Backing up snags...
 

Hi all,
having a few problems backing up my copy of Socom II.
I have used Alcohol 120, Gamecopy & Recordnow Max to create images, burnt it to DVD & it always fails at about 90%
I have used Nero on-the fly & the same thing happens. It always seems to get near the end then failure result.
I have even tried PrimoDVD but it doesnt even recognise the DVD in my drive..!!
I have a Sony DVD +- drive.
Has anyone successfully done it & if they did, could you tell me the programme you used & the best one for PS 2 backups.

Thanks

DannyK

Having the very same problem ! ! !

Anyone comes across a solution then let me know too !:rolleyes:

i copied it with Record now max and it worked fine for me try useing nero and dont use on the fly do temp to hard then burn see what happens

Use decrypter


Burn image to drive
Burn image to DVD

done like dinner....

I use exactly the same method. I haven't had one ruined dvd+r yet.

I used Record Now Max 4.5 and it worked great.

Thanks for the the replies so far - i'll try the decryptor.
Another question while i'm here - do you have to patch PS2 games..?? I see game patches on some sites & have always wondered what they do. Could this be the case for SOCOM II..???

Thanks

DannyK

Its not the case for Socom 2 but if you read the Ulitimate Info Sticky youll find out what patches can do.




Tyler!

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction re: patching of games.

Just ruined another DVD trying decripter . The same thing happens - all the programs will copy & produce an ISO on my HDD but when i come to burn it, at about 80-90 % completes then the error shows up again. I have to finally admit defeat....

Thanks anyway

DannyK:( :( :( :( :( :( :(

I have now a the same problem with a few of my games - they seem to get to sbout 80 % then fail. No matter what program i use. Are there games that can't be backed up..?? I couldn't do Socom, Socom II, SSX 3. I really would like to get to the bottom of this as i've went through a helluva lot of disks..!!!

DannyK

Your burner could possibly be getting old. Have you updated your firmware on your burner lately? Maybe your just having media problems.




Tyler!

could be your disks if your not using ritek brand G04

nah, my burners only a month old.

As for the disks, could that be the issue..??
Is it possible that some games backup OK on my disks but others don't..??
To be honest , the trend i notice that the games that fail are all over 4 gigs & i use a local companys unbranded disks.

I'll try another make & see if ir makes a difference..

Thanks

DannyK

Whats your burner and current firmware?





Tyler!

i have a sony dvd rw dru-14a
i have just updated the firmware to dru-a510

Should this make a difference. Just tried Socom after the update with the same results. I'll wait for the new media & try again:(