User:Morlit/Ringed Disc Dumping Guide - Revision history

>Morlit at 16:50, 21 March 2026

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	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

	'''Step 3''': Put the CloneCD log and folder with extracted sectors into the same ~~ZIp~~ as the Dic logs. Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/ and add the total amount of ring sectors to comments aswell.		'''Step 2''': Put the CloneCD log and folder with extracted sectors into the same ZIP as the Dic logs. Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/ and add the total amount of ring sectors to comments aswell.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

>Morlit at 12:24, 19 March 2026

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	===Tools Required (RingLock and Redumper)===		===Tools Required (RingLock and Redumper)===
	* [https://github.com/superg/redumper Redumper]/[https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF MPF] (Standalone Redumper is recommended)		* [https://github.com/superg/redumper Redumper]/[https://github.com/SabreTools/MPF MPF] (Standalone Redumper is recommended)
	* [https://codeberg.org/MoriGM/ringlock Ringlock]		* [https://codeberg.org/MoriGM/ringlock Ringlock] (See also [[User:Morlit/Ringlock]] for more info on using this program)

	==Dumping (CloneCD and DIC)==		==Dumping (CloneCD and DIC)==
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	==Dumping (Ringlock and Redumper)==		==Dumping (Ringlock and Redumper)==

	~~(See also [[User:Morlit/Ringlock]] for more info on using this program)~~

	'''Step 0''': First determine if your disc is actually ring protected. To do this, examine the data side of the disc and look for [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg visible dark circle(s)]. If you are unsure, attempt a normal dump or post an image in the Redump forums or the VGPC Discord for assistance.		'''Step 0''': First determine if your disc is actually ring protected. To do this, examine the data side of the disc and look for [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg visible dark circle(s)]. If you are unsure, attempt a normal dump or post an image in the Redump forums or the VGPC Discord for assistance.

>Morlit at 13:00, 18 March 2026

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	==Dumping==		==Dumping==

	~~Process~~ for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical ~~for~~ that of CDs. Se above ~~for the process~~.		The process for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical to that of CDs. Se CD section above.

	==Refining==		==Refining==

>Morlit at 11:25, 18 March 2026

2026-03-18T11:25:10Z

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	"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.		"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.

	'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:		'''Step 3''': If CDarchive recovered 0 sectors. Ignore step 4 and move on to Submitting.

			'''Step 4''': Only if any sectors were recovered. While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:
	cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"		cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"
	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into a .ZIP file for staff examination.		This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into a .ZIP file for staff examination.

	==Submitting==		==Submitting (Redumper method)==

			Run MPF Check on the new ISO and submit like normal. Make sure you include the folder with extracted sectors with the logs and the updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/. Also add the total amounnt of ring sectors to comments aswell.

			==Submitting (CloneCD method)==

	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/ and add the total ~~amounnt~~ of ring sectors to comments aswell.		'''Step 3''': Put the CloneCD log and folder with extracted sectors into the same ZIp as the Dic logs. Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/ and add the total amount of ring sectors to comments aswell.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

>Morlit at 14:57, 17 March 2026

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	'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/.		'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/ and add the total amounnt of ring sectors to comments aswell.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

>Morlit at 14:52, 17 March 2026

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	'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:		'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:
	cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"		cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"
	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into ~~your~~ .ZIP ~~DIC log~~ file for staff examination.		This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into a .ZIP file for staff examination.

	==Submitting==		==Submitting==

	'''Step 2''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ~~IMG/BIN~~ file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ~~BIN/IMG~~]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.		'''Step 1''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest ISO file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of ISO]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

	'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step ~~2. Also replace the error count with the number from ECCEDC.exe or the same log~~. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/.		'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 1. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

>Morlit at 14:43, 17 March 2026

2026-03-17T14:43:36Z

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	Process for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical for that of CDs. Se above for the process.		Process for dumping Ringed DVDs is identical for that of CDs. Se above for the process.

	==Refining ~~(Both methods)~~==		==Refining==

	'''Step 0''': Open up a text editor and paste this information into it:		'''Step 0''': Open up a text editor and paste this information into it:
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	'''Step 1''' (DIC + CloneCD): Look for the first and last instance of "Failure to read sector x" in the CloneCD log. This is your ring and the parameters you should use for the next step. Also take note if any gaps are present in which case you got multiple rings.		'''Step 1''' (DIC + CloneCD): Look for the first and last instance of "Failure to read sector x" in the CloneCD log. This is your ring and the parameters you should use for the next step. Also take note if any gaps are present in which case you got multiple rings.

	'''Step 1''' (Ringlock + Redumper): Take note of any SCSI errors generated by Redumper. ~~If consistent add~~ these to the ranges as reported by Ringlock (If Ringlock states 2560-2700 and Redumper reports SCSI on 2701-2705, your ring should be 2560-2705).		'''Step 1''' (Ringlock + Redumper): Take note of any SCSI errors generated by Redumper. Add these to the ranges as reported by Ringlock (If Ringlock states 2560-2700 and Redumper reports SCSI on 2701-2705, your ring should be 2560-2705).

	'''Step 2''': Open an elevated (admin) Command Prompt window where you placed CDArchive.exe and run the following command after filling in the required information:<br>		'''Step 2''': Open an elevated (admin) Command Prompt window where you placed CDArchive.exe and run the following command after filling in the required information:<br>
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	"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.		"SectorExtractionDirectory" is where the successfully read new sectors into the ring will be placed. "extrdirection" can be f for forward or b for backwards and extrrefcue reffers to the CUE you created in Step 0. Once the command is run, CDArchive will attempt to read sectors at the edges of the ring protection (the end if you used b, the start if you used f). If CDArchive is not able to read a sector after multiple attempts, it is safe to assume that's all that can be read and you can close CDarchive and move onto the next ring if multiple are present. The drive may get hot, if this happens give the drive a break, as it will not read as well when it is overheating. Attempt to read into the start and end of every ring present. When you are satisfied, write down all the new ranges and move on to the next step.

	Step 3: While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:		'''Step 3''': While still in the Command Prompt and navigated to where CDArchive.exe is, run the following command after filling in the required information:
	cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"		cdarchive.exe --mode=mer --merdiscmode=dvd --mersrcdir="<SectorExtractionDirectory>" --meroutcue="<PathToIMAGE.cue>"
	This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into your .ZIP DIC log file for staff examination.		This will merge all the newly acquired sectors by CDArchive into the ISO. Copy all of the acquired sectors into your .ZIP DIC log file for staff examination.

>Morlit at 14:41, 17 March 2026

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	==Refining (Both methods)==		==Refining (Both methods)==

	'''Step 0''': Open up a text editor and paste this into it~~. Save the file as~~:		'''Step 0''': Open up a text editor and paste this information into it:

	FILE "FILE.ISO" BINARY		FILE "FILE.ISO" BINARY
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	Where "FILE" is the name of your ISO. Save it as "FILE".cue (also same name as ISO) and put it in the same folder as the ISO.		Where "FILE" is the name of your ISO. Save it as "FILE".cue (also same name as ISO) and put it in the same folder as the ISO.

	'''Step 1''' (CloneCD): Look for the first and last instance of "Failure to read sector x" in the CloneCD log. This is your ring and the parameters you should use for the next step. Also take note if any gaps are present in which case you got multiple rings.		'''Step 1''' (DIC + CloneCD): Look for the first and last instance of "Failure to read sector x" in the CloneCD log. This is your ring and the parameters you should use for the next step. Also take note if any gaps are present in which case you got multiple rings.

	'''Step 1''' (Ringlock + Redumper): Take note of any SCSI errors generated by Redumper. If consistent add these to the ranges as reported by Ringlock (If Ringlock states 2560-2700 and Redumper reports SCSI on 2701-2705, your ring should be 2560-2705).		'''Step 1''' (Ringlock + Redumper): Take note of any SCSI errors generated by Redumper. If consistent add these to the ranges as reported by Ringlock (If Ringlock states 2560-2700 and Redumper reports SCSI on 2701-2705, your ring should be 2560-2705).
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	==Submitting==		==Submitting==

			'''Step 2''': If you have installed OpenHashTab, right click your latest IMG/BIN file and click "Hashes." OpenHashTab will generate new hashes for you to include in your !submissioninfo file and Redump submission. Alternatibly you can also run ''redumper hash --image-name="[Name of BIN/IMG]" --image-path="[Path to folder where dump is located]"'' and get hashes this way.

			'''Step 3''': Submit the disc and all logs gathered to Redump but replace the hashes (ClrMamePro data) from submissioninfo with those from OpenHashTab or Redumper log from step 2. Also replace the error count with the number from ECCEDC.exe or the same log. Include updated ring ranges in comments like https://redump.info/disc/30979/.

	==Common Ring Publishers==		==Common Ring Publishers==

>Morlit at 14:36, 17 March 2026

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 '''Ringed Discs''' have [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg physical separators], preventing the disc from being properly dumped by typical means.
 *Note: this guide is not for Dreamcast / GD-ROMs which also have rings, see [[GD-ROM Dumping Guide]]. Nor is it for Multisession CD's which are dumped with the general [[Disc Dumping Guide (MPF)|Disc Dumping Guide]].
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 * Any DVD-ROM Drive (Unconfirmed)
-CDArchive is used for dumping Ring Protected DVDs. As it's explained [https://forum.redump.info/post/79852/#p79852 here] in the command line you'll have to use "--extrdiscmode=dvd" and a special cue file with this information:
+===Tools Required (CloneCD and DIC)===
   FILE "FILE.ISO" BINARY
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      INDEX 01 00:00:00
-See the CD Dumping section for command examples and templates.
+Where "FILE" is the name of your ISO. Save it as "FILE".cue (also same name as ISO) and put it in the same folder as the ISO.
 ==Common Ring Publishers==

>Morlit at 11:30, 25 February 2026

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	'''Step 0''': First determine if your disc is actually ring protected. To do this, examine the data side of the disc and look for [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg visible dark circle(s)]. If you are unsure, attempt a normal dump or post an image in the Redump forums or the VGPC Discord for assistance.		'''Step 0''': First determine if your disc is actually ring protected. To do this, examine the data side of the disc and look for [https://web.archive.org/web/20220611141152if_/https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6l8AAOSwBxJgjOFU/s-l1600.jpg visible dark circle(s)]. If you are unsure, attempt a normal dump or post an image in the Redump forums or the VGPC Discord for assistance.

	'''Step 1''': Load disc into your drive of choice and type ''~~Ringlock~~ check –drive=[Drive letter]'' into CMD, press enter and wait for it to finish. Depending on how many ring sectors the disc contains. This can take between 5 minutes to 1 hour. When finished it will produce a --skip command.		'''Step 1''': Load disc into your drive of choice and type ''ringlock check –drive=[Drive letter]'' into CMD, press enter and wait for it to finish. Depending on how many ring sectors the disc contains. This can take between 5 minutes to 1 hour. When finished it will produce a --skip command.

	'''Step 2''': Copy the resulting skip command and move to the folder where Redumper is located. There type ~~Redumper~~ ''--verbose --force-split [Skip command from Ringlock]'' into CMD or load it as a custom command into MPF (Make sure you remove ''--retries'') and wait for it to finish the dump. Note that you will find C2 near the edges of the ring, but these are nothing you need to worry about. If using Standalone Redumper run MPF check on the dump now.		'''Step 2''': Copy the resulting skip command and move to the folder where Redumper is located. There type redumper ''--verbose --force-split [Skip command from Ringlock]'' into CMD or load it as a custom command into MPF (Make sure you remove ''--retries'') and wait for it to finish the dump. Note that you will find C2 near the edges of the ring, but these are nothing you need to worry about. If using Standalone Redumper run MPF check on the dump now.

	'''Step 3''': If the hashes of the disc match any in the Redump database. Fill in MPF like normal and submit it as a verification on the forums and ignore the rest of the guide. If not take note of the number of errors present and move on to ''Refining''.		'''Step 3''': If the hashes of the disc match any in the Redump database. Fill in MPF like normal and submit it as a verification on the forums and ignore the rest of the guide. If not take note of the number of errors present and move on to ''Refining''.