User:Morlit/Ringed Disc Dumping Guide - Revision history

Morlit at 09:06, 27 April 2026

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	*This guide assumes you are using Windows and have basic Windows Command Prompt knowledge, if you are having difficulties, consult the Redump forums for assistance.		*This guide assumes you are using Windows and have basic Windows Command Prompt knowledge, if you are having difficulties, consult the Redump forums for assistance.
	*Some PS2 unlicensed ringed discs (GameShark, Code Breakers) are compatible with the general [[Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)\|Disc Dumping Guide]], and do not require use of the Ringed Disc Dumping Guide.		*Some PS2 unlicensed ringed discs (GameShark, Code Breakers) are compatible with the general [[Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)\|Disc Dumping Guide]], and do not require use of the Ringed Disc Dumping Guide.
		+	*Some specific types of ringed discs ([http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=CodeLok_/_CopyLok Ringed Copylok] and [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Copy-X Copy-x with audio tracks]) require special treatment and are only partly covered by this guide. See the relevant DRM page for info.
	* There are currently two accepted methods for dumping ringed discs. One older involving DIC and CloneCD and another involving Ringlock and Redumper. The former is slightly less involved but requires a lot more time (Sometimes days) compared to the other.		* There are currently two accepted methods for dumping ringed discs. One older involving DIC and CloneCD and another involving Ringlock and Redumper. The former is slightly less involved but requires a lot more time (Sometimes days) compared to the other.

Morlit at 09:03, 27 April 2026

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	===Hardware Required (Ringlock and Redumper)===		===Hardware Required (Ringlock and Redumper)===
-	* [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_CD TS-H353C, SH-D163C ~~or any~~ Ribshark/Omnidrive compatible drive] (~~Plextors do not work~~)	+	* Any of the below drives:
		+	** [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_CD TS-H353C/SH-D163C]
		+	** [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_Xbox_(original)_%26_Xbox_360 TS-H353B/SH-D163B]
		+	** [http://wiki.redump.org/index.php?title=Optical_Disc_Drive_Compatibility:_CD Ribshark/Omnidrive compatible drive] (Not recommended)

	===Tools Required (Both)===		===Tools Required (Both)===

Morlit at 08:41, 27 April 2026

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	'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:<br>		'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:<br>
	''cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=cd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"''<br>		''cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=cd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"''<br>
-	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the CloneCD IMG. Copy all of the acquired sectors into your .ZIP ~~DIC~~ log file for staff examination.	+	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the CloneCD IMG or Redumper BIN. Copy all of the acquired sectors into your .ZIP log file for staff examination.


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	'''Step 2''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest IMG/BIN file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of BIN/IMG]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 2''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest IMG/BIN file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of BIN/IMG]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

-	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 2. Also replace the error count with the number from ECCEDC.exe or the same log. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/.	+	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs (CloneCD+DIC/Redumper logs, all ECCEDC outputs and extracted sectors) gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 2. Also replace the error count with the number from ECCEDC.exe or the same log. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/.

	===CDArchive Variables===		===CDArchive Variables===

Morlit at 16:50, 21 March 2026

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	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

-	'''Step 3''': Put the CloneCD log and folder with extracted sectors into the same ~~ZIp~~ as the Dic logs. Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/ and add the total amount of ring sectors to comments aswell.	+	'''Step 2''': Put the CloneCD log and folder with extracted sectors into the same ZIP as the Dic logs. Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/ and add the total amount of ring sectors to comments aswell.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

Morlit at 12:24, 19 March 2026

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	===Tools Required (RingLock and Redumper)===		===Tools Required (RingLock and Redumper)===
	* [https://github.com/superg/redumper Redumper]/[https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF MPF] (Standalone Redumper is recommended)		* [https://github.com/superg/redumper Redumper]/[https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF MPF] (Standalone Redumper is recommended)
-	* [https://codeberg.org/MoriGM/ringlock Ringlock]	+	* [https://codeberg.org/MoriGM/ringlock Ringlock] (See also [[User:Morlit/Ringlock]] for more info on using this program)

	==Dumping (CloneCD and DIC)==		==Dumping (CloneCD and DIC)==
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	==Dumping (Ringlock and Redumper)==		==Dumping (Ringlock and Redumper)==
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-	~~(See also [[User:Morlit/Ringlock]] for more info on using this program)~~

	'''Step 0''': First determine if your disc is actually ring protected. To do this, examine the data side of the disc and look for [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg visible dark circle(s)]. If you are unsure, attempt a normal dump or post an image in the Redump forums or the VGPC Discord for assistance.		'''Step 0''': First determine if your disc is actually ring protected. To do this, examine the data side of the disc and look for [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg visible dark circle(s)]. If you are unsure, attempt a normal dump or post an image in the Redump forums or the VGPC Discord for assistance.

Morlit at 13:00, 18 March 2026

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	==Dumping==		==Dumping==

-	~~Process~~ for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical ~~for~~ that of CDs. Se above ~~for the process~~.	+	The process for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical to that of CDs. Se CD section above.

	==Refining==		==Refining==

Morlit at 11:25, 18 March 2026

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	"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.		"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.

-	'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:	+	'''Step 3''': If CDarchive recovered 0 sectors. Ignore step 4 and move on to Submitting.
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		+	'''Step 4''': Only if any sectors were recovered. While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:
	cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"		cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"
	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into a .ZIP file for staff examination.		This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into a .ZIP file for staff examination.

-	==Submitting==	+	==Submitting (Redumper method)==
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		+	Run MPF Check on the new ISO and submit like normal. Make sure you include the folder with extracted sectors with the logs and the updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/. Also add the total amounnt of ring sectors to comments aswell.
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		+	==Submitting (CloneCD method)==

	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

-	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/ and add the total ~~amounnt~~ of ring sectors to comments aswell.	+	'''Step 3''': Put the CloneCD log and folder with extracted sectors into the same ZIp as the Dic logs. Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/ and add the total amount of ring sectors to comments aswell.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

Morlit at 14:57, 17 March 2026

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	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

-	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/.	+	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/ and add the total amounnt of ring sectors to comments aswell.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

Morlit at 14:52, 17 March 2026

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	'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:		'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:
	cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"		cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"
-	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into ~~your~~ .ZIP ~~DIC log~~ file for staff examination.	+	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into a .ZIP file for staff examination.

	==Submitting==		==Submitting==

-	'''Step 2''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ~~IMG/BIN~~ file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ~~BIN/IMG~~]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.	+	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

-	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step ~~2. Also replace the error count with the number from ECCEDC.exe or the same log~~. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/.	+	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like http://redump.org/disc/30979/.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

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	Process for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical for that of CDs. Se above for the process.		Process for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical for that of CDs. Se above for the process.

-	==Refining ~~(Both methods)~~==	+	==Refining==

	'''Step 0''': Open up a text editor and paste this information into it:		'''Step 0''': Open up a text editor and paste this information into it:
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	'''Step 1''' (DIC + CloneCD): Look for the first and last instance of "Failure to read sector x" in the CloneCD log. This is your ring and the parameters you should use for the next step. Also take note if any gaps are present in which case you got multiple rings.		'''Step 1''' (DIC + CloneCD): Look for the first and last instance of "Failure to read sector x" in the CloneCD log. This is your ring and the parameters you should use for the next step. Also take note if any gaps are present in which case you got multiple rings.

-	'''Step 1''' (Ringlock + Redumper): Take note of any SCSI errors generated by Redumper. ~~If consistent add~~ these to the ranges as reported by Ringlock (If Ringlock states 2560-2700 and Redumper reports SCSI on 2701-2705, your ring should be 2560-2705).	+	'''Step 1''' (Ringlock + Redumper): Take note of any SCSI errors generated by Redumper. Add these to the ranges as reported by Ringlock (If Ringlock states 2560-2700 and Redumper reports SCSI on 2701-2705, your ring should be 2560-2705).

	'''Step 2''': Open an elevated (admin) Command Prompt window where you placed CDArchive.exe and run the following command after filling in the required information:<br>		'''Step 2''': Open an elevated (admin) Command Prompt window where you placed CDArchive.exe and run the following command after filling in the required information:<br>
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	"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.		"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.

-	Step 3: While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:	+	'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:
	cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"		cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"
	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into your .ZIP DIC log file for staff examination.		This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into your .ZIP DIC log file for staff examination.