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Changelogs for AnyDVD HD

Current version: v6.4.8.9 Beta

Changelog for v6.4.8.9 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.8.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.8.6 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.8.5

  • New: Added option to enable/disable creation of .dvd file to image ripper
  • New (DVD): Added support for new protections
  • New (Blu-ray): New error code if BD+ can't be removed yet
  • New: Updated ElbyCDIO, improved compatibility with 3rd party drivers
  • Change (Blu-ray): Memory access of driver, may fix various problems
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Sometimes .dvd files were created with wrong media type
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.8.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.7.9

  • New (DVD): Added support for new protections
  • New (Blu-ray): Added option to disable BD-Live
  • New (Blu-ray): Added removal of region locks from menus
  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for new version of the BD+ copy protection
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Playback issues with ArcSoft TMT
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Issues with some titles, e.g. "American Gangster"
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.7.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.7.6

  • New (DVD): Added support for new protections, e.g.: "Leatherheads", US, "You don't mess with the Zohan", US
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper handles invalid navigation packs, e.g. "Stargate SG-1, Vol. 32", Region 2, UK, "Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary", Region 1, Canada
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper supports invalid packet start codes (PS10 error), e.g. "Romance & Cigarettes", Region 2, Switzerland
  • New (DVD): New strategy for removing unwanted cells
  • New (DVD): Improved fixing of incorrect DVD structures
  • Fix (DVD): FluxDVD protected discs couldn't be copied with CloneCD
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.7.5 Beta

  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper handles more invalid navigation packs, e.g
  • "Bob & Doug McKenzie's Two-Four Anniversary", Region 1, Canada
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper supports invalid packet start codes (PS10 error), E.g. "Romance & Cigarettes", Region 2, Switzerland
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.7.4 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.7.3 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.7.1 Beta

  • New (DVD): Added support for new protections
  • Fix (DVD): FluxDVD protected discs couldn't be copied with CloneCD
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.7.0 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.6.9

  • New (DVD): Added support for new protections, e.g.: "The Perfect Seduction - Pick Up Magic with Steven Shadow", Germany "Desperate Housewives Season 4", US "eli stone Season 1", US
  • Fix (DVD): Bug introduced in AnyDVD 6.4.6.6, CSS decryption on second layer failed with some discs, e.g. "Robocop 2", Germany
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.6.7 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.6.6

  • New: "Rip to image file" creates a .dvd file for better emulation (media type, layer break) with Virtual CloneDrive(tm) available at http://www.slysoft.com
  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for AACS version 9
  • New (Blu-ray): Improved region code detction, e.g. "Dan in Real Life", Region A
  • New (DVD): Added workaround for DVDs with CSS mastering errors, e.g. "Go", R2, Germany. This mastering error prevents playback with most player software (e.g., Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, Zoom Player, TheaterTek) and some standalone players (e.g., PlayStation 3). With AnyDVD playback on the PC is now possible.
  • Fix (DVD): CSS authentication error 5:55:0 under some circumstances
  • Updated help texts
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.6.5 Beta

  • New: "Rip to image file" creates a .dvd file for better emulation (media type, layer break) with Virtual CloneDrive(tm) available at http://www.slysoft.com
  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for AACS version 9
  • New (DVD): Added workaround for DVDs with CSS mastering errors, e.g. "Go", R2, Germany. This mastering error prevents playback with most player software (e.g., Windows Media Player, Windows Media Center, Zoom Player, TheaterTek) and some standalone player
  • Fix (DVD): CSS authentication error 5:55:0 under some circumstances
  • Updated help texts
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.6.4 Beta

  • New: "Rip to image file" creates a .dvd file for better emulation (media type, layer break) with Virtual CloneDrive(tm)
  • New (DVD): Added workaround for DVDs with CSS mastering errors, e.g "Go", R2, Germany
  • Fix (DVD): CSS authentication error 5:55:0 under some circumstances
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.6.2

  • New: Added ISO/UDF image file creation to AnyDVD ripper
  • New (Blu-ray & HD DVD): ISO/UDF images can be created with or without copy protection. Images can be mounted with Virtual CloneDrive(tm), available at http://www.slysoft.com. WARNING: AnyDVD can remove the protection from protected images. Protected images are useless, if AnyDVD is not installed and running!
  • New (Blu-ray & HD DVD): Improved speed of AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Bug in BD+ removal, if more than one title on a disc is protected, e.g. "Prison Break Season 3", US
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Bug in "Remove UOPs" with some titles, e.g. "AVP2" Region B, (UK, Germany)
  • Fix (DVD): AI scanner made a mistake with "The Eye", Region 2, DK
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.6.1 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.6.0 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.5.9

  • New (DVD): Added support for a new copy protection as found on some recent releases, e.g. "Jumper", R2, Germany
  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for a new version of the BD+ copy protection found on some recent releases
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper did not repair some mastering errors correctly, e.g., "Last Man Standing", US, Region 1
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.5.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.5.6

  • New (Blu-ray): Improved region code removal
  • Fix: Bug introduced in 6.4.5.5, chkdsk didn't work on system partition

Changelog for v6.4.5.5

  • New (DVD): Added hooking of the IDvdInfo2::GetDiscID interface for 64-bit applications which use DiscIDs on 64-bit operating systems, e.g. Windows Vista-64 Media Center, Windows 64-bit Media Player
  • Fix: Auto insert notification problem with Daemon Tools under Windows Vista SP1
  • Fix: Uninstall caused other programs using ElbyCDIO (CloneCD, CloneDVD, Virtual CloneDrive) to stop working under 64-bit operating systems
  • Fix: Some minor problems with UAC under Windows Vista
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Fixed bug in region detection, e.g. "Live Free or Die Hard", US, Region A
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Fixed bug in region detection, e.g. "John Rambo", Germany, Region B
  • Fix (Blu-ray & HD DVD): AnyDVD ripper didn't handle zero sized files correctly, e.g. BD "The Other Boleyn Girl", Region A
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper did not repair some mastering errors correctly, e.g., "Rumble in the Bronx", US, Region 1
  • Many internal fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.5.4 Beta

  • New (DVD): Added hooking of the IDvdInfo2::GetDiscID interface for 64-bit applications which use DiscIDs on 64-bit operating systems, e.g Windows Vista-64 Media Center, Windows 64-bit Media Player
  • Fix: Auto insert notification problem with Daemon Tools under Windows Vista SP1
  • Fix: Uninstall caused other programs using ElbyCDIO (CloneCD, CloneDVD, Virtual CloneDrive) to stop working under 64-bit operating systems
  • Fix: Some minor problems with UAC under Windows Vista
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Fixed bug in region detection, e.g "Live Free or Die Hard", US, Region A
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Fixed bug in region detection, e.g "John Rambo", Germany, Region B
  • Fix (Blu-ray & HD DVD): AnyDVD ripper didn't handle zero sized files correctly, e.g. BD "The Other Boleyn Girl", Region A
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper did not repair some mastering errors correctly, e.g., "Rumble in the Bronx", US, Region 1
  • Many internal fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.5.3 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.5.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.5.1 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.5.0

  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for a new version of the BD+ copy Protection, e.g. "Jumper", Region A, US
  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for new AACS copy protection, e.g "Las 13 Rosas", Region B, Spain
  • Change (DVD): Improved CSS key retrieval with some discs
  • Change (DVD): Improved logging if CSS archive is enabled
  • Change (DVD): Removed size limitation of CSS archive
  • Fix (DVD): Problems repairing DVD structure with some discs, e.g "Schwere Jungs", Region 2, Germany
  • Fix (DVD): Problems removing ALPHA-DVD protection
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.4.4.0

  • New: Added detection of new copy protection as found on "Fata Morgana (2007)", R2, Germany, to automatic AI scanner setting
  • New: Added structural repair for a new copy protection as found on "Home Improvement: The Complete Eighth Season", R1, US
  • Change: Improved handling of disc arrival
  • Change (DVD): Improved CSS key retrieval with some discs
  • Change (DVD): Workaround for incorrect CSS detection by 3rd party software in rare system configurations
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Performance problem with Pioneer BD drive
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Possible Playback problem when UOP removal is enabled
  • Fix (DVD): Long loading time with some drives (e.g., Pioneer) with FluxDVD and CSS protected titles, e.g. "Curse of the Golden Flower", R2, UK
  • Fix (DVD): AI scanner added unwanted title sets with some discs, e.g. "I know who killed me", R2, Germany
  • Fix (DVD): Error in length calculation when removing title sets from some discs, e.g. "WAZ", R2, Germany
  • Fix (DVD): CloneCD read error with FluxDVD protected discs, e.g. "Reservation Road", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): Setting AI scanner to "always enabled" did not work correctly, under some circumstances not all title sets were deprotected, e.g. "Fata Morgana (2007), R2, Germany
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper NavigationPack 18 error with some titles, e.g. "Semi-Pro unrated", R1, US
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.3.9 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.3.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.3.2

  • New (Blu-ray): Added option to remove annoying adverts and trailers!
  • New (Blu-ray): Added option to remove User Prohibitions!
  • New (Blu-ray): New automatic region code detection!
  • Fix (DVD): "Rambo", R1, needed forced AI scanner setting
  • Fix: Minor problem with "Read Disc Structure" command in AnyDVD driver
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.2.5 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.2.4 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.2.3 Beta

  • New (Blu-ray): Added option to remove annoying adverts and trailers
  • New (Blu-ray): Added option to remove User Prohibitions
  • New (Blu-ray): New automatic region code detection
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.2.0

  • New (Blu-ray & HD-DVD): Verification of AACS keys
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Incorrect AACS decryption with some titles
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.1.2

  • New (Blu-ray): Improved region lock removal from Blu-ray discs which contain signed Java code

Changelog for v6.4.1.1

  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for AACS MKBv7! (used on new titles to be released end of April)
  • New (Blu-ray): Complete region lock removal from Blu-ray disc, including discs which contain signed Java code!
  • New (Blu-ray): Added dialog to ask for disc region on insertion.
  • New (Blu-ray): Automatic option remembers previous region settings per disc
  • New (DVD): Support for protection on "Reservation Road", US
  • New (DVD): Many improvements to AI scanner and AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (Blu-ray): BD+ removal did not work with some discs.
  • Fix (DVD): Problems with some discs
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.0.7 Beta

  • New (Blu-ray): Improved removal of region locks
  • New (Blu-ray): Added dialog to ask for disc region on insertion
  • New (Blu-ray): Automatic option remembers previous region settings per disc
  • New (DVD): Many improvements to AI scanner and AnyDVD ripper
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.0.6 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.0.4

  • New (Blu-ray): Added support for new version of BD+ as found on "Hitman", Region A, US
  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on "Reservation Road", R1, US (untested, awaiting feedback)
  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on "Der Perfekte Sex", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper can now be started multiple times
  • New: Settings can be changed while rip is in progress. Setting changes will be ignored for drives currently ripping
  • New (Setup): AnyDVD can now be installed without a reboot (2000/XP/Vista)
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Small visible glitches (1-2 frames per movie) on BD+ protected discs
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper didn't handle some discs properly under Vista
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.4.0.3 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.0.1 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.4.0.0

  • New (Blu-ray): Removes the BD+ protection from Blu-ray discs! (for increased compatibility with titles released by Twentieth Century Fox :-) )
  • New (Blu-ray): Added option to enable / disable BD+ removal
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper no longer uses the Windows filesystem, it has now its own UDF parser / reader. Discs which cannot be read by Windows can now be copied with the AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Black display with some BD discs, e.g., "Layer Cake", second release, "The Fugitive", "Wild Things" (all Region B)
  • Fix (DVD): Small bugfix in "repairing defective disc structure" function of AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (DVD): Problems with some Arccos protected titles, e.g. "The Grudge", R1, US
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.3.1.9 Beta

  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper no longer uses the Windows filesystem, it has now its own UDF parser / reader. Discs which cannot be read by Windows can now be copied with the AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (DVD): Small bug fix in "repairing defective disc structure" function of AnyDVD ripper
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.3.1.8 Beta

  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on "Lissi und der wilde Kaiser", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on "30 Days of Night", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on "Wächter des Tages (Dnevnoy dozor)", R2, Germany

Changelog for v6.3.1.7

  • New (DVD): Support for new RCE protection, e.g. "Blue State", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): Bug introduced in 6.3.1.5, AI Scanner could remove special features from some discs, e.g. "Mr. Woodcock", US, R1
  • Fix (DVD): Read errors with CloneCD and some discs, e.g. "Mr. Woodcock", US, R1

Changelog for v6.3.1.5

  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on "Beste Zeit", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as found on some adult titles
  • New (DVD): Major rewrite of the AI scanner for improved performance and reliability
  • Change: Hooking of the IDvdInfo2::GetDiscID interface caused a false security alert in some anti spyware tools
  • Fix: Theater Tek bookmarking did not work while AnyDVD was running
  • Fix: Possible hang if DVD with defective structures was inserted
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.3.1.4 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.1.2

  • New: Added "Create Logfile" menu, removed "enable logging" from settings
  • New: Autoplay is no longer triggered, if settings are changed or AnyDVD is disabled / enabled
  • New (DVD): Added hooking of the IDvdInfo2::GetDiscID interface. All 32-bit applications which use DiscIDs will retrieve the correct DiscID, even if AnyDVD is running (e.g., Windows MCE 2005, Windows Media Player, Invelos DVD Profiler, MyMovies, etc.)
    • Note:This feature might not work correctly with X-Protect or other heavily corrupted discs. Blame the manufacturer of the disc....
    • This feature is currently only supported for 32-bit applications
  • New (DVD): AI Scanner has now different settings, "Disabled", Automatic" or "Enabled"
  • New (DVD): Added support for new protection, e.g., "Saw IV", R1, US
  • New (DVD): Added support for new protection, e.g., "Mr. Woodcock", R1, US
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection, e.g. "Paheli", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection, e.g. "Whisper", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection found on some adult titles to the AnyDVD ripper
  • New (DVD): Improved performance of the AI scanner.
  • Fix (DVD): Problems with "Shoot 'Em Up", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper removed parts of the Audio Test of "Ratatouille", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): AI Scanner missed one chapter of the full frame version on "Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): IFOTitles 2 error with some Macrovision RipGuard protected titles, e.g. "Funny Factory with Mickey - Volume 1", R1, US
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.3.1.0 Beta

  • New: Added "Create Logfile" menu, removed "enable logging" from settings
  • New: Autoplay is no longer triggered, if settings are changed or AnyDVD is disabled / enabled
  • New (DVD): Added hooking of the IDvdInfo2::GetDiscID interface
  • New (DVD): AI Scanner has now different settings, "Disabled", Automatic" or "Enabled"
  • New (DVD): Added support for new protection, e.g., "Mr. Woodcock", R1, US
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection, e.g. "Paheli", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection, e.g. "Whisper", R2, Germany
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection found on some adult titles to the AnyDVD ripper
  • New (DVD): Improved performance of the AI scanner
  • Fix (DVD): Problems with "Shoot 'Em Up", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper removed parts of the Audio Test of "Ratatouille", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): AI Scanner missed one chapter of the full frame version on "Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): IFOTitles 2 error with some Macrovision RipGuard protected titles, e.g. "Funny Factory with Mickey - Volume 1", R1, US
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.3.0.9 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.0.8 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.0.6 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.0.4 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.0.3

  • We wish you a merry christmas!
  • New (DVD): Support for new copy protection found on some adult titles
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper can now handle discs, which have menu files bigger than 1GB (which is against the specification)
  • New (DVD): Improved performance of the AI scanner
  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Black screen with re-release of "Prison Break"
  • Fix (DVD): PS18 error with some discs, e.g. "The Forgotten", R1, US
  • Fix (DVD): AI Scanner accidently removed a title set from "8 Below", R2, Japan
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.3.0.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.0.1 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.3.0.0

  • New (DVD): Some discs are mastered incorrectly and have invalid file sizes. AnyDVD now corrects the file sizes in the VIDEO_TS directory
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protection as found on "This is England" (R2, UK)
  • Change (DVD): Default AI Scanner level is now "thorough", as some discs did not work correctly with the previous default setting
  • Fix (HD DVD): Black screen with re-release of "Planet Earth" series
  • Fix (DVD): CSS decryption problems with some protected discs on region code mismatch
  • Fix (DVD): Although CloneDVD2 worked with "Hairspray" (US), AnyDVD ripper aborted with a "VobSet 1" error. This is fixed now
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.2.0.1

  • Note to people considering to invest in HD media: Please buy HD DVD instead of Blu-ray. HD DVD is much more consumer friendly (e.g., no region coding, AACS not mandatory, no BD+). Don't give your money to people, who throw your fair-use rights out of the window
  • New: Installer now terminates processes using ElbyCDIO
  • New: Added LBA to dirlist.txt for debugging
  • New: Added PowerDVD version information to AnyDVD_Info file
  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Support for all MKBv4 titles
  • New (Blu-ray): Workaround, so PowerDVD Ultra continues to play, if AnyDVD is enabled
  • New (Blu-ray): AnyDVD ripper copies BD+ titles
  • New (Blu-ray): Removed "BD+ not supported" warning, as all available BD+ titles can be copied with AnyDVD ripper, or can be watched on HTPC without HDCP using PowerDVD 3104 and AnyDVD
  • New (DVD): Improved Layer break removal in AnyDVD ripper
  • New (DVD): Added more debugging information of AI Scanner
  • Change (DVD): If logging is enabled, AI Scanner is set to "Deep Scan" for better debugging
  • Fix (DVD): CSS and APS problem with certain discs, e.g. "Hairspray", US
  • Fix (DVD): AI Scanner could cause a "CloneSpec 0" error with Alpha-DVD protected discs, e.g. "Mr. & Mrs Smith", Germany
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper estimated wrong output size with FluxDVD protected DVDs, e.g. "Curse of the Golden Flower", UK
  • Changelog merged with beta versions
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.9.9 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.9.8 Beta

  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Support for all MKBv4 titles (requires internet connection)

Changelog for v6.1.9.6 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.9.5 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.9.3

  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added support for some popular MKBv4 discs (e.g., "Transformers" HD DVD, US, "Spiderman 1-3" Blu-ray, US) Note: Support for all MKBv4 discs will be added in a future release
  • New (HD DVD): Added new option to automatically rename the XPL file with the highest number. This option is very helpful, as it allows PowerDVD Ultra to play back new HD DVD discs from Universal
  • New (Blu-ray): Added warning message, if disc is BD+ protected
  • New: Added directory listing to the AnyDVD_Info file
  • New: System info is now in separate file
  • New: Added info about IDE controllers to AnyDVD_Info
  • Fix: Integrity check could issue a false alarm on Windows 2000
  • Fix (Blu-ray): "Failed to send HostKey!" error with some drives
  • Fix (DVD): AI Scanner could remove huge parts of a disc, because it thought they were never meant to be played (e.g., "Lost Season 2")
  • Fix (DVD): AI Scanner problem with interleaved cells (e.g., "Meet the Robinsons", US)
  • Fix (DVD): Playback problems with movie only copies of Arccos protected discs made with CloneDVD2 on some DVD player models (e.g., "Saw 3", US or "Hostel 2", UK) using AI Scanner
  • Fix (DVD): CloneDVD2 error "ifomodify" with some Protect-X protected discs attempting a movie only copy (e.g., "One Way", Germany)
  • Fix (DVD): On some discs, CSS decryption did not work properly, causing a PS18 error in CloneDVD / AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (DVD): "IFOFormat 0" error on some new copy protected discs
  • Fix (DVD): "CloneSpec 4" error on some new copy protected discs
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.8.6 Beta

  • No changelog availble

Changelog for v6.1.8.4

  • New (DVD): New "AI Scanner(tm)" copy protection removal
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protections
  • New (DVD): CSS brute force cracking (region code mismatch) works now much better with Arccos/RipGuard/ProtectDVD/FluxDVD ... protected discs
  • New (DVD): UDF remastering of .IFO and .BUP files
  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Support for new titles
  • New: Automatic creation of .zip files containing IFO files and other useful debug information in the user's "My Documents" folder, if "Enable Logging" is enabled in AnyDVD program's settings
  • Fix (DVD) AnyDVD ripper could complain, that the destination directory has insufficient space
  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Large I/O requests could cause the "Magic File Replacement(tm)" to malfunction
  • Fix: Integrity check could issue a false alarm
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.8.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.8.1 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.7.4

  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.7.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.7.0

  • New (DVD): Added support for a new version of Macrovision RipGuard as found on "Dead Men's Society Special Edition", R1, US
  • New (DVD): Added support for a new protection as found on "Styx and REO Speedwagon : Arch Allies - Live at Riverport", US
  • New (DVD): Workaround for mastering error on "Kama Sutra", R1, US
  • New (Blu-ray): Support for new titles
  • Fix (DVD): "DVDManager 5 x IFOFormat 13" error with CloneDVD mobile
  • Fix (DVD): Removed a debug message box, which was forgotten
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.6.9

  • New (DVD): Added support for new versions of the FluxDVD protection as used by CinemaNow. Note: We still advise you *not* to buy download movies from CinemaNow
  • New (Blu-ray): Decryption of "Incubus - Alive at Red Rocks" (US)
  • New (Blu-ray): Support for new titles
  • Fix: Failed chkdsk of system partition
  • Fix: Instability under Windows 98
  • Fix (DVD): DVDManager 0 problem introduced with AnyDVD 6.1.6.6. and 6.1.6.7
  • Fix (DVD): Bug introduced in 6.1.6.0, old ProtectDVD titles did not work anymore (Silent Hill, R2, Germany)
  • Fix (DVD): Bug introduced in 6.1.2.3, old Sony Arccos titles did not work anymore (Resident Evil Apocalypse, R1, US)
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.6.7

  • Fix: Bug introduced in 6.1.6.6, initialise_dynamic_failed error under Windows Vista with UAC enabled
  • Some minor fixes and improvements

Changelog for v6.1.6.6

  • New (DVD): Added support for new versions of the FluxDVD protection as used by CinemaNow. Note: We strongly advise you *not* to buy download movies from CinemaNow. There is no guarantee that burned discs from downloaded files will work on all DVD players. There is no guarantee that these discs will work on the next DVD player you might purchase. The Video and/or sound quality of these discs is is of bad quality. For the same price you can buy a better product from a retail store like amazon.com
  • New (DVD): "Cannot crack all CSS keys" dialog no longer displayed on irrelevant title sets
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper now verifies, that enough space is available
  • New (Blu-ray): Support for new titles
  • New (HD DVD): Decryption of "Freedom Vol. 1", US
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.6.5

  • New (DVD): Added support for a new copy protection to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors", e.g. "Free Zone", R1, US or "Waiting for Happiness", R1, US
  • Change (DVD): Because of popular demand, the "bad sector count numbers" of versions before 6.1.6.0 are back
  • Change: Shows correct disc size with virtual drives
  • Change: Because of undesired side effects, the Sonic DLA behaviour before version 6.1.5.4 is back
  • Change (Blu-ray): Ripper now copies the CERTIFICATE directory
  • Fix (DVD): Because of an internal overflow, some Sony Arccos protections were not removed correctly (e.g., "UFC65", R2, UK)
  • Fix (DVD): Possible hang if heavily scratched or damaged Video DVD was inserted
  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): In a rare situation, renaming the AACS directory could fail (e.g., "The Hulk", HD DVD, US)
  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Problem with Windows Vista UDF file system
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Problem with .jar files
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.6.4 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.6.2 Beta

  • No changelog available

Changelog for v6.1.6.0

  • New (DVD): Support for new X-Protect protection, as found on "Apocalypto" (R2, Germany)
  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Support for new titles
  • New (Blu-ray): Added signature fixing (e.g., Pirates 1&2)
  • New: If AnyDVD hangs on exit, it will terminate itself after a 10 seconds timeout
  • New: Because of popular demand, the "AnyDVD ripper" shortcut in the start menu is back! Please note, that AnyDVD must be running for this shortcut to work
  • Fix (DVD): Dummy titles on Arccos protected discs could cause a Navigation Pack Error with CloneDVD or the AnyDVD ripper
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Some files with non consecutive sections were not decrypted correctly, e.g. "Deja Vu" (EUR-Germany) hung at the layer break position when played back with PowerDVD
  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): File sizes of files mapped with "Magic File Replacement(tm)" and copied with AnyDVD HD ripper could be incorrect
  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Multithreaded access to AACS decrypted files could cause incorrect decryption
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.5.5

  • Fix (HD DVD & Blu-ray): AACS decryption was broken in 6.1.5.4, some titles did not playback correctly (black screen), Sorry, sorry, sorry!

Changelog for v6.1.5.4

  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Support for new version of AACS
  • New: AnyDVD ripper displays the volume label of the discs
  • New: AnyDVD ripper and AnyDVD HD ripper are now unified
  • New: AnyDVD ripper warns, if destination directory is not empty
  • New: AnyDVD ripper creates destination directory, if it doesn't exist
  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Support for new titles
  • New (HD DVD): Workaround for mastering error on "Relentless Enemies"
  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added warning dialog, if HD DVD or Blu-ray processing did not work
  • New (HD DVD & Blu-ray): Added workaround for "eject" bug in Sonic DLA
  • New: Added timeout to prevent hang on exit in some situations
  • Fix (DVD): AnyDVD ripper did not work correctly with multiple angles. If you want more control (stream selection, main movie only selection, ...) we recommend to use CloneDVD2 available at http://www.slysoft.com instead of AnyDVD ripper.
  • Fix (DVD): Sony Arccos Decryption bug introduced in 6.1.4.3, sorry
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.4.3

  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper rewritten from scratch. It is no longer based on FixVTS code. If you want more control (stream selection, main movie only selection, ...) we recommend CloneDVD2 available at http://www.slysoft.com
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper can now handle heavily protected discs
  • New (DVD): AnyDVD ripper output is now fully compatible with DVD Shrink and Nero Recode
  • New (DVD): Protection removal of AnyDVD core is more compatible with DVD Shrink and Nero Recode. Some heavily protected discs like "Perfume" (R2, German) can now directly be opened with Shrink without prior ripping to harddisk
  • New (DVD): Added support for new copy protections to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors", e.g. "Der freie Wille" (R2, German)
  • New (Blu-ray): Improved detection / removal of region code Multi region (e.g. Region A+C) discs are now handled correctly in "automatic" region removal mode
  • Change: Workaround for registration problem on Windows Vista
  • Change: Removed AnyDVD ripper shortcut
  • Change: Installer resets file attributes before overwriting existing files
  • Fix: Title 10 of "Perfume", R2, German was damaged
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.3.6

  • Fix: AnyDVD 6.1.3.5 did not work correctly on Windows 2000
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.3.5

  • New (Blu-ray): Improved removal of region code
  • New: Workaround for compatibility problems with 3rd party drivers
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.3.3

  • New: Show ballon tip when AnyDVD is examining discs
  • New (Blu-ray): Added automatic detection and removal of region code
  • New (HD DVD): Added workaround for problem with Alcohol Software's "Hide Media Type" option
  • Fix: Autostart problems on Windows Vista
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.3.2

  • New (DVD): Added support new versions for the "Protect DVD-Video" copy protection to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors" Examples: "Wer früher stirbt..." and "Perfume", both R2, German Note: With the help of AnyDVD, discs protected with "Protect DVD-Video" can now be played on Windows MCE 2005, with Windows Media player or Zoom Player. WITHOUT ANYDVD RUNNING, THESE DISCS CANNOT BE PLAYED! Shame on the makers of this really bad protection. They don't do their customers a favour, if they cannot watch the original disc! We really hope that they get these discs slapped in their faces by their (ex)customers
  • Fix (HD DVD): Discs with volume labels ending with a blank character could not be decrypted Example: "Nine Inch Nails Live: Beside You In Time", US
  • Fix (HD DVD): Discs without iHD menus did not work Example: "Heart - Alive in Seattle" (US & Japan)
  • Fix (Blu-ray): Files with non consecutive sections were not decrypted correctly. Example: Many Blu-ray discs like "Prestige" (US)
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.3.0

  • New: Added Blu-Ray support
  • New: Added removal of Blu-Ray region code
  • Change: Automatic update notification is now less intrusive (it uses a ballon tool tip) on Windows XP and Vista
  • Change: I/O on 64bit OS (WinXP64/Vista64) moved to kernel mode
  • Updated ElbyCDIO layer, fixes "cannot get exclusive access" in CloneDVD and CloneCD under XP64 and Vista64
  • Change: ElbyCDIO uses less CPU cycles under Windows XP and Vista
  • Change: After using CloneCD or CloneDVD, AnyDVD does no longer rescan the disc under XP64 and Vista64.
  • Fix: HD DVDs without iHD menus did not work
  • Fix: AnyDVD did not shut down properly when user logged off
  • Fix: AnyDVD could be unintentionally disabled for some drives
  • Fix: AnyDVD could detect Arccos copy protection on short multi angle titles (e.g., extras on Monster House, R4) by mistake
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.2.8 Beta

  • New: Added Blu-Ray support
  • Change: I/O on 64bit OS (WinXP64/Vista64) moved to kernel mode
  • Updated ElbyCDIO layer, fixes "cannot get exclusive access" in CloneDVD and CloneCD under XP64 and Vista64
  • Change: ElbyCDIO uses less CPU cycles under Windows XP and Vista
  • Change: After using CloneCD or CloneDVD, AnyDVD does no longer rescan the disc under XP64 and Vista64
  • Fix: HD DVDs without iHD menus did not work
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.2.5

  • Fix: HD DVD / AACS decryption did not work on 64bit OS
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

Changelog for v6.1.2.3

  • New: Added HD DVD and AACS support. (Registered users need an upgrade key for HD DVD & AACS support)
  • New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  • New: Added AnyDVD HD Ripper
  • Fix: Problem with multi-angle titles and Sony Arccos protection
  • Some minor fixes and improvements
  • Updated languages

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