Due to the fragile nature of the compact disc (CD), many users opt to copy their audio or software CDs for personal backup. Making exact copies of CDs requires little prior knowledge of copy protection or Digital Rights Management (DRM). There are many software tools that can copy audio and software CDs regardless of their digital copy protection mechanisms (see Resources for suggestions). These software programs circumvent copy protection methods, enabling you to copy and burn various CD media. Writer Bio

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