jbraner
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x1 DVD copy protected?
Hi, I just received my boxed version of X1 Producer (I'm in the UK and it was lost in the mail). I always make a backup copy of all my software, but the X1 DVD (DVD #1 the main program one) keeps producing errors. Is this disc copy protected? Has anyone made a backup copy of it? I'll email support, but I'm sure they have more important things to worry about. thanks PS - I'm using a dual layer DVD, I'm sure that's what the original is.
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The Maillard Reaction
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/11 14:43:22
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The copy protection is very basic... it is the X1a patch... you might as well just plan on downloading the whole install if you find you ever need it.
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/11 14:44:47
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It must be able to be done because you see it on torrent sites everywhere.
You also should be able to download it so technically you'll always have a backup anyway.
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jbraner
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/11 14:56:17
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Thanks for the quick replies. I registered my serial number, but there is no download link. I don't think you automatically get a "download" version when you buy the boxed one (although that would make perfect sense).
PS - my email to Support at cakewalk.com got bounced!
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jbraner
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/11 15:39:08
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hmmm - it seems it's my DVD burner. It's been working fine, maybe it's only broken for dual layers.... (?)
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/11 16:16:45
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jbraner
hmmm - it seems it's my DVD burner. It's been working fine, maybe it's only broken for dual layers.... (?)
Your not alone. I have the same problem here! I've got 3 DVD burners (in different machines) and none of them can burn a Dual Layer. They all say they can, and try - but none do. I backup all my DVD's to external hard drives - maintaining the folder structure. Very few programs require the DVD to actually install. All my DVD's just get placed in a safe/firebox for safe keeping and I install from the external drives.
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/11 16:38:04
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Ah, I guess the caveat is if you buy a boxed copy from a vendor it doesn't include the download?
Is that what you did?
I bought the download and the paid extra for the box.
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mike
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jbraner
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/12 07:51:01
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Is that what you did? Yeah, that's what I did Mike. Anyway, I've got a backup copy now - so that's good. Now about that drive.....
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/12 08:39:13
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as for your drive it maybe able to read dual layer.. but doesn't mean it can write them (unless you know otherwise of course)
if you want to get a new drive, and ti's a desktop you could always try ebuyer.com scan.co.uk
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/12 08:45:26
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Yeah - this drive has worked fine in the past (writing dual layer DVDs) - maybe it was having a bad day.
I've got two drive in my PC (for easier disk copies), but I still might replace it if it's gone bad. As you say, they're cheap.
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Re:x1 DVD copy protected?
2011/01/12 08:47:57
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well they do fail eventually esp if people use them continuasly at high speed. errm as well they are still a mechanical device
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