I have a program called alchohal 52 (or something) that's free and lets you emulate virtual drives. However, I still don't know how to use it or how to works. For example, I have a program that requires me to stick the cd in everytime i want to use it. Is it possible to emulate it to the virtual drive so I don't need to put the cd in everytime?
I agree use Daemon Tools, just during install remember to un-check the "install sponsor" option.
Though to rip a copy of you program may not be so easy if it has protection, I cant think of any freeware ripping programs so wait till someone suggests one.
If you have Nero installed you could try using that.
I have the licended copy of the game chessmaster, but it's really a pain eveytime i have to stick it in.......i do believe it is copy protected
If you just want to run the game without the CD there are no-CD patches for Chessmaster 8000, Chessmaster 9000 and Chessmaster 10th Edition at GameCopyWorld.com