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Is it possible to copy computer games
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swenyb
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1. September 2004 @ 08:55 |
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Anyone know whether you can backup computer games and if so is there any guides or could you take me through it, if ive got the wrong forum could you give me the right one thanks
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1. September 2004 @ 10:09 |
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Did you see any of the stickies at the top of the forum?
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swenyb
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1. September 2004 @ 11:49 |
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stickies?
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1. September 2004 @ 12:14 |
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They're the threads in bold print at the top of the forum :)
Lots of good information and guides that'll get you off to a good start.
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swenyb
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1. September 2004 @ 12:24 |
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great thanks any you recomend
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1. September 2004 @ 16:48 |
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It depends on two things,
What game is it?
What make/model burner are you using?
In order to figure out what software and options to use you need to identify what copy protection the game uses. A-Ray Scanner is the best there is so go ahead and download it then run your game disc(s) through it. Keep in mind that most multi-disc games will only have one that is protected.
http://www.aray-software.com/
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aldaco12
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2. September 2004 @ 00:54 |
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I also would reccommend Clony XXL. Obviously, they are just safe backups of some game you own, not illegal copies, isn't it?
Nephlim, A-ray I didn't ever try; thanks, I will check it out.
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Done! Yes, it's very nice (even it is written at its site that on version 2.0.0.1 there are have some problems with StarForce Keyless detection which will be corrected soon).
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swenyb
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2. September 2004 @ 07:22 |
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i want to make a backup of my pc games as one just got so scratched up by me using it all the time, that it was unplayable so i want to make backups incase any of the others break
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2. September 2004 @ 10:25 |
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Quote:
What game is it?
What make/model burner are you using?
We can't do much until we know what we're dealing with :)
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2. September 2004 @ 10:28 |
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@aldaco12,
A-Ray is a good one alright. All the fellers involved with it have done an outstanding job and keep it updated regularly which sadly isn't the case with Clony anymore.
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swenyb
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2. September 2004 @ 10:31 |
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sorry i didnt catch that bit, the game is sims well all the sims to be precise but can we start with the first sims 'The Sims' The burner unfortunately isnt a great one but currently does the job fine, its a Liteon 411sx External DVD Burner
thanks
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2. September 2004 @ 13:02 |
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You Litey 411 should do nicely. Go ahead and run the play disc through the aforementioned A-Ray Scanner and let us know what type of protection we're dealing with :)
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swenyb
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2. September 2004 @ 23:00 |
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[07:59:02 AM] Signs on CD/DVD indicate SafeDisc 2
[07:59:06 AM] SafeDisc 1.40.004 detected -> E:\dplayerx.dll
[07:59:20 AM] --- File(s) Scan Finished [19.07s] ---
thats what it finished with
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2. September 2004 @ 23:39 |
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SafeDisc 1.4 should be a piece of cake. Both BlindWrite and Acohol 120% have trial versions that you can download and test out on your games. I'd suggest trying them both and and see which you prefer :)
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"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33
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swenyb
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3. September 2004 @ 07:15 |
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ok thanks i'll try them
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swenyb
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13. September 2004 @ 09:16 |
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hi i have succesfully made a backup but was wondering what would happen if i played the original on the upstairs pc and someone played the backup on the downstairs Pc or i leant the game to someone else is it still possibl to use the same serial number or would they detect it somewhere
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
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13. September 2004 @ 13:50 |
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I've done it :)
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"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33
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swenyb
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14. September 2004 @ 06:59 |
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cool, wouldnt want the cops coming round thinking that ive been copying games and using the same serial code
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
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swenyb
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2. October 2004 @ 02:43 |
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i have just got sims 2 through today and want to make a backup of it, i want to use achohol but am not sure whether i am doing it right are there and guides,
oh by the way its a dvd
[11:41:44 AM] Signs on CD/DVD indicate SafeDisc 2
[11:41:55 AM] --- File(s) Scan Finished [10.96s] ---
thats what it finished with
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
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swenyb
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2. October 2004 @ 14:41 |
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dont worry i figured it out
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
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junior337
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2. October 2004 @ 19:04 |
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Hi there, I had the same thing happen to me. My 7 year old son got hold of my daughters Sim 2 game and scratched it all up. I went and spent another $50 at blockbuster for a brand new Sim 2 special edition. I noticed that you had said you figured it out. I've tried to back it up with both blindwrite and alcohol 120% but for some reason it says its backed up, but when I try an use it it doesnt work. I'd appreciate your help greatly. Thanks.
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swenyb
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3. October 2004 @ 02:21 |
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Thats funny you should say that i thought id backed it up, when i went to install it it gets to about 15% on the first disc and gives this error tsdata/res/sound/voice.5.package5
ok... i think maybe it was just a problem with the burning on the first disc so i repeat it with the original first disc and it works fine when it asks for the second i out in my burnt second expecting it to work but no about 15% into it theres another error.
its driving me mad, if anyone knows a different way of doing it please tell me oh by the way i used acohol 120%
thanks in advance
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3. October 2004 @ 17:45 |
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@junior337
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I've tried to back it up with both blindwrite and alcohol 120% but for some reason it says its backed up, but when I try an use it it doesnt work.
What make/model burner are you using?
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"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33
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3. October 2004 @ 17:46 |
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@swenyb
What speed are you reading and writing at?
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"And there we saw the giants, and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" - Numbers 13:33
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junior337
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4. October 2004 @ 00:47 |
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Hello there, I'm using a NEC DVD_RW ND-2500A
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