It is very easy to create data on your CD and also burn and make copies of it, irrespective of whether it is an audio file or a data file. However, if you have some sensitive and personal data on the CD, then you don’t want it to be duplicated, for the fear of someone misusing it. You can add copy protection to the CD and keep your valuable data safe. This article will tell you how to copy protect a CD in simple steps.
Steps to copy protect a CD:
Adding protection to your CDs prevents your data from being stolen, taking the worry of piracy off your head. Follow these simple steps for protecting your CD:
- The first step in this process is to download and install WTM CD protect from the website http://www.webtoolmaster.com/.
- Double-click on the “WTM copy protection” icon on your desktop.
- Now insert the CD that you want to protect in the CD drive and click on the “wizard” button when the program runs.
- In the new window, click on “image” and select your CD from the CD-ROM and select the CD image files that have to be protected.
- Now click “Open” and select file type; audio CD or data CD.
- Click on “Protect” to protect the CD.
There are some software available in the market that can be used to lock the CD so that no other user can access it. You will have to download and install this software to use it. Now, follow these steps:
- First, burn the CD by copying the files and pasting them in the CD drive in “My Computer” menu. Click on “Write files to CD” and follow step-by-step instructions of the CD writing Wizard.
- Now, search for a software that allows copy protection on Google. Some software are available free for download, while for others you may have to pay to download them. Choose the software you want to use.
- After downloading, install the software on your PC and reboot if required.
- Launch the software program and browse for the location of your burnt CD in its menu. There will an option labeled “Encrypt files”. Click on it and then select “Copy Protect” to start the process.
- Eject the CD from the drive and put it back. Click on the “My Computer” icon and choose your CD drive.
- Check if you are able to copy the data files from your copy protected CD. If the copy protection has been successful you will get a pop-up window saying the CD is copy protected.
Copy protecting an audio CD
If you have created some music piece and saved it in an audio CD, you must take steps to protect it from music piracy. If your audio CD is not copy protected, anyone can easily rip the music on the CD and share it with others for free through file-sharing programs. You will have to use software to do this. The steps to copy protect an audio CD are as follows:
- The first step is to play your audio CD on the computer.
- Search online for a software that allows copy protection of an audio CD and download and install it.
- Double-click on the icon of the downloaded software and open it.
- You will see a button “File to Encrypt” or something similar worded that allows you to add the contents of the audio CD to the software program.
- Choose the D drive for locating the CD and select “Open” to view audio files.
- Now, start the encryption process by clicking on the “Copy Protect” button in the program.
Tips and warnings on how to copy protect a CD
- Always read through the user guide of the installed software for specific instructions while using it.
- Ensure that your CD-ROM has “burning” and “writing” features, otherwise copy protecting the CD will not be successful.
- CD copy protection software will not provide fail-safe protection, as there are many other software that can break through copy protection.
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