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Dsypher
Jun 20, 2005, 05:14 AM
Is there any way to copy/read a DVD without a DVD drive? I heard theres a software that can read a DVD using a CD-RW drive. Plz Help ! I dont have a DVD drive and I'm dying to play a PC game thats on DVD. I cant afford to buy a DVD drive right now :D

Thanx in advance.

JDF
Jun 20, 2005, 04:49 PM
I really don't see how it's possible, even with software.

The DVD format has a totally different pit size, spiral pitch and not to mention the ability to have 2 focusing layers. Things that a standard cd-rom-based drive (even one that can burn cd-r's and cd-rw's) can't physically manipulate the laser to do.

You've got to have a drive whose laser is capable of focusing on the much smaller pit and follow the much tighter spiral of the DVD. That means you actually need a DVD reading capable drive.

DVD-Rom drives can be found for as little as 25 bucks.