ProtectDISC DVD FAQ

1. How secure is ProtectDISC DVD? Can it be copied? Can it be emulated? Hacked?

ProtectDISC DVD is 100% secure against copying. Due to the special physical characteristics of the Protect media it is physically impossible to copy a ProtectDISC DVD protected DVD.

Emulation is not possible. Generic cracks are 100% impossible.

Hacking is theoretically possible but very hard and requires significant time and knowledge.

2. What about the compatibility? Any known issues?

No! ProtectDISC DVD does not have any known drive compatibility issues. However, like all software there may be some configurations that can cause problems - i.e. very limited memory, hardware defects, unstable drivers on the system, etc...

3. How can I test ProtectDISC DVD with my application? Is is possible before production? Can I test the final version?

Sure! You can use the ProtectDISC DVD Pre-Production environment to make sure everything works as expected. The final master does not need to be changed before sending to the replicator.

4. Who implements it? Can I do it? Is it all done by the replicator?

Applying ProtecDISC DVD is a two step process. The executable needs to be secured against hacking attempts and the DVD needs to be protected with the unique ProtectDISC DVD fingerprint.

Both processes are fully automated. While the securing of the executable can be done by the publisher or the replicator, the applying of the fingerprint is always done by the replicator.

5. What is the implementation effort? Both for development and QA?

The effort is very low. ProtectDISC DVD can be applied manually or by command line usage directly in the build process - so the secured executable can be tested by QA. For QA itself nothing changes.

6. How can I test it? Can I get an evaluation version?

Yes. Just contact us to receive your evaluation version. You can also ask your manufacturer for this information.

7. How about updates? Will they work with the protection?

Absolutely! Any web updates will be protected the same way as the original program and will have the same protection. At no additional cost!

8. What about support? Both during implementation and after release?

We deliver full support for both implementation and second level for your support organisation.

9. Can I work with my current manufacturer?

Sure! ProtectDISC DVD can be implemented by any manufacturer that makes it's own glass masters. Just contact us or your manufacturer.

10. What is the price?

Pricing is generally done by the DVD manufacturer. Ask the maufacturer of your choice.