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Alcohol 120% is a CD/DVD burning, copying, recording, duplication, emulation, and creation software. It can be used to copy Windows games by first identifying the type of copy protection, then installing a disc ripping program, and finally mounting the image in Alcohol 120. This process involves copying the game image from the HDD from CD/DVD, then mounting the image in Alcohol 120, and double-clicking the image in the list. This will make it appear in the bottom of the software in the virtual drive. However, this only works if you have the original game DVD.
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What You'll Learn
Identify the type of copy protection
Copy protection, also known as content protection, copy prevention, and copy restriction, is any measure to enforce copyright by preventing the reproduction of software, films, music, and other media. Copy protection is commonly found on DVDs, Blu-ray discs, computer software discs, video game discs and cartridges, and audio CDs. It can also be incorporated into digitally distributed versions of media and software.
Some copy protection methods have been criticised for causing inconvenience for paying consumers or secretly installing additional or unwanted software to detect copying activities on a consumer's computer. One example of this is Capcom's anti-cheat/DRM driver Capcom.sys, which was used in Street Fighter V and was known for its vulnerabilities.
Some older games required physical tools to progress in the game, such as code wheels, manuals, or other separate devices. For example, in Elvira II: Jaws of Cerberus, a code wheel is required to open the main building door and each of the studio doors. Another example is MicroProse's F-19 Stealth Fighter, which requires the player to identify a plane from the manual. If the player fails to identify the plane, they are forced to go on a "training mission" with preset equipment.
Other games use digital rights management (DRM) to protect against piracy. For example, the copy protection of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2, Command & Conquer: Generals, and The Battle for Middle-earth series looked for signs of pirating, such as an omitted or invalid serial key in the system registry. If pirating was detected, the player's units and structures would be destroyed shortly after the match started, triggering an automatic defeat.
Some newer games require a USB dongle to run, which can also hold an expiry date, adding to the planned obsolescence method. For example, Pro Tools, an audio-editing suite used by the music industry, requires both the iLok dongle and one of their MBox audio interfaces to function.
Another form of copy protection is SecuROM, a CD/DVD copy protection and digital rights management (DRM) system developed by Sony DADC and introduced in 1998. It is designed to prevent unauthorised copying and reverse engineering of software, particularly commercial computer games running on Windows. However, SecuROM has faced criticism for its requirement for frequent online authentication and strict key activation limits. For example, EA's use of SecuROM in the video game Spore led to a class-action lawsuit in 2008.
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Use the correct disc writer brand
To copy Windows games with Alcohol 120, you must ensure that you are using the correct disc writer brand. This is because, to create a backup that doesn't require any patching, your disc reader and writer need to be able to read and write RAW DAO and Subchannel Data. Most modern drives support this, though older computers may have issues.
Philips, Lite-On, and Plextor drives are the best options for copying games, as nearly all models support RAW DAO. If your drive doesn't support this mode, you will likely need to install a patch later to play the game.
When copying a game with protection software, you must also determine the correct protection method that the disc uses. This can be done through the Datatype menu in Alcohol 120%. Copying a game with protection software can be tricky, and ripping it too fast may cause errors. To prevent this, set the ripping speed to 4X or lower.
After determining the correct protection method and setting the ripping speed, you can start the ripping process. Open your ripping software, and ensure that AnyDVD is running in the background if you are using CloneDVD, ImgBurn, or Nero Burning Rom. If you are using Alcohol 120%, simply follow the standard ripping process within the software.
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Lower the read speed
When using Alcohol 120% to copy Windows games, you may encounter copy protection issues. Alcohol 120% is CD/DVD burning, copying, backup, recording, duplication, emulation, and creation software. It can be used to create CD images that are so good that the copy protection mechanisms are unable to differentiate them from the original discs.
To address copy protection issues when copying Windows games with Alcohol 120%, you can try lowering the read speed. Here are some detailed steps and suggestions to achieve that:
- Locate the Read Speed Setting: In Alcohol 120%, find the Read Speed setting. It is typically located in the software's settings or options menu.
- Lower the Read Speed: Once you have located the Read Speed setting, adjust it to a lower value. The specific options available may vary depending on your version of Alcohol 120%. For example, in some versions, you may only have the option to select "Maximum" as the read speed. In such cases, you can try enabling additional options like "Skip Read Errors" and "Fast Skip Error Blocks" to reduce the effective read speed.
- Experiment with Different Settings: If lowering the read speed does not immediately solve the copy protection issue, don't be afraid to experiment with different settings. Try different combinations of read speeds and error handling options to find the optimal configuration that allows you to create successful copies of your Windows games.
- Consider Other Factors: Keep in mind that copy protection issues can be influenced by various factors, such as the specific game you are trying to copy and the type of protection it uses. Some games may require specific tweaks or settings in Alcohol 120% to overcome their copy protection. Check online forums and communities for specific advice and workarounds related to the games you are trying to copy.
- Mounting Images: If you have copied the game image to your hard drive, you can then use Alcohol 120% to mount the image. Go to File > Open, then double-click on the image in the list. The image should then appear in the virtual drive within the software.
- Use in Combination with Other Tools: In some cases, you may find it helpful to use Alcohol 120% in conjunction with other tools. For example, you can use Daemon Tools for mounting images and applying cracks, and then use Alcohol 120% for creating high-quality CD images. This combined approach can improve your chances of success in bypassing copy protection measures.
Remember, when dealing with copy-protected games, it is essential to respect intellectual property rights and only create copies for personal backup purposes. Do not distribute or sell copied games, and always ensure that you own the original game before attempting to create a copy.
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Install a virtual drive software
A Virtual Drive is a computer within a computer, but with storage instead of processing power. It emulates the functionality of a physical hard drive but exists as software. It acts as a real disk drive from the perspective of the operating system and applications running on it.
Creating a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) on Windows involves the following steps:
- Ensure that Hyper-V is enabled on your Windows system. Hyper-V is available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, as well as on Windows Server versions.
- Access Hyper-V Manager by typing "Hyper-V Manager" in the Start menu search bar and selecting it from the results.
- In the Hyper-V Manager, select the Hyper-V host (your computer) in the left pane to manage it.
- If you haven't added a server, connect to one by right-clicking on "Hyper-V Manager" in the left pane and selecting "Connect to Server".
- Follow the remaining steps to set up your virtual disk, such as specifying the drive size and formatting it.
Another way to create a virtual drive in Windows 10 is by following these steps:
- Search Start for “Create and format hard disk partitions”.
- Go to Action, Create VHD, then Browse to find the folder you’d like to house the virtual disk.
- Name the folder, choose either VHDX or VHD as the file type, and specify the drive size.
- For the VHDX format, choose Dynamic Expanding, and for VHD, choose Fixed Size.
- After creating the virtual drive, right-click the drive and select Initialize Disk.
- Choose the Master Boot Record option and hit OK.
- Right-click the unallocated space and select the New Simple Volume option.
- Choose the Drive letter and format the volume for NTFS.
- Select Default Allocation Unit Size and Perform a Quick Format, then enable compression.
In Windows, you can also mount an ISO file as a virtual drive and install software from there. You can do this by downloading the ISO image, opening File Explorer, right-clicking on the file, and selecting the Mount command. Alternatively, simply double-click the ISO file to mount it.
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Mount the image
To mount an image using Alcohol 120%, you must first have created a virtual device. To create a virtual device, simply drop an image into the top field. Alternatively, if you already have an Alcohol Portable virtual device, you can mount another image file to that virtual device by right-clicking on the existing virtual device and selecting "Mount Image File".
To mount an image file to a virtual device, right-click on the virtual device and select "Mount Image File" from the context menu. Then, choose your image file and click on "Open". The image will now be mounted and can be used as a CD/DVD drive.
Alcohol Portable has two views: Detail View and Folder View. The detail view is the default view and shows detailed information about the mounted image. The Folder view shows the Alcohol Portable folder, where you can create new folders or move up through the folder tree. To create a new folder, simply click on "New Folder", enter the folder name, and click on "OK".
To check if your image has been mounted properly, you should see an AUTO-PLAY" feature on the disc, which will either pop up with a menu or start the game directly. You can save as many games as you'd like as long as you have the disc space. You can also back them up on external hard drives.
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Frequently asked questions
Alcohol 120% is a CD/DVD burning, copying, recording, duplication, emulation, and creation software.
First, install a disc ripping program. Then, identify the type of copy protection. If you are using Alcohol 120%, select the copy protection method in the Datatype menu. Lower the read speed to 4X or lower to ensure no errors occur during the ripping process. Once the ripping is complete, install the virtual drive software and burn the image file to a blank disc or use a virtual drive to load the image file as if it was a disc.
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Copying a game with protection software can be tricky, and ripping it too fast can cause errors. Depending on the game, you could also run into copy protection issues and will have to tweak Alcohol 120% to account for it.
Use the dropdown at the bottom left of the copy window to tweak Alcohol 120% to account for the copy protection.
