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==Checking Disc Protection== | ==Checking Disc Protection== | ||
'''Required Software''' | '''Required Software''' | ||
| - | * BurnOut | + | * [http://sourceforge.net/projects/burnout/ BurnOut] |
| - | * ProtectionID | + | * [http://pid.gamecopyworld.com/ProtectionID_v6.4.0.rar ProtectionID] |
| + | * [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ttzyzjiczzj A-Ray Scanner] | ||
| - | ''' | + | '''Introduction''' |
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| + | Up until the mid '90s the primary method for CD protection was to use a combination of disc-check verification and unique serial keys. However, with the advent of consumer-grade CD-burners, the industry began to use stricter forms of CD protection to minimize the effectiveness of 1:1 disc copying. SafeDisc and SecuROM were the most popular protection forms of the era, but many other protection types were introduced (all of which are explored in this guide). | ||
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| + | The tools in the links above allow you to analyze and scan files or sectors of a disc to determine the approximate protection type and version being used. It's typically a good idea to try to verify a disc's protection by identifying it with two of the three tools. Sometimes one program is more successful than the other. | ||
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| + | '''Troubleshooting''' | ||
| + | * ProtectionID may need to be adjusted to run using Windows 95 Compatibility Mode in some versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. | ||
| + | * SecuROM is generally best identified using "sector scanning". It can be confirmed using CDMage's 'Scan for Corruption' feature (which typically reports at least '1' medium error near the end of the image). | ||
==Non-Protected Discs== | ==Non-Protected Discs== | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 7 October 2013
This guide is currently under construction. Thank you for your patience!
Contents |
Introduction
This guide is designed to show you how to preserve CD-based games created and released for the IBM PC-Compatible platform. This is a fairly comprehensive guide that aims to provide coverage for all known dumping methods and PC-based securities, so please use the Table of Contents to navigate to the specific topic you are interested in.
Checking Disc Protection
Required Software
Introduction
Up until the mid '90s the primary method for CD protection was to use a combination of disc-check verification and unique serial keys. However, with the advent of consumer-grade CD-burners, the industry began to use stricter forms of CD protection to minimize the effectiveness of 1:1 disc copying. SafeDisc and SecuROM were the most popular protection forms of the era, but many other protection types were introduced (all of which are explored in this guide).
The tools in the links above allow you to analyze and scan files or sectors of a disc to determine the approximate protection type and version being used. It's typically a good idea to try to verify a disc's protection by identifying it with two of the three tools. Sometimes one program is more successful than the other.
Troubleshooting
- ProtectionID may need to be adjusted to run using Windows 95 Compatibility Mode in some versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7.
- SecuROM is generally best identified using "sector scanning". It can be confirmed using CDMage's 'Scan for Corruption' feature (which typically reports at least '1' medium error near the end of the image).
Non-Protected Discs
Data Only
Required Software
Suggested Software (Optional)
- CloneCD (Optional)
- SubDump (Optional)
Overview
Non-protected, data-only discs are quite possibly the simplest type of disc to dump. Tools like ISOBuster and DiscImageCreator perform much of the heavy-lifting for you, so there is very little "manual" work that needs to be done to prepare the dump for verification. Simply follow the steps below to obtain a quality dump.
Tutorial
Before beginning, make sure that you have properly setup your tools and drives according to redump's standards. Also, it is redump's ongoing expectation that every dump is dumped at least two times using at least two different drives. Dumps that have not met these requirements will likely be rejected.
- Gently clean the disc's reflective surface.
- Wipe down the disc to remove any loose debris, fingerprints, and smudges (always a good idea).
- Make sure to use a gentle cloth and always wipe from the center out, towards the outer edge.
- NEVER wipe a disc horizontally. Horizontal scratches increase the risk of inaccurate read errors, and can ruin your disc.
- Dump the disc using ISOBuster (1st Dump)
- Insert the disc into your FIRST drive
- Open ISOBuster
- Right-click on Track01 and select 'Extract Track 01' -> 'Extract RAW Data (2352 bytes/block) (*.bin, *.iso)'
- Specify destination
- Click Start
- Dump the disc using DiscImageCreator (2nd Dump)
- Insert the disc into your SECOND drive
- Navigate to the DiscImageCreator folder, and shift-right-click on the folder and select 'Open Command Here'
- Type 'DiscImageCreator.exe -rall [driveletter] [drivespeed] [trackname]' to begin dumping (example: 'DiscImageCreator.exe -rall h 8 track01')
- NOTE: Unless you specify a filepath in the trackname, the tracks will be generated under the DiscImageCreator folder.
- Compare CheckSums / Search for Pre-Existing Hashes
- Drag/drop the .bin/.iso/.img file onto HashCalc.exe (or open it manually) to view the checksum values.
- Verify the MD5, SHA1, and CRC32 values
- If they match...then the dump is consistent (yay!)
- Next...copy/paste one of the MD5 values into Google's search engine to see if it exists anywhere on Redump's database.
- If nothing appears, then you have a unique dump!
- If a pre-existing match appears, then you most likely either have a verification or an alternate edition.
- Capture the PID Value.
- Open ISOBuster (if not open)
- Right-click on Track01 and select "Sector View"
- Make sure that the 'RAW' option is unchecked, and enter '16' into the sector box and press 'enter'
- This will jump to Sector 16, which is where the PID value can be found.
- Scroll down to line 320, and copy lines 320-37F (usually just 320-370) and save it somewhere for later
- Check the Images for Errors in CDMage
- Locate the Version #
Mixed Mode (Data + Audio)
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Audio Only (CD Audio)
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Protected Discs
CD-Lock
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LaserLok
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PSX LibCrypt
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SafeDisc
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SecuROM / StarForce
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Smart-E
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Tages
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