Okay, I have a HP (USB 1.1...) Cd-writer 8290, and CLoneCD 4.0.1.3 (I think, I'm not at home now so I can't check)

I tried to copy HP, HD and VC, but, although the game will install fine, it will not run. I would prefer not to have to resort to a No-CD patch. What settings should I use( I've been using the "Game CD" option in CloneCD 4)?

Any help will be appreciated...

try clony xxl 2.0.0.6 to detect protection and send settings to clonecd , some writers cant do 1:1 copies ( clones ) so you may not be able to do what you want anyway :( .

Well, I used Clony (2.0.1.4, I think), and they all have SafeDisc2. Also, My CD-burner has been able to back-up the first two SIms games (Sims and Livin Large), so... Maybe it just can't handle SD2...

Where can I get 2.0.0.6? I used to have it, but I can't seem to find it... and I really enjoyed it telling me the correct settings.

paste the following profile into notepad and save as Safedisc 2+.ccp
then place it into the profiles folder in clone.

[CloneCD ReadPrefs]
ReadSubData=0
RegenerateData=0
ReadSubAudio=0
AbortOnReadError=0
FastErrorSkip=1
ReadSpeedData=0
ReadSpeedAudio=0
IntelligentBadSectorScan=0
SectorSkip=100
NoErrorReport=0
FirstSessionOnly=0
AudioQuality=0
[CloneCD WritePrefs]
DontRepairSubchannelData=0
AlwaysCloseLastSession=1
AmplifyWeak=0
WriteSpeed=0