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wrote:
> Is it possible, and if so, what's a good program, to copy a video
> DVD, or actually parts of one, to a hard drive, so that the video can
> be watched without having to put the DVD disk in the drive? I have
> some music instructional videos I'd like to be able to watch on the
> computer, and be able to jump back and forth to different lessons
> without having to stop and keep changing disks. These are
> commercially bought DVD's that I own. I'm using Windows 7
> Professional. Thanks.

I'd opt for ripping them to avi and putting numerous
edits on your drive or easily carried on a jump drive.
Besides the huge size benefits you can still retain
great quality and play them on almost any media player.

Many use DVDShrink to remove chapters and/or protection.
That and AutoGK (auto GordianKnot) will free and easily do
the above.