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    Copying a DVD?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by blurb23, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. blurb23

    blurb23 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently lost my Command and Conquer 3 (Windows version) disc. My friend has the same game, and I was wondering whether it'd be possible to copy the data from it onto my hard drive, and then burn it to another DVD.

    Am I right in thinking that this is legal and OK, since I will be using my own individual CD-key, and not his? All I'm looking to do is replace my disc, but still use my own purchased key.
     
    blurb23, Dec 31, 2008
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  2. TabbedOut

    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    It probably isn't legal, you should look in the EULA for that product for more info... but when I want to make backup copies I find that you need to either copy directly to a new DVD or create an ISO. Copying to the HDD then back to a DVD probably won't work. Also, you may run into DRM junk that the game maker puts onto the DVD... and I don't think we're supposed to talk about how to bypass that on these forums (google is your friend).
     
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  3. koen216

    koen216 Newbie

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    You can try to rip the DVD, with software like 'mac the ripper'. Here in the Netherlands it is illegal, to make copies of purchased games/dvd's even if it's for your own personal use.
     
    koen216, Jan 3, 2009
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