Can I copy movies from commercial VHS tapes or DVDs?
*If you have a relatively old DVD player (one that does not mention various playback formats within its owner’s manual), that player may not be capable of playing DVDs you record, regardless of which format you select. Many such “older” DVD players support only the original commercial DVD playback standard (DVD-Video) and will not play DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW or DVD-RAM discs. Most DVD Players available today, however, will support either the “plus” or “minus” formats or both. †While it is true that certain devices are available that may be capable of overriding the copyguard protection encoded onto commercial DVDs and VHS tapes, the final verdict as to whether you have the legal right to use those devices to make personal “fair use” back-up copies of DVDs and VHS tapes continues to be debated in the court system. In the interim, of course, all related copyright laws regarding copying of DVDs and VHS tapes remain in effect. Best Buy, Inc. in no way supports or condones the illeg
