Data CD create image and use same as CD?
Sep 11, 2008 | 7:35 pm
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Data CD create image and use same as CD?
I use Rosetta Stone software and I was wondering if it is possible to burn a copy of the Language CD to an ISO file or something like that and then use software to use the ISO as if it is a CD in my drive. I do not want to have to travel with my CD drive and with my CD, I am worried that the CD may get damaged with the travel.
Is this even possible?
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Is this even possible?
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Sep 11, 2008 | 7:52 pm
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It can not be done.
At least not easily
CD's like this have copy protection built in, and it isn't as simple as making a rip of the .ISO.
There are some threads about it on the Internet.
But of course, I'll add the usual DMCA/copyright disclaimer. You'll need to install all kinds of copy protection bypass applications, and even then it might not work. I understand the frustration, especially since you are a legitimate owner of the software, but companies like Rosetta Stone have to deal with so much theft of their stuff that they have no other choice.
At least not easily
CD's like this have copy protection built in, and it isn't as simple as making a rip of the .ISO.
There are some threads about it on the Internet.
But of course, I'll add the usual DMCA/copyright disclaimer. You'll need to install all kinds of copy protection bypass applications, and even then it might not work. I understand the frustration, especially since you are a legitimate owner of the software, but companies like Rosetta Stone have to deal with so much theft of their stuff that they have no other choice.
Sep 11, 2008 | 8:17 pm
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well that is awefully annoying. If my CD breaks i'm SOL and have to buy the software again?
really really annoying! I will try to see if I can get around this since i have a legal version.
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really really annoying! I will try to see if I can get around this since i have a legal version.
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Sep 11, 2008 | 8:40 pm
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Couldn't they use software activation ( la Adobe, etc.) instead of copy-protecting the media itself?
Sep 12, 2008 | 6:44 am
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Sep 12, 2008 | 1:26 pm
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Sep 12, 2008 | 1:28 pm
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This is not difficult at all to do with many CD based programs, including copy protected ones. I do it all the time with my medical books on CD. It is really inconvenient to carry them all with my laptop so I just used a program called GameDrive made by FarStone. It stores a copy on the CD drive. No guarantees it would work for Rosetta Stone. They used to have a free trial, but I don't remember how functional it was. I think Slysoft also makes a similar program although I have not tried it.