I can not make a good back up copy of my game to save my life. I get this window after about 30 seconds at the flash screen. "Cannot locate the cd-rom. Please eject & reinsert the cd-rom, select ok and restart application"
I know that the CP is SafeDisc 3.20.030 This is what I used, Sony DVD/CD burner = DRU-820A AMD athlon XP 300+(2169MHZ) OS =XP home edition 5.1 SP2 Alcohol 120% version 1.9.6 Two WD HDD's at 250GB & 160GB (I also have a Samsung SW-240B cd burner) The sony took 2 hours and 22 minutes to read the disc. (Disc read errors at 1228 to 10547 took 2 hours 4 minutes by itself) I used the default setting for SafeDisc 2/3/4
In the options... Reading = Starting A.S.S. is 5, Jump F is 100, DPM = high, Lock is checked, enable enhanced W.S. unchecked. Data type settings = skip R.E. & Fast S.E.B. both checked, (I have no virtual drives mounted) Emulation = RMPS and ignore media type both unchecked. Launch b.f.o.a120% is checked. Extra emulation = nothing checked.

I believe I might be screwing up in the "emulation area" as I am clueless about emulation.

Are both drives being cd or dvd burners a problem? I know some CP apps check the media and cd-roms (readers) can not check the media. If this is a problem, how do I solve that issue?

Can a "1:1" copy be made of this CP or does it have to be emulated?

If I need emulation, what are the exact settings and how do I get the emulation app running in the background when I want to use my back up copy?

Does having Alcohol120% on the computer that I am playing the game on cause a problem (black listing)

How can I get my Sony DRU-820A to not take over 2 hours to read the disc read errors? My old liteon 32123S would go through the read errors in about 3 minutes.

Are my Samsung and Sony burners able to deal with todays CP apps?

Sorry for the long worded question but I wanted to give you all the info I could so you guys can help me. I have in the past made backups of a lot of my games. The last time though was over 2 YEARS ago using CloneCD version 4.2.0.2 and a liteon LTR 32123S firmware XSOF or a liteon 52x32x52 on a pentium II 266 MHZ and the best CP then was SafeDisc 2.51

THANKS for all your help,

Jpnski

From 6 days ago, I know this is sort of long but can anybody help???

Still having trouble backing this one up. I downloaded the trial version and the emulation stays checked now but I still cannot get my backup copy to get past the flash screen.


########################### System Information ###########################
Windows XP Home Edition 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Processor info: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+ (2169MHz)
Memory Available to Windows: 785,908 KB

############################ Program Information ###########################
File Name: F:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\Alcohol.exe
Company Name: Alcohol Soft Development Team
Description: Alcohol 120%
Original: Alcohol.exe
Product: Alcohol 120%
Trademarks: Alcohol Soft Development Team
Copyright: Copyright(C) 2002-2006 Alcohol Soft Development Team
Version: 1.9.6 ( Build 4719 )
Date: 2006/11/20
Size: 1493376 Bytes
Loader: f:\windows\explorer.exe
File Name: F:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\alcoholx.dll
Company Name: Alcohol Soft Co., Ltd.
Description: Alcohol virtual device control library
Original: alcoholx.dll
Product: Alcohol
Copyright: Copyright (C) 2000-2006
Version: 4.8.0 ( Build 0 )
Date: 2006/11/18
Size: 792472 Bytes
File Name: F:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\devsupp.dll
Company Name: Alcohol Soft Development Team
Description: Alcohol Software Device Capability Library
Original: devsupp.dll
Product: Alcohol Software Device Capability Library
Copyright: Copyright(C) 2002-2006 Alcohol Soft Development Team
Version: 2.5.1 ( Build 2317 )
Date: 2006/11/17
Size: 58752 Bytes

########################### User Information ###########################
Licensed to: UN-REGISTERED ( 6/2/2007 )
Registered User ID: UN-REGISTERED

########################### Options Setting ###########################
Devices control interface: Default Driver Control Interface
CPU Priority Level: High
Memory Buffer Size (MB): 128
Examine the accuracy of data read from physical device: Yes
Enable Enhanced Weak Sector Scanner during dumping: No
Overburn disc(s): No
Turn off "Auto-Select best write speed" function if possible: Yes
Fill memory buffer before recording discs: Yes
Book Type DVD+R/DVD+RW disc as DVD-ROM while burning: No
Ignore Media Type: Yes
RMPS (Recordable Media Physical Signature) Emulation: Yes
BAD Sectors Emulation: Yes
Sub-Channel Data Fixed & Emulation: No
Laserlock Emulation: No
Current Language: English

############################ Device(s) List ############################
(C SONY DVD RW DRU-820A (atapi, Port 1, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0)
(D SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616T (atapi, Port 1, Bus 0, Target 1, Lun 0)

##################### Installed Device Drivers List #####################
aae9wvrw.SYS ACPI.sys afd.sys amdk7.sys atapi.sys
audstub.sys Beep.SYS BOOTVID.dll Cdfs.SYS cdrom.sys
CLASSPNP.SYS ctlfacem.sys ctljystk.sys disk.sys drmk.sys
dump_atapi.sys dump_WMILIB.SYS Dxapi.sys dxg.sys dxgthk.sys
emu10k1m.sys Fastfat.SYS fdc.sys fetnd5.sys Fips.SYS
flpydisk.sys fltMgr.sys Fs_Rec.SYS ftdisk.sys gameenum.sys
hal.dll HIDCLASS.SYS HIDPARSE.SYS hidusb.sys HTTP.sys
i8042prt.sys imapi.sys ipnat.sys ipsec.sys isapnp.sys
kbdclass.sys KDCOM.DLL kmixer.sys ks.sys KSecDD.sys
mnmdd.SYS mouclass.sys mouhid.sys MountMgr.sys mrxdav.sys
mrxsmb.sys Msfs.SYS msgpc.sys mssmbios.sys Mup.sys
NDIS.sys ndistapi.sys ndisuio.sys ndiswan.sys NDProxy.SYS
netbios.sys netbt.sys Npfs.SYS ntdll.dll Ntfs.sys
ntoskrnl.exe Null.SYS nv4_disp.dll nv4_mini.sys parport.sys
PartMgr.sys ParVdm.SYS pci.sys PCIIDEX.SYS pcouffin.sys
portcls.sys psched.sys ptilink.sys rasacd.sys rasl2tp.sys
raspppoe.sys raspptp.sys raspti.sys rdbss.sys RDPCDD.sys
redbook.sys SCSIPORT.SYS serenum.sys serial.sys sfmanm.sys
sptd.sys sr.sys srv.sys swenum.sys sysaudio.sys
tcpip.sys TDI.SYS termdd.sys uagp35.sys update.sys
USBD.SYS usbehci.sys usbhub.sys USBPORT.SYS USBSTOR.SYS
usbuhci.sys vga.sys viaide.sys VIDEOPRT.SYS VolSnap.sys
wanarp.sys watchdog.sys wdmaud.sys win32k.sys WMILIB.SYS

################## Detailed Information of Device(s) ##################

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
(C SONY DVD RW DRU-820A(1:0) detail information.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Vendor Identification: SONY
Product Identification: DVD RW DRU-820A
Production Revision Level: 1.0b
Location: atapi, Port 1, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0
Support recording method: DAO, RAW DAO(96), TAO, DVD DAO
BURN-Free Technology: Seamless Link
Auto-Select best write speed: Not Supported
-* Note: This information below is provided by the unit, it might be inaccurate. *-
-* This software does not use this information! *-
Removable media: Yes
Version: ATAPI (INF-8090i/INF-8020i/INF-8028i)
Response Data Format: 02h
CD-R Read/Write: Yes/Yes
CD-RW Read/Write: Yes/Yes
Read CD-R Fixed Packet: Yes
Test Write: Yes
DVD-ROM Read: Yes
DVD-R Read/Write: Yes/Yes
DVD-RAM Read/Write: Yes/Yes
Audio Play: Yes
Composite Audio and Video Data Stream: No
Digital output (IEC958) on port 1 Supported: Yes
Digital output (IEC958) on port 2 Supported: No
Mode 1 Form 2: Yes
Mode 2 Form 2: Yes
Multi-Session: Yes
BUF: Yes
CD-DA Commands supported: Yes
CD-DA Stream is Accurate: Yes
R-W Supported: No
R-W De-interleaved and Corrected: No
C2 Pointers Support: Yes
ISRC Supported: Yes
UPC Supported: Yes
Read Bar Code: No
Lock media into the drive: Yes
Currently drive Lock state: Unlocked
Prevent Jumper: No
Eject Command: Yes
Separate volume levels: Yes
Separate channel mute: Yes
Changer Supports Disc Present: No
Software slot selection: No
Side change capable: No
P through W in Lead-In: Yes

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
(D SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616T(1:1) detail information.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Vendor Identification: SAMSUNG
Product Identification: DVD-ROM SD-616T
Production Revision Level: F303
Location: atapi, Port 1, Bus 0, Target 1, Lun 0
-* Note: This information below is provided by the unit, it might be inaccurate. *-
-* This software does not use this information! *-
Removable media: Yes
Version: ATAPI (INF-8090i/INF-8020i/INF-8028i)
Response Data Format: 01h
CD-R Read/Write: Yes/No
CD-RW Read/Write: Yes/No
Read CD-R Fixed Packet: Yes
Test Write: No
DVD-ROM Read: Yes
DVD-R Read/Write: No/No
DVD-RAM Read/Write: No/No
Audio Play: Yes
Composite Audio and Video Data Stream: No
Digital output (IEC958) on port 1 Supported: No
Digital output (IEC958) on port 2 Supported: No
Mode 1 Form 2: Yes
Mode 2 Form 2: Yes
Multi-Session: Yes
BUF: No
CD-DA Commands supported: Yes
CD-DA Stream is Accurate: Yes
R-W Supported: Yes
R-W De-interleaved and Corrected: No
C2 Pointers Support: Yes
ISRC Supported: Yes
UPC Supported: Yes
Read Bar Code: No
Lock media into the drive: Yes
Currently drive Lock state: Unlocked
Prevent Jumper: No
Eject Command: Yes
Separate volume levels: Yes
Separate channel mute: Yes
Changer Supports Disc Present: No
Software slot selection: No
Side change capable: No
P through W in Lead-In: Yes

#######################################################################

###################### Source Disc/Image Information ######################
Type: Media Descriptor Image file
Path: F:\Documents and Settings\Joseph\My Documents\Alcohol 120%\
Name: NFSUG2_DISK2.mds
NFSUG2_DISK2.mdf
Size: 766.76 MB
Session: 1
Track: 1


Session 01:
Track 01: Mode 1, Length: 341840(667.7 MB), Address: 000000
#############################################################################

####################### Dumping/Recording Progress Log #######################
********* Time stamp of this log file: 6/4/2007 1:15:48 AM *********
01:15:48 Processor info: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+ (2169MHz)
01:15:48 Memory Available to Windows: 785,908 KB
01:15:48 Memory Buffer size: 128 MB
01:15:48 Image file loading: F:\Documents and Settings\Joseph\My Documents\Alcohol 120%\NFSUG2_DISK2.mds
01:15:48 Source Info: Session: 1, Track: 1, Length: 667.7 MB / 075:57:65
01:15:48 Starting RMPS writing Engine
01:15:57 (C SONY DVD RW DRU-820A(1:0): Recording Method/Speed
01:15:57 Recording - RAW DAO - 8X (1200 KB/Sec)
(C SONY DVD RW DRU-820A(1:0): RAW DAO Write Mode - RAW-PW(96)
01:15:57 (C SONY DVD RW DRU-820A(1:0): BURN-Free activated
01:24:23 Image file loading completed!
01:26:22 (C SONY DVD RW DRU-820A(1:0): Recording completed successfully!
01:26:22 Elapsed Time: 00:10:25, Average speed: 7.6X
01:26:25 All recording procedures have been completed!

P.S. I also posted this log at the alcohol web site forum. (not in another thread here) Thanks for the help

I've answerd your question on Alcohol's Trial forum.