backing up CD's

login | register | shoutbox

What happened to the Messenger Plus! forums on msghelp.net?

Shoutbox » MsgHelp Archive » Skype & Technology » Tech Talk » backing up CD's

backing up CD's

Author:

Message:

YourNeibour
Senior Member

Posts: 608
Reputation: 1
49 / Male

Joined: Nov 2005

O.P. backing up CD's

I want to make a backup of my copy of Windows XP Pro. What is the best program to do it with?

I've been having some issues with Nero and Roxio. Would CloneCD do the trick as it actually copies the CD's 1-1?

01-27-2008 08:12 PM

Spunky
Former Super Mod

Posts: 3658
Reputation: 61
36 / Male

Joined: Aug 2006

RE: backing up CD's

Not sure it's 100% legal to copy them (Windows Discs) even for backups. You'll do it anyway sowhy not just try CloneCD instead of asking?

This post was edited on 01-27-2008 at 08:17 PM by Spunky.

<Eljay> "Problems encountered: shit blew up" :zippy:

01-27-2008 08:14 PM

Jarrod
Veteran Member

woot simpson

Posts: 1304
Reputation: 20
– / Male

Joined: Sep 2006

RE: backing up CD's

no. your way better off copying all the files off the cd on to your hard disc the using windows cd writing wizard..

of course you use clone cd it's the only one that handles boot sectors

A.k.a. The Glad Falconer

01-27-2008 08:20 PM

ShawnZ
Veteran Member

Posts: 3146
Reputation: 43
32 / Male

Joined: Jan 2003

RE: backing up CD's

quote:
Originally posted by xen0h
of course you use clone cd it's the only one that handles boot sectors

uh, no it isn't? any program that makes an image of a CD will handle boot sectors (e.g. imgburn, which is free)

Spoiler:
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.
the game.

01-27-2008 09:02 PM

Jarrod
Veteran Member

woot simpson

Posts: 1304
Reputation: 20
– / Male

Joined: Sep 2006

RE: backing up CD's

my version of nero doesn't do boot sectors

A.k.a. The Glad Falconer

01-27-2008 11:52 PM

MeEtc
Patchou's look-alike

In the Shadow Gallery once again

Posts: 2200
Reputation: 60
38 / Male

Joined: Nov 2004
Status: Away

RE: backing up CD's

I use a program called ISOPuzzle to make cd backups. its meant to be a data recovery program, but it works to make plain ISO's too

I cannot hear you. There is a banana in my ear.

01-28-2008 12:23 AM

YourNeibour
Senior Member

Posts: 608
Reputation: 1
49 / Male

Joined: Nov 2005

O.P. RE: backing up CD's

thanks alot for the advice i really appreciate it

01-28-2008 01:46 AM

andrewdodd13
Senior Member

Oh so retro

Posts: 870
Reputation: 16
34 / Male

Joined: Jan 2005

RE: backing up CD's

Rip it to an ISO with Isobuster, and then burn it back with Nero, or whatever.

01-29-2008 09:04 AM

Dempsey
Scripting Contest Winner

http://AdamDempsey.net

Posts: 2395
Reputation: 53
38 / Male

Joined: Jul 2003

RE: backing up CD's

I use Blindwrite

SoundPacks - Scripts - Skins

that's not a bug, thats an unexpected feature

01-29-2008 09:21 AM

« Next Oldest

Return to Top

Next Newest »

Threaded Mode | Linear Mode
View a Printable Version
Send this Thread to a Friend
Subscribe | Add to Favorites

Forum Rules:
You cannot post new threads You cannot post replies You cannot post attachments You can edit your posts	HTML is Off myCode is On Smilies are On [img] Code is On