i've just about had enough

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Think I'm right in saying that it is Securom2. This means that a CDR won't run from a CD Writer as the protection checks the CD to see if it's pressed or burnt. Also, it uses sub-channel data which your burner may not do.

So to solve your problems go to www.daemonshome.cjb.net and get Daemon tools. This will emulate securom for you and your bad copy should work just fine.