Hitman: Contracts PS2 Backup Problem

[lowlow42]

Hey guys, its me again, with another problem I need help on. Here is what I got:
Swap Magic 2.0 Discs
Verbatim DataLife DVD-R
v7 No-Solder Modchip

My problem is this: I backed-up a successful copy of Hitman Contracts, and I found out I needed to get the CdLoader Fix.
Well I put the Swap Magic CD Version in, Swapped with CdLoader, Swap back to DVD Version, and then finally put my back up of Hitman Contacts in, and I get a screen with a green galaxy, and a red border. I dont think that is a good sign. What do I need to do in order to play this game? What did I do wrong?

I burned with DVD Decrypter, ISO Read, ISO Write. (I set it to burn at 1x, but it automatically put it back to 2x).

Any help is highly appreciated!

[ps2daddy]

I think you might have read this but if you hadn't

http://home.rochester.rr.com/ps2ownz/cdloader.html

[lowlow42]

Yeah I read that, thats how I knew I had to get the CDLoader.

[jeex]

you might try the dvd version of v7all..

http://www.ps2ownz.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11133

if you're not registered, you probably wont be able to d/l..

[lowlow42]

Thanks for the link, is this supposed to be burned on a CD-R? Data Mode 1?

What's the purpose behind DVDLoader, is it the same as the Cdloader FIX, but especially made for DVD's? I guess CdLoader didn't cover ALL the games?

[jeex]

the main purpose behind the v7all dvd loader is to eliminate swaps

[lowlow42]

Ok, do I burn it on a DVD or Cd-R? And how do I burn it? Any special settings?

[jeex]

burn it to a dvdr, there are no special settings.. i use recordnowmax

[lowlow42]

Ok now this is my problem:
I have burned the DVDloader succesfully on a Verbatim DVD-R. When it tells me to switch the disc, I press the eject button, switch discs, and it says "Media: Invalid Disc". Why is this?

I thought maybe it was because I burned it wrong, but then I tried building a GI with RecordNow MAX, and it made 4 of them. So I didn't burn, because I didnt want to make a coaster.

Whats with this game? How do I get it to work?

[jeex]

have you tried a different game as your high TOC game?

[lowlow42]

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand what you mean...

None of my other backed-up games need the DVD loader. This is my first time with DVDloader and/or CDloader.

[jeex]

you dont NEED the dvd loader, it just eliminates swaps.

and when i said try a different high TOC game, you know how you have to insert a game (or SM2 dvd) original that has a larger TOC than the dvdr? try a different original.

[lowlow42]

Ok, now I understand what you mean.

I found out my problem though, it was the back up of Hitman Contracts. I got the green galaxy with green border.

So I burned another copy with RecordNow MAX at 1x, and it works great!

Why when I set DVD Decrypter at 1x, it automatically goes back to 2x? How can I fix that? I have the newest version.

[handyguy]

DD is for encoded dvd flicks. PS2 games are neither. So why don't you use Nero dvd copy? use the right media too & always give all your specs so we know what you are doing it with.

[lowlow42]

I use DVD Decrypter, because that what everyone says to use. I feel more comfortable about making copies with a program that everyone gives the "Thumbs Up" to. But I'm sure Nero DVD is probably just as good.

But either way, it's just weird how even though I set it at 1x, it automatically goes back to 2x.