Handbrake for Lion?

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Handbrake for Lion?

I downloaded Handbrake the other day, but I'm not sure if it is the right version. When I put a disk in, right away I got an error saying something to the effect of "32 bit not compatible with 64 bit" (or something like that). At any rate, I'm wondering if I installed the wrong version? I believe I installed the 64 bit. I also got a message saying in order to play the DVD I had to install another VLC Player (I think), does that make sense? Should I do that?

Could someone tell me which version of Handbrake to install for a new MacBook Pro with Lion on it?

Also, is Handbrake still the preferred method for ripping DVD's (to a Macbook Pro) or is there a better software I should consider?

I want to be able to start ripping DVD's to my Macbook since I couldn't find a version of handbrake for my outdated G5 Tower Mac so any input on the best way to do this would be helpful.

Thanks,

Ehren

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Aug 22, 2011 1:24 PM

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Kappy

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Aug 22, 2011 1:27 PM in response to moonbaza

You want HandBrake 0.9.5 which is the 64-bit version.

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moonbaza Author

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Aug 22, 2011 1:37 PM in response to Kappy

Ok, that looks like what I have.

When I put the disk in and it says 32 bit won't work with 64 bit, is that in reference to the disk not working with the 64 bit Handbrake or is it something in my settings.

And as for the second part to my question, should I install the VLC player as it mentioned?

I guess I'm just not sure how to properly use Handbrake.

Thanks,

E

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Kappy

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Aug 22, 2011 1:44 PM in response to moonbaza

Specifically, what model of MBP do you have? Open System Information and report what you find for Machine ID.

Here's the download link for the 32-bit version:

Download HandBrake 0.9.5 (32-bit Intel)

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moonbaza Author

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Aug 22, 2011 1:51 PM in response to Kappy

Model Name: MacBook Pro

Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,1

Processor Name: Intel Core i5

Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz

Number of Processors: 1

Total Number of Cores: 2

L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB

L3 Cache: 3 MB

Memory: 4 GB

Boot ROM Version: MBP81.0047.B0E

Does that help? I just bought this new about 1 week ago.

So should I just have both versions of Handbrake, 64 and 32 and use whichever one works for specific disks?

Thanks,

E

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Kappy

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Aug 22, 2011 2:14 PM in response to moonbaza

Your model should be booting the 64-bit kernel, so the 64-bit version of HandBrake should work OK. Perhaps this is related to something else? If you just startup HandBrake on its own does it run OK?

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