OK I'm Stupid, but i've got to ask

[Tezzi]

OK i'll ask this question as it's one i really do need to ask. I've got all the sims disks, and would like to back them up so that if the originals corrupt, i'll still have a working copy

I've read about there being protection on these disks and would like to know how to get around them, as i'm more used to backing up and patching PSX stuff..

Cd Reader : LG 52X drive
Cd Writer : Lite-on 24102B ( I think it's basically 24X10x40x)

Programs used : Clone cd 3.2.2.1, CDrWin v4.0a

I suppose it doesn't matter what media i use as i've never had to before, but normally it's Intenso 80 Min Cd's.