I am having great results, with my Sony 12x8x32x cdrw, I use it to both read and write instead of using my regular cd-drive to read first. Anyway Harry Potter has me stumped, it will burn, it will install the game, but will not open or start game.

My settings: CloneCD, Version 3441
Clicked Hide CDR Media
Set Read Speed @ 1x
checked Read Subchannel from audio AND data tracks
checked Fast Error Skip Settings, Read Retry 5, Error correction, none

Write:
12x write speed
Raw DOA
checked Don't repair Subchannel Data
checked Amplify weak sectors
checked Always close last session

Any ideas ?

HP uses SafeDisc 2 and the Sony can't handle that. You might want to try with 'Amplify Weak Sectors' or BetaBlocker but I doubt it will work (Sony's don't like AWS/BB)... Reading the Subs isn't needed.

but you don't have to dump you're cd now, you can easly download a crack for the game
Then the safedisk2 problem is also solved

Grtz BierspieR

Thanks for the tips,,, I am hoping ,,,,,,,,,maybe to get a "hotter" burner like a Lite-On or Plextor in the next few weeks, or will that solve the SafeDisc2 deal ?

I am new to burning, where can I learn about "cracks", as in where to get them, and "install" them ?

Thanks again,

The Lite-On and Plextor can both handle SafeDisc 2 although the Plex has problems with the new SafeDisc 2 version (2.51.xx used on for instance Medal of Honor Allied Assault) whilst the Lite-On's don't.

For hints on patches check www.megagames.com

WooHoo !!!

Went to that web sight, found the crack, now game plays fine !!

Thanks, G@M3FR3@K