If the DVD's are yours and not commercially produced, Imgburn (free) can do the job just fine. If something other, then additional software will be needed and CNet forums are not the place for that discussion.
I have windows 7 w/ media center. I am trying to load some of my movies from dvd to my hard drive all the system will do is allow me to play them..any ideas? I am using a new HP desktop quad duo core win 7 home premium with media center

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