:

The email:
The following is an example of the typical email you would recieve.

"Dear zebadee,

Thank you for choosing DVDFab Platinum 3!

You can find your registration key in this e-mail and we will guide you how to register your DVDFab Platinum 3.

You can register your DVDFab Platinum 3 by either of the following two methods:
(1) Copy and paste the registration key we sent you in this e-mail manually.
(2) Import the registration key file we sent you in the attachment of this e-mail.

Note: You can let us resend you the registration key. For more information, please visit the following webpage:

DVDFab - Copy Any DVD to DVDR/PSP/iPod. Fastest DVD Copy Software!

If this email is sent from the webpage, and you choose the option "Don't email me with attachment", you will have to use the first method to register DVDFab Platinum 3.

(1) To copy and paste the registration key manually, please follow these steps below:

1. Install the latest version of DVDFab Platinum 3 at

http://www.dvdfab.com/mlink/download.php?g=PLATINUM

2. Launch DVDFab Platinum 3 and click the "Enter Register Code" button in the Trial dialog.

3. Paste your registration key below EXACTLY excluding the asterisk signs.
****************
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH
BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH
****************
(N.B. The above is naturally not a real key.)

If everything goes well, DVDFab Platinum 3 will relaunch automatically. You should find your name under the "This copy is licensed to:" string. If so, all trial version restrictions are automatically removed from your version.

(2) To import the registration key file, please follow these steps below:

1. Install the latest version of DVDFab Platinum 3 at

http://www.dvdfab.com/mlink/download.php?g=PLATINUM

2. Double click on the registration key file to import your registration information in.

If everything goes well, DVDFab Platinum 3 will relaunch automatically. You should find your name under the "This copy is licensed to:" string. If so, all trial version restrictions are automatically removed from your version.

Sincerely,
DVDFab Support Team"

The attachment. Just double click to download. It can pay to back this up to floppy/cdr or dvd.

By zebadee on 08-27-2007, 09:27 AM

Registering:

As mentioned in the email there are two methods.
The first is to copy & paste the key.

1st window. Click on Enter Register Code.

Paste key in clear window area. Then click Register.

Now all that's left is to click OK.

Alternative or second method.
Although I have used Total Commander . Windows Explorer can still be used.(TC is just easy for visual purposes).
Just drag & drop the key (email attachment) into Program files\DVDFab3.

You will then be asked for confirmation of this action. Click OK.

Double click the 'key' (in the Program files\DVDFab3 folder).

Now to complete click OK.

By zebadee on 09-01-2007, 11:46 AM

Settings - General:

General Window

This 1st section is fairly straight forward.
Note all boxes are checked by default.

Use the drop down to change language.

Click on browse if you want to change 'Output directory'.

Click on browse if you want to change 'Temporary folder'.

Click on ResetDMA button, to check DMA. Then click the Reset DMA in the popup.
Do not use this function just because it's there. Restarting your PC needlessly. May in itself bring problems.

If you have used the Reset DMA, it is likely you were having problems. Maybe just a feeling that something wasn't right. Anyway if you used this option then a Reboot is required. Just click the Yes button.

By zebadee on 09-01-2007, 11:55 AM

Settings - General:

Customize UI:

Here you can customize to your preferences.
Two options Groups (as shown below).
Options to Display on right. Simply highlight & use Arrow buttons [<<] to move.
To remove a previous choice, simply highlight subject in Available Options on left & use the Arrow [>>] button.

Here just note the change in the Image drop down & Tip Text. Above DVD to DVD. Below DVD to Mobile.

By zebadee on 09-01-2007, 12:03 PM

Settings - General:

Preview:

Straight forward options here. Both options are enabled by default. If you don't want these to run automatically, just uncheck the boxes.

By zebadee on 09-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Settings - General:

Sound:

Here you can choose to sound (default) or not. If you don't want any sound. Simply uncheck the box.

If you want sound, but have your own in mind. Use the browse buttons to search/locate your selections.

By zebadee on 09-01-2007, 12:09 PM

Settings - General:

Network:

Use Network options for your proxy settings.