AnyDVD History

6.4.7.6 2008 10 17
- 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


6.4.6.9 2008 09 19
- 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


6.4.6.6 2008 09 09
- 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


6.4.6.2 2008 08 22
- 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


6.4.5.9 2008 08 01
- 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


6.4.5.6 2008 07 21
- New (Blu-ray): Improved region code removal
- Fix: Bug introduced in 6.4.5.5, chkdsk didn't work on system partition


6.4.5.5 2008 07 16
- 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


6.4.5.0 2008 06 17
- 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


6.4.4.0 2008 06 12
- 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


6.4.3.2 2008 05 27
- 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


6.4.2.2 2008 05 13
- New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as
  found on "National Treasure 2 - Book of Secrets", R1, US
- Fix (Blu-ray): Jar file truncation with some discs, if region code
  removal was enabled
- Fix (HD DVD): Verification of AACS keys didn't work with some discs
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.4.2.0 2008 05 02
- 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


6.4.1.2 2008 04 11
- New (Blu-ray): Improved region lock removal from Blu-ray discs
  which contain signed Java code


6.4.1.1 2008 04 10
- 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


6.4.0.6 2008 03 31
- Fix (DVD): "Human Trafficking", R2, German did not copy correctly
- Fix (DVD): "Early Films of Peter Greenaway", R2, German AI scanner
  needed to be disabled
- Fix (DVD): Bug introduced with AnyDVD 6.4.0.4, unhandled exception
  in AI scanner with some discs
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.4.0.5 2008 03 30
- New (Blu-ray): Added support for playback with Corel WinDVD 9
- Change (Setup): Removed ability to install without a reboot, because
  some faulty 3rd party drivers crash
- Fix (DVD): Bug introduced with AnyDVD version 6.4.0.0:
  Structural repair problems with some discs
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.4.0.4 2008 03 27
- 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


6.4.0.1 2008 03 20
- New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as
  found on "Büro, Büro", R2, Germany
- New (DVD): Added support for a new type of structural protection as
  found on "Buck Rogers" and "Footsoldier", R2, Germany
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.4.0.0 2008 03 19
- 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


6.3.1.8 2008 03 13
- 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


6.3.1.7 2008 03 07
- 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


6.3.1.5 2008 02 05
- 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


6.3.1.2 2008 01 23
- 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
- Updated languages



6.3.0.3 2007 12 21
- 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



6.3.0.0 2007 11 30
- 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


6.2.0.1 2007 11 20
- 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


6.1.9.3 2007 10 28
- 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


6.1.8.4 2007 10 11
- 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


6.1.7.4 2007 09 08
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.1.7.3 2007 09 07
- New (DVD): Added support for a new copy protection to the option to
  remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors", e.g.
  "Curse of the Golden Flower", R2, UK


6.1.7.2 2007 09 06
- New (DVD): Added support for a new version of the Settec AlphaDVD
  protection to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable
  Sectors", e.g. "Paris by Night 89 - Live in Korea"
  Note: 1:1 copy with CloneCD is not yet supported. Currently only
  CloneDVD2 or AnyDVD ripper are supported.
- New (Blu-ray): Support for new titles
- Fix: Compatibility problem with U3 memory sticks
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.1.7.1 2007 09 01
- New (DVD): Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors", e.g.
  "Blades of Glory" R1, US
  Note: This new protection is supported by CloneDVD, CloneCD, DVDShrink
  and Nero Recode without using the AnyDVD ripper!
- New (Blu-ray): Support for new titles
- Fix (DVD): False positive detection of Arccos on some unprotected titles
- Fix: Compatibility problem with Cruzer U3 memory stick
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.1.7.0 2007 08 11
- 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


6.1.6.9 2007 08 03
- 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


6.1.6.7 2007 07 31
- Fix: Bug introduced in 6.1.6.6, initialise_dynamic_failed error under
  Windows Vista with UAC enabled
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.1.6.6 2007 07 30
- 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 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


6.1.6.5 2007 06 22
- 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


6.1.6.0 2007 06 01
- 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


6.1.5.5 2007 05 21
- 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!


6.1.5.4 2007 05 20
- 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


6.1.4.3 2007 05 08
- 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


6.1.3.6 2007 04 13
- Fix: AnyDVD 6.1.3.5 did not work correctly on Windows 2000
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.1.3.5 2007 04 10
- New (Blu-ray): Improved removal of region code
- New: Workaround for compatibility problems with 3rd party drivers
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.1.3.3 2007 03 21
- 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


6.1.3.2 2007 03 15
- 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


6.1.3.0 2007 03 05
- 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


6.1.2.5 2007 02 18
- Fix: HD DVD / AACS decryption did not work on 64bit OS
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.1.2.3 2007 02 15
- 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


6.1.1.4 2007 01 28
- Fix: With some DVDs having VOB files with zero length, fluxDVD
  protection was incorrectly detected


6.1.1.3 2007 01 26
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added workaround for some drives (e.g. TSSTCORP DVD-ROM
  SH-D162C) where disc insertion was not always correctly detected
  by AnyDVD and decryption would not work.
- New: Added UDF 2.5 support to the UDF parser.
- New: AnyDVD status window shows larger volume names
- New: Recognizes HD-DVD video discs and correctly displays
  HD-DVD volume names
- Change: Increased the number of possible errors on one disc
- Change: Increased the number of possible sector and file replacements
  on one disc
- Fix: Removing Sony Arccos at the end of a title did sometimes
  caused a "Navigation Pack error" or could cause the title to
  disappear completely in elby CloneDVD.
- Fix: Short titles with read errors (Arccos) at the end of the file
  were not handled correctly (e.g., special features in "Mirrormask",
  Germany)
- Fix: Bug introduced in 6.1.0.7, disc recognition did not work
  correctly
- Fix: Bug introduced in 6.1.0.7, driver could switch into safe mode
  without reason
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.1.0.7 2007 01 14
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Improved "Jump to title menu" with some discs containing
  TV episodes
- New: Workaround for bug in I/O subsystem of Windows Vista,
  which can cause BSOD with copy protected DVDs
- New: Workaround for problem with U3 USB memory sticks
- New: improved display of drive type in AnyDVD status and drive
  selection window


6.1.0.2 2007 01 04
- New: Added display of drive manufacturer, type and revision to
  AnyDVD status window
- New: Added support for HD-DVD booktype to AnyDVD status window
- New: Added correct display of HD-DVD layers and capacity to
  AnyDVD status window
- Fix: Another Bug introduced in 6.1.0.0, Macrovision RipGuard was
  still not removed correctly in some rare situations


6.1.0.1 2007 01 02
- Fix: Bug introduced in 6.1.0.0, Macrovision RipGuard was not removed
  correctly


6.1.0.0 2006 12 26
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Fix: Very small Arccos protected titles were not treated correctly
- Fix: "Too many Navpacks" error with AnyDVD ripper
- Note: It is recommended to use elby CloneDVD to rip instead of the
  AnyDVD ripper, even if you prefer to use another program to compress
  and/or burn (Set elby CloneDVD to DL burning and copy files to
  harddisk). elby CloneDVD is available at http://www.slysoft.com
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.9.9 2006 12 21
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New strategy for removing bogus title sets, will preserve pgc
  commands for better compatibility and reliability with structural
  copy protections.
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.9.7 2006 12 14
- Change: Trial version does no longer save settings
- Fix: Bogus title set removal could be triggered without reason (again)
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.0.9.5 2006 12 11
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.0.9.2 2006 12 05
- New: Added support for Microsoft Windows Vista 64
- New: All drivers are now signed as per Microsoft requirements
- New: Setup file is now signed
- New: Added support for new copy protections to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Change: "Safe Mode" off is modified to be more system friendly
- Fix: Bogus title set removal could be triggered without reason
- Fix: Some keycodes were not accepted
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.9.0 2006 11 30
- New: Runs under VirtualPC on PowerPC MACs
- Change: "Aggressive I/O Mode" checkbox removed, "Safe Mode" is back.
  Just the way it was in version <= 6.0.8.2
- Change: "Safe Mode" off is less "aggressive", this fixes many problems
  some users were having
- Fix: DEP error on Windows Vista


6.0.8.8 2006 11 26
- New: Added "Aggressive I/O Mode" checkbox.
  Enable the "highly aggressive I/O mode" only, if you use software which
  otherwise will not see AnyDVD's magic, like InterVideo DVDCopy,
  1-click DVD-Copy or Pinnacle Instant copy.
  "Aggressive I/O Mode" should not be necessary if you use well designed
  software. Using "Aggressive I/O Mode" may degrade system stability.
  "Aggressive I/O Mode" is not available and not required in Windows 9X/ME.
- Change: Removed "Safe Mode" checkbox
- Change: Improved "Jump directly to Title Menu" function (change in
  6.0.8.5)
- Fix: Compatibility problems and crashes with some system configurations
  introduced in 6.0.8.5. Sorry.


6.0.8.5, 2006 11 20
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Improved fix for DVDs with wrong title set search tables.
- New: Higher compatibility with 3rd party IDE or SATA drivers.
  Using AnyDVD's "SafeMode" should no longer be necessary.
- New: Safe/Normal Mode setting now supported on Windows Vista.
- New: Improved removal of bogus title sets
- Change: Improved "Jump directly to Title Menu" function
- Fix: Removing Macrovision RipGuard didn't work sometimes
- Fix: Bogus title set removal could be triggered without reason
- Fix: Setting subtitle transparency did not work correcly with
  some DVD titles
- Fix: Audio-CD protection removal did not work on 64-bit OS like
  Windows XP64 professional
- Fix: SPTI I/O-requests from 64-bit processes on 64-bit OS like
  Windows XP64 professional were not processed by AnyDVD


6.0.8.2, 2006 10 20
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"


6.0.8.0, 2006 10 08
- New: Added support for the "Protect DVD-Video" copy protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: UDF filesystem patch. With the help of AnyDVD DVDs protected
  with "Protect DVD-Video" can now be played on Windows MCE 2005,
  with Windows Media player or Zoom Player.
  Without AnyDVD these DVDs will not play correctly on PCs.
- New: Added fix for DVDs with wrong title set search tables.
  These DVDs caused CloneDVD / CloneDVD mobile to skip parts of the
  movie. We are not sure if this is the lame attempt of a copy
  protection, or an unintentional mastering error.
- New: Improved support for the FluxDVD protection found on DVDs
  created from downloads from CinemaNow (needs CloneCD, CloneDVD
  2.9.0.1 or better or CloneDVD mobile 1.1.1.0 or better to make
  a copy)
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added check to the "Jump directly to Tile Menu" function,
  so the player won't deadlock
- Fix: Title sets with program chains without programs/cells caused
  AnyDVD to crash
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.7.0, 2006 09 25
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added support for a new copy protection found on Czech DVDs
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  (still experimental)
- New: AnyDVD ripper now creates the destination directory if it
  does not exist
- Fix: The "Red Dwarf" fix from 6.0.6.3 caused some Sony Arccos
  protections to fail
- Fix: Sony Arccos removal didn't always work as it should
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.6.3, 2006 09 21
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Fix: Removal of bogus title sets was too aggressive and could
  remove title sets which shouldn't be removed (e.g., "Red Dwarf"
  R2, UK)
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.6.1, 2006 09 15
- New: Added support for new versions of the SONY Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.0.5.1, 2006 09 04
- New: Added support for a new version of the Puppetlock protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: SetDisplayFrequency.exe updated, added optional keyword "/keep"
  to keep the frequency after reboot
- Fix: USB sticks were visible in AnyDVD's status window
- Some minor fixes and improvements


6.0.5.0, 2006 08 18
- New: Improved support for the FluxDVD protection found on DVDs
  created from downloads from CinemaNow (needs CloneCD, CloneDVD
  2.9.0.1 or better or CloneDVD mobile 1.1.1.0 or better to make
  a copy)
- New: Added support for new protections to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Workaround for problems with drives reporting the wrong
  disc capacity
- Fix: Removal of some versions of the Sony Arccos protection
  was broken and caused navigation problems
- Fix: Norwegian language file was broken
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.0.4.5, 2006 08 01
- New: Added preliminary support for the FluxDVD protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  To copy DVDs downloaded from CinemaNow, you need to use CloneCD
- New: Added support for new versions of the Sony Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.0.4.2, 2006 07 28
- New: Added option to set the transparency of Video DVD subtitles!
  This is very useful for people with large projection systems, as
  bright subtitles can reduce the contrast of the image or can be
  distracting. Making the subtitles transparent can greatly enhance the
  viewing experience.
- Fix: AnyDVD could display "Arccos/Puppetlock" protection on copies.
- Fix: Setting the drive speed with AnyDVD could cause read errors
  with some DVD drives, e.g. NEC DVD Writers.
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


6.0.3.1, 2006 07 13
- New: Added support for new versions of the Sony Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Support for Windows Vista UAC
- Change: Individual drive settings window is shown after global settings
  change in setup dialog and after wake up from S3 power saving
- Change: AnyDVD ripper works better with DVDShrink
- Fix: AnyDVD did not always request a required reboot after setup
- Updated languages


6.0.1.1, 2006 06 09
- New: The old option "Show information window for new media"
  from AnyDVD 5.x is back due to popular demand
- Fix: Crash with Japanese language
- Fix: Crash of AnyDVD ripper
- Fix: AnyDVD ripper did not always append the "VIDEO_TS" directory
- Updated languages


6.0.0.4, 2006 06 05
- New User Interface, easier to navigate through various settings
- Information window is now integrated into the settings dialog
- Option to set DVD Navigation and drive speed, if a Video DVD is inserted
- Option to set copy protection removal and drive speed, if an Audio CD
  is inserted
- Many minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.9.6.3, 2006 06 01
- New: Added support for new versions of the Puppetlock protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Updated languages


5.9.6.2, 2006 05 28
- New: The option to remove "annoying adverts and trailers" has been
  improved, jumping to the menu works better with some DVDs
- New: Added warning dialog, if "Remove annoying adverts and trailers"
  is enabled
- New: Added version info to the "update available" dialog
- Fix: Problem when changing drive letters with disk manager
- Updated languages


5.9.6.1, 2006 05 13
- Change: ElbyCDIO updated again to increase compatibility with
  broken SCSI or IDE drivers (INTEL Application Acceleration driver 1.x,
  CeQuadrat Virtual CDROM, ...)


5.9.6.0, 2006 04 27
- New: Installer removes old ElbyCDIO.dll versions from
  CloneCD 3/4 installations to avoid a conflict
- New: Installer will only ask for reboot, if a reboot is really
  necessary
- Fix: Removal of newest Arccos protections did not work correctly,
  if the option to "remove annoying trailers and adverts" was activated
- Updated ElbyCDIO access layer


5.9.5.9, 2006 04 26
- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"


5.9.5.8, 2006 04 23
- Fix: Setting Autostart did not work on 64-bit OS
- Fix: Discs could accidently be identified as Arccos protected, which
  made them unplayable
- Fix: the option to "Remove CD Digital Audio Protection" did not work
  correctly with older CD-ROM drives
- Updated ElbyCDIO access layer
- Some minor fixes and improvements


5.9.5.7, 2006 04 21
- New: Added support for new versions of the Sony Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Change: The option to remove unreferenced and blank cells in the
  AnyDVD ripper is now disabled by default
- Fix: Error with Nero Recode and Macrovision RipGuard protected DVDs
- Updated ElbyCDIO access layer
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.9.5.6, 2006 04 12
- New: Added support for MacroVision CDS-300 Audio CD protection
  to the option to "Remove CD Digital Audio Protection"
  Protected Audio CDs can be copied to your portable music player,
  played with normal CD Audio player software like Windows Media Player,
  converted to MP3, etc. with the option to "Remove CD Digital Audio
  Protection"
- New: Enhanced removal of copy protection from Audio CDs
- New: Added display of removed Audio CD protection to the
  information window
- Change: Safe mode is no longer enabled by default after a fresh
  installation, because many users of 3rd party software complained.
- Fix: AnyDVD could hang, if a CD-ROM is inserted with a corrupt
  directory
- Updated languages


5.9.5.3, 2006 04 04
- Fix: Bug introduced in 5.9.5.2, on some DVDs title sets could
  be accidently deleted (AnyDVD mistook them as decoys from the newest
  SONY ArccoS protections)
- Updated languages


5.9.5.2, 2006 04 03
- New: Added support for new versions of the Sony Arccos protection
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Structural protection removal has been significantly enhanced,
  protected cells are now completely removed from the beginning of
  the protected titles (ArccoS, PuppetLock & MacroVision RipGuard protections).
  This greatly improves compatibility with 3rd party tools like DVDShrink,
  Nero Recode and others. Using additional tools like VobBlanker should no
  longer be required.
- New: Added automatic removal of bogus program chains from title sets
- New: Added automatic removal of bogus title sets
- New: Added option to remove unreferenced and blank cells to the
  AnyDVD ripper (enabled by default)
- New: Added vertical scrollbar to the information window
- Change: Safe mode is now enabled by default after a fresh installation.
- Fix: Incorrect decryption after wake up from S3 power saving
- Fix: Incorrect drive speed after wake up from S3 power saving
- Fix: Some bad sector protections were removed even if the option
  to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors" was disabled
- Fix: Jump to main title did not work, if source disc contained one
  small title, e.g. a short video clip
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Added persian language
- Updated languages


5.9.4.1, 2006 02 24
- Fix: Information window did not show automatically, even if "show
  information window for new media" was enabled (small bug introduced in
  AnyDVD 5.9.3.1).


5.9.3.1, 2006 02 24
- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  as found on "A Killer Within" R2 (German) to the option to
  remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Fix: AnyDVD could hang on program exit
- Some minor fixes and improvements


5.9.2.1, 2006 02 20
- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  as found on "Seinfeld Season 5 Disc 3" R2 (Finland) to the option to
  remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: The option to remove "annoying adverts and trailers" has been
  improved, jumping to the menu works much better with many DVDs
- Fix: AnyDVD ripper did not behave correctly with read errors
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.9.1.1, 2006 02 15
- Important: When installing this version over an existing
  installation, you must reboot your machine. Otherwise the changes
  made in the AnyDVD device driver will not have any effect!
- New: Added workaround for DVDShrink / Nero Recode "Out of memory"
  error when copying Macrovision RipGuard protected discs with
  menus, e.g. "Madagascar" R1 (US)
- New: Error zones on RipGuard/Arccos/PuppetLock protected titles are
  now replaced with "valid material". 3rd party tools like DVDDecrypter
  will now work better (no more "Pack Header Error" messages - another try,
  this time it should really work).
- Note: To use DVDDecrypter with AnyDVD set I/O Model to SPTI or ElbyCDIO.
  Set CSS Cracking method to none. Disable checking for structure
  protection.
- New: Added "AnyDVD Ripper". This little tool repairs defective DVDs
  while copying them to your harddisk. It can be started from the menu of
  the AnyDVD fox icon. It can be started as a stand alone application from
  the start menu as well, so it can be used even if AnyDVD is not registered
  and the trial period has expired.
  It is identical to FixVTS (http://www.videohelp.com/~FixVTS/) but instead
  of fixing problems "in place" it copies the files to your harddisk directly
  from the source DVD. It fixes the problems while the files are copied.
  Some DVDs which have severe mastering defects e.g.,
  "Menace II Society" R1 (US) can now be copied with all DVD copy tools
  (elby CloneDVD, DVDShrink, etc.) Many thanks to the author of FixVTS!
- Fix: Hang after update check with some system configurations
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.8.4.1, 2006 02 03
- New: "Settec ALPHA-DVD protection" as found on "Mr. and Mrs.
  Smith" R2 (German) or "Old Boy - Final Edition" R3 (Korea)
  can now be copied with Drag and Drop in Windows explorer or with
  the copy command from the command prompt.
- New: Added information about disc size and layer break position
  to the information window
- New: Automatic language setting will now load brazilian portuguese,
  if the user locale is set to Portuguese (Brazil) in the regional
  settings.
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.8.3.1, 2006 01 21

- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  as found on "KAENA" R2 (German) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added support for Microsoft Windows Vista (Beta 2)
- Fix: Closes connection after automatic update check


5.8.2.1, 2006 01 11

- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  as found on "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" R2 (Swiss German) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  NOTE: This Arccos version is not yet supported with DVDShrink and
  Nero Recode. With elby CloneDVD 2.8.5.1 the quality bar will not work,
  but this is only a cosmetic problem.
  We will try to support this Arccos version better in the future.
- Updated languages


5.8.1.1, 2006 01 07

- New: Improved the function to remove unreferenced VOBUs. This fixes
  problems (Error message "invalid navigation structure") with DVDShrink
  and Nero Recode with some titles.
- Fix: Alpha DVD copyprotection detection. Some titles (e.g., "The Fifth
  Element - Remastered Deluxe Edition" R2, German) were incorrectly
  identified as protected with the "Settec AlphaDVD" copy protection.
- Updated languages


5.7.3.1, 2006 01 02

- Important: When installing this version over an existing
  installation, you must reboot your machine. Otherwise the changes
  made in the AnyDVD device driver will not have any effect!
- New: Added skipping of error zones between title sets.
  This allows to make 1:1 backups with CloneCD or DVDDecrypter of
  newer Arccos protected titles.
- Change: Removed replacement of error zones with "valid material",
  as it had undesired side effects with Nero Recode and RipGuard
  protected DVDs. So the "Pack Header Error" warnings in DVDDecrypter
  are back again. But don't worry, when using AnyDVD it is safe to
  ignore "Pack Header Error" warnings in DVDDecrypter.
- Added Brazilian language
- Added Korean language
- Updated other languages


5.7.2.1, 2006 01 01

- Happy new year from SlySoft!
- Important: When installing this version over an existing
  installation, you must reboot your machine. Otherwise the changes
  made in the AnyDVD device driver will not have any effect!
- New: Improved the function remove unreferenced VOBUs. This fixes
  problems with some titles, e.g. "Unstoppable" R2 (German).
- New: Error zones on RipGuard/Arccos/PuppetLock protected titles are
  now replaced with "valid material". 3rd party tools like DVDDecrypter
  will now work better (no more "Pack Header Error" messages).
- New: Better support of elby CloneDVD2 when copying Arccos or
  RipGuard protected titles without Menus:
  Eliminates "hang" on standalone DVD Player and Audio "out of sync"
  problems.


5.6.3.1, 2005 12 11

- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  as found on "Stealth" R2 (Greece) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Higher compatibility when copying Arccos protected titles with
  DVDShrink or Nero Recode
- Updated languages


5.6.1.1, 2005 11 27

- New: Added detection and removal of a new type of protection
  "MacroVision RipGuard" as found on "Madagascar WideScreen" R1 (US)
  or "Vet Hard" R2 (Netherlands) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  Note: RipGuard could be copied together with elby CloneDVD2 since
  AnyDVD version 5.4.1.1, but this new version supports drag and drop
  of all files from DVD to harddisk as well!
- New: Added support for a new version of the Sony Arccos protection
  as found on "Seinfeld Season 6 Disc 3" R2 (German) to the option to
  remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Information Window now shows MacroVision RipGuard, if it was
  detected.
- New: Information Window now displays, if "Error zones between files"
  have been removed, like on "Resident Evil - Apocalypse" R1 (US)


5.5.5.1, 2005 11 20

- Fix: With some discs (e.g., "Star Wars III") AnyDVD detected the
  "Chapter Jump" protection, even if this protection was not present.
  This could cause defective copies.


5.5.4.1, 2005 11 15

- New: Added detection and removal of a new type of protection
  "Chapter Jump" as found on "Kleiner Koenig Kalle Wirsch" (German)
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added display of "Chapter Jump" structural protection in
  AnyDVD information window
- New: Added support for a new protection as found on
  "Layer Cake" R2 (Dutch) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: As DVD43 could cause system instability if installed together
  with AnyDVD, it can now be automatically uninstalled, as soon as
  AnyDVD is started.
- Updated languages


5.5.1.1, 2005 10 27

- New: Added functionality to remove invalid VOBUs from a
  title set to the option to remove "Protection based on
  unreadable Sectors". This fixes the error message "Out
  of memory" from DVDShrink with some DVDs, which suffer
  from a certain mastering error.
- Fix: The option to remove "Protection based on unreadable
  Sectors" could cause DVDShrink to abort with an "invalid
  Navigation structure" error with some DVDs, which suffer
  from a certain mastering error.
- Fix: Setup program did not delete obsolete RegCheck.exe
  file from previous installations
- Fix: Undesired high CPU use for several minutes when
  checking for program update via internet connection


5.4.4.1, 2005 09 21

- New: Added support for a new protection as found on
  "Lords of Dogtown" R1 (US) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"


5.4.3.1, 2005 09 20

- New: Added support for a new protection as found on
  "Slipstream" R2 (Germany) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Updated languages


5.4.1.1, 2005 08 01

- New: Added support for a new protection as found on
  "Vet Hard" R2 (Netherlands) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added AnyDVD version to information window
- Change: CSS Key Archive is now disabled by default.
- Fix: Long delay when inserting UDF packet written media
- Some minor fixes and improvements


5.3.2.1, 2005 07 11

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "Seinfeld" R2 (German) and "Hitch"
  R2 (UK) to the option to remove "Protection based on
  unreadable Sectors"
- Fix: Program could hang on startup
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.2.7.2, 2005 07 04

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "Hitch" R1 (US) to the
  option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Fix: Problem introduced in 5.2.4.2 - not all unreadable
  areas of ARccOS protected discs were replaced with dummy
  sectors
- Some minor fixes and improvements


5.2.6.1, 2005 06 18

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "Closer" R2 (German) to the
  option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  (it should really work now, at least with CloneDVD).
- New: Improved behaviour after wakeup from standby on
  notebook computers. AnyDVD is now fully compatible with
  Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
- Fix: Problem introduced in 5.2.2.1 - registration keys were
  not accepted in some configurations
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.2.4.2, 2005 06 11

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "Closer" R2 (UK, German, Italian)
  to the option to remove "Protection based on unreadable
  Sectors" (it should really work now).
- New: Added End-User License in Japanese.
- Change: Increased drive speed for the "Slow and quiet" and
  "Medium" drive speed for DVD media.
- Fix: If AnyDVD was disabled, the "no drive" dialog could
  be displayed.
- Fix: If AnyDVD was first disabled and then enabled within
  the settings dialog, disc changes were no longer correctly
  detected.
- Fix: Bug which could prevent correct backup of early Arccos
  protected titles, e.g. Wrestlemania 3 (UK)
- Some minor fixes and improvements


5.2.3.2, 2005 06 07

- New: Added MIME type for easier download and installation
  of keyfiles
  to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.2.2.1, 2005 06 01

- New: Improved option "Jump to Main Movie"
  Works now with several titles, which didn't work
  before, e.g. Coffee and Cigarettes, German.
- New: Information window now displays status of
  disabled drives
- New: Information window now displays status of
  drives without media
- New: Settings window can be opened from the information
  window
- Change: Click on the AnyDVD tray icon opens the information
  window instead of the settings window
- Change: Improved RegAnyDVD.exe
- Fix: Lockup of Plextor PXW-708A if speed control was enabled
  and DVD+R media was inserted
- Fix: Stability problems in certain configurations
- Fix: Unhandled exception
- Fix: Keyboard handling didn't work correctly in the
  information window
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


5.1.1.1, 2005 04 21

- Fix: Many stability problems in ElbyCDIO


5.1.0.1, 2005 04 17

- Change: Added workaround for compatibility problem with
  Nero under 64 bit Windows
- Many stability fixes in ElbyCDIO


5.0.0.0, 2005 04 12

- New: Added support for 64-bit Windows XP
- Change: ElbyCDIO rewritten from scratch to have unified
  drivers for 32 and 64 bit Windows
  Compatibility with third party IDE drivers should be improved
- Fix: Brute force CSS key cracking, fixes not correctly
  retrieved CSS keys with some titles and drives, causing
  "Clone 1" errors with CloneDVD or garbled playback.
- Some minor fixes and improvements


4.6.3.1, 2005 03 19

- Fix: CSS key extraction, hopefully fixes not correctly
  retrieved CSS keys with some titles and drives, causing
  "Clone 1" errors with CloneDVD.
- Fix: Arccos protection was not removed, if protected title
  only had one single chapter, e.g. "Layer Cake, Disc 2" (UK)
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.6.1.2, 2005 03 13

- New: Improved CSS key extraction, if title is additionally
  protected by Arccos or Puppetlock.
- New: The irrelevant title sets on some Arccos protected discs
  are now completely replaced with dummy sectors, e.g., "She Hate
  Me" (UK), "Layer Cake" (UK) or "The Forgotten" (German).
  Even if CloneDVD was able to create a copy of these titles,
  copying all files from the DVD to the harddrive with Windows
  Explorer or Total Commander would fail.
- Change: Improved automatic check for updates
- Fix: The option to remove Region Code scripts (RCE protection)
  could prevent correct playback of some titles, e.g.
  "The Simpsons, Season 3" (US) or "The Simpsons, Season 5" (US).
- Fix: Bug introduced with AnyDVD 4.5.8.1. Puppetlock was not
  correctly removed at the end of some titles, e.g. "Jim Knopf
  und die Wilde 13" (German).
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.5.8.1, 2005 03 01

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "The Forgotten" (UK), "Little Black Book"
  (UK) or "She hate me" (UK) to the option to remove "Protection
  based on unreadable Sectors"
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.5.7.2, 2005 02 02

- Change: The information window is now disabled by default.
  Unexperienced users could get scared, and the information can
  easily be requested with the "Information..." menu item from
  the tray icon menu.
- Fix: Filesystem locking, to fix problems with unrecognised
  disc change


4.5.6.2, 2005 01 23

- New: Information window will now show all drives containing
  media at the same time
- New: Information window is now completely asynchronous and will
  no longer block the operating system when new media arrives.
- Fix: "Continue" button on information window was not
  displayed correctly with large screen fonts
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.5.5.1, 2005 01 17

- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "The Forgotten" (US) to the option
  to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added support for the "Settec ALPHA-DVD protection"
  as found on "Old Boy - Final Edition" (Korea) to the option to
  remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: Added names of protection (Arccos, Puppetlock, ALPHA-DVD)
  to information window.
- New: Added Video Standard to information window
- New: Added option to deactivate the CSS key archive
- Change: Filesystem locking, to fix problems with autoplay
- Change: Background of settings dialog
- Fix: Information window could show garbage characters
- Fix: Possible program hang
- Fix: Uninstaller could display corrupt strings
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.5.2.1, 2005 01 09

- New: Information window, which shows what AnyDVD is doing
  (the information is currently only available in english)
- New: Option to enable logging for troubleshooting
- New: Added support for a new version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "Resident Evil - Apocalypse" (US)
  or "Little Black Book" (US) to the option to remove
  "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- Fix: Autoplay did not work in some configurations, if
  AnyDVD was enabled
- Fix: No longer tries to set the read speed, if empty media is
  inserted (could mess up write speed of burning applications)
- Fix: AnyDVD did not work correctly with Mini-DVDs in
  some CD-ROM drives
- Fix: Sometimes assumed unprotected DVD-R/RWs are CSS
  protected DVDs with some drives
- Fix: Possible hang on startup with non CSS protected media
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.3.0.1, 2004 12 06

- New: Added support for an older version of the "Sony ARccOS
  protection" as found on "City by the Sea" (German) to the
  option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: The option to remove "annoying adverts and trailers"
  has been greatly improved again: You now can specify, if
  you want to jump to the main movie, or the title menu.
  Note: If you specified to jump to the main movie and there
  are multiple titles with similar length on one disc (e.g.,
  multiple episodes of a TV-Series) this option will jump
  to the title menu automatically instead of jumping to the
  episode with the longest running time, so you can choose
  the episode you wish to be played.
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.1.1.2, 2004 11 21

- New: Added support for "Sony ARccOS protection type 4"
  as found on "Walking Tall" (German) to the
  option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
  Note: This new protection should be copied with CloneDVD2,
  other programs like DVDShrink may not behave correctly!
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.1.0.1, 2004 11 02

- New: The option to remove "annoying adverts and trailers"
  has been greatly improved: If there are multiple titles
  with similar length on one disc (e.g., multiple episodes
  of a TV-Series) this option will jump to the main menu
  automatically instead of jumping to the episode with the
  longest running time, so you can choose the episode you
  wish to be played.
  (The option to remove "annoying adverts and trailers" will
  be further improved in future releases, stay tuned!)
- New: Added support for "Puppetlock protection type 4"
  as found on "Schlupp vom grünen Stern" (German) to the
  option to remove "Protection based on unreadable Sectors"
- New: CSS Key Archive will now automatically delete old
  keys using a "least recently used" algorithm.
  This prevents, that your registry "fills up" with obsolete
  CSS key entries.
- Change: CSS Key Archive moved from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE to
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER. AnyDVD will now work correctly with
  standard user accounts on Windows 2000/XP.
- Fix: The option to remove "annoying adverts and trailers"
  could cause certain titles to "hang". Some of these titles
  were:
  History of Wrestlemania I-IX (US)
  Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story (US)
  Walt Disney Aristocats (German)
  Walt Disney Atlantis deluxe edition (German)
  Walt Disney Robin Hood (German)
- Fix: AnyDVD can no longer be started more than once in
  multiple "Fast User switched" sessions on Windows XP.
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


4.0.4.1, 2004 09 29

- New: Option to remove "Protection based on
  unreadable Sectors"
  If this option is checked, AnyDVD will change
  the .IFO files on the DVD in a way, that a
  copy program like Elaborate Bytes' CloneDVD
  will not try to copy the bad sectors of a DVD
  copy protection, and will be able to successfully
  make a copy.
  This makes it possible to create backups of Video DVDs
  protected with ARccOS copy protection:
  http://www.sonydadc.com/products.copy.arccos.go
  Protected discs with this protection include
  Wrestlemania 3+4 (UK), The Mission German, Gothika
  German, and others.
  Further the protection on Puppetlock type 1-3 will be
  removed. This includes titles "Jim Knopf und Lukas,
  der Lokomotivführer", "Urmel aus dem Eis", "Jim Knopf
  und die Wilde 13", "Urmel im Schloss" (all German) and
  others.
  Bad sectors will be replaced with empty sectors,
  so other copy programs (e.g., CloneCD 5, DVD Shrink,
  Nero Recode, etc.) or simple file copy with Windows
  Explorer will work, too.
  You should enable this option, if you wish to copy
  a DVD with CloneDVD, CloneCD 5 or a similar program.
- Fix: Conflict with AOPEN flash tool
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


3.9.4.2, 2004 09 09

- Fix: Bug introduced in 3.9.3.6 - AnyDVD
  failed to descramble CSS in certain
  configurations (Windows 9x/ME)


3.9.3.6, 2004 09 07

- Fix: Stability problems
- Fix: CSS Key Edit Dialog
- Fix: Possible hang of Plextor Writer
- Change: Improved behaviour of RPC1 Drives
  with Windows 2000 and Windows XP
- Change: Increased Process Priority
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Added Polish language
- Updated languages


3.9.2.1, 2004 07 17

- New: Workaround for another mastering error.
  This fixes problems with "Wrestlemania 3" (UK)
- Added Norwegian language
- Updated Japanese language


3.9.1.1, 2004 07 06

- New: Greatly improved read speed of CSS protected DVDs
  with Plextor Drives PXW-708 and PXW-712
  For the improved speed you must set AnyDVD's drive speed
  control to "Fast & Noisy"
- New: Added simple Editor to change CSS Key values
  or the "substitute" flag in the AnyDVD archive
- New: Improved display of Title Sets in CSS key
  archive browser
- New: Windows AutoInsertNotification will be temporary
  disabled, if the Settings window is open.
- New: Added "Silent Install" option.
  (SetupAnyDVD.exe /S)
- New: The driver will now switch into "Safe Mode" on
  program exit on Windows 2000/XP
- New: More conservative driver design on Windows 2000/XP
- New: Windows 2000/XP driver will automatically adapt its
  operation depending on the behaviour of the underlying
  port driver. This greatly improves compatibility with
  other 3rd party drivers.
- Change: After a fresh installation of AnyDVD, "SafeMode"
  is now switched off, because many InterVideo DVDCopy2
  customers complained.
- Change: The disabled "SafeMode" box is no longer checked on
  Windows 9X/ME, as many customers were confused.
- Change: Clicking "Default" in the settings dialog will no
  longer change the "SafeMode" setting.
- Fix: Changing "Safe Mode" in the settings dialog had no
  effect, until inserted media has been removed
- Fix: "Blue Screen of Death" crash 0x7E 0xC0000005 with some
  applications (e.g., Virtual PC 2004) on Windows 2000/XP
- Some other fixes and improvements


3.8.2.3, 2004 06 29

- Fixed startup problem on some Windows
  configurations (again)


3.8.2.2, 2004 06 28

- New: Added Audio CD speed control
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


3.8.1.3, 2004 06 08

- New: Added "Jump to Main Movie" feature. Cool!
  (This option is off by default)
- New: Software and Hardware Region Code removal are now
  two separate options
- New: Added several workarounds for wrongly mastered titles
- New: Added warning dialog, if AnyDVD detects an unrecoverable
  Video DVD mastering error
- New: Pressing ESC will leave the settings dialog
- New: Workaround for problems with incorrectly mastered DVDs like
  "Jim Knopf und Lucas, der Lokomotivführer", "Urmel aus dem Eis"
  and "Peter Finzel Test Disc V2"
- New: .bup files can now be at any sector address on the DVD
  and do not need to follow the video material
  This fixes problems with DVDs created with broken mastering
  software or DVDs created as DVD-ROMs instead of Video DVDs.
- New: All I/O is now moved to a separate thread to improve response
  time of the User Interface
- Fix: AnyDVD did not work correctly, if .bup files were missing.
  This fixes problems with wrongly mastered Video DVDs.
- Change: Description in version resource of
  application. The old entry "watch & copy any DVD!"
  confused some people.
- Fix: Read error could lead to AnyDVD hang using
  100% CPU load
- Fix: Deadlock when clicking into tray icon
- Fix: Hang on program exit
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated ElbyCDIO
- Updated languages


3.6.2.4, 2004 05 18

- Version 3.6.2.1 was broken, sorry...
- Fixed startup problem on some Windows
  configurations
- Fixed problem with trial period
- Updated languages


3.6.2.1, 2004 05 15

- Fixed: Possible hang, when clicking the
  "Order Now" button
- "Safe Mode" is now the default setting
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Added simplified Chinese language
- Updated languages


3.6.1.1, 2004 03 21

- New: Workaround for DVDs with CSS Mastering errors
  (e.g., "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" R2, German)
  Although we know of no other titles, it is possible,
  that other DVDs have a similar mastering error,
  and that they will work now as well.
- New: Only checks for new version, if machine is already
  connected to the internet
- Changed: Removed confusing "SlySoft server not available"
  error message
- Changed: Improved access to archive
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Updated languages


3.5.3.1, 2004 03 11

- New: Automatic check for new AnyDVD versions
- New: Question mark symbol for making context help
  more accessible
- New: Pressing F1 will show context help as well
- Fixed: System hang with some copy protected games
- Fixed: rare startup problem on Windows XP


3.5.2.1, 2004 02 19

- Bugfix: fixed access violation, if ALT Key was pressed
  in settings window
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Added Indonesian and Turkish language
- Updated languages


3.5.1.1, 2004 02 15

- New: Added default regions 7 & 8
- New: Added export of CSS Keys
  Exported Keys can be edited with Notepad
  and can be imported with Windows Regedit
- New: Improved application / driver communication
- Bugfix: Warning, if CSS Keys were guessed by AnyDVD,
  was issued too often
- Some minor fixes and improvements
- Improved support for InterVideo WinDVD
- Reduced flicker of tray icon
- New: Added greek language
- Updated languages


3.3.2.1, 2004 01 26

- New: Added warning, if CSS Keys were guessed by AnyDVD
- New: Added display for archived CSS keys
- New: Added option to delete archived CSS keys
- New: Added Unicode support for non-ASCII (e.g., Japanese)
  registration names
- Improved IDE driver compatibility
- Improved behaviour on wakeup from stand by
- Improved I/O subsystem
- Improved CSS cracking
- Bugfix: Installation problem with Windows 98/ME
- Some other minor fixes and improvements


3.2.1.1, 2003 12 10

- New: Re-Authentication by opening / closing drawer.
  Now Philips / Ricoh DVD Burners work with AnyDVD!
- Important Fix: Authentication problem with some drives (e.g., NEC) introduced
  in AnyDVD version 3.x
- Important Fix: Wrong CSS keys were archived, if a problem prevented key extraction
- Updated languages


3.2.0.1, 2003 11 30

- New: Improved "brute force" CSS title crack, much faster with some titles
- New: Rewritten Windows 2000/XP/2003 driver, "Safe Mode" should no longer be required
- New: Reduced kernel memory fragmentation (Windows 2000/XP/2003)
- New: Driver tested with Microsoft Driver Verifier
- Important Fix: Driver compatibility problems, which might cause crashes
  or BSOD on Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server
- Updated languages


3.0.0.7, 2003 11 21

- New: AnyDVD includes now AnyCDDA:
- New: Added option to hide multisession and to repair the Table of Contents on AudioCDs
- This amazing new feature allows you to play, copy and rip protected Audio CDs!
- Note: This feature does not work with all drives, and not all protections are supported!
- Note: Multimedia content on Audio CDs will be invisible, if this feature is enabled!
- New: Improved "plug & play" behaviour
- New: Improved scanning & decrypting, much faster with many titles!
- New scanning strategy, now works with some wrongly mastered titles (e.g., Crouching Tiger UK)
- Many parts completely rewritten and optimised
- New: Improved pattern search, titles like X-MEN2 work now with region mismatched drives
- New: Better key substitution with region mismatched drives
- Important Fix: BAD_POOL_CALLER BSOD with certain configurations
- Important Fix: Bug introduced in 2.1.0.9, decryption of some titles failed
- Fix: Playing CDDA did not work, until AnyDVD Tray was started on Windows 9x/ME
- Fix: "Read error" window could be displayed on non Video DVDs
- Updated languages


2.1.0.9, 2003 10 27

- New: Added option to start external programs on disc insertion of non-Video material
- New: Added option to start external programs if material has 60 Hz refresh rate (NTSC)
- New: Added option to start external programs if material has 50 Hz refresh rate (PAL)
- New: Added option to start external programs on disc removal
- The above options are useful to adjust the screen refresh rate to the inserted media contents
- New: Added utility "SetDisplayFrequency" to set and reset the refresh rate of your monitor or beamer
- External tools like MultiRes or PowerStrip can be used as well!
- New: Removed "Information" Menu Item, added "About" Tab in settings window
- New: If a DVD drive is added or removed, the drive selection list will display this change immediately
- Bugfix: After settings were changed, changes did not become effective before a media change
- Bugfix: AnyDVD accidently started a rescan, if non CD/DVD drives/volumes were added or removed (e.g., USB Sticks)
- Bugfix: If a DVD-ROM didn't had a drive letter assigned, the settings dialog could display a "Index out of bounds"
  error message!
- Bugfix: If AnyDVD was enabled, DVD-RAM was read only
- Removed ElbyCheck.exe from distribution
- Added Swedish language, updated many other languages


2.0.0.4, 2003 09 29

- Bugfix: AutoInsertNotification was broken in 2.0.0.3


2.0.0.3, 2003 09 29

- New: Improved User Interface, while keeping memory consumption low
- New: Shiny look on Windows XP
- New: Optional Speed control of your DVD drives
- New: Optional Manual language selection
- New: Tray Icon can be disabled
- New: Context sensitive right-mouse-button help for all controls
- New: Added RegAnyDVD.exe, a tool for easy installation of AnyDVD registration keys
- New: AnyDVD driver will now completely shut down, if no Video DVD is inserted
- Completely reworked for higher compatibility and speed
- Improved startup speed, if only Region Code / Analog protection patch is enabled
- Fixed problem with VIA IDE Miniport drivers
- Transfer size is now dynamically adjusted to the capabilities of the hardware drivers
- Important fix: Authentication problem with some drives (e.g. Ricoh, Benq) causing the read error dialog to appear
- Important fix: Audio CDs did not play, if AnyDVD was enabled on Windows 9x/ME
- Updated ElbyCDIO


1.6.3.7, 2003 09 15

- Minor Fix: Dialog Boxes could be displayed twice
- Minor Fix: Autorun Patch didn't work on its own
- No longer removes Pinnacle Driver Check
- Added slovak language
- Updated Russian, Portuguese and Danish languages
- Updated ElbyCDIO
- Windows 9x/ME: It was possible, that the driver files were not updated by the installer


1.6.3.3, 2003 09 05

- New: Added removal of "PC-Friendly" (Autorun on Video DVD)
- Important fix: AnyDVD did not work at all with DVDs without a volume label.
  This caused wrong behaviour of all programs trying to access these discs,
  e.g. CloneDVD showed an error "Scheduler 0 ...: read error TCSectorReader TCE"
  Some of the discs with this problem were Batman, Batman & Robin, Contact, Postman, Frantic and many more
- Improved: better handling of Dialog Boxes
- Improved: faster response to media change
- Improved: better handling of power saving / hibernation
- Windows 9x/ME: It was possible, that the tray of a drive was locked
- updated English, German, Japanese, Finnish, Dutch, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian and French languages


1.6.2.3, 2003 08 31

- added removal of Region Code Scripts (RCE)
- if safe mode was disabled, downstream data was processed twice
- fixed invisible drive region setting in device manager
- fixed false detection of CSS on DVD-RW Media with certain drives
- on first install, all drives were disabled
- Settings window now opens after any install of a new version
- Improved "region free" support for InterVideo WinDVD 5
- added Hungarian language
- updated Japanese language


1.6.1.6, 2003 08 24

- added support for Windows 95/98/SE/ME
- added "Safe Mode" for people, who have problems
- updated ElbyCDIO
- more conservative startup to avoid crash
- removed Pinnacle Driver check for better compatibility


1.5.4.3, 2003 08 22

- added workaround for nasty bug in Patin Couffin engine by VSO Software causing a "blue screen of death"
- as a result fixed crash with applications using Patin Couffin (DVDXCopy Express, BlindWrite Suite)
- added retries, if AnyDVD detects a read error


1.5.3.2, 2003 08 20

- fixed problem when writing DVDs with Nero
- fixed many problems with CD/DVD writing applications


1.5.2.1, 2003 08 19

- drives can be disabled separately (left mouse button)
- added support for applications using Padus ASPI Shell, e.g. InterVideo DVD Copy
- added support for applications using ASAPI, e.g. Pinnacle Instant CD/DVD and Instant Copy
- double-clicking tray icon shows settings dialog
- many compatibility fixes
- added Spanish, Danish and Finnish languages
- improved look of icons
- introduced "busy state" of tray icon
- fixed crash of Nero Info Tool, if AnyDVD is installed
- fixed interference with Windows XP Taskbar menu
- reduced time delay of nag requester
- removed ControlElbyCDIO.exe from distribution


1.4.4.1, 2003 07 14

- fixed "no drives found" message on Windows 2000
- updated Russian, Dutch and Italian languages


1.4.3.1, 2003 07 13

- fixed compatibility problem with Virtual CD 5
- fixed "read error warning" with Game Jack / Movie Jack virtual drives
- fixed problems when burning CDs or DVDs
- CD-Roms no longer get a region code
- updated Japanese, Portuguese, French, Italian languages


1.4.1.2, 2003 07 11

- added warning dialog, if no dvd drives are found
- added warning dialog on read error
- added Russian language


1.4.1.1, 2003 07 10

- fixed problem "encrypted Data detected" with DVD2One and CloneDVD
- fixed various minor problems
- added Japanese language
- added Dutch language


1.3.2.4, 2003 07 08

- if inserted media is no video dvd, all patches will be disabled
- updated portuguese language


1.3.2.2, 2003 07 07

- Improved Driver/Application communication
- Added portuguese help file
- Added portuguese language file


1.3.1.1, 2003 07 06 

- Improved Region handling
- Default Region buttons are now disabled, if Region Code Enhancement is switched off
- If Region Code Enhancement is disabled, normal drive Region will be used (Region Killer function off)
  (useful with Panasonic/Matshita/RICOH RPC2 drives)
- After first install, Setting window is shown automatically
- Default Region setting was broken with RPC2 drives
- Removal of user prohibitions is now switched on by default
- Archive is now deleted from registry on uninstall
- fixed startup problem with certain configurations
- added italian help file
- updated italian language file


1.2.1.3, 2003 07 03

- First public release