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For a working dump: CD-Cops makes use of DPM so a MDS is required to function. See the [https://wiki.redump.info/MDF/MDS_Dumping_Guide MDS dumping guide] for the process.
For a working dump: CD-Cops makes use of DPM so a MDS is required to function. See the [https://wiki.redump.info/MDF/MDS_Dumping_Guide MDS dumping guide] for the process.


==Extra Information==  
==Additional Information==  


Version numbering for CD-Cops is highly inconsistent and often makes no sense chronologically. Its currently recorded as is for Redump.
Version numbering for CD-Cops is highly inconsistent and often makes no sense chronologically. Its currently recorded as is for Redump.


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[[Category:Copy Protection Guides| ]]

Revision as of 11:59, 4 August 2026

CD-Cops Key screen

General Information

DPM based protection from Denmark and Link Data Security used primarily by games from said country. Like StarForce which is partly derived from CD-Cops. DRM can be either keyed or keyless.

Identification

Can be identified by the presence of a CDCOPS.DLL file as well as two files called ".QZ_" and ".W_X" on disc, note that these might be hidden

Dumping

For Redump: Dump it like a normal disc.

For a working dump: CD-Cops makes use of DPM so a MDS is required to function. See the MDS dumping guide for the process.

Additional Information

Version numbering for CD-Cops is highly inconsistent and often makes no sense chronologically. Its currently recorded as is for Redump.