Help please - dvd to andriod for sumsung galaxy 2 tab

fourcats

I have no knowledge at all , dont even use a mobile phone and I have spent the last 10 days reading tons of info on the internet to assist me in converting DVD to android to put on my Galaxy tab. However, every time I try to download a free converter - I get a warning that the digital signature is wrong or downloading may put my pc at risk. Is there anywhere I can go for a complete idiots guide and sound , SAFE advice. This was bought on 31.10 so my husband could watch films on the plane and he has less knowledge than me!!! At least I managed to turn it on! Yes, we are that far in the dark ages in our home.:o

banger9365

i use this ,its free
http://www.freemake.com/free_video_converter/

fourcats

Many thanks for such a quick response but I still get the warning message when I tried to run the file that my comp. could be at risk? ????? I am totally confused and losing the will!

banger9365

if safe ,its just user control panel been a pain or turned up to high

Andrew_Cottrell

fourcats wrote: »

I have no knowledge at all , dont even use a mobile phone and I have spent the last 10 days reading tons of info on the internet to assist me in converting DVD to android to put on my Galaxy tab.

As I understand it, it is currently unlawful to copy (or convert) the contents of a DVD to a tablet device (or phone, or laptop, etc.)

Vince Cable has announced plans to change the law:
Changing copyright laws won't solve everything (19 June 2012, The Guardian)

fourcats

And I thought my day couldnt get any worse - I was advised by John Lewis and told them exactly what I wanted it for- so you are saying I have wasted 299.99 then - thanks

DCFC79

fourcats wrote: »

And I thought my day couldnt get any worse - I was advised by John Lewis and told them exactly what I wanted it for- so you are saying I have wasted 299.99 then - thanks

what makes you say that ?

fourcats

Because of the last thread? I am no further forward now than this morning and even more confused

DCFC79

fourcats wrote: »

Because of the last thread? I am no further forward now than this morning and even more confused

You mean the unlawful part ?

Well it is illegal but no 1 is going to come knockign at your door wanting to remove tyhe software.

fourcats

I know you are right but I still havent been able to do this so until I find someone somewhere who really can give me an idiots guide, back to the paperbacks on the plane! - thanks for your time

Andrew_Cottrell

fourcats wrote: »

I was advised by John Lewis and told them exactly what I wanted it for- so you are saying I have wasted 299.99 then

If the people at John Lewis said that you would be able to lawfully copy/convert DVDs to play on a tablet, then they were wrong. If a tablet is not otherwise useful to you then I suggest you try for a refund.

A portable DVD player may be more suitable. You could search amazon.co.uk for "Portable DVD Players". There are some with 10 inch screens for around £100.

Note: I have not used a portable DVD player and the above suggestions are not recommendations.