How to Block a Music CD From Making a Copy

Prevent others from making a copy of your music CD.

It is necessary to add copy protection to your music CDs; without protection, anybody can rip or steal the music off the CD and distribute it on the Internet. No musician wants her music being used without her consent. To add copy protection, you will have to use copy protection software. Most copy protection applications work almost the same way. In fact, only the commands and options are a bit different.

Instructions

Method 1

1. Download and install Web Tool Master CD Protect.

2. Launch the application after installation.

3. Place your burned music CD in the computer’s CD ROM drive.

4. Click the button that says “Wizard” on the left-hand menu of WTM CD Protect.

5. Click on “Image” on the “Wizard” window. Now select your CD from the list.

6. Select all the files on the CD that you want to protect. Click “Open.”

7. Select “Audio” as the file type.

8. Click the “Protect” button.

Method 2

1. Download and install either CD Protector or CCD Lock.

2. Place the burned CD in the computer’s CD drive.

3. Launch the application you installed.

4. Click the button that says “Files to Encrypt.” Browse and select your CD folder. Select all the files inside the CD or select specific files, depending on whether you want to add copy protection to an entire album or some specific songs. Click “Open.”

5. Click on “Phantom Trax” and click “Accept.” The application will then add copy protection to your files.

References

• Web Tool Master: Step-by-Step WTM Copy Protection Instructions
• Web Tool Master: Protect CDs With WTM Copy Protection

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• CD Media World: Copy Protect CDs