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Old 04-07-2002, 06:02
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As Crispy says every CD-R contains an ATIP - this contains info on dye colour, length, manufacturer etc. Pressed cd's (originals) don't have an ATIP as they are pressed so don't need one. Most of the new games have a secondary protection to check for an ATIP; if an ATIP is found then it knows it's a copy. The problem with this protection (and it's the main reason why it's a secondary protection) is that only cd-writers can read ATIP; normal CD-ROM's cannot.
So the solution is to play the game in a CD-ROM. For those without a CD-ROM drive, then Hide CD-R Media is the solution as it hides the fact that the cd has an ATIP (works like an emulator).

ATIP cannot be copied or cloned, it is a physical thing only located on CD-R's.

"So if a Game contains an ATIP can it be copied???"
Yes the game can be copied but you will have to work around the ATIP check as above.
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