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| 59978 | 2002-07-05 00:45:00 | I have several programs that require the CD to be in the Drive before they will run, some are games. Is there a way of negating this requirement as I don't want to carry around a lot of CD's with my laptop if I can avoid it. The CD's are licensed, legal copies. | NigelP (863) | ||
| 59979 | 2002-07-05 00:53:00 | There are various software options available to emulate a CDROM. They work by transfering the CD data to your HD, so you will need plenty of HD space available. Search Google for 'Virtual CD' or 'CD Emulator' to find software that enables you to do this. |
parry (27) | ||
| 59980 | 2002-07-05 00:55:00 | It is possible to "crack" these programs, games definately, dunno about other software. You can download cracks for games here (http://www.megagames.com) . Or you can search on google for other crack sites, instructions are usually self explanatory, ie extract downloaded file to your game folder, this will replace the existing icon with a cracked one. Veale |
Veale (536) | ||
| 59981 | 2002-07-05 00:57:00 | I won't mention the site names here, cause I'll respect PC World's policy of not talking warez here, but there are plenty of places where you can download hacked versions of the exe files to common games that let you play them without the CD being in the drive . There are, as you point out, plenty of legimate reasons why the owner of a game might want to play it without using the CD - a laptop without carrying the CD, in your case . Do some searching on google . com and you'll get there . . . | Deano (673) | ||
| 59982 | 2002-07-05 01:00:00 | Steady people, you straying close to promoting warez. I don't want to have to go deleting a useful thread like this, but we really don't want the promotion of warez going on please. What you do in the privavcy of your own homes is your biz, of course ... | Biggles (121) | ||
| 59983 | 2002-07-05 01:05:00 | I agree . That is specifically why I suggested searching Google for emualtion software - which is perfectly legal . Everyone (well most) know about cracks and warez etc, but with anything free theres drawbacks - viruses (esp trojans, spyware), legality issues etc . |
parry (27) | ||
| 59984 | 2002-07-05 01:11:00 | Sorry Bruce, I think this area is a bit hazy though! I feel Nigel has a legitimate reason for this, without the need to clog up his harddrive as suggested. Curious, Veale |
Veale (536) | ||
| 59985 | 2002-07-05 01:23:00 | a few manufactures are releasing their own no cd patch for this reason, check with the software man first, and also check their update files in the net. I have 43 games now and 28 of them have no cd patches from the supplier. normally it shuts off video clips and etc that are stored on the cd etc..... legal aspects of creating copies of discs is quite plane. you may copy any form of data and use it personally, alot of companies do this to avoid damaging the original cd's. you can actually create duplicate cd's in most burn software by adding a clone type of plugin, I use nero and they have this software available. although it generally takes around 14 hrs to copy the cd :(. | mutts (790) | ||
| 59986 | 2002-07-05 01:26:00 | There are plenty of fully legal sites that provide noCD patches. Be warned that running these can sometimes upset version checking for multiplayer gaming. I personally use patches from one such site: - www.gamecopyworld.com There is absolutely nothing dodgy (legally) about doing this for personal use only when you own the original CDs anyway. |
prism (840) | ||
| 59987 | 2002-07-05 01:33:00 | In either case (emulation or patch) you will need a reasonable amount of HD space as both options require full installs of the game/app . The diff may be where patches sometimes exclude video content and therefore would take up less space . The jury's still out on the legality issue and I wouldnt read too much into what GameCopyWorld states as the laws in US are different to NZ . For example, in US you are entitled to make a copy of a CD you own where my understanding that in NZ this is not the case . Anyway, who cares? Just do what you want :-) |
parry (27) | ||
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