Backups???

[Blade64]

I am a newbie so sorry if this seems promative. I am trying to backup my copy of the sims as it is quite scratched (BUT playable) Was wondering how to do it. I have Clone CD (I think it is 3) and try to copy. But it takes AGES and in the Log keeps sayin - Failed to read sector 811 etc. It worked perfect with other games - Can someone tell me the problem and how to overcome it!!!or just speed it up. If I leave it for hours will it backup!!!
Thanks
Blade64

[themis_t]

what is your burner?

[Blade64]

Thanks for the link - I have sucessfully built an image of The Sims. My burner does not write it though, which is a shame - I am gonna buy another burner. Which burner is considered the best???

[gh0sth@cker]

I'm a loyal Plextor fan but I'm gonna recommend a Lite-on (24X, 32X or 40X). These will all do Safedisk 1 and 2 (including 2.51) no problems. It will also copy most other protections except Tages and Starforce (which cannot be cloned yet)

[themis_t]

some plextors are also very good.....

[podunkviller]

lite on's .......

plex's have great customer service, great warranties, and are overall great drives. but for cost, and backups, lite on's will make ur life easier

[themis_t]

ok....now it's the money choise

[DeanI]

how much is a liteon 24x im thinking of buying one

[podunkviller]

2 dollars? ;) , maybe 70-90, american, if you look online. probably 100-110 retail.

[Morglum007]

To ghost....i remember you that plex will do a starforce copy with clone( codename outbreak)( and liteon reported succed too) so i will recomend a liteon yet because seems that sfv2.51 were designed to knock down plextors ( most pirates uses it or at least this were shown in a stadistic campaign)

[themis_t]

you can find the exAct prices by a little searching.....

[DeanI]

What a rip i payed $250aussie for a samsung SW216B:mad:

[Lil Half Swell]

Last night from newegg.com, I ordered a new LiteOn 40X CD-RW for $89 US dollars + $8. shipping. I can't wait. :D

[themis_t]

lucky you....