As far as I can ascertain from a search of the Internet, a legitimate copy of DVD X Copy Platinum V 4.0.3 is no more. All versions of the software left the retail market about five years ago. However, there are descendants of the ground breaking software that do a superb job of copying software for personal use.
Although I am not sure of the details, DVD X Copy is taken off the market for legal reasons. Why is the real question. Obviously, it was felt that the program was not just for one reason or another. But, it cannot simply be because the software broke copyright protection codes. Otherwise, why would so many new versions of ripping software be available on the Web today?
But, before being taken off the market, DVD X Copy did introduce the software that can get past all of the decrypted software in commercial videos so owners could make decent backup copies of their home entertainment library. Otherwise, when a much loved movie starts to wear out, or becomes damaged in some way, the family is just simply out of luck.
Understandably, companies had to do something to combat the rash of people who would purchase a video and make copies to distribute at a reduced fee to friends and family. While, the act may seem basically harmless, it can be quite a bite in the pocketbook when lots of people are doing the same thing, even though it is illegal.
But, for those of us who simply want to protect an investment in a film that may not even be for sale later, the encrypted software punished all consumers, even the majority of honest folks. So, someone came up with the program that would enable people to make backups of all their data.
Maybe you understand why DVD X Copy Platinum V4.0.3 is taken off the shelves in 2003, and why newer versions are thriving. But, one thing I do know, if you go online to purchase this program, it is not the original version, unless it is an old used copy. It is a knock-off distributed by someone who obviously wants to make a buck, whether it is the real thing or not.
