A Program to Backup my Games

[JHB]

Folks,

I am one of those gamers who still likes to buy physical games. I do not like to install programs like origin and steam on my computer just to run a game. So, I am looking for a way to make and exact copy of the DVD's into an ISO. That way when I need to install a game, I can just mount the ISO to do the install, which is much faster than my DVD drive reading the disk. What programs can make an exact copy to ISO? What do you all recommend! Thanks!

 

[JHB]

I have a complete format and install of Windows 7 coming up, and the biggest time waster is installing games. So I thought just installing from an ISO would be the quickest way to get games back on. Installing all my games can take almost 2-3 hours. Oh the horror!

 

[TheStu]

You could consider maintaining a separate boot drive from the rest of your stuff. That's what I do, I haven't had to reinstall a game in years. Though I do use Steam since it is so darn convenient, as well as the excellent selection and prices. Yes, there is DRM, but at this point Steam's is about as non-intrusive as they come.

But, you're not here for that. You want to turn game DVDs into ISOs, have you googled?

 

[JHB]

Yeah, Googling as we speak. Lots of programs out there. Trying to weed through the ones that come with spyware.

 

[JHB]

Question then about Steam. Never used it before. Can I put in the cd keys for my current physical games and download the game when I need to through them?

 

[Chiefcrowe]

AFAIK you can only download games from steam that you purchased through there or through a 3rd party that gives you a steam specific key.

Question then about Steam. Never used it before. Can I put in the cd keys for my current physical games and download the game when I need to through them?

 

[JHB]

I see, thanks.