howto? - Backup ViceCity cds

lieb39 · May 19th, 2003

I just brought Vice City for the PC, and I was wondering if I can backup my cd's and than play with my backed up cds. I want to do this so that I don't damage my orginal cd's. What software will allow me to make an iso of both disc and than allow me to burn it? Does the Vicecity cds have an special software that I need to get around to play with backup cds?

Thanks,

lieb39.

F.Y.I. - This is for personal use only, I only want to make a backup cd. This is legal.

May 19th, 2003

you dont have to do anything special. Just put the cd in and use nero to duplicate it. if your really woried about the copy not working then you can try Alcohol120% but it will work either way.

lieb39 · May 19th, 2003

Ya? Vice city doesn't have copy protection software preventing me from copying the cd? Will CloneCD do that job?

**Kush** · May 19th, 2003

yeah it does, securerom

lieb39 · May 19th, 2003

Okay, and how would I work around that?

Thanks,

lieb39

**Kush** · May 19th, 2003

clone cd

lieb39 · May 19th, 2003

Okay, thanks.

**Geffy** · May 19th, 2003

yep CloneCD is the stuff for makin backups

**Un4gIvEn1** · May 19th, 2003

Why are people so worried about damaging a CD? How many have you ever damaged in your life? Me... none. If you are that worried then get a No-CD crack. I have to wonder that even if you MAY be using this for yourself and it MAY be "legal" does it adhere to the policies of the forum? Finding a way around copywrite protection is not truely legal and therefore should probably not even be discussed on the forum? Am I wrong?

**Kush** · May 19th, 2003

well u can do anything u want if u have the original, except redistrubute copies of it. so bypassing any protection or anything in the game is up to u, u bought the rights, no one can %$&^ with u!

**Krux** · May 19th, 2003

Originally posted by lieb39
Okay, and how would I work around that?

Thanks,

lieb39

the work around for secure rom is to put the burned copy into somthing other then a CDRW drive all secure rom does is detect if the CD is a CDR or not and the only way it can do that is if you put it in a CDRW

**Un4gIvEn1** · May 19th, 2003

Yes.. you can basically do anything you want with them... but what he is asking (be it legal in his case, or not) is cracking a copywrite and copying a game. This is not allowed here... Right?

**Petros** · May 19th, 2003

Actually, CloneCD won't work perfectly with this new SecureRom. Under Alcohol 120%, enable DPMS with precision set to "high", and read speed to 1x The total image-dumping process shouldn't take more than 15 minutes, even at 1x.

SecureRom takes the data track in a cd and alters the angle at which the spiral moves outward. Normally, burning programs can't reproduce this phenomenon, but in Alcohol, DPMS measures the odd distance and reproduces it on the CD. This gives you a copy that SecureRom finds indistinguishable from the original (at least THIS version of SecureRom).

**Krux** · May 19th, 2003

Originally posted by Un4gIvEn1
Why are people so worried about damaging a CD? How many have you ever damaged in your life? Me... none. If you are that worried then get a No-CD crack. I have to wonder that even if you MAY be using this for yourself and it MAY be "legal" does it adhere to the policies of the forum? Finding a way around copywrite protection is not truely legal and therefore should probably not even be discussed on the forum? Am I wrong?

I have actually My disk 2 of UT2K3 doesn't work anymore good thing I had the ISO's on my server now isn't it?

and the question was posed in a legit way he didn't ask how to make a back up for his friend he asked how to make a back up for his own use (which is very legal) now he could be lying through his teeth which we will never know because its not like any of us know where this person lives and are gonna bust his door down to check if hes burning cd's for friends.

**Un4gIvEn1** · May 19th, 2003

and the question was posed in a legit way

Oh, so if I ask how to crack the admin password on 2000 or XP and I have a legitimate reason, that makes it alright? NO! You will find that every thread that it has been asked in has been closed, as should this one. Legitimate cracking... no such thing!

**Kush** · May 19th, 2003

thats a different issue. the password didnt come set with the program, someone put it in, and thats invasion of privacy! Ooooooooooooooooooooo, u just got shot down AGAIN! hahahaha!

**Un4gIvEn1** · May 19th, 2003

shot down? Don't know how you came up with that....

Cracking a copywrite is not legal. Let me repeat that... CRACKING A COPYWRITE IS NOT LEGAL! Get it? Not many companies are going to come after you for doing it if you legitmately own thier programs, but none the less, it is illegal.

edit: or the software in place to protect the copywritten material.

**Kush** · May 19th, 2003

no they cant come after u, u idiot becuase ure not giving it out! on the other hand which goes with what u say, is that it is usually used to spread piracy thats why that parts iligeal, thats why crack sites exist. shut up and go read a law book!

**rushm001** · May 19th, 2003

I'm sure a mod will come along soon.

**Kush** · May 19th, 2003

by the way microsoft and other major companies cant come into your house to see if u have legit software, however they can go to companies. learn ur facts before u speak

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 118	howto? - Backup ViceCity cds I just brought Vice City for the PC, and I was wondering if I can backup my cd's and than play with my backed up cds. I want to do this so that I don't damage my orginal cd's. What software will allow me to make an iso of both disc and than allow me to burn it? Does the Vicecity cds have an special software that I need to get around to play with backup cds? Thanks, lieb39. F.Y.I. - This is for personal use only, I only want to make a backup cd. This is legal. Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 118	Ya? Vice city doesn't have copy protection software preventing me from copying the cd? Will CloneCD do that job? Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 181	yeah it does, securerom If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 118	Okay, and how would I work around that? Thanks, lieb39 Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 181	clone cd If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->

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May 19th, 2003	Top \| #2
pr00fX Unregistered Posts: n/a	you dont have to do anything special. Just put the cd in and use nero to duplicate it. if your really woried about the copy not working then you can try Alcohol120% but it will work either way.

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #7
lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 118	Okay, thanks. Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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Geffy OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: March 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,805 Reputation: 1490 Power: 213	yep CloneCD is the stuff for makin backups  • blog • tumblog • lastfm • flickr • #rubyonrails • @twitter "I could be replaced with a very small shell script"

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Un4gIvEn1 OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1,084 Reputation: 130 Power: 109	Why are people so worried about damaging a CD? How many have you ever damaged in your life? Me... none. If you are that worried then get a No-CD crack. I have to wonder that even if you MAY be using this for yourself and it MAY be "legal" does it adhere to the policies of the forum? Finding a way around copywrite protection is not truely legal and therefore should probably not even be discussed on the forum? Am I wrong? Welcome to a world where the air I breathe is mine Nothing to overwhelm me and nothing to cloud my mind Be anyone, do anything I'd ever want to try Time doesn't exist here - I will never die

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #10
Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 181	well u can do anything u want if u have the original, except redistrubute copies of it. so bypassing any protection or anything in the game is up to u, u bought the rights, no one can %$&^ with u! If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #11
Krux Nissan Powered Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,649 Reputation: 30 Power: 137	Originally posted by lieb39 Okay, and how would I work around that? Thanks, lieb39 the work around for secure rom is to put the burned copy into somthing other then a CDRW drive all secure rom does is detect if the CD is a CDR or not and the only way it can do that is if you put it in a CDRW

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #12
Un4gIvEn1 OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1,084 Reputation: 130 Power: 109	Yes.. you can basically do anything you want with them... but what he is asking (be it legal in his case, or not) is cracking a copywrite and copying a game. This is not allowed here... Right? Welcome to a world where the air I breathe is mine Nothing to overwhelm me and nothing to cloud my mind Be anyone, do anything I'd ever want to try Time doesn't exist here - I will never die

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #13
Petros Thief IV Joined: May 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,038 Reputation: 1647 Power: 153	Actually, CloneCD won't work perfectly with this new SecureRom. Under Alcohol 120%, enable DPMS with precision set to "high", and read speed to 1x The total image-dumping process shouldn't take more than 15 minutes, even at 1x. SecureRom takes the data track in a cd and alters the angle at which the spiral moves outward. Normally, burning programs can't reproduce this phenomenon, but in Alcohol, DPMS measures the odd distance and reproduces it on the CD. This gives you a copy that SecureRom finds indistinguishable from the original (at least THIS version of SecureRom).

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #14
Krux Nissan Powered Joined: April 2002 Posts: 1,649 Reputation: 30 Power: 137	Originally posted by Un4gIvEn1 Why are people so worried about damaging a CD? How many have you ever damaged in your life? Me... none. If you are that worried then get a No-CD crack. I have to wonder that even if you MAY be using this for yourself and it MAY be "legal" does it adhere to the policies of the forum? Finding a way around copywrite protection is not truely legal and therefore should probably not even be discussed on the forum? Am I wrong? I have actually My disk 2 of UT2K3 doesn't work anymore good thing I had the ISO's on my server now isn't it? and the question was posed in a legit way he didn't ask how to make a back up for his friend he asked how to make a back up for his own use (which is very legal) now he could be lying through his teeth which we will never know because its not like any of us know where this person lives and are gonna bust his door down to check if hes burning cd's for friends.

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #15
Un4gIvEn1 OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1,084 Reputation: 130 Power: 109	and the question was posed in a legit way Oh, so if I ask how to crack the admin password on 2000 or XP and I have a legitimate reason, that makes it alright? NO! You will find that every thread that it has been asked in has been closed, as should this one. Legitimate cracking... no such thing! Welcome to a world where the air I breathe is mine Nothing to overwhelm me and nothing to cloud my mind Be anyone, do anything I'd ever want to try Time doesn't exist here - I will never die

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Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 181	thats a different issue. the password didnt come set with the program, someone put it in, and thats invasion of privacy! Ooooooooooooooooooooo, u just got shot down AGAIN! hahahaha! If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->

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Un4gIvEn1 OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 1,084 Reputation: 130 Power: 109	shot down? Don't know how you came up with that.... Cracking a copywrite is not legal. Let me repeat that... CRACKING A COPYWRITE IS NOT LEGAL! Get it? Not many companies are going to come after you for doing it if you legitmately own thier programs, but none the less, it is illegal. edit: or the software in place to protect the copywritten material. Welcome to a world where the air I breathe is mine Nothing to overwhelm me and nothing to cloud my mind Be anyone, do anything I'd ever want to try Time doesn't exist here - I will never die

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #18
Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 181	no they cant come after u, u idiot becuase ure not giving it out! on the other hand which goes with what u say, is that it is usually used to spread piracy thats why that parts iligeal, thats why crack sites exist. shut up and go read a law book! If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #19
rushm001 In the beginning...... Joined: September 2002 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,480 Reputation: 1370 Power: 162	I'm sure a mod will come along soon.

May 19th, 2003	Top \| #20
Kush High On Life! Joined: January 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 4,590 Reputation: 1300 Power: 181	by the way microsoft and other major companies cant come into your house to see if u have legit software, however they can go to companies. learn ur facts before u speak If Someones post is helpful or makes you laugh, reward the person by clicking on this button--->