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The version of BlindWrite Suite we reviewed is v.4.05.40. The file is 1,84MB. You can download the latest version here. Executing it will begin installation:
Patin Couffin Layer:
Nothing strange with the installation process. After you get asked for the installation directory, you will get a bit of a surprise, since you will be asked to install the ‘Patin-Couffin” CD access layer:
What is the Patin-Couffin (PC) cd access layer? It is an alternative to Adaptec’s ASPI, developed specifically for the use with BlindWrite Suite. The term ASPI is an acronym that stands for: Advanced SCSI Programming Interface. Operating systems and programs use ASPI drivers to communicate with ATAPI and SCSI devices. The files contained in an ASPI layer are also used in systems that don’t contain a SCSI adapter, or SCSI devices .. for things such as ripping CD audio and burning CDs. BlindWrite’s PC layer is supposed to serve the same functions.
Why use PC instead of ASPI? Here are some reasons why according to the developer:
In case you are still wondering whether you really have to install the PC layer in order to run BlindWrite Suite, the answer is no. Although installing the PC layer is what BWS developers suggest, BW works just fine with native OS drivers (built in Win2000/XP) or ASPI, as long as it’s properly installed. Besides there is the option to choose between the PC layer and others in BW general settings (discussed later).
Getting startedAfter installing the program and executing it you will see the screen on the right in order to choose between BR and BW. This comes to show once again that BR and BW are unique programs that can be used separately. Lets start with BR.
The reason why BWS is so good at copying protected CDs is in large part because of BR. Its responsibility is to produce a perfect RAW image of the CD to be copied, but that’s not all it can do.
From the first BR window, we can:
1. Read the image of a CDRom
2. Get CD info and control the drive’s tray
3. Choose a language
4. Configure BR’s settings
Let’s get into details on the settings on the next page
14 Comments
Very good first review, Hemispasm. Too bad the images aren't as good as the review. 
I have had some probs with BW when backing up PSX games. The backups have had problems while CloneCD has produced clean results. Reader:Plex32 Writer:TDK 121032 (Plextor-made)
Hey i use both BW and CCD, both are good! Sometimes it only forgets to unlock the drive so i have to reboot before i can use my CDrom again
I have been using it for years and it is a little gem. Plus, the developers, who really treated this more like a hobby for a while have finally taken it seriously and we should expect even better things from them now.:7
Agreed. I have been using this program for a long time, but for ages Clonecd has been ahead in reading/writing copy-proteted cd's I kinda forgot about it, but I often use it for heavily scratched/unrecoerable cd's.
blindwrite kicks azz been advising it to alot of people in the last years and i NEVER had a complain about it afterwarths
been advising it to alot of people in the last years and i NEVER had a complain about it afterwarths 
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- Posted on: 07 Sep 02 20:46
i'm a newbie,can i use Blindwrite or CloneCD to back up my copyprotected DVD'S I've got a DVD burner and easy CDcreator5
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- Posted on: 08 Sep 02 01:31
Sorry for some of the pics, Photoshop ain't my thingy 
Nope, you can't use neither BlinWrite nor CCD for backing up your protected DVDs Stu11, sorry These programs are for backing up protected game CDs only. If you have a DVD related question, you can always drop by the DVD forum in CDFreaks to ask That is here http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=32 As far as BlinWrite is concerned, you can all post your opinions and experiences here http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread....threadid=53408
Nope, you can't use neither BlinWrite nor CCD for backing up your protected DVDs Stu11, sorry These programs are for backing up protected game CDs only. If you have a DVD related question, you can always drop by the DVD forum in CDFreaks to ask That is here http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=32 As far as BlinWrite is concerned, you can all post your opinions and experiences here http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread....threadid=53408
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- Posted on: 24 Sep 02 23:45
For copying DVD's, or everything in general, you should consider Alcohol 120% -Does both protected Cd's and DVD's -Has a Daemon Tools clone embedded (supporting up to 31 virtual CD's). - the final version, due in a few days, will also include basic premastering. - Multiple burners support. AFAIK its only cons currently is the slow read speed with a few devices (to be fixed soon), and its ugly pink color. Leavin' that aside both Clone and BW suite have a lot to envy and nothing to boast about over this one.
How does it stand up to SecuROM/New will it make a working backup: Toshiba XM-6702B reader Writers Lite-on 40125S HP 9310i
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- Posted on: 14 Mar 07 06:51
Was skeptical at first, due to poorly thought out Memorex CD-RW media in the past that was Ritek based. Writes fine, but could not handle moderate usage (In/Out of cases/drives 3-5/week) Just picked up this same pack @ Staples store on sale for $9USD. Wrote like a dream in Nero, Alcohol, Exact Audio... Comes up as Ritek Process Dye in all CD Info prog's. Durability will have to wait as I've only just purchased. Hoping for better results after 5 year avoidance.
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- Posted on: 15 May 07 20:37
blindwrite is a pain in the 4ss.
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- Posted on: 25 Sep 08 02:10
i have been using dvd decrypter for about 3 months it was all well except starting this week, it doesnt find my dvd's in the source ? either do i have the C: drive as a option for the destination , do you know how to fix that?
It's probably best to post this question in the 'newbie help' section with a little more detail on what you're trying to do. Open your own thread too.