dvd drive is dead, any way to still play PR?

gensix · 2007-02-14, 00:07

Before I go any further, I'm not looking to hack or steal anything. i own TWO copies of BF2 actually. But my DVD drive wont detect ANY disks, audio or data. So can I still play BF2 or not? I don't know if a NOCD will let me...if this is illegal to talk about here, just close the thread, it won't be a problem. If you want proof that i own the game i can post pics. talk to me on aim at RKGreen04 if you have any tips please. or reply here. thanks guys.

and before anyone suggests running out and buying a new drive, im in ohio, and im snowed in lol

MrD · 2007-02-14, 00:15

Use a "mini image" that you can find on the net. There are a couple of versions, find one that works when you mount in Daemon Tools. Do not use a nocd replacement .exe file as punkbuster willl get mad with you

gensix · 2007-02-14, 00:16

ah. see i tried a no-cd, and all the PR servers were red. I'm not sure if I have bf 1.41 or 1.4 installed. Which do I need?

And where can I find a mini image? I have daemon tools, etc. but i cant find the image file i need. if you can help me i will make love to you.

Outlaw22 · 2007-02-25, 01:47

You can find it here
http://m1009.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_battlefield_2.shtml#Battlefield%202%20[ALL]%20No-DVD/Fixed%20Image%203

OAKside · 2007-02-25, 02:57

I wouldn't risk it, personally. (PunkBuster bans and whatnot.)
What are DVD drives now, $10? Free from a friend?! Go get one.

*Oh I see, snow. What is snow? I live in South TX, thought is was a myth.

Outlaw22 · 2007-02-25, 03:04

you wont get a ban from using a mini image lol, I use one all the time to save using the DVD all the time, so it is still in pristine condition.

.:iGi:. Eggenberg4Ever · 2007-02-25, 06:26

Been using a mini-image of my original since day 1 of buying vanilla..... ban free here

A-10Warthog · 2007-02-25, 06:55

make a mini image with alcohol 120% and mount it with daemon tools and have fun....wait i think you are gonna need your dvd drive for that... well then find a mini image and do it

2007-02-14, 00:07	#1
gensix Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	dvd drive is dead, any way to still play PR? Before I go any further, I'm not looking to hack or steal anything. i own TWO copies of BF2 actually. But my DVD drive wont detect ANY disks, audio or data. So can I still play BF2 or not? I don't know if a NOCD will let me...if this is illegal to talk about here, just close the thread, it won't be a problem. If you want proof that i own the game i can post pics. talk to me on aim at RKGreen04 if you have any tips please. or reply here. thanks guys. and before anyone suggests running out and buying a new drive, im in ohio, and im snowed in lol
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2007-02-14, 00:15	#2
MrD Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,399 Saudi Arabia Location: Ar Riyadh	Use a "mini image" that you can find on the net. There are a couple of versions, find one that works when you mount in Daemon Tools. Do not use a nocd replacement .exe file as punkbuster willl get mad with you
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2007-02-14, 00:16	#3
gensix Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	ah. see i tried a no-cd, and all the PR servers were red. I'm not sure if I have bf 1.41 or 1.4 installed. Which do I need? And where can I find a mini image? I have daemon tools, etc. but i cant find the image file i need. if you can help me i will make love to you.
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2007-02-25, 01:47	#4
Outlaw22 Retired PR Developer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,217 United Kingdom Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK	You can find it here http://m1009.gamecopyworld.com/games/pc_battlefield_2.shtml#Battlefield%202%20[ALL]%20No-DVD/Fixed%20Image%203
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2007-02-25, 02:57	#5
OAKside Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 145	I wouldn't risk it, personally. (PunkBuster bans and whatnot.) What are DVD drives now, $10? Free from a friend?! Go get one. *Oh I see, snow. What is snow? I live in South TX, thought is was a myth.
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2007-02-25, 03:04	#6
Outlaw22 Retired PR Developer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,217 United Kingdom Location: Newquay, Cornwall, UK	you wont get a ban from using a mini image lol, I use one all the time to save using the DVD all the time, so it is still in pristine condition.
	You can have my gun when you pry it from my paranoid, mentally disturbed, physically-abusive, cold, dead hand. LINKS:>>> PRSP v0.8 Core + Map Packs \| PR User Guide \|

2007-02-25, 06:26	#7
.:iGi:. Eggenberg4Ever Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,024 United Kingdom Location: Dunfermline, Scotland	Been using a mini-image of my original since day 1 of buying vanilla..... ban free here
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2007-02-25, 06:55	#8
A-10Warthog Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,911 United States of America Location: Chicago, Illinois	make a mini image with alcohol 120% and mount it with daemon tools and have fun....wait i think you are gonna need your dvd drive for that... well then find a mini image and do it
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