Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Matb_TePe3a reviewed v5.3.1.2 on Jun 13, 2008

CloneCD is simple and good. The best for its purpose.

stisev reviewed v5.3.0.2 Beta on Apr 8, 2007

@@@@@@ROOTKIT WARNING @@@@@@@@@

(see below for more information)

@..::][Ben][::..

I contacted SlySoft regarding this rootkit information and they told me that their software does indeed install a rootkit -- their driver.

Take it how you will. Personally, I don't like rootkits in my system; they should've at least told us first

UPDATE:
@rotjong
AFAIK, the key returned whenever I ran CloneDVD/CloneCD, but this may not be the case with AnyDVD.

mbreslin reviewed v5.3.0.2 Beta on Jan 16, 2007

I've used CloneCD for about four years, and it works flawlessly. I paid for it once and every update since has been free. It allows me to make backup copies of my game and other CDs, and it's "Hide CD-R" feature allows me to play games using a burned CD (so my kids and I can play the same game without having to pass around the original and get it scratched up). It's an easy "5" rating.

rotjong reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Dec 21, 2006

Not really an update for me since I'm not running Vista but CloneCD 5.3.0.0 is still working essentially flawlessly, as usual, on my XP Pro SP2 system.

The Zepter issue is an old one. I'm unsure if CloneCD ever employed it or whether it was only an AnyDVD issue. Regardless, it wasn't a rootkit. Its sole purpose was in deal with trial usage of AnyDVD. SlySoft, itself, has stated they added the [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Zepter Software] so arguing that point is moot. The real argument is whether it's an actual security threat or not. For those truly paranoid people it's easy enough to remove with Sysinternals RegDelNull. Though I tend to be on the paranoid side, myself, this never bothered me. But, to prove a point I deleted the key and it didn't reappear when I restarted AnyDVD so I'm assuming they've changed how it works. Nonetheless, people need to worry about more nefarious companies and their software. SlySoft isn't evil.

Note: Removed the key, restarted AnyDVD without the key returning. Installed AnyDVD 6.0.9.9 and rebooted without the key returning. Moot issue.

vibes reviewed v5.3.0.0 on Dec 21, 2006

Well i have anydvd, clonecd and clonedvd2 and i did a complete scan of my registry and there is no zepter software anywhere to be found you may have got it from some other software you installed.

The links that stisev posted dont prove slysoft has installed zepter.

..::][Ben][::.. reviewed v5.2.9.1 on Oct 29, 2006

Cant believe it.

Thank you very much stisev, for this important information.
Do you know if slysoft anydvd also use this rootkit?

stisev reviewed v5.2.9.1 on Sep 17, 2006

@@@@@@ ROOTKIT WARNING @@@@@@@@@

This is a great piece of software spoiled by the company that forcibly installs licensing Zepter Software rootkits on all systems. Removing the item doesn't help, as the program re-installs it.

Avoid this program like the plague and contact SkySoft here: http://www.slysoft.com/en/contact.html

For rootkit confirmation, see here:

http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=109902
http://forum.tweakxp.com...m/Topic198263-28-1.aspx
http://forum.sysinternal...s.asp?TID=4715&PN=2

cubebomb reviewed v5.2.9.1 on May 26, 2006

Hey Combine this with AnyDVD and There wont be a CD you that you Cant Copy- Or even By itself, just gotta know the program-
Also
SAme with Clonedvd + anydvd = perfect DVD copy- Anything0

mansa reviewed v5.2.9.1 on May 26, 2006

The best cd copier : don't search for something else you won't find better

pyridox reviewed v5.2.9.1 on May 25, 2006

The best for backing up audio CD's that are copy protected.

Bixente reviewed v5.2.8.1 on Feb 16, 2006

The best, not a bloated bunch of nothing like Nero, just plain & simple WORKING recording software.

stisev reviewed v5.2.6.1 on Feb 1, 2006

OH. MY. GOD.

This program freakin' RULES with AnyDVD.
I can't believe I didn't know about it before!

CloneCD is also equally as good for CDs.

sss_s204 reviewed v5.2.6.1 on Oct 1, 2005

good

midfingr reviewed v5.2.6.1 on Jul 14, 2005

The best and easiest CD/DVD copier around. I've been using this program for years. Just keeps getting better and not bloated like lots of similar progies out there.

Blaxima reviewed v5.2.6.1 on Jul 14, 2005

Still the best for copying CDs and DVDs(already compressed of course). Makes exact copies quick and easy.
I really like all SlySofts products (CloneCD, CloneDVD2, AnyDVD) and highly recommend them.

RoSmecher reviewed v5.2.4.1 on Jun 8, 2005

the best cd copying program out there. Easy to use, powerful and fast, nothing else is needed.

bourgeoisdude reviewed v5.2.3.2 on Jun 3, 2005

Not as superior as it used to be--but not their fault, the competition is making better 1:1 cd copying software. Still I believe you will not find a better disc copier than CloneCD, and if the 'cloned' cd does not work with this baeby, "it ain't gonna work." This can bypass all of the copy protection out there, the huge catch is that your CD recorder must support all of the copy methods (e.g. weak sectors) or you're out of luck...it'll burn but won't play. Oh--and I find this to be better than that alcohol 120 program...both copy ok. Cant stand the interface of the other.

Kompressor reviewed v5.2.0.0 on Apr 13, 2005

What's new:

- New: Added support for 64-bit Windows XP

- Change: ElbyCDIO rewritten from scratch to have unified
drivers for 32 and 64 bit Windows
Compatibility with third party IDE drivers should be improved

- Some minor fixes and improvements

- Updated languages

chimpypimpy reviewed v5.1.0.0 on Jan 20, 2005

Great tool for copying CD's and DVD's. Nice and simple and ALWAYS works.

bourgeoisdude reviewed v5.1.0.0 on Jan 20, 2005

Recently not as "big" as it used to be, it is still the best 1:1 CD copying software out there. Nero can copy using some of the same methods, but I just can't stand the 6.X Nero interface--if you even call it that. CloneCD has copied many CD's protected with SafeDisc 2.55 that Nero just can't do at least with version 5.6. I'll be honest--I use the built-in Windows software for 99% of the CD's I burn, just because it works and it's easy. For the few CD's that require special formats (like Enhanced CD's, bootable CD's, etc.), I use Roxio only because it's there and it's easier for me to use over the new nero interface. I still use CloneCD fo all CD copying.

pvolk reviewed v5.1.0.0 on Jan 20, 2005

A Fine Easy to use prog that i used to use all the time, but do yourself a favor and use alcohol 120% its a much better program with many more capabilities than CloneCD.

Domingo reviewed v5.0.4.2 on Oct 25, 2004

Still not really worth buying. Either use Nero or Alcohol 120%...or a combo of the two. Alcohol definitely does more for your money. The only real reason to use CloneCD would be if you don't have Nero, you already bought it back when it was useful, or the added image drive from Alcohol annoys you.

x-ray reviewed v5.0.4.2 on Oct 25, 2004

did you write to the abouth the pro?....

Enny was.. this is a cool toolz :D ... supporting the IMG file type ...

war593122 reviewed v5.0.3.1 on Oct 12, 2004

Still dectecting my CDs as DVDs. :(

But I love the program. Works great on my other pc and even the old version works fine with my bunner. Just the new version does not, yet. I know they are working on it so I greatly appircate it. Thanks again!!

Will

Domingo reviewed v5.0.3.1 on Oct 12, 2004

I've had both Doom3 and Sims2 installed along with CloneCD and haven't had any issues. I'm guessing that just varies system to system.

As for CloneCD...I haven't noticed that it does anything Nero won't do. I realize it does the whole 1X1 copy, but again, I have yet to ever need anything from this program that I can't do with Nero.

Maybe I'm not enough of a 'power user' to appreciate it, but I'd tell people to buy Nero rather than this.

sn0wflake reviewed v5.0.3.1 on Oct 12, 2004

CyberHobo: You can't blame CloneCD that Doom doesn't work. I experienced the same problem with The Sims 2. I reckon it's an attempt to fight piracy even though it hurts the wrong people. Yes, I did buy my copy of The Sims 2.

CyberHobo reviewed v5.0.2.2 on Sep 29, 2004

Can't play Doom 3 when CloneCD is installed. Alcohol much better.

httpd.confused reviewed v5.0.2.2 on Sep 19, 2004

I loved CloneCD when Elby owned it. But ever since getting the middle finger from SlySoft, I've been giving two middle fingers right back.

And I enjoyed those two recent spam messages that SlySoft sent, offering a $15 discount. I'll pass.

trebor205 reviewed v5.0.2.2 on Sep 19, 2004

slysoft sold clone to elby, elby did not support sly's customers so every body had to pay again for the new upgrades. now its back in slys.. hand but guess what? updates are not available to elby customers unless the pay again. oh they can give you a discount though?

ragsman reviewed v5.0.2.2 on Sep 19, 2004

They have a habit of not honoring purchases, and could stiff you if you shell out bucks. Avoid this program.

speaker reviewed v5.0.0.0 Beta on Aug 16, 2004

I went from CloneCD to Alcohol to CloneCD. I'm staying with clone for the time being. Alcohol uses far more memory than CloneCD. Read speeds for CloneCD and Alcohol are the same for my system. CloneCD edges out Alcohol for write speeds by about 5%.

So far CloneCD is better for me. Once Alcohol releases a new version and optimizes performance, I'll likely give it another try.

annmariet30 reviewed v5.0.0.0 Beta on Aug 13, 2004

well found out something clonecd will not work with the sp2 pack. thats a shame..:(

Aires reviewed v5.0.0.0 Beta on Jul 31, 2004

"They took a powder and set-up on some remote island to try and rescam their loyal registered users."

Bollocks. Do some research.

CyberHobo reviewed v5.0.0.0 Beta on Jul 30, 2004

Yeah, I got stiffed by them also. While the software is very good, their tactics border on crimminal behavior. They took a powder and set-up on some remote island to try and rescam their loyal registered users.

I've since switched to Alocohol 120% which by the way is more powerful.

MeanE reviewed v5.0.0.0 Beta on Jul 30, 2004

Excellnt Program.

And why DVD? Because games are starting to come out on DVD.

Farcry, Silent Hill 3, Metal Gear Solid 2, Unreal Tournament 2004 among others.

x-ray reviewed v5.0.0.0 Beta on Jul 30, 2004

If some is Easy to use, this is..

But why DVD ??

ragsman reviewed v4.3.3.1 on Jul 14, 2004

This license is NOT lifetime. I purchased one when Elaborate Bytes owned it, but now Slysoft refuses to recognize my license for upgrades. They expect me to fork out more money for something I bought once before, honestly and fairly. Who knows, in a year or 2 they may change their company name and pull the same stunt. No thanks, there are much better alternatives than to feed their greed.

httpd.confused reviewed v4.3.3.1 on Jul 13, 2004

Great, yes, but a bit expensive IMO for what it does. As for the "lifetime upgrades", well, that's not true for people like me who bought CloneCD back before Elaborate Bytes sold it. Now, if I want an upgrade, I have to buy it all over again. No thanks.

AlanS2001 reviewed v4.3.3.1 on Jul 13, 2004

Great program!

g-smooth2k reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Jun 9, 2004

use to be good piece of CD/DVD Burning Software.
now it is Shareware/pay to use software.

rotjong reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Feb 18, 2004

I've used this program for awhile and I still prefer it. Sure other programs have their benefits but CloneCD is just plain simple to use and it does the job. I'm glad to see enough people have the sense to know that Elby sold the program and AnyDVD due to European laws. As wayman noted about the one year license... they are incorrect. The website clearly states that updates are free for the life of the product. The tech support is for a year.

And as always this product does its job flawlessly.

method77 reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Feb 17, 2004

WAS a good tool when freeware

madk0w reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Feb 17, 2004

Still the best!
Been using it when I first got in touch with cd cloning and I guess that'll never change, i've tried various programs that do the same(like alcohol 120%, etc..), but not as easy and straightforward like clonecd does.

It's just great :) Download it, try it, buy it!

bstocknd reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Feb 17, 2004

Wow, the stupidity of some people can be amazing... Elaborate Bytes was not bought out by SlySoft, they just took over CloneCD because of European laws. If they joined the 'anti-piracy' move, then why are they still making CloneDVD? Anyway, CloneCD is the classic, the origional. They were the best back in the day. I haven't used Alcohol 120% yet because I've used my older version of CloneCD for years now without any problems, though I'm sure it works quite well. When people post in-depth explinations about things, I wish they would research it a little more.

xeonox reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Feb 17, 2004

Alcohol 120%

vietfobster reviewed v4.3.2.2 on Feb 17, 2004

EB (sorry, the full name is too much to spell :])is NOT owned by slysoft. EB is still up and running. slysoft aqquired clonecd cus EB couldnt sell it not more because of the law. so they gave it to slysoft. and antipiracy? where did u hear that from? EB is even selling and updating clonedvd......

Aires reviewed v4.3.1.9 on Feb 4, 2004

-Lord- you're a g**d*** idiot. Elaborate Bytes didn't jump on the "anti-piracy" bandwagon or "cave in to pressure". European law changed such that to continue selling CloneCD would leave them open to legal action. They didn't want to stop developing the app and you're an a** for not knowing the facts. If you want to know more do an in depth search.

-Lord- reviewed v4.3.1.9 on Nov 28, 2003

My last sentence should read "it's NOT worth getting at all".

wayman reviewed v4.3.1.5 Preview on Oct 28, 2003

CloneCD licens are only for a year
Alcohol 120% is for life so I buy
Alcohol now

cycomiko reviewed v4.3.1.5 Preview on Oct 28, 2003

4.3.1.6 is already out....
i think that its been too long since updates....and users like myself have migrated over to alcohol 120%. switching back is gonna take a strong effort....

even with this new update, clonecd is still not as strong as alcohol...

MatrixMan2003 reviewed v4.3.1.5 Preview on Oct 28, 2003

to highelves.....the sheep becomes a fox....

SlySoft aquires all rights of the famous CD duplication tool CloneCD from Elaborate Bytes AG. CloneCD will only be available from SlySoft via the Internet. Pricing will be the same as before. Existing CloneCD customers will keep their right for free updates for one year after purchase. The first update will be available during the next weeks.

P.S.
On the SlySoft page you can buy it

pvolk reviewed v4.3.1.5 Preview on Oct 27, 2003

Love this prog but alcohol is simply better and has a much more encompasing virtual drive. dont get clone cd go Alcohol 120.

highelves reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Oct 18, 2003

great program. Anyone know how to get one without the trial time limit? Then clonecd no longer sells it. Any help or advice.

thudson reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Oct 6, 2003

Found this on their website :

>New copyright law drives out CloneCD sheep

>Due to the new legal situation we will stop the sales of CloneCD

kmleow reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Aug 26, 2003

Simple and easy to use, works great

donpacman reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Jul 28, 2003

Grab a copy as soon as you can this will probably the last version... ever!!!

robodesign reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Jul 6, 2003

This program might be very good if it starts. After installing it, WinOnCD started crashing and reseting my computer. After restart, I couldn't access my DVD and my CD Writer (both of the icons disappeared in My Computer). Uninstalling CloneCD is also really hard. Everybody, please be careful when installing this.

Perezoso reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Mar 17, 2003

I've been using this beauty for years. Excellent program. :)

MaNiC reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Jan 26, 2003

Could Sum 1 tell me how to use daemon Tools?

Noldster reviewed v4.2.0.2 on Dec 4, 2002

CloneCD has always been the best for rippin data off cd's which i use to create cd images and put it on virtual drives with..use guessed it, the best virtual drive..uh.....thing.....Daemon Tools :-) 5/5 for me :-)

jpndewit reviewed v4.1.0.1 on Nov 12, 2002

I love it. Especially for cd’s with copy protection build in.
For fatray with his problems to copy GTA3. That’s, as far as I can find out, not a problem with CloneCD. I managed to make the copy without any difficulties. And yes, it works without any form of patch.

atin90 reviewed v4.1.0.0 on Nov 5, 2002

If you have Ahead InCD installed on your system then the Virtual Drive most likely will give you blue screen during bootup. Same if you use Deamon Virtual drive. Other than that, it's a great program and the Virtual Drive works just fine. No info can be found about the features of this Virtual Drive and I am not sure if it let's you use some of the protection schemes that the competitors let's you.

WRFan reviewed v4.1.0.0 on Nov 4, 2002

man, this is a mess... I installed with virtual drive, restarted winxp, next time I got blue screen with the error - irq less or equal (problem with scsiport.sys). couldn't load win any longer! rebooting to safe mode and uninstalling clonecd helped. phew! I already thought I would have to reinstall windows anew (once again!). soft with such huge bugs shouldn't be released, that's for sure!

animecabbit reviewed v4.0.1.9 on Jun 29, 2002

This is excellent software. Good thing it doesn't come with all those burners that are selling like hotcakes or else lots of game companies will go out of business!

klumy reviewed v4.0.1.9 on Jun 28, 2002

Still the number 1 burning program !!

cybot55 reviewed v4.0.1.9 on Jun 28, 2002

Best CD copying software ever !!

Von Himpfendinckz reviewed v4.0.1.9 on Jun 28, 2002

Clone CD is simply one of the best burning progs you can get, and it shows that simple simply is number one, we don't need all them fancy smart looking burning progs that burns like a fart in a little cup of tea. So keep it simple Clone CD and you will allways have a place in my heart.

adaminferior reviewed v4.0.1.6 on Jun 13, 2002

While I miss the older, more simplistic GUI (not the skin), I still love this program. Non-bloated, simple and efficient (for now). Team this up with ClonyXXL and you can burn right through that lovely anti-pirate protection software.

tvaccari reviewed v4.0.1.6 on Jun 12, 2002

This program rocks.

Black-Wolf reviewed v4.0.1.3 on May 23, 2002

99% the best for cloning!!

Black-Wolf reviewed v4.0.0.1 on May 4, 2002

Nice!!

user101 reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 30 on Apr 18, 2002

The best for making those hard to copy CD's and a simple interface. As for the person complaining that it's 2 speed while burning in shareware mode: IT'S SHAREWARE. Your point exactly. It's only to let you test it, and if you like it, THEN buy it and you'll be burning as fast as your burner supports. If not, you are free to choose from the many other programs available.

GimieGimieGimie reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 19 on Apr 11, 2002

Well, it's nice to see some people are enjoying it and not moaning, (tho every has a right to moan, just explain!).

I'm gonna do a review on 4.0, i love the new UI look, all orange and nice, bit sheepish, but hey it doesn't matter, it's a burning program ;). Well i see no difference what so ever, copying cds in this version compared to 3.0, all it has done has become slightly more confusing with the certain options such as "Game CD", "Data CD" and so on. No point really, in 3.0 all you had to do was copy and it did any cd you wanted and done it flawlessly. I haven't been able to copy anything i've wanted to yet :), thanks CloneCD. What i DO see in the new 4.0 series is that CloneCD now gives much more detailed information on every action it does, which is always a plus and is what i was looking for. Last time it was pretty poor at cd burn ETA's, but now does it just fine. Dispite the extra options, everythings still copied fine for me, so i have no reason but to give this version of CloneCD a fat 5 in my books. Gimie

unitethecows reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 19 on Apr 11, 2002

For those of you who cant get it running you need to go get the VB Dependency Pack. The installation runtimes for all of the programs. It's on the developers web site!

toekneec67 reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 17 on Apr 11, 2002

This program is awesome. Personally 3 always worked and 4 beta seems to be working. Just shows that he's a good programmer. I love the new look. The old look in version 3 looks like Windows For Workgroups (7+ years old). Way to go.

GimieGimieGimie reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 17 on Apr 11, 2002

I still give this product 5 because it does it's job. It has far more better skins then Windows Blinds in my opinion. WB skins are terrible, and i've been thru 500. WB may be faster, and cover more ground, but StyleXP is the one for me.

Emily reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 17 on Apr 11, 2002

If it were free, it's not bad. But at $20 it costs the same as WindowBlinds. And WindowBlinds does a lot more, has more better skins, is faster and skins all of Windows XP.

GimieGimieGimie reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 14 on Apr 9, 2002

Quote: "I am lucky to keep a copy of old version..." End Quote.

OK someone please tell me what's changed so much in the newer versions of CloneCD so bad that you have to give it bad reviews?

I've used CloneCD since it starting doing what is said correctly, around about the v2.6 days, and even up to today i haven't noticed a single change that warrents a bad responce. It still copys cds just exactly the same as it has done for me before, and that's all what the program is about and what is should be reviewed on. The latest version, we see a new "Sheepish" organge look. Very very weird indeed, but i don't see why that matters for a program like this. Maybe it's just me who has had a lucky turn, but what's wrong people?

Gimie

eggstudio reviewed v4.0.0.0 Beta 9 on Apr 6, 2002

I am lucky to keep a copy of old version...

swhaynes reviewed v3.3.4.1 on Jan 16, 2002

This is superb piece of software. I have just upgraded to Win XP Pro. with no problems. Never a coaster and very reasonable value for money. Go get it now!

cm7692 reviewed v3.3.3.1 on Jan 2, 2002

To avoid the weak sector limitation, change your settings on your computer so that you're from another country (other than great britain & the usa).. then set it up and change it back to the u.s.

Anacific reviewed v3.3.2.1 on Dec 20, 2001

It's good but with those limitations it's as bobad said useless :-/ I'll have to stick with the older version. Boo!

bobad reviewed v3.3.1.1 on Dec 20, 2001

Hmmm...never heard of a "don't amplify weak sectors" law. That would make CCD just about useless in the USA. Also, it's pricey, and shareware is too limited with that 2x limitation. Too bad. It could be a really good program. (bobad@charter.net)

Pta_Super reviewed v3.2.0.2 on Nov 16, 2001

I hae tried many of the differnt programs over the years, CD CLONE is the best and #1 program for making 1 to 1 copys, hands down. The image save's well and you can zip and send them to others... this is handy at Lan Partys as for the rest of you, that complain about the price, there are many ways around this :-) Email me at PTA_SUPER@hotmail, along with the many options designed to beat many savedisk and other worthless and crappy protections, Cd Clone makes the perfect 1 to 1 all the time.

DooDoo reviewed v3.2.0.2 on Nov 16, 2001

I've been using CloneCD for a while. It is easy to use and I've had no coasters with it. But then I'm using an HP 7110 drive. The 2x limitation for unregistered users is s***ty. If it was cheaper I'd pay to get the higher speed, but it's too expensive for number of times I need it. So the 2x limit is not encouraging me to pay up. It's just annoying. People have been complaining about the stupid price of CloneCD from day 1, but Elaborate Bytes either aren't listening or have not yet grasped the economic realities of the market. So ElBy listen up: CLONECD IS OVERPRICED.

XanTium reviewed v3.2.0.2 on Nov 15, 2001

Very good program. I like it alot 'cause it extremely easy to use. I use it mostly for direct on the fly cd-to-cd copies. Does his job very well and goes through most copy protections. Maybe somewhat overprized tho ...

ditoa reviewed v3.1.0.0 on Oct 26, 2001

a so so app. it doesnt get used all that much, once every other day or so. For free or a £10 registration price i would buy it maybe, but for more than £10 you are joking lol. DiscDUMP is much better and with FrontEnd it is the best software for RIPPING a CD. I use DiscDUMP and FireBurner to make copies and i aint had a coaster in the past 6 months :) PS FireBurner is very cheap and DiscDUMP is free! You do the maths :)

Anacific reviewed v3.0.9.1 on Sep 19, 2001

This is even better than Blind Write/Read.

mouse_56 reviewed v3.0.6.1 on Aug 13, 2001

CloneCD is a good little program
its as good as nero burn without all the complecations
where can i buy it or do i keep downloading it

eyeflungdung reviewed v3.0.6.1 on Aug 12, 2001

Most software allows you to keep at least one back up copy of your software. CloneCD allows you to accomplish this easily. I think FileForum *should* keep us informed on software which we like and use.

I give it 4 stars because there must always be room for improvement, even in great programs like CloneCD.

the_dude reviewed v3.0.6.1 on Aug 11, 2001

A damn good burning prog, but should FileForum really post this kind of progs? The main functionality of CloneCD is to clone copy-protected CDs. Don't bother telling me that it's not, because it is. Maybe they should start a sister site called WarezForum.com. :-)

Hands reviewed v3.0.5.1 on Aug 9, 2001

Burned 21 CDs in >8 hrs.No errors,hiccups,hesitations,
nothing skipped,lost or strayed from any disc.
Buying keycode is US30.38.Adaptec stinks, FireBurner OK, This is the only install,run,and error free CD utility
I have ever used.....

Black-Wolf reviewed v3.0.5.1 on Jul 12, 2001

Sylve, this program is the best...
Stop blaming it for errors caused by your hardware but not CloneCD.

The errors which the program detected were just a notification to let you know.
Not the program cannot read it, ok?

fenech reviewed v3.0.5.1 on Jul 10, 2001

Fantastic!

ddr7000 reviewed v3.0.5.1 on Jul 9, 2001

For duplicating cds I find it a great program.
Under win2k I've never had a problem.

mrbee reviewed v3.0.5.1 on Jul 7, 2001

Awesome program! The best for duplicating CDs and good for archiving you CDs for later burning.

Sylve reviewed v3.0.4.2 on Jul 6, 2001

Good little program. Still when I tried to copy my Midtown Madness cd to use it at work :-)))) it couldn't read all of the disc (sector 829 I think) and it failed hopelessly to copy the disc.. even using my new Plextor 1610.. any ideas anyone? Thanks.

abuvl_98 reviewed v3.0.4.2 on Jul 4, 2001

This is an awesome program. I have a Virtual Lab for CCNA exam. I used Roxio 5 and CDRWin to make another copy and they all fail to copy since there are some codes to protect the CD. Then I tried CloneCD, it copy perfect 1:1. Great

Black-Wolf reviewed v3.0.4.2 on Jul 3, 2001

rignes,
SafeDisc 2 copiable or not is depending by your hardware, not the software, okay??

Learn this =)
CloneCD is the best!!! 5 *****

rignes reviewed v3.0.4.2 on Jul 3, 2001

An excellent 1:1 CD Copier. I've botten it to copy every type of protection except for Safedisc V2. That's why another review was unable to copy Diablo II.

innersanctum reviewed v3.0.2.3 on Jun 21, 2001

Well, I have always thought that this product was a great product until last night when I took the time to create images to my hard drive for 6 different programs and then burn them to 3 different sets (18 CD's altogether). Not one CD came out right and I had to re-burn the CD's with Roxio's Easy CD Creator 5.0 instead. That went without a problem. Oh well...maybe you have to do direct copies with this but I have lost my confidence in this program.

busta reviewed v3.0.2.3 on Jun 21, 2001

That's not neccessarily true that if there's skipping or errors in audio CDs it must be because his settings are wrong or his CDRW isn't supported. There are only two programs that I'm aware of now on Windows that support secure audio ripping (error correction) and that's Exact Audio Copy and the CDex 1.40 beta 5 (paranoid mode). I heard secure audio ripping might be added to CloneCD later on. If you have a damaged audio CD, or are trying to copy a audio CDR that wasn't burned correctly then you can easily get scratch sounds with a CloneCD copy. CloneCD might be great for data CDs, but I'd stick with EAC (www.exactaudiocopy.de) for audio copying.

litoby reviewed v3.0.0.20 Beta on May 30, 2001

if your audio cd's came out scratchy or bad, then you aren't copying them properly with clonecd or your cd-r isn't set up properly with the rest of your hardware. and this program is mainly used to copy cd's you can't normally copy perfectly. example... bleem cd. when you set the program to read all subchannel data and don't turn on error skip, it makes a perfect 1:1 relinquishing the need for the original as the image is perfect. this works great with every cd i have ever used. i have a plextor 8/20 internal scsi cd-r. awesome. another program that uses ccd images is burndrive (burndrive.com) burndrive can also write iso's and mp3's and much more! still beta.

BreakMeOffSome reviewed v2.8.4.3 on Mar 3, 2001

This program is ok at best. It does what it claims to do- clones cds, however, the method it does it in is not very user friendly. After copying a few audio cds with this I found that it many of them skipped and had poor quality. As far as I'm concerned, I'll stick with Nero.

anealon reviewed v2.8.4.3 on Feb 2, 2001

Shame it doesn't support burning ISO images to cd. Uses it's own proprietry format (think it's CCD) Good for 1:1 copies though.

tem0 reviewed v2.8.4.3 on Feb 2, 2001

The best (and only?) 1:1 cd copier.

eddie reviewed v2.8.4.2 on Jan 11, 2001

Very nice Cd Copier.. easier to use than Nero, however, Ill still use it too..

abibo reviewed v2.8.3.1 on Dec 21, 2000

hi everibody, please I need help to copy playstation games, could anybody advise me how to do that?

MrWizard reviewed v2.8.2.1 on Nov 2, 2000

Mr. Brown, are you a complete idiot, or what? The GD-ROM is a proprietary 1GB CD format for Sega. No reader but the alleged Yamaha CDR400 series (with special firmware) is able to read the "packed area" beyond the physical ring you see on the disc. And, dumba**, the reason why there are Dreamcast ISOs on the net is because groups have found a way to read the GDs or transfer the data from the Dreamcast, resample or remove portions, edit the executable, and burn back the remaining portion (up to 700MB of data+audio) onto 74 or 80 minute CDs. So, before you post a stupid comment like that, make sure you can back it up with proof. Moron.

mrbrown reviewed v2.7.8.1 on Oct 14, 2000

I found this program useful. I would just like to add, to whomever said that you can't copy dreamcast discs earlier on this page... you're totally wrong dude... it may not be able to read the disc, but the actual disc is the same length as a normal CD, just packed tightly. It can be copied... why do you think they have Dreamcast ISOs on the net, fool?

DefBringer reviewed v2.7.6.1 on Aug 30, 2000

This is probably the most pirated piece of software I've come across. Gee, maybe because they're charging $70 to register it? Its a good, MINOR app....certainly nothing worth $70. I'd pay $70 for WinZip before I'd pay $70 for this......

powaking reviewed v2.7.6.1 on Aug 29, 2000

My Teac 55s is still not supported. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel for these unsupported drives????????

multiplayer reviewed v2.7.2.4 on Aug 11, 2000

I give this program a 4. Yes, it is great! It copies all of my Cd's (except DreamCast) and I have never had an error. The only reason why I give it a 4 is because of the stuiped 2x burn limit in the demo version :P. I want an 8x burn limit hehe :P. Seeya

Goonie reviewed v2.6.2.1 on Jul 20, 2000

I had no problem copying the D2 play CD with my Yamaha 4x (using it for reading and writing). I played about halfway thru.

AMathewsFL reviewed v2.6.2.1 on Jul 19, 2000

Awesome program...Would some kind soul give instructions on copying the D2 Play CD

m_schwartz reviewed v2.6.2.1 on Jul 19, 2000

I really like this program ! If you read the embedded print, you will be able to succesfuly copy Diablo 2. I used the image file option, as my creative dvd reader was not compatible with the cd to cd copy option.

MM521 reviewed v2.6.2.1 on Jul 19, 2000

This program worked good for me. I copied Need for speed 4 and windows 2000 professional with no problems at all. 4/5 rating

atac reviewed v2.6.2.1 on Jul 19, 2000

This DOES NOT copy Diablo Cd's!!

DaGimp reviewed v2.6.2.1 on Jul 19, 2000

It is a great program if your Hardware is fully supported ... and yes the diablo2 play CD does record fine with it ( from one disk to another ) read the finer points of the info or help file to get the most out of this product

Nytestorm reviewed v2.6.1.1 on Jul 14, 2000

Seems like a good program. It won't let me clone the Diablo II play CD, but other than that it works fine.

f0xmuld3r reviewed v2.6.1.1 on Jul 14, 2000

This program still cant copy Diablo2 (Play disk) :(.

dm2k reviewed v2.5.6.2 on Jul 8, 2000

Works Great for me. Never had a problem yet and it had "CLONED" lots of stuff that was supposed to be uncopyable. And YES it works great with my Plextor 12x10x32 CD-WR.

Mustafa800 reviewed v2.5.6.2 on Jul 8, 2000

Does this program work with the Plextor 12x10x32 drive?

mjk reviewed v2.5.6.2 on Jul 8, 2000

The best. No other AV soft even comes close.

Elian_Gonzalez reviewed v2.5.5.2 on Jul 3, 2000

Does anyone know if this thing works with an iomega Zip 650 CD-RW drive? Please get back to me on this...

~Elian

sean_04 reviewed v2.5.5.2 on Jul 2, 2000

awesome program, but it only goes up to 2x write on my mitsumi 4804.

I use a Pioneer DVD-114 (10X DVD, 40X CD), and it works fine for disk-to-disk.

m.askew reviewed v2.5.5.2 on Jul 2, 2000

which cd-rom do you recommend using with mitsumi 4804 for disk to disk copies

deekay reviewed v2.5.5.2 on Jul 2, 2000

It has been giving me problems with NT 4.0 w/ a HP 8200i, yet with a HP 8100i it works (Win2000 professional). With the 8200, It errors out about 1/3 of the way through an image, but under Win2k, it handles like a dream. my friend and i have been hovering over this dream program =Þ

DeeKay
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erick reviewed v2.4.1.2 on Jun 12, 2000

Just let you know, this proggi works with Plextor 12x4x32 firmware v1.04. I know that because i have one. This prog ROCKS...!

dron1 reviewed v2.3.3.3 on May 29, 2000

I was really impressed with this little program even tho it doesn`t support a Yamaha burner.Until I tried to uninstall it.The uninstaller file was corrupted on install.I tried installing on top of the old one exactly the same folder and it also damaged the install file.....needs work there for sure....slick program tho.....

GreekGod911 reviewed v2.2.1.1 on May 4, 2000

It supports the Plextor 4220 firmware version 1.01, but not the newer 1.04 ???
Weird.
Can't give an accurate review without it supporting my damn cd-r.

dneff98 reviewed v2.1.0.4 on Apr 27, 2000

Sure wish it would support the Plextor 12/4/32 so I could give it a real rating. But the guy emailed meand said that it will probably be a month or two before he releases a version for it the new Plextor

dmckee reviewed v2.1.0.4 on Apr 27, 2000

My CD release button on my Sony Portable is awkardly placed so this util should prove useful...

cheZZ reviewed v2.1.0.4 on Apr 27, 2000

i found firetalk to be a cool program,it sure is good fun
to be able to talk to at least 7 people from all over the world,this is what mic's where ment for...

larryA reviewed v2.1.0.4 on Apr 27, 2000

Voice quality is really, really BAD!

Vocaltec's Internet Phone is still much, much better...

marton reviewed v2.1.0.4 on Apr 26, 2000

This is great stuff!

If only I could see an estimated download time for the total queue... Otherwise it's excellent! Stable too.

ryanbrado reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 22, 2000

THIS PROGRAM IS GREAT.. I CURRENTLY USE VER. 2.0.4.1 AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COPY EVERY CD THAT I HAVE TRYED THE FIRST TIME AND THE THE CORRECT WAY.. GREAT PROGRAM.. I HAVE DOUBLED MY AUDIO CD COLLECTION SINCE I HAVE USED THIS PROGRAM.

laggy reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 22, 2000

A nice program, but keep in mind : This program focusses on reliability rather than on speed.
You can download much faster using Download Accelerator Plus : http://www.appfinder.com...dows/Detailed/498.shtml

Mustafa800 reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 21, 2000

It's not compatible with the Smart and Friendly Mach 12.

compak reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 21, 2000

btw if it goes too slow from here
http://www.reget.com/beta/

Ishtumba reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 21, 2000

RIP OFF!

riekl reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 21, 2000

In responce to multiplayer : Why on earth would it copy dreamcast disks ? It copies CD-ROMs ! Dreamcast does NOT use CD-ROMs. Your cd-rom drive in your PC wont even read a dreamcast disk so how could any program copy it ? Dreamcast has done a unique thing in picking a media format that is not a standard anywhere else, hence there is no writing i am aware of anywhere on the consumer market for these disks ..

Wingman69 reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 21, 2000

The only gripe I have so far is the 69.00 registration fee. Seems a little high for a shareware program. I think I'll stick to CDR-Win for my burning needs.

c6h12o6 reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 20, 2000

Not this version hasn't , it's ver 1.04.077 maybe you're still using ver 1.04.06 this is a beta version not a release version

multiplayer reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 20, 2000

Well Im not sure so I'll give it a 4. The question is will it burn DreamCast disks???? If it did YEAHH!!! If not *glare* oh well ive used cLoneCd Before, its pretty neat i reccomend it over EasyCd Creater have fun! Multiplayer@wa.freei.net if ya want to email me!

kcraig reviewed v2.0.6.2 on Apr 20, 2000

These Drivers have been out for months!!!!!!!!!

hype reviewed v2.0.5.5 on Apr 19, 2000

Works great for me. Installed, loaded up and burned an exact duplicate perfectly. Now my only gripe is that there are WAY too many restrictions in the trial version. If you are going to give someone your software for free to try it out then you need to really let them try it out. WAY too many restrictions, quit being so anal and let us really use the thing (full featured) for like 30 days or so so we know if we would really consider buying it or not. Once this happens I might consider it for purchase, until then ill just keep erasing the reg key so i can burn more :P

beezer94 reviewed v2.0.4.2 on Apr 11, 2000

I've made dozens of back-ups of my cd's under both Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 Professional. Version 2.0.4.2 works very well and this is a must have for all. For all of you with expensive copy-protected cd's that need backed-up well then this is the program for you!

Lo_Phat reviewed v2.0.3.2 on Mar 23, 2000

Installed fine for me on W2K but I don't have any cd's! Someone BURN SOMETHING (ie a PSX game!) and tell us what's up!

Dartanian_Mozambique reviewed v2.0.2.4 on Mar 16, 2000

It installed fine for me on Win2K, it loaded fine too, I didn't try to burn a cd though.

hughw reviewed v2.0.2.4 on Mar 16, 2000

Where's the ISO????

alltech reviewed v1.0.2.3 on Dec 24, 1999

Well this time it at least installed into Windows 2000, but crapped out when trying to load up.....But we're getting closer

alltech reviewed v1.0.2.2 on Dec 21, 1999

I like the program but it doesnt install into windows 2000
if you have a neat trick to install it into win2k email me
alltech1@home.com

FrozenPea reviewed v1.0.1.1 on Dec 13, 1999

Just delete the registry string and presto! Another 5 burns!

hilbe reviewed v1.0.0.5 on Nov 19, 1999

Only allows 5 burns on shareware. Give us more time to use the thing!