I use the DVD Shrink and DVd decyrpter method but i was wondering if i could copy it directly to a blank dvd?

Nope, it needs the protection removing, so you have to run it through DVD decrypter or DVD shrink

you could do it by running anydvd in the background .
and then use clonedvd

I'm trying to copy a dvd and i've run the dvd decrypter and it errors out when it gets to 17% and then i tried DVD shrink and it gives me an error regarding an invalid dvd structure. Any ideas how to remedy these problems so i can get my dvd copied?

Try using DVDFab, if you buy it like i have, you get a lifetime upgrade.

It's updated on a regular bassis to keep up withe the latest protections.

colin.