How to copy a CD using only the CD writer


This gives you a quick overview how to successfully copy a CD using only one device. For any options or terms you do not know or need detailed information, rightclick on the option/ line in question in the navigation windows - see what happens? Yes, it is really that simple! Enjoy CloneCD!

  1. In the main window, click the Read to Image File option: .

    The Select CD Reader window opens. Since you have only one device for reading and writing, CloneCD already indicates the drive. 
    Insert the source CD in the CD writer and click the Return button.
  2. Check whether the read and image settings are correct. Usually you do not need to make changes.
          The Load and Save buttons
          The Load button will show you standard CD profiles with optimized characteristics:
          CDROM.ccp is for normal CDROMs
          AudioCD.ccp  is for normal AudioCDs
          AudioCD+.ccp is for special AudioCDs with ISRC, Catalogue Numbers, CD-Text, CD+G (Karaoke), CD+Midi, Gaps, Bonus Tracks and Indices,
          Karaoke.ccp is for KaraokeCDs
          ProtCD.ccp is "universal" for protected CDs
          You can create and save your own profiles choosing the Save button. 

          When you have finished your settings, click the Next button to continue.

    3.    The Image File window opens. You may want to select the image file directory. 
           Clicking the OK button will start reading the source CD.

    4.    After CloneCD finished reading, remove the source CD and insert an empty media in the CD writer.

    5.     The main window opens with all buttons activated. Click the Write from Image File option  .
            The Image File window opens. You can now choose the file you want to image. Please note that you cannot mix and copy several 
            files!   
            Click Next when you have finished. 

    6.     The Select CD Writer window opens. Check whether the image and write settings are correct. Usually you do not have to make 
            changes. For the Load and Save buttons, see no. 2.

            When you have finished your settings, click Next. CloneCD will start the write process automatically.

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