Backup of Microsoft Flight Simulator v2.10A

[Arkady]

Hello,

I just found a WORKING Microsoft Flight Simulator v2.10A (DS DD 5"1/4).

The problem is that the floppy disc is a bit "noisy" to my taste.

So, which program i need to make a working backup of this jewel ?

other question : is there a software that can make an "image" of this protected disc (some like RAWRITE, WINIMAGE, etc...)

Thank you for your help.

 

[Maverick1978]

Try Teledisk.

 

[DOS lives on!!]

WinImage will do just fine.

 

[mbbrutman]

WinImage handles copy protected diskettes?

 

[DOS lives on!!]

Couldn't you un-write protect the disks or is the disk protected by software means?

 

[mbbrutman]

Write protection is not copy protection.

This diskette has copy protection, which is usually based on an error planted at a specific spot on the diskette that the software checks for. WinImage doesn't handle copy protected diskettes.

 

[Druid6900]

Write protection is not copy protection.

This diskette has copy protection, which is usually based on an error planted at a specific spot on the diskette that the software checks for. WinImage doesn't handle copy protected diskettes.

What do you think, Mike? Anadisk?

 

[Tor]

Kryoflux will probably handle that floppy. But then you'll need the Kryoflux device itself, of course.

-Tor

 

[DOS lives on!!]

Look at this thread. I has something to do with copy protected game disks.

http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum/showthread.php?16334-PC-Floppy-Disk-Games-Copy-Protection

 

[mbbrutman]

What do you think, Mike? Anadisk?

Teledisk (already suggested) should be able to do it.

CopyIIPC can make a backup. CopyWrit was another I vaguely remember. (CopyIIPC had a specific PCjr version because of the non-standard diskette controller.)

CopyIIPC with "SnatchIt" was the classic hacker way to make an image.

A Central Point Option Board can certainly do it - and from the same people who brought you CopyIIPC/CopyIIJr.


As always, test the copy to ensure the copy protection software worked ...

 

[Arkady]

Thank you very much for your replies and your help.

I'll try different options and i'll come back with the results.

Thanks again to all.