Back up The Thing

banzibaby · Mar 21, 2003

Hi all.Hope some1 can help me here.I bought the thing as an exchange game, but am trying 2 back it up.I used Clonyxxl(new version) & all it found was damaged sectors.So i tried using Alcohol 120% 2 back it up using the secureRom4x profile(i think).It installs ok, but when triying 2 run the game it checks the cd & then crashes itself with this mess

THETHING caused an invalid page fault in
module THETHING.EXE at 01af:004a3e65.

Have I used the wrong settings or would nero be able 2 back it up

Thanx in advance for any help.Had a look through the game list here, but didnt see the thing

Cheers
BaNzI

Ps I take it the error is the cd check failing, when i try the original it works ok

stone_burner · Mar 22, 2003

Use securom new (not securom new 4.8x) settings to copy this one with alcohol.

(In fact, it's the last securom game that can be copied successfully without twinsector patching or emu methods being used.)

banzibaby · Mar 22, 2003

Thanx stone_burner.Was hoping U noticed this 1.Do i need 2 use the RMTP option(think)Not trying 2 emulate, just make backup

Away 2 try it 2nite.Have 2 backup my mp3s so i'll be burning till morn

Cheers 4 the help M8

BaNzI

stone_burner · Mar 22, 2003

Nah. You don't need RMPS for The Thing, just a good subs reader and writer.

banzibaby · Mar 22, 2003

Cheers stone_burner.I got a liteon 522452.Heard it one ofthe better drives for backing up disc.Man 16 audio cds & 10 data cds i burned last nite, so i try the thing again 2day

Thanks Again Bud.Ialso bought Unreal tourny 2003, even though me system bit slow 4 it.Read Ur post & others & seems the only way 2 back that up will be 2 use a no cd exe(dont like using them)
But will try it anyway.Any advice on that 1 would be great

Much Appreciated

BaNzI

banzibaby · Mar 22, 2003

Just tried backing it up again stone_burner.Chose secureRom new & made Image then burned it, but it still GPF after reading the disc when I try 2 start the game.Any other options i missed like rectify sub channel or EFM.Must be the copy that screwed, cause i put in original & game runs ok

I burned 24cds last nite & 2day& never had a prob, but this 1 is causin me some grief.Hope U have another look at this post

Cheers

BaNzI

Ps is it better 2 use the image maker in alcohol or just use the copy disc function??I used the image maker.Saw what i think may have been an error at the end of image making process, but i had checked close this when image finished

Just tried it again, but his time readin disc at 4x.Here's what the log says

===------------=== Recording Progress Detail Log ===----------------===
PM 07:33:03 Processor info : Pentium II (0.28 um) (300MHz)
PM 07:33:03 Disc dumping : (F

LITE-ON LTR-52246S (1:0)
PM 07:33:04 Reading Mode : RAW + SUB-96 , Ignore reading errors
PM 07:33:04 Source Info : Session : 1, Track : 1, Length : 232.3 MB / 026:25:42
PM 07:33:08 Writing image file : C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\TheThing_UK.mdf
PM 07:39:56 Disc read error at : 118913
PM 07:39:56 Disc dumping completed!
PM 07:39:56 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\TheThing_UK.mds : Image file writing completed!
===-----------------------------------------------------------------===
Keep getting that read error.Any Ideas??

Thanks 4 all the help so far Bud

stone_burner · Mar 22, 2003

The read error at the end is normal.

You trying to run the copy from a burner or a cd/dvd rom?

If you're running from a burner, you need to have Ignore media type (or clone's hide) running.

banzibaby · Mar 22, 2003

Am running it from CDRW burner.Do i just tick that option in alcohol(Ignore media type).I switched it off after readin probs with it.Will try it the now.Fingers crossed

Cheers 4 getting back bud

BaNzI

Yess.Nice One bro.It works fine now

Will change the option just when playin game

U Really helped me out man.Cheers