how to make DVD backup?

[legacy-hans_vdc]

How can I make a backup copy of my UT2004 Play Disc (DVD). I really don't want to take the risk of damaging my DVD disc and I definitely don't want to use a nocd crack (risk of getting my cdkey stolen is too high)

Any1 know if it's possible to make a working backup copy of my DVD?

(and please, I have the original version, so don't go assuming I'm a warez kiddie)

[legacy-fuel925]

Originally posted by hans_vdc
How can I make a backup copy of my UT2004 Play Disc (DVD). I really don't want to take the risk of damaging my DVD disc and I definitely don't want to use a nocd crack (risk of getting my cdkey stolen is too high)

Any1 know if it's possible to make a working backup copy of my DVD?

(and please, I have the original version, so don't go assuming I'm a warez kiddie)
CloneCD will work IF it now supports DVD format, although im really not sure. Alcohol 120% can probably do it as well. Another alternative is to make an image of the disc onto your hard disk, then mount the image as a virtual drive with daemon tools. DT can also emulate various copy protections so this should do the trick.

[Renegade]

Deamon tools virtual mounting will not work, you will still be asked for the original DVD. Just use a nocd crack from a respectable site - you will never have a problem.

[legacy-hans_vdc]

I do NOT want to use a nocd crack. Too risky getting a faulty one which steals the cdkey.

Anyway, I think cd protection like this only hurts the customer that actually buys the game. It does NOTHING to prevent pirates. I would have NO problem with a cd check at install level (which as far as I know does not exist) but NOT a cd check when launching a game.

Imo, the best copy protection would be :
* cd check upon install. this would disencourage a lot of pirates since it's harder to crack and repackage an installer. now pirates just copy the cd/dvd and can install without a problem
* a cdkey for online play (like it is now)

But a cd check every time some1 launches the game is just an annoyance. It does NOTHING to prevent warez. I really wonder how companies like SecuRom keep on convincing publishers that this is the right thing to do. They must have one hell of a marketing department.

[Renegade]

It is not risky at all using a nocd crack, dont be such a square lol ;)

I've used my nocd crack since day 1, and never ever had a 'cd key invalid/in use' message. I also bought a legit version of the game (twice, my dvd version did not work properly) but could not be bothered to put the disk in. Seriously, use a nocd crack, its really useful and IS NOT risky if you get it from the right place.

[legacy-wwu.punisher]

Get a no-cd crack. From a respectable crack website. End of story.

[Renegade]

See, another nocd crack supporter. TBH hans_vdc - it seems that you have read a post about cd key stealers and though 'oh god that happens all the time'. Its pretty tragic, as i use a nocd on every single one of my legit games and never had a problem. It ranks alongside the 'oh my god im never using kazaa again, the riaa will sue me' thing.