Copy protection issues
923622
I use this with a 4K tv (Visio) but mostly run 1080p about 95% of the time.  Most the time it works get, but every few days I get the dreaded purple screen when I start a new stream.  This is a failure in the copy protection negotiation.  So far the only dependable way I can recover is to repeat the Roku until the steam succeeds.  Sometimes this is just a reboot, but sometimes it takes up to 3 reboots.
1750215
I bought two of these. The first one I have been using since I purchased it with just a few hiccups so far. The second one, failed the first time I attempted to copy files on it. It can no longer be detected by any computer.. ugh
4960951
GREAT MOVIE But it will not play on any of my three computers. It will play perfectly on a MAC Mini but just displays a black screen on the others. Someone in mastering needs to lose their job on this one. All for the stupid copy protection crap. Who would make an illegal copy of this anyway? It boggles the mind.
2916760
The problem with this book is that, my copy came with a limited license software to use that, was insufficient for the purpose. Additionally, when attempting to transfer the software to an upgraded computer, the difficulties encountered made it more appealing to look for a different information source. The initial draw is to get the purchaser to buy more expensive versions of the software, a marketing tactic that has grown old and, distasteful.
3039712
I returned this CD once because it wouldn't play on my computer. Though I don't intend to copy it I will look for some way to break the annoying and stupid copy-protection scheme because most of the time I listen to music while sitting at my computer.
606589
Any use of invasive copy-protection, in this case SecuROM 7, is completely unacceptable. If I am to pay for a game, I wish to own the rights to play it on my own conditions. What is worse, is that Bethseda outright lied about the inclusion of this DRM. Definitely not a "Simple DVD Check".

Developers and publishers need to get a clue.
627124
This is pirated software. The discs contain illegally obtained Windows installation files burned to a disc and sold with Amazons blessings. Amazon continues to sell these types of software titles even after being informed numerous times.
1455320
when I uploaded the product and scanned it for viruses my norton security suite said that there was a dangerous virus contained.  I should have known that any program this cheap could have a problem.  so I don't use it anymore.  without the virus it would be a great program.
1818762
I would agree with the good reviews but just wanted to point out a flaw that may effect some people.  I have some JPop in my music files and some Japanese language file name documents.  When doing a back up the media vault will not not recognize these files so will not back them up.  The software indicates the files could not be copied due to syntax error.  This might be very important to someone who works with foreign languages or has foreign music files.  Hopefully HP will address this problem with an update later.
4178403
This product contains starforce copy protection which is supposed to keep people from making illegal copies.  The bad thing about starforce is that for legal purchases it does things to your comptuer which are permanent and possibly destructive.  Do a search on starforce problems and you will see what I mean.

I installed this software and when I first tried to run it, it installed some DEVICE DRIVERS on my system and windows asked me to reboot.  After I rebooted I noticed the device drivers where there.  I tried to remove them.  After rebooting again, the device drivers were back (like a virus).  I uninstalled the game.  The device drivers were back.  I removed the device drivers and rebooted, they were back.  In addition, "starforce" has a program that runs all the time on my computer, even when I am not playing the game, taking up CPU speed and memory on my PC, making it slower.  It cannot be uninstalled in any way that I am aware.

Since I installed the game, and after I un-installed it, starforce program has interfered with my USB external drive, making it impossible to create images of CD's I use for work, disabled some features of my DVD drive, disabled some features of my legally purchased CD creation software I use for work.

None of this is disclosed in the end-user license agreement.  One important note to customers who may have purchased this game, however, if you call or write the publisher and tell them that you disagree with the license agreement (the contact information is in the agreement) they will provide a cash refund for the game, even if it is opened.
1087483
This was a hard product for me to review.  I waffled a lot between 2-3 stars - I guess I'll start by giving the Pros and Cons for it:

Pros:
* Good quality scans - easy to read
* Text is indexed, so you can to a text search on it
* Great content & info
* Seems to be a legitimately licensed product, not a bootleg knockoff

Cons:
* Info is the original from 1967, so it's not exactly current on products or methods
* Copy protection makes it nearly unusable - because of it
** Unable to copy and paste text
** Unable to use a screen grabbing tool to save a snapshot of what you want to do
** Unable to use it on a cell phone or tablet (freaking have to print out pages and take them out to the garage, it's like the 90s all over again)
** Have to re-do the licensing every couple of weeks - so don't loose that code!

Seriously, the copy protection ruins what would have been a great product.  I bought the digital version because I thought it would be easier to use and more durable than a vintage hard copy.  The text search-ability is the only thing that makes this better than paper (and takes it from 1 star to 2).  I have to freaking take pictures of my screen so that I can follow diagrams out in the shop.  Id have happily paid more for a unlocked version of this with less intrusive protection (like my email in the footer of every page).
3522989
Amazon needs to do a better job of who they have selling on their web site.  Received obvious copied disc not original windows item.  Had bogus code for verification.  To make a long story short I went to ebay to buy the un-opened Microsoft version of the software.  The software itself works fine, although I am an Mac OS fan which I believe is much more user friendly than Microsoft OS. Needed a windows OS to interface with work computer. Check out the seller before you buy on Amazon, I always check on ebay also which has easier web site to find seller info than amazon.
3657211
Would like a new copy. DVD says disk is dirty and doesn't work!! Cleaned DVD player and ran other disks all of which work.
587809
Embedded DRM prevents burning Amazon.com downloaded MP3 to a CD. Digital player only.  I do not recommend these downloads for this reason.
3454302
some discs would not register on the recorder(no disc)
2725689
Download from a trusted site like Amazon and need not worry about viruses.
86162
I needed to transfer a video off a DVD with a CSS encryption code, and I had some problems with that transfer.  I ended up using a different program.