Various copy software won't read source

[gearo]

Hello,
I do hope someone can assist me.
I am trying to make a backup of my sons ps1 game.
I have tried various copy software like Alcohol, Clonecd, Nero, Recordnow max.

I have 2 separate computers.
Both have 2 hard drives and burners.
Both run xp pro.
NEITHER COMPUTER WILL READ THE SOURCE DISKS.
THEY STOP START AND REPORT BACK ERRORS.
I've changed IDE cables, updated firmware on cd drives, updated BIOS .....

Neither computer will read encrypted disks when using ANY copy software.


My friends computer is similarly set up but obviously the majority of the population would be the same without any problems.
The problem symptoms are that both cd writers are erratic in their reading rates… (I’ve been using my ps1 original to make a back up as the trial) however this does not work.
Most of my other friends, have copied my ps1 original without any problems.
All the various copy software I’ve tried , copy standard files fine.

Any ideas are greatly appreciated… as I’ve spent weeks trying to sort this !!
Thanks