Hide CDR Media

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Originally posted by Blade64
OK So let me get this straight basically if a this ATIP thing is correct then certain CD's cannot make a perfect 1:1 copy. Or is Hide CDR Media something that must be checked during burning.

Another recap on ATIP:

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).