can someone post a step by step for backing up a true copy of WC3

[fredropro20]

Please. Ive tried everything.

[Bar0n]

I am also having a hell of a time with makeing a backup of Wc3 with my Plextor drive.

[ShaMan]

@fredropro20

You didn't give any info about your hardware/software, etc so that doesn't help. Assuming your hardware/software combo can do the job, basically these are the facts (Applicable ONLY on U.S. Retail Version):

The protection is SecuRom 2 (or also known as SecuRom *NeW*).

WC3 was/is as easy to 1:1 dupe as any other title with SR2. The WC3 disc didn't show any read errors nor bad sectors, etc, as it can be common to see with SR2.

With the right hardware/software combo and settings you can read/write at max and it will produce a 1:1 copy, if this doesn't work for you try a lower read/write speed, such as x8 or less.

If, you don't already have it, I suggest you get CloneCD and a prot scanner, such as Clony. Do a search for them on this forum, it's full of links.

CloneCD 3/4 Settings:

Reading:
Read Speed [Max -OR- x8 or slower]
Don't Report Read Errors [Off]
Read SubChannel Data from Data Tracks [On]
Read SubChannel Data from Audio Tracks [On]
Abort on Read Error [Off]
Intelligent Bad Sector Scanner [Off]
Fast Error Skip [Off]
Read Retries [0]
Error Correction [Software]
-----------------------------
Writing:
Write Speed [Max -OR- x8 or slower]
Write Mode [RAW DAO]
Buffer Underrun Protection [On]
Perform Laser Power Calibration [On] <- You don't even need this now a days but it won't hurt.
Amplify Weak Sectors [Off]
Don't Repair SubChannel Data [Off]
Always Close Last Session [On]

Trust this helps, good luck.

[Machina]

Just use latest BlindWrite with SubChannel reading and you will make a 1:1 copy

[madassassin2k]

Can my burner do a perfect copy?
It is a Phillips CDRW1610A?
I know its crap, im tight on cash.

[Bar0n]

I did some further research and it looks like I'm screwed according to the clonecd compatability page my Plextor PX-W1610A can only read in RAW data mode so It won't be able to read all the subchannels when it makes an image.

That would explain why I havn't been able to make a 1:1 copy of Wc3 yet. Is there anything I can do short of buying a new burner at this point? Would going Directly from the Wc3 cd to burning it possibly work with this burner?

any other advice or am I out of luck..

[Bar0n]

Originally posted by madassassin2k
Can my burner do a perfect copy?
It is a Phillips CDRW1610A?
I know its crap, im tight on cash.

accordig to the clonecd burner compatability list your's can not make a perfect copy.

[Machina]

CloneCD - shite!
I have Plextor 16x/10x/40x with latest 1.05 firmware and it burnt Warcraft 3 flawlessly with BlindWrite default settings! CloneCD doesn't work at all with my CD-RW!

[Bar0n]

Thanks for the heads up Machina I'll have to update my firmware and give blindwrite a shot.

[madassassin2k]

Ok, thx neway bar0n

[podunkviller]

Originally posted by Bar0n


accordig to the clonecd burner compatability list your's (*philips pcrw1610a*) can not make a perfect copy.

it should be able to. i believe that only the q subchannel is needed, which i also believe is the +16 that your writer supports. only libcrypt needs +96. futureproof or someone at cdfreaks has posted the exact setting for use to copy this game. check club.cdfreaks.com , or go to their mainpage and get to the forum. it's there, in a sticky ;)

[A-pokkalippz]

i have a LG CDRW/DVDRom and i want to know how to make a 1:1 copy of Warcraft 3.. cuz when u use a crack battle.net doezn't recognize the .exe file.. so if neone knows how to do it.. can they post it here with step-by-step instructions.. thx

[madassassin2k]

Originally posted by podunkviller


it should be able to. i believe that only the q subchannel is needed, which i also believe is the +16 that your writer supports. only libcrypt needs +96. futureproof or someone at cdfreaks has posted the exact setting for use to copy this game. check club.cdfreaks.com , or go to their mainpage and get to the forum. it's there, in a sticky ;)

I dont think it will, the +16 is ths speed it can do on cdr's, i think. what is firmware and where can i get it?

[podunkviller]

THE +16 REFERS TO THE SUBCHANNEL DATA, NOT THE SPEED............not to rub it in, but whats the +96 mean then?\

sorry, harsh, idiots in other part of forum arguing that its ok to use cracks to obtain free programs, if ur only going to evaluate them. ugh. anyways, it does refer to the subchannel, i promise. the firmware should be available at lucky goldstars site. www.elby.org will tell you what firmware of the drive they have tested it with, but all versions should be ok, if i remember correctly. check club.cdfreaks.com for clonecd read/write profiles, as they are very good.

[volkov956]

One trick I use was WinISO

[liptonsea]

what was the trick you used with WINISO?
My Warcraft 3 copy is not 1:1 is there a way I can fix it so I can use B.net? Isnt the War III.exe the only file that has the copy protection in it? I think I need a 1:1 copy of the war3.exe then WINISO right?

[Jinn]

Using CloneCD 4.0.1.9 was able to make a working backup using default settings.

My CDRW is recognized under XP as HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8240B

It was an OEM LG drive that I brought for $60 four months ago

I only have one drive so i dont know if it'll work on others drive, but alot of people seem to have success when the backup iis loaded on a normal CD-Rom or DVD-Rom.

Good Luck