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The purpose of this [[Dumping-Guides|dumping guide]] is create perfect copies of DVD-based discs using a Windows computer with Disc Image Creator app. For additional questions, support, and reference, use the forum thread [https://forum.redump.info/topic/10483/discimagecreator/ here]. Do not be shy if you need help!

Compatible disc drives: Any DVD compatible computer disc drive.

==Disc Compatibility==
This dumping guide encompasses the following DVD disc types:
* '''PlayStation 2 (DVD)'''. Most PS2 discs were released in DVD disc format (white/clear data-side color), however some were released in CD-ROM format (indigo data-side color). This guide covers only the DVD discs, for CD-ROM discs see the guide [[CD Dumping Guide (Disc Image Creator)|CD Dumping Guide]].
* '''Computer Games (DVD)''', including Windows (IBM PC Compatible), Macintosh, or Windows/Mac hybrid discs. Many older computer games were released in DVD or CD-ROM format. This guide covers only DVD games. For CD-ROM discs see the guide [[CD Dumping Guide (Disc Image Creator)|CD Dumping Guide]].
* '''DVD Video'''. DVD videos were often released as bonus discs when buying a game, or as a standalone promo item. This is a standard DVD video format that plays video in any DVD player.

==First Time Setup / Tools==
* '''Disc Image Creator''': [https://github.com/saramibreak/DiscImageCreator/releases Download the latest copy] (it is the first zip, the package will be called DiscImageCreator_[DATE HERE].zip), then unzip it. Wherever you put the unzipped folder will affect where your roms are written to when you dump the discs.
* '''Microsoft  Visual C++ Redistributable Packages''': [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=53587 Download].
* '''HashCalc''' (or any other checksum tool): [https://archive.org/download/Hashcalc20070303/hashcalc%202007-03-03.zip Download], unzip, install.

==Dumping==
Now you have all the tools, are all setup and ready to begin dumping. Launch the native Windows app "Command Prompt" (Start menu > Windows System > Command Prompt).
* Open the Disc Image Creator folder you downloaded and unzipped, go into the "Release_ANSI" subfolder, and copy the directory location. For example "C:\Users\YOUR_COMPUTER_USERNAME\Downloads\DiscImageCreator_20170818\Release_ANSI"
* It's time to navigate to this directory inside of the Command Prompt app. Type in "cd" followed by your Release_ANSI directory location in quotes, for example:
'''cd "C:\Users\YOUR_COMPUTER_USERNAME\Downloads\DiscImageCreator_20170818\Release_ANSI"'''
* Now you will type the code in the Command Prompt to dump the disc. For example: '''DiscImageCreator.exe cd <span style="color:red">d</span> MyGameTitle_Dump1.iso <span style="color:#0000FF">8</span>''' This command should be changed for your specifics, "<span style="color:red">d</span>" is the dvd disc drive location, and "<span style="color:#0000FF">8</span>" is the max read speed on the example DVD drive model. You can Google your DVD drive model to find out it's max read speed, but 8 should be safe otherwise. Dump the game twice, "MyGameTitle_Dump1.iso" and "MyGameTitle_Dump2.iso", changing the title to suit your needs.

==Submitting your Dump==
Time to have your disc added to redump's database! If it is your first submission, do so via the forum. [https://forum.redump.info/topic/12228/want-to-register-please-read-first/ Forum sign-up here]. Forum disc info submission [https://forum.redump.info/forum/11/dumps/ here].
* '''Game title''': Most obvious, is located everywhere. Please include subtitle.
* '''Disc title''': Some games stored on multiple discs may have discs with titles. Examples: [https://redump.info/disc/15041/ Armored Core: Nexus (Disc 1) (Evolution)] and [https://redump.info/disc/15042/ (Disc 2) (Revolution)].
* '''Game languages''': Start the game and look for "Language" menu in options.
* '''Version''':
** For PS2 games, find the file on your disc named "SYSTEM.CNF" and open in Notepad app, "VER" = version number.
** For PC games, the game version is either located in files like INI, CONFIG, README and or can (only) be obtained from in-game main menu.
* '''Edition''': Some games were re-released in different packages, for example, "Platinum", "Greatest Hits", "PlayStation 2 the Best" series. If game was released in original package, post edition as "Original".
* '''Layerbreak''' sector: (TO BE UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILED INFO)
* '''Media''': If the DVD is greater than 4.7 GB and up to 8.5 GB, the DVD is DVD-9. Otherwise most of the time, it is DVD-5.
* '''Barcode''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Article_Number EAN] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code UPC] code, usually printed on the back cover of the packaging or disc case.
* '''Checksums MD5, SHA1, CRC32''': Load MyGameTitle_Dump1.iso into HashCalc app to get the checksums. Then do the same forMyGameTitle_Dump2.iso. Both sets of checksums should match. Submit these checksums.
* '''Size''': Right click on your .iso > Properties > "Size" (not "Size on Disk"). Submit the size.
* '''Serial number''': Usually printed on disc itself.
* '''Ring code info''': stamped on the inner ring. Check both sides for any ringcodes (small stamps may require magnifying glass to see). Report whatever ring codes are readable.

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