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Copying old game CDs to flash drives

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Mar 26, 2014 199 3 18,695 I understand that we are not allowed to ask for game CD keys and would not do so. I have the game and key now. I, however, have been purchasing some games for so long that are now out of production, I would like to save an install-able copy on flash drive for myself. There are only so many copies of the game out there and once they are gone we are stuck like chuck without anyway to get a new copy. If this is not allowed please forgive me and it will not be mentioned again, but if not any help would be most appreciated. Solution martinch : Alternatively, if the game is on GOG/Steam, you may find you can redeem your retail key for a digital copy free-of-charge. i always forget this little bit. nice reminder. often you can exchange it for the steam version if one exists. which is a rather nice option since it stays in your library with no need to keep install files. Sort by date Sort by votes

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Ambassador Oct 15, 2014 18,911 2,845 104,090 you're free to make a back-up copy of the game for personal use like this. this is part of the EULA normally. you can simply copy and paste into a folder on your flash drive to save a copy of it. or you can make an iso file of it using any of the iso programs out there to keep it nice and neat on your flash drive. the problem that may arise is that many of these older games had those drm checks in place where the cd had to be in the drive for the game to play. if any of your games has this security check, then you will still need the disk to be able to play them either way. Upvote 0 Downvote M

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Mar 21, 2014 838 26 19,640 You may well have the legal right to make a backup copy (either through the EULA or by local law - e.g. the Copyright [Computer Program] Regulations 1992) - however, this is generally precluded if it would involve breaking any copy-protection systems. Alternatively, if the game is on GOG/Steam, you may find you can redeem your retail key for a digital copy free-of-charge. Upvote 0 Downvote

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Ambassador Oct 15, 2014 18,911 2,845 104,090 martinch : Alternatively, if the game is on GOG/Steam, you may find you can redeem your retail key for a digital copy free-of-charge. i always forget this little bit. nice reminder. often you can exchange it for the steam version if one exists. which is a rather nice option since it stays in your library with no need to keep install files. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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