For copying or storing the contents of a CD, it is convenient to use its image. It is a single file, making it easy to copy. There is special software for creating disk images.
Instructions
Step 1
Insert the disc you want to image into the drive of your computer. Select one of the applications that allow you to work with disk imaging. The most popular among users are Alcohol 120% and Ahead Nero.
Step 2
Run the Alcohol 120% program. In the left menu of the program, in the "Basic Operations" tab, select the "Image Creation" subsection. In the window that opens, select the device that contains the CD and the reading speed. Additionally, you can specify whether to split the disk image into parts, skip read errors, improve sector scanning, and measure data location. After that, click the "Next" button.
Step 3
In the next window, specify the location of the disk image to be created. Also give the file a name and choose the format you want. To start creating the image, click the "Start" button. Wait until the end of the process, the progress of which will be displayed in the next window. Do not remove the disc from the computer until the image has been created. When finished, click the Finish button.
Step 4
You can also create a disc image using Ahead Nero. Run the program and select CD from the drop-down menu at the top. After that, scroll down the list below and point to CD Copy. Configure the process using the tabs located on the right side of the program window. In the "Image" tab, specify the location of the CD image to be created.
Step 5
In the "Copy options" tab, check the "On the fly" box if the disk from which the image is created has no damage. In the Source section, specify the drive of your computer where you inserted the CD. Next, select the reading speed. If the disc is not damaged, then set the maximum read speed.
Step 6
In the "Reading Options" tab, select the profile of the copied disk. The settings for the Data Tracks, Audio Tracks and Advanced sections will be set automatically. Make adjustments if necessary.
Step 7
In the "Record" tab in the "Action" section, check the box next to the "Record" item. Check the boxes next to other items if desired. In the "Recording" section, set the recording speed and method, and also check the box next to "Use multiple devices".
Step 8
Click on the "Copy" button. In the window that opens, select Image Recorder and click OK. Provide a name for the image and click "Save". Wait for the process to finish.
