Different Kind of Ripping Question

[wizrdman]

Hi, this is a little off the beat so I hope no one minds. How do you go about copying a copyrighted Protection CD (not DVD) program that you can't copy cd to cd? Any help appreciated Thanks:confused:

[LIGHTNING UK!]

CloneCD

[wizrdman]

Tried Clone CD first, Didn't work. Its a copy protected Video edting program. Was surprised Clone CD didn't work that's why I posted to see if there was an alternative. Thanks

[falcor]

try cdrwin's backup feature?

[LIGHTNING UK!]

If CloneCD cant do it, nothing will - CDRWIN doesnt have a chance. What type of protection is on the disc? CloneCD's ability to correctly backup a protected cd is largely based on what burner you have. Choosing the correct settings is also important. If you're new to CloneCD it is possible that you arent configuring it correctly.

[wizrdman]

Yes I am not familiar with clone cd that much. It is an acedemic version Of Final Cut 3 Upgrade which I need for my editing business. I have a Plextor 16x.Appreciate your help Len

[theReal]

For some write protected CD's, you also need hardware that has certain abilities.

I think one important thing is that your reader/writer should be able to read/write RAW data with subchannels. Most writers can't do that, and then it's impossible to copy the CD...

[mrbass]

clonecd...if the cd is safedisc2 protected.
control panel | regional settings | English/Canada | reboot

now you can check 'amplify weak sectors' in clonecd..voila.

[Kb_cruncher]

you can also get diferent plugins for different types of cd protection.

[falcor]

look into a program called "unsafe disc" it wont let you do a cd to cd copy, but if you do a folder for folder copy, and install the game with the original, unsafe disc will rewrite the exe file on your drive cancelling the games need for the original cd and allowing you to use the backed up copy. this is especially helpful for creating cd images to run games off of virtual drives. worked for me with no one lives forever and alien vs predator.