copy software

mclaren_2

hi, i have a software CD rom, but i only have the original, i would like a copy of this, incase it gets broken or that. its a very important disk.

Is there anyway i can copy this? i have CD/Rom and seperate DVD/RW drive.

thanks

ps i am the owner of this disk, and the copy is for my use only, its for a backup incase the orig gets broken

T4i

Do you have Nero?

culpepper

I think it depends a lot if there is copy protection on the disc.
If there is,you might not be able to copy it,if there isnt,something like nero would do it.

mclaren_2

T4i wrote:

Do you have Nero?

yeh ive got nero but im not 100% on the use of it

mclaren_2

unrecoverible read error messages are appearing alot :S

Debt_Free_Chick

Can you not just copy the entire contents into a folder on your hard drive and then back it up?

A separate partition would be useful

mclaren_2

Debt_Free_Chick wrote:

Can you not just copy the entire contents into a folder on your hard drive and then back it up?

A separate partition would be useful

a what? everytime i tried to drag the contents on to my desktop, it wasnt letting me drag certain files accross

is it the disk?

T4i

If its copy protected you need ** removed - Edited by AbCon **

drlight_2

mclaren wrote:

unrecoverible read error messages are appearing alot :S

Your origonal is scratched or dirty, try giving it a clean.
Use a lint free cloth and wipe it from the centre outwards.

If it still won't read, also try putting it in the dvd drive.

Start nero,
You don't need to use most of these features of nero to copy your disk, just run "disc copy" from the tools menu and click the confirm wich drive your disk is in and click ok when it's finished

shrek101

If there are read error either 1. the disc is protected or 2. the disc has read errors caused by damaged or scratched disc. In the case of 1. Alchol 120 may copy it (provided its a legal product) 2. in the case of scratched disc you may have to use software to read the disc and repair the damage files onto hard drive. Or try and clean the disc with a disc cleaner.

Former_MSE_Abuse_Controller

We have had issues like this discussed before, but due to the grey area and possible legal implications of copying original software, may i ask people not to continue these discussions. We feel that there are enough other forums on the internet that do cover these issues, and we would rather not have them on MSE.

Thanks