Bugs and Limitations

There are some known problems in this version:

• CloneCD allows you to select a faster write speed than the drive allows. This is not really a bug, it is just a cosmetic glitch. If you select 6x speed with a 2x writer, it will simply write 2x.
• Some Burners (e.g., Philips CDD2000,  CDD2600, TEAC55, etc.) are not identified as CD-Writers. This is cosmetic, too, as they wouldn't work with CloneCD, even if the program logic would detect them.
• Modifying the Lead-Out time of MultiSession CDs can lead to unpredictable results.
• Reading Subchannel Data from Data Tracks with Plextor CD-ROMs, Sony CD-ROMs, Sony CD-Writers CR-X120E, CR-X140E/S, CR-X145E/S, CR.X160E, Hewlett Packard CD-Writers 8200i, 8210i, 9100i, 9110i, 9200i, 9210i, 9300i, 9310i, 9500i will always enable Fast Error Skip, too. You might need to reduce the read speed for reliable results!

 If you find a bug, or think you may have, please contact us with complete information so that we may fix it.

Revision History

Version 2.8.5.2 20 April 2001

Bug fixes:

• Firewire and USB units did not work with Windows NT/2000 (Bug introduced in 2.8.5.1).
• Fixed reading of Subchannel Data with HP CD-Writer+ 9500b
• Some wrong information in Hardware requirements changed.

Version 2.8.5.1 18 April 2001

New features:

• Added 16x, 20x and 24x Write Speed.
• Added support for more CD-Writers (see below).

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Added CD+G/CD-Text/RAW-DAO96 support for ACER CRW-8432AI, ACER CRW-1032A, ACER CRW-1032A, ACER CRW-1232A, ACER CRW-1832A, ACER CRW-1208A, ACER CRW-1210A, ACER CRW-1610A
• Added "Seamless Link" support for ACER CRW-1208A, ACER CRW-1210A, ACER CRW-1610A
• Added support for SANYO BP5 and SANYO BP-1500
• Added support for RICOH 7125A
• Added support for NEC NR-7700
• Added support for AOPEN CD-RW CRW1232A
• Added support for Creative Labs CD-RW RW1260E
• Added support for Memorex TwelveMAXX 1032A and 1032P
• Hardware requirements updated.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed page locking bug in ElbyCDIO driver for Windows 9x/ME.
• Due to a bug in the InstallShield software, the ElbyCDIO.vxd file wasn't replaced during installation, if an old version was present. This caused an error message, when CloneCD was started. This issue was not fully resolved in the last version.

Version 2.8.4.3 30 January 2001

Bug fixes:

• Reading of subchannel data failed with multi session CDs.

Version 2.8.4.2 5 January 2001

Bug fixes:

• Due to a bug in the InstallShield software, the ElbyCDIO.vxd file wasn't replaced during installation, if an old version was present. This caused an error message, when CloneCD was started.

Version 2.8.4.1 4 January 2001

Happy new year 2001!

New features:

• Added DAO-RAW support for YAMAHA CD-Writers CRW2100E and CRW2100S. You will need Firmware 1.0H or better for this to work.
• Added full support for MITSUMI 4805TE, including high-speed reading of subchannel data
• Added additional plausibility checks, if subchannel data is correct.
• Hardware requirements updated.
• ElbyCDIO driver model enhanced for greater compatibility with other applications.
• Reworked ElbyCDIO drivers, fixing the "exclusive locking" problems, when RSJ-Writer, InCD, PacketCD or DirectCD is installed
• Windows NT/2000: CD-ROMs or CD-Writers no longer need to have an assigned drive letter to work with ElbyCDIO drivers
• Workaround for some false alarms of Virus Scanners
• Removed "1 year" keycode checks. Everyone who owns a valid CloneCD keycode can update to the newest version without the fear, that the keycode will expire.

Version 2.8.3.1 2 November 2000

New features:

• Added support for Ricoh CD-Writer / DVD-ROM 9120 including support for "Just Link" (a feature similar to "Burn Proof")

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Hardware requirements updated.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed Access Violation at adress10000005 in module ELBYCDIO.DLL Read of Address FFFFFFFF when the CeQuadrat CD-ROM Simulator was installed. This problem was introduced in CloneCD 2.8.1.1
• Fixed a bug introduced in CloneCD 2.5.6.2: Reading of Subchannel Data didn't work correctly, if more than 1 track of the same kind was read by a drive which needs special handling for Subchannels (e.g., TEAC 532E, 532E-A, 532 E-B, 532S and all devices reading only 16 bytes subchannel data)

Version 2.8.2.1 1 November 2000

Bug fixes:

• This is another hotfix for various problems introduced in 2.8.1.1:
  HP CD-Writer+ 8000 and 8290 should work again.
  Fixed problems with several devices like Plextor PX-W1210A in Windows 9x/ME

Version 2.8.1.2 30October2000

Bug fixes:

• Fixed Problem introduced in 2.8.1.1: Drives with Driver Letter "D" were not found.

Version 2.8.1.1 29October2000

New features:

• New ElbyCD I/O driver model. More robust and no compatibility problems! WINASPI mode is gone forever.
• No reboot required when installed on Windows NT/2000.
• Added option to disable Auto Insert Notification in Windows NT.
• More friendly to broken IDE DMA Busmaster drivers.
• All language versions come in one file.
• Added support for Lucky Goldstar LG CD-RW CED-8120B (12x8x32x) writer.
• A lot of other minor changes.

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Hardware requirements updated.
• New driver model fixes various compatibility problems, e.g. blue screen in Windows 2000, when RSJ-Writer Software is installed.
• New recorders supported: Lucky Goldstar LG CD-RW CED-8120B, HP CD-Writer+ 9100b (RAW-SAO Mode only) 
• Fixed default "Fast Error Skip" values for RICOH drives.

Version 2.7.8.1 7September2000

Bug fixes:

• Fixed problem with "Always close last session" option. Some CD-ROMs (e.g., Toshiba) were unable to read some copies, if this option was checked.

Version 2.7.7.3 2September2000

New features:

• After selecting a new skin, it is no longer required to exit CloneCD for the changes to take effect. The changes will be visible immediately.
• Added "Burner State Save" feature (see below)

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Added a big compatibility improvement: Before CloneCD alters the state of the connected CD-Writers in any way, the current state of the writer will be saved. When CloneCD is done, the saved state will be restored. This greatly enhances compatibility with other writing or packet writing software.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed crash, if an invalid command line parameter was specified.

Version 2.7.6.1 28August2000

New features:

• Improved the 256 color "modern" skin.

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Fixed wrong detection of several HP CD-Writers (e.g., HP CD-Writer+ 8200a was broken).

Version 2.7.5.2 27August2000

New features:

• Added full Skin support
• Added "always close last session" option
• Made CloneCD.vxd more robust (Win95/98/ME only).
• Various minor improvements.

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Fixed wrong detection of HP CD-Writer+ 8000 and CD-Writer+ 8290.
• Added preliminary support for HP CD-Writer+ 9500 and HP CD-Writer+ 9600.

Bug fixes:

• Various minor problems fixed.

Version 2.7.2.4 9August2000

New features:

• Added automatic / manual check for new CloneCD versions (Requires Internet Explorer 4 or better).
• Reduced program start and exit times.
• Reduced default buffer sizes (again).

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Better support for CD-Writer HP CD-Writer+ 8000: Reading of Subchannel Data improved. Writing supported in DAO-RAW mode.
• Better support for CD-Writer BACKPACK CD-REWRITER-4B: Reading of Subchannel Data improved. Writing supported in DAO-RAW mode.
• CEQUADRAT CD-ROM Emulator is excluded from Device list.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed problem of program hang on exit.
• Fixed problem of crash, when an unknown error occurred.
• Fixed problem of crash, when the last CD-Recorder was removed from the system (e.g., an USB Burner was disconnected), and a "Rescan SCSI/IDE bus" was issued.
• Fixed bug writing version info to the registry.

Version 2.7.1.1 24July2000

New features:

• You can now customize CloneCD! All graphics and animations are now stored in separate files in the "Graphics" sub-directory, so you can modify the look of CloneCD if you like!
• You can specify the path to your own Graphics directory with the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Elaborate Bytes\CloneCD\SystemSettings\GraphicsDir.
• CloneCD is now compatible with WindowBlinds!
• CloneCD now uses less GDI resources (Windows 95/98 only)
• First beta release of CloneCD Spanish (thanks to Koldo Valle for the Spanish translation).
• Various changes for international versions of CloneCD.

Bug fixes:

• While moving the resources in separate files, several bugs related to icon display were found and fixed.

Version 2.6.2.1 18July2000

New features:

• Improved CloneCD NT Kernel Mode Driver (Windows NT/2000 only).
• Added option to perform optimum laser power calibration.

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Hardware requirements updated.
• Better support for CD-Writer TDK CDRW8432
• Better support for CD-Writer TDK CDRW121032
• Added support for CD-Writer CREATIVE CD-RW RW8432E (Firmware 1.07 or better required!)
• Attempt to fix problem of "Long Write in Progress" error at the end of the CD with some CD-Writers in SAO mode.

Bug fixes:

• The buffer size and wait buffers full setting and was not saved in 2.6.1.1

Version 2.6.1.1 14July2000

New features:

• Added CloneCD NT Kernel Mode Driver. It is now possible to use CloneCD if you are not Administrator in Windows NT/2000.
• Made CloneCD.vxd more system friendly (Windows 95/98 only)
• Numerous performance and stability improvements
• Improved Installer & Uninstaller
• Some cosmetic changes

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Fixed system crash, if CeQuadrat CD-Rom Emulator is installed (Windows 95/98 only)

Bug fixes:

• Hopefully fixed all outstanding severe problems (hangs, crashes).

Version 2.5.6.2 6July2000

New features:

• Reduced the default buffer size again. A large buffer often hurts more than it helps, because Windows will swap the buffer to the pagefile!
• Simplified the I/O Routines. This change makes the I/O code more maintainable and - according to customer reports- it seems like some strange bugs, that we were never able to reproduce on our test machines, are gone now.
• Improved stability of the read engine.
• Improved Installer & Uninstaller. User settings are now removed, if CloneCD is uninstalled, or a new version is installed. This fixes various problems caused by changed default settings.
• Some cosmetic changes

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• All SANYO CD-Writers:
  While a CD was erased, the computer could stop responding.
• SONY CRX-120E, HP8200i, HP8210i:
  Improved check, if writing is finished.
• SCSI MMC CD-ROMs (e.g., Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-M1201):
  On certain source CDs, the wrong read mode was selected, causing a "Drive not compatible" error.

Bug fixes:

• The change of CloneCD's I/O Routines seems to fix a number of strange bugs that customers have reported, e.g. program hang after writing to CD.
• 3rd try to fix rare problem of a crash, when the "File Info" button is clicked.
• Handling of the Info Window was incorrect.
• Some cosmetic bugs fixed.

Version 2.5.5.2 1July2000

New features:

• Added support for Plextor Writer PX-W 1210A with Burn Proof support
• Added Burn Proof control
• Improved CD-Writer Information (BurnProof, SAO & DAO compatibility)
• Minor cosmetic changes

Bug fixes:

• 2nd try to fix rare problem of a crash, when the "File Info" button is clicked.

Version 2.5.4.2 29June2000

New features:

• Reduced the default buffer size.
• Minor cosmetic changes

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• HP CDWriter 7500:
  Added reading of Subchannel Data from Data Tracks (it still won't write anything with CloneCD)
• SONY CD-Writer CRX-120E, CRX-140E/S, CRX-145E/S:
  If the writing of the Lead-In was aborted, an error message was shown.
• HP CD-Writer 8200i, 8210i, 9100i, 9110i, 9200i, 9210i, 9300i, 9310i:
  If the writing of the Lead-In was aborted, an error message was shown.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed rare problem of a crash, when the "File Info" button was clicked.

Version 2.5.4.1 28June2000

New features:

• This CloneCD release has the motto: Fight the buffer under run!
• Added variable buffers for main- and subchannel data.
• Added two additional read/write threads
• Added two buffer status bars
• Added buffer size setting controls
• Added "Wait until Buffer full" control
• The Display Thread and the Read/Write control thread are now much less dependant on each other. Writing or reading will not be disturbed, even if the display refresh can't keep up.
• Rearranged Thread priorities
• Higher quality of extracted Audio Data with some CD-ROMs because of better buffering.
• User Interface changed to look better, when large display fonts are selected.
• Minor cosmetic changes

Bug fixes:

• With many CD-ROMs and CD-Writers, reading of Mode2 (CD-XA) and CDI CDs didn't work correctly and wrong values were stored in the *.ccd file. This bug was undetected since the very first release of CloneCD. Amazing!
• In addition to this fix, the write engine got a workaround. Old image files with incorrect vales in the *.ccd file will be written correctly.
• The Session Format of Mode2 (CD-XA) and CDI CDs was recorded incorrectly in RAW-DAO mode, even if the *.ccd file happened to be correct. This bug was undetected since the very first release of CloneCD. Amazing!
• Recording a Mode2 (CD-XA) or CDI CD RAW-SAO mode could lead to a "CD-Writer not compatible" error.
• Final fix for the error: "*.sub file and *.img file do not match"
• Fixed a possible startup problem.
• When the Title Bar of any CloneCD Window was clicked and the mouse button was held down during CD Writing, a buffer underrun occurred.
• Fixed a lot of cosmetic bugs in the user interface.
• The elapsed time display was not accurate.

Version 2.5.1.3 16June2000

New features:

• Added Session-At-Once (SAO) RAW writing! More CD-Writers are supported with this new write mode. Please note, that Disc-At-Once (DAO) RAW is still the preferred "native" mode of CloneCD, and that not all features will work with SAO-RAW writing.
  As DAO-RAW is the "real" CloneCD write mode, only recorders capable of this mode are listed on the Hardware requirements page.
• Please note, that SAO RAW writing has the following restrictions, which do not apply to DAO-RAW mode:
  1. MultiSession is not allowed yet, therefore CD-Extra and PhotoCDs can't be copied with this mode.
  2. "Crazy Disc Layouts" can't be written. This is a restriction of SAO writing, not of CloneCD!
  3. Any copy protection relying on Subchannel Data will probably not be copied. This is a restriction of SAO writing, not of CloneCD!
  4. Media Catalog Numbers (MCN) and International Standard Recording Code Numbers (ISRC) will not be recorded yet.
  5. Indices and Pauses on Audio CDs will not be recorded yet.
  6. Depending on the recorder model, Tracks smaller than 4 seconds and Enhanced CDs can't be recorded.
• Minor cosmetic changes

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• TEAC CDR-56S & CDR-58S (native mode, do not jumper the drive to mimic a TEAC CDR-55S!):
  Added reading of Subchannel Data.
  Write support with SAO-RAW+SUB and SAO-RAW mode. (BETA feature)
• SANYO BP-2:
  Sometimes CloneCD allowed this drive to read Subchannel Data from Data tracks, but the delivered data was garbage. Enhanced the checks, if Subchannel Data is valid.
  Write support with SAO-RAW+SUB and SAO-RAW mode (BETA feature, tested with Firmware 2.21).
• RICOH 7040A & 7060A:
  Write support with SAO-RAW+SUB and SAO-RAW mode. (BETA feature)
• YAMAHA recent models:
  Write support with SAO-RAW mode. (BETA feature)
• All recorders which use DAO-RAW mode with 16 bytes Subchannel Data (PHILIPS, ACER, ALDI, ARAL, TEVION, HP 7100i, HP7200i, etc.):
  Faster device scan.

Bug fixes:

• When the reading was aborted and Subchannel reading was on, trying to write the partial image could cause the following error: "*.sub file and *.img file do not match", if the reading device had a Subchannel / Mainchannel offset (e.g., all Toshiba CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs)

Version 2.4.1.3 12June2000

Bug fixes:

• The "Bad Sector Scanner" still didn't always work as expected.

Version 2.4.1.2 12June2000

New features:

• More CD-Readers and CD-Writers are supported (see below).
• Hardware requirements updated.
• Improved task scheduler to reduce buffer under runs.
• Improved caching to reduce buffer under runs.
• Improved reading of 16 byte subchannel data for drives, that don't read 96 bytes subchannel data (e.g., TEAC 532E-B, TEAC 532S)
• CloneCD checks, if Image files will fit on destination disk, before reading is started.
• CloneCD issues a warning message, if the selected Fast Error Skip settings are not supported by the CD-Reader.
• CloneCD will no longer delete the partial image files after a "CD-Reader not compatible" error.
• Improved Fast Error Skip Settings Online Help.
• Reduced time to start CloneCD.
• Minor cosmetic changes

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• RICOH 7080A Writer now officially supported (A very good CloneCD reader, too!). Firmware 1.10 or better is required!
• RICOH 9060A Writer now officially supported. Firmware 1.60 or better is required!
• WAITEC CD-R WT3284 Writer now officially supported. Firmware 1.07 or better is required!
• WAITEC CD-R WT2082 Writer now officially supported. Firmware 1.04 or better is required!
• HP CD-Writer 8290i: Added improved Fast Error Skip and reading of Subchannel Data from Data Tracks (BETA feature)
• TEAC 532S: Added reading of Subchannel Data
• TOSHIBA XM-6401B: Added reading of Audio Data (BETA feature)
• More SCSI CD-ROMs supported (e.g., Toshiba XM-6401B, TEAC 532S)
• SONY CRX120E, HP 8200i:
  Fixed problem of not ejecting media after burn (again...).
• SAMSUNG DVD (maybe others, too):
  Fixed problem of locked CD tray.
• DirectCD compatibility:
  Fixed problem of Eject button press not recognized.
• Windows 2000:
  I/O Routines optimized.
• Windows NT:
  Fixed "blue screen of death" crash, when accessing ATAPI drives when DMA has been enabled with the DMACheck utility. It should now be safe to use DMA with CloneCD under Windows NT.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed various problems of the Read-Engine, when the reading drive only supports reading of 16 bytes subchannel data.
• If you minimize CloneCD during read/write/copy by right clicking the icon in the taskbar (very cool with the new % display) and the operation is finished, CloneCD's window management was confused and you needed to exit CloneCD. This problem is fixed.
• The "Bad Sector Scanner" didn't work as expected with several drives (Plextor Burners & CD-ROMs, HP-Burners), if Fast Error Skip or reading of Subchannel Data from Data Tracks was on, Error Correction set to "None" or "Software" and the retry count greater than zero.

Version 2.3.3.3 27May2000

Bug fixes:

• Fixed startup problem with certain configurations introduced in CloneCD 2.3.3.2.

Version 2.3.3.2 26May2000

New features:

• Improved Software Error Correction for better read results
• Increased write speed to 2x, when CloneCD is running in Demo Mode
• Progress is now displayed in the program icon in the task bar. Now you can monitor the progress, even if CloneCD is minimized.  
• Added Options to fine-tune Fast Error Skip settings
• Type of Error Correction can now be specified (None, Software or Hardware)
• Number of read retries can now be specified
• Added Help for Sound Settings
• Read Speed Settings can be selected easier
• Minor cosmetic changes

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Toshiba CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs:
  In certain situations, the improved Fast Error Skip speed was a little bit too fast, and the drive read unreliable. The default settings for these drives are now more conservative, but you can use the new "Fast Error Skip" fine tuning to push your drive to the limit if you like.
• Plextor CD-ROMs, Plextor CD-Writers, SONY CD-Writer CRX-120E, CRX-140E/S, CRX-145E/S, HP CD-Writer 8200i, 8210i, 9100i, 9110i, 9200i, 9210i, 9300i, 9310i:
  The defaults for "Fast Error Skip" haven't changed, but if you have scratched or otherwise damaged disks, you can increase the retry count with the new "Fast Error Skip" fine tuning options.
• Plextor PX-R820:
  To fully evaluate CloneCD with this writer, the demo write speed has been increased to 2x.
  

Version 2.3.1.1 16May2000

New features:

• Added Controls to modify the Sounds CloneCD plays.
• Hardware requirements updated.
• Added 10x, 20x and 30x read speed settings.
• Added 10x and 12x write speed settings.
• Links to Plextor Website updated.
• A lot of compatibility changes / improvements (see below)

Compatibility fixes and improvements:

• Toshiba CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs:
  Dramatically improved Fast Error Skip Speed. When using "Fast Error Skip", it is recommended to reduce the read speed!
  Added read speed 20x and 30x which surprisingly works.
  Increased pre- and post-gap margins, as Toshiba drives sometimes reported a read error at the end of a track.
• Plextor CD-ROMs:
  Added setting of read speed. The new 10x read speed setting was introduced for Plextor 40TSi (10x-20x CAV)
  Reading Subchannel Data from Data Tracks had a bug, which caused the Subchannel data to be recorded 1 Frame out of Sync.
• Plextor CD-Writers:
  With certain source CDs, CloneCD might post a "Reader is not compatible" message at the end of the CD.
• SONY ATAPI CD-ROM CDU-4011 (works very well and very fast with CloneCD): Full Support added.
• All other SONY ATAPI CD-ROMs (CDU-4811 tested, doesn't read Subchannel Data from Data Tracks): Support added.
• SONY CD-Writer CRX-120E, CRX-140E/S, CRX-145E/S:
  Reading Subchannel Data from Data Tracks had a bug, which caused the Subchannel data to be recorded 1 Frame out of Sync.
  Added support to read Audio CDs with a "Bonus Track" in the Pre-Gap (e.g., Lucy Kaplansky "Flesh and Bone")
• HP CD-Writer 8200i, 8210i, 9100i, 9110i, 9200i, 9210i, 9300i, 9310i:
  Reading Subchannel Data from Data Tracks had a bug, which caused the Subchannel data to be recorded 1 Frame out of Sync.
  Added support to read Audio CDs with a "Bonus Track" in the Pre-Gap (e.g., Lucy Kaplansky "Flesh and Bone")
• TEAC CD-ROM 532S:
  Added setting of read speed.
  Disabled reading of Subchannel Data. The drive delivers nonsense data, and CloneCD didn't complain.

Bug fixes:

• If CloneCD was running, logging off Windows caused a really weird message: "Can't quit yet, Disk Erase is in Progress"

Version 2.2.1.1, 03May2000

New features:

• Hardware requirements updated.
• Finally added support for Plextor 12/4/32 burner PX-124TS (Firmware 1.04 or better required!)

Compatibility fixes:

• The "Fast Error Skip" option is now "really fast" with Plextor CD-ROMs.

Version 2.2.0.3, 01May2000

New features:

• Hardware requirements updated.
• Added reading of Subchannel Data from Data Tracks and improved Fast Error Skip for Plextor CD-ROMs, Sony CD-ROMs, Sony CD-Writers CR-X120E, CR-X140E/S, CR-X145E/S, Hewlett Packard CD-Writers 8200i, 8210i, 9100i, 9110i, 9200i, 9210i, 9300i, 9310i. This feature is still experimental! It relies on a "backdoor" in the current firmware implementation of these devices. You probably need to use a slower read speed for reliable results!
• Reading Subchannel Data from Data Tracks with the devices mentioned above will always enable Fast Error Skip, too.
• Reading Subchannel Data from Data Tracks with Plextor CD-ROMs might only work, if there is at least one Audio Track on the Source CD.

Compatibility fixes:

• Added sanity checks to the "GetModePage" routines, as some CD-ROMs deliver nonsense, which could lead to a crash or hang, when CloneCD is started.
• Added a workaround for devices, which do not deliver Sense Data after a read error.
• CloneCD.vxd now blocks Event Notify requests. This prevents a "Buffer Underrun" if you press the Eject button on a Toshiba DVD-ROM, while you are burning a CD with a CD-Writer connected to the same IDE port.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed bug introduced in Version 2.1.0.3: Crash or other problems, when writing the last Session of a Multi-Session CD. Oops, sorry.

Version 2.1.0.4, 26Apr2000

Bug fixes:

• Fixed bug introduced in Version 2.1.0.3: The Lead Out Time of the recorded disk was set two seconds too high.

Version 2.1.0.3, 26Apr2000

New features:

• Major rewrite of Windowing System, Read Engine and Write Engine for improved performance, flexibility and compatibility
• Windows Management more flexible, e.g. it is now possible to minimize the Progress Window while keeping the Log Window visible.
• Write Engine no longer depends on the Lead-Out Address. It is now possible to write Images bigger or smaller than specified by the Lead Out.
• Reduced the time until the write operation starts
• Improved Overburn Dialog allows to choose between Overburn or writing to the Media capacity
• With Plextor PX-R820 (Firmware 1.07 or better required!), PX-W8432 (Firmware 1.07 or better required!) and Plextor PX-W8220 (Firmware 1.04 or better required!) it is now possible to read "Illegal TOC" copy protected Audio CDs like the copy protected version of "HIM - Razorblade Romance"
• New Lead Out Dialog. Allows you to remove "TOC" copy protections, like on the copy protected version of "HIM - Razorblade Romance". Finally hear this CD with CAR CD Players or PC CD-ROMs!
• Better response, if "Stop" is clicked while Bad Sector Scan is active
• Read Engine can now handle bogus Lead Out addresses.
• Added Dialog, if "Stop" is clicked during a Read Operation.
• It is now possible to keep partial Image Files. This is helpful, if you know that there is only garbage at the end of a Source CD. In this case, you can abort the read operation and write the partial Image File!
• Can now copy CDs created by the Public Domain program "Free-Lock"
• Removed the annoying and useless "no CD-Writer found" Dialog.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed crash, if the Source CD had a Lead Out Address of more than 89:59:74
• Various cosmetic bugs fixed.

Version 2.0.6.2, 20Apr2000

New features:

• The "Copy" button can now be used, if source and destination drive are identical.

Compatibility fixes:

• HP 8200i, Sony CRX-120E: Setting the write speed didn't work, these devices always used the maximum speed regardless of the setting in CloneCD.
• TEAC CD-ROM 532S: CloneCD Version 2.0.5.5 hung/crashed, if this drive was connected.

Version 2.0.5.5, 18Apr2000

New features:

• Much faster device scan.
• Disc Analysis completely rewritten for better performance.
• Much faster scanning of Audio CDs
• Added display of "capability to read CD-Text" in device info.
• Added note to info window, that device capabilities are only informative.
• The "Estimated remaining time" display will show "Unknown" instead of incorrect read times.
• Added support for CD-ROMs, which do not support the "Read Session Info" command (you received the "Failed to get Disc Info!" error message)

Compatibility fixes:

• "Fast Error Skip" option optimized for Toshiba CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs, the errors are skipped faster now.
• Reading certain software titles which have a data track after an audio track with certain devices (e.g., Mitsumi CD-Writers, Philips CD-Writers) could cause the "Disc Analysis" to hang. This Problem was introduced with CloneCD Version 2.0.1.1 while adding the following fix: Philips CD-ROMs (possibly others, too): Fixed problem, of not correctly detecting Mode2 data tracks. The problem is now solved in a different way, which should be compatible with all readers and writers.

Bug fixes:

• When reading a Software Title, which has read errors at the end of a Data Track with SubChannel reading switched on, starting the write process would give you the error message "*.sub doesn't match to *.ccd", if the reading device has a positive SubChannel to MainChannel offset (most readers have a positive offset, e.g. all Toshiba CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs).
• Closing the "Info" window, while an analysis was in progress, could lead to a crash.
• The Time counter kept running, if a read error occurred.

Version 2.0.5.1, 14Apr2000

New features:

• Support for new CD-Burners: Plextor PX-W8220 (Firmware 1.04 or better required!), Plextor PX-W8432 (Firmware 1.07 or better required!), HP9300/9310 Series (IDE/SCSI), SONY CR-X145 Series (IDE/SCSI)
• Added support of Plextor PX-R820 Firmware 1.07. It is recommended to use this version.
• Hardware requirements updated.
• The last session of a CD is now always closed, a copied CD will be recognized faster.
• Improved reading with SCSI CD-ROMs
• CD-Text is only read, if the first track on a CD is an Audio Track. This speeds up the read setup time.
• Improved Read & Write Setup times.
• Better support for external USB CD-ROMs and CD-Writers

Compatibility fixes:

• Improved reading of Audio SubChannel Data on certain Audio CDs (e.g., David Byrne "The Catherine Wheel") with all Plextor Writers
• Added *preliminary* support for reading SubChannel Data from Data Tracks with Plextor UltraPlex 40x CD-ROM (very slow). You should only use this feature, if you have to.

Bug fixes:

• Fixed sudden abort of read operation when reading certain software titles.
• Fixed problems when copying self-made Multi-Session Disks (again, thanks to Kris Schoofs)
• The "Reading Finished" message was displayed after every session, not after reading the last session.
• An added "Hot-Plug" (e.g., USB) device was not found when a new device scan was started manually (Windows 95/98 only).

Version 2.0.4.2, 05Apr2000

New features:

• CloneCD recompiled using Borland C++ Builder 5
• CloneCD tested with Borland CodeGuard

Compatibility fixes:

• Fixed crash, if certain CD-Roms (e.g., NEC CD-ROM 3001) are connected to the computer

Bug fixes:

• Fixed two memory allocation bugs and possible crashes detected by CodeGuard

Version 2.0.4.1, 28Mar2000

New features:

• Finally added support for reading and writing of CD-Text.
• FAQ updated.

Compatibility fixes:

• Added Warning in Device Scan, if CD-Writer is not supported
• Added Warning in Device Scan, if CD-Writer does not allow writing of 96 Bytes SubChannel Data (CD-Text, CD+G)

Version 2.0.3.2, 22Mar2000

New features:

• Added option to use Drive Letter Identification instead of driver names (Windows 2000 only)
• Added command line options, so other programs can pass settings to CloneCD

Compatibility fixes:

• Changed message "Device ... can't read 96 bytes SubChannel Data" from info to warning in the Log. Using devices which can't read 96 bytes SubChannel Data are not recommended for use with CloneCD.
• Added command line option /WINASPI to force CloneCD to run in WinASPI32 compatibility mode

Bug fixes:

• Fixed possible crash, if a removable drive (e.g. Iomega ZIP) is present
• AutoInsertNotification sheet had bogus device IDs, if WinASPI32 modus was not used (Windows 95/98 only)

Version 2.0.2.5, 16Mar2000

New features:

• Added option to enable or disable Auto Insert Notification (Windows 2000 only)

Version 2.0.2.4, 14Mar2000

Compatibility fixes:

• CloneCD.vxd changed to reduce memory fragmentation (Windows 95/98 only).

Bug fixes:

• Fixed problem of *.ccd file not created under certain circumstances.

New features:

• Auto Insert Notification is now disabled immediately, if CloneCD is started (Windows 95/98 only).

Version 2.0.2.3, 09Mar2000

Compatibility fixes:

• CloneCD.vxd rewritten. It now hooks into the system in a more conservative way, to reduce possible problems with other software (Windows 95/98 only).
• Added WinASPI32 compatibility mode option
• Added option to enable or disable Auto Insert Notification (Windows 95/98 only)
• Changed write setup for Plextor Writers

Version 2.0.2.1, 04Mar2000

Compatibility fixes:

• Fixed hang / crash on startup of Windows 95/98 under certain configurations (more than one other CD-Writing Software installed together with Toshiba DVD-ROM drive)
• Blocked  incompatible Firmware Versions 1.01 to 1.03 of Plextor PX-W124TS, so people can't create coasters

Version 2.0.1.1, 01Mar2000

New features:

• Hardware requirements updated.
• Much faster skipping of read errors with the new "Fast Error Skip" option!
• Windows 2000 fully supported without the need to install ASPI drivers
• Windows NT 4.0 fully supported without the need to install ASPI drivers
• New CloneCD.vxd: Windows 95 & 98 supported without using any ASPI drivers
• No need to disable Auto insert notification
• Access to devices which are in use by CloneCD is now totally blocked for other programs
• New progress bar with percentage display
• Estimated remaining time display
• New Image File format, easier to create patches for this format (Image files created with CloneCD 1.x can be read)
• New Keycodes
• No usage limitations for unregistered version
• Renamed some messages and controls
• Devices are displayed by Drive Letter (Windows 9x and NT4) or their driver name (Windows 2000). Cryptic addressing with Hostadapter and SCSI ID is no longer used.
• Faster scanning of CDs
• Integrated ECC/EDC error correction
• Read/Write engine reworked
• Write Errors are now better explained
• CloneCD can play sounds, after an operation is finished

Compatibility fixes:

• Much faster reading of "Extra Audio Info" with Plextor drives
• Mitsumi 4804TE: Much faster skipping of read errors with "Fast Error Skip" option
• Mitsumi 4804TE: Can now read Subchannel Data from Data & Audio Tracks!
• HP8210i & Sony CRX-120E: Fixed problem of locked tray after burn
• Added support for Imation 8/20 writer
• Added support for Plextor SCSI CD-ROMs
• Philips CD-ROMs (possibly others, too): Fixed problem, of not correctly detecting Mode2 data tracks
• As CloneCD no longer requires 3rd party ASPI drivers, it is now much more robust, when installed together with other CD-Writing software, or old ASPI drivers.
• Faster skipping of read errors with certain drives (e.g., Plextor CD-Writers, Toshiba CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs)
• Blocked incompatible Firmware Versions of Plextor PX-W124TS, so people can't create coasters
• Error correction gives better read results with certain CD-ROMs

Bug fixes:

• Controls were misaligned, when a large Desktop font was used
• Finally fixed the "*.sub doesn't match to *.ccd" problem
• Track relative time information in the pre-gap of the first track in every session was calculated 2 seconds wrong. This caused various problems, e.g. the first track of an Audio CD was not played on certain CD-Players.
• As a result of the total rewrite of the read/write engine, certain problems (e.g., "plops" at the beginning of Audio Tracks after Data Tracks) are fixed.

[CloneCD Version 1.x History removed]