Coldplay X&Y copy protected

bbarnhart · Dec 27, 2005, 10:19 PM

I got a copy of Coldplay's X&Y CD for a gift, but I can't mount the CD on my Mac. Is there a way to circumvent the copy protection? Maybe we're not supposed to discuss this at MacRumors.com, but it's my CD and I want to put it into my computer. I've seen some other sites discuss how to do this on a Windows PC. I might try it at work.

dotdotdot · Dec 27, 2005, 10:23 PM

Isn't copy protection a Windows-only thing? I thought it doesn't affect Macs...

Littleodie914 · Dec 27, 2005, 10:55 PM

Hmm... That's weird... The copy I got from bitTorrent worked just fine?

Haha just kidding, iTMS all the way!

That's weird though... What makes you think it's the copy protection that's causing the problem? My brother bought Green Day's "Bullet in a Bible" and even though that said on the back (or somewhere on the case) that it was copy-protected, I ripped it just fine. Do you have any other computers to try it on, just for sureseys?

PlaceofDis · Dec 27, 2005, 11:00 PM

i had no problems with it. i ripped it just fine without a problem.

G5Unit · Dec 27, 2005, 11:02 PM

Same here, I ripped it fine.

doucy2 · Dec 27, 2005, 11:03 PM

ive have quite a few cds that said they have been copy protected and they all download to my itunes just fine

Abstract · Dec 28, 2005, 02:55 AM

^^So have I. I usually have no problems at all, and I didn't have any problems with X&Y either.

However, I have had problems with 1 or 2 other copy-protected CDs. One of them was Jack Johnson "On and On." I forget the other album. Funny thing is that using a Windows computer, it ripped just fine. I think it's just luck of the draw.

bursty · Dec 28, 2005, 03:03 AM

Had similar problems with the new Switchfoot cd. After a few tries it finally mounted and started ripping. I say keep trying, might get lucky like I did.

XIII · Dec 28, 2005, 03:07 AM

X&Y ripped fine for me.

Are you trying in iTunes, or just looking on the desktop?

bbarnhart · Dec 28, 2005, 07:24 AM

It wouldn't mount on the desktop. I'll try it on another computer today. Thanks.

YS2003 · Dec 28, 2005, 07:50 AM

If the music CD is copy-protected by the company, I think consumers should boycot that CD along with other products offered by that company. Money speaks and that will put those companies in place where they don't resort to vey aggressive copy protection schemes on the CDs which were bought legit.

alexstein · Dec 28, 2005, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YS2003

If the music CD is copy-protected by the company, I think consumers should boycot that CD along with other products offered by that company. Money speaks and that will put those companies in place where they don't resort to vey aggressive copy protection schemes on the CDs which were bought legit.

After reading this whole thread specialy this comment.

SONY/BMG? comes to mind. Do you guys remember this whole debacle with the root kit they are destributed/distributing with all there cd's.

Shame on you Sony never will I buy a Sony content on a cd or dvd again.

Sorry for the rant. But stuff like that makes me angry.

Nermal · Dec 29, 2005, 08:12 PM

I have System of a Down's Hypnotise album (Sony) and I believe it's copy-protected. When I tried to import it into iTunes, the drive (Matsushita/Panasonic UJ-845) sat there making "seek" noises for a minute or so, but eventually imported all tracks successfully. Maybe you just need to be patient.

howesey · Dec 31, 2005, 07:15 AM

If you are worried again when buying a single/album, buy the none copy protection disc.

Discs with copy protection do not follow red book standard, therefore they are not eligible for the charts.

Dec 27, 2005, 10:19 PM	#1
bbarnhart macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Stilwell, Kansas	Coldplay X&Y copy protected I got a copy of Coldplay's X&Y CD for a gift, but I can't mount the CD on my Mac. Is there a way to circumvent the copy protection? Maybe we're not supposed to discuss this at MacRumors.com, but it's my CD and I want to put it into my computer. I've seen some other sites discuss how to do this on a Windows PC. I might try it at work. __________________ www.mykidshelpout.com

Dec 27, 2005, 10:55 PM	#3
Littleodie914 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houghton, MI	Hmm... That's weird... The copy I got from bitTorrent worked just fine? Haha just kidding, iTMS all the way! That's weird though... What makes you think it's the copy protection that's causing the problem? My brother bought Green Day's "Bullet in a Bible" and even though that said on the back (or somewhere on the case) that it was copy-protected, I ripped it just fine. Do you have any other computers to try it on, just for sureseys? __________________ iProcrastinate at CraigOtis.com

Dec 27, 2005, 11:02 PM	#5
G5Unit macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm calling the cops	Same here, I ripped it fine. __________________ flickr yannikr i am not here to do what has already been done.

Dec 28, 2005, 02:55 AM	#7
Abstract macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: It's classified.	^^So have I. I usually have no problems at all, and I didn't have any problems with X&Y either. However, I have had problems with 1 or 2 other copy-protected CDs. One of them was Jack Johnson "On and On." I forget the other album. Funny thing is that using a Windows computer, it ripped just fine. I think it's just luck of the draw. __________________ "Oh, I've always wanted to touch Stanley," signs teacher Fran Zakoor, embracing the kids… ESPN Article, 04/09/2008

Dec 28, 2005, 03:03 AM	#8
bursty macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: STL	Had similar problems with the new Switchfoot cd. After a few tries it finally mounted and started ripping. I say keep trying, might get lucky like I did. __________________ BlackBook

Dec 27, 2005, 10:23 PM	#2
dotdotdot macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jan 2005	Isn't copy protection a Windows-only thing? I thought it doesn't affect Macs...

Dec 27, 2005, 11:00 PM	#4
PlaceofDis macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago.	i had no problems with it. i ripped it just fine without a problem.

Dec 27, 2005, 11:03 PM	#6
doucy2 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2005	ive have quite a few cds that said they have been copy protected and they all download to my itunes just fine

Dec 28, 2005, 03:07 AM	#9
XIII macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England	X&Y ripped fine for me. Are you trying in iTunes, or just looking on the desktop? __________________ "I want to win the championship, win the UEFA Champions League and be consistent. It's that simple." -------Arsene Wenger

Dec 28, 2005, 07:24 AM	#10
bbarnhart Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Stilwell, Kansas	It wouldn't mount on the desktop. I'll try it on another computer today. Thanks. __________________ www.mykidshelpout.com

Dec 28, 2005, 07:50 AM	#11
YS2003 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Finally I have arrived.....	If the music CD is copy-protected by the company, I think consumers should boycot that CD along with other products offered by that company. Money speaks and that will put those companies in place where they don't resort to vey aggressive copy protection schemes on the CDs which were bought legit. __________________ YS2003 PB, MBP, Cinema Displays, Cars, Condo, Fountain Pens... every year, my toys are ever more expensive... well, time to get on with the rat race!

Dec 29, 2005, 08:12 PM	#13
Nermal Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Whakatane, New Zealand	I have System of a Down's Hypnotise album (Sony) and I believe it's copy-protected. When I tried to import it into iTunes, the drive (Matsushita/Panasonic UJ-845) sat there making "seek" noises for a minute or so, but eventually imported all tracks successfully. Maybe you just need to be patient.

Dec 31, 2005, 07:15 AM	#14
howesey macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2005	If you are worried again when buying a single/album, buy the none copy protection disc. Discs with copy protection do not follow red book standard, therefore they are not eligible for the charts.

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