Does anyone know how to burn a copy of the game "The Sims" ? I have tried directly burning to a CD, but it fails. I also tried copying all the installation files to the HD and then copy them, but still no luck. I used fireburner,CDRwin, CloneCD,nero to copy the cd but no success. I also created a cd-image and then tried to burn the CD, but still no success. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

It is possible that the program developers don't want their games being copied for piracy. RJM....A+ Certified, MCSE

if you use nero 5.5 it's a heck a lot easier. 1.get rid of the wizard 2.make a data ISO copy 3.drag all the files from the cd to the destination side. 4.it will create a temporary image file and then it sshould burn

I think you are posting in the wrong forum. Thanks. JP HNIC

hi. I can help you with your problem. It took me ages to figure out how to do it but i finally got it. It is possible to copy any game. You just have to know whta program to use. Ok here is the instructions. Use CloneCD 3.0.9.1 Name: wosky84 Keycode: 10CB372FF321D32986AC7EE74C4994 AD480D446DB26751B80922D003D8DF 72BEB00FB1A3330723E7E44A04CA5F 4BA8307ED0BD07AAECB4BFD83E40DC D1001BBF You can get CloneCD at www.gamecopyworld.com Here are the instructions to make a working backup of most Protected CDs using CloneCD in combination with a CD-Reader/CD-Writer which can both can handle DAO-RAW: Create the following directory: : C:\TEMP\CD Create a CD-Image using CloneCD with these settings: Set Read Speed to 1x (176 kByte/s) Select Read SubChannel Data from Data Tracks Select Read SubChannel Data from Audio Tracks Select Fast Error Skip Set Read Retry to at least 5 Set Error correction to None UnSelect Don't report bad sectors UnSelect Intelligent Bad Sector Scanner When ready burn the CD-Image a CD-R using CloneCD with these settings: Set Write Speed to any desired speed Select RAW DAO Select Don't Repair SubChannel Data UnSelect Simulate Writing (if available) Select Burn Proof/Just Link (if available) unSelect Perform Laser Power Calibration unSelect Wait until Buffers are full Select Always close last Session Play the game! Backup Hints Here are some general hints when making a 1:1 CD-Copy: Use your CD-Writer to also read the CD-Image - In most cases the CD-Writer can handle more protections! To avoid coasters always make a CD-Image on harddrive before writing it to a CD-R. Read the CD-Image at 1x or at a maximum of 8x speed. Reading the CD-Image at 1x speed takes a long time to complete but it is the safest speed to correctly read the image from any CD-Reader. Most modern CD-Readers can handle faster speeds. Just experiment! CD-Writer software like Adaptec Easy CD Creator will NEVER be able to copy protected CDs and in most cases only interferes with other CD-Writers software! Software like CloneCD, Nero & CDRWIN are far better products!

HOW would you do it if the writer doesn't support DAO-RAW??? Is there any other ways? Get Paid for being online!!!!! Join PaidforSurf!

kkk i have tried using nero the way you told me but is does not work.