subject: Copy Game Software: Legal or Illegal? [print this page] When you purchase a game for your gaming console like Wii, PSP or Playstation; chances are the original CDs in wear and tear conditions could be damaged or accidentally broken. Do you want to buy another one? Of course not! A game didn't just come cheap. Now, there is an easy way to backup your game files. Get a copy game software on your computer and burn files on blank CDs instantly. But is this kind of software allowed?
Sometimes, copying and pasting your game files is not enough for a backup. Some companies encrypt these files so that an average user can't access these directly. That is why you need a certain software for this kind of job. It is sold freely in the market. For a fixed price you can copy thousands of the same game files. Just watch out for internet scams or you might lose some money.
But when it becomes illegal to copy? If you are a user that wants to get file backups, then it is ok. But when you are using these copies for redistribution and financial gain, then it becomes illegal. But getting copies for free or cheaper is much favorable for people. Just get a software with free file transfers for all. Or sign up on a free website with free software download. Search for the file than you want and download it. And use the keygen or crack available. It is so easy and free.
But also with this method, you can get computer viruses in one click. Trojans and worms are hiding so if you are not used in fixing one, then you might spend some money by getting a computer technician. And some files might just be fake one, you might think about the lost hours downloading this one for nothing. And under the federal law, piracy is a grave offense. You can be sentenced in jail in a very long time. So better think first before you plan to get or give them.
To sum it up, get a copy game software only if you intend to use it personally. If you pushed to hard, you would wake up in the morning inside bars.
