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    How do save a game on to my computer without needing the disk

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by JellyBeans, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. JellyBeans

    JellyBeans Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes the title above :D
     
    JellyBeans, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Do you mean enabling you to play it without the disc inserted?
     
    dtwn, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. joon82

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    get nero and make iso image.
    run daemon, clone drive, or cdspace.
     
    joon82, Jul 27, 2008
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  4. eleron911

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    Or Alcohol , it also makes ISO copies of the game.
     
    eleron911, Jul 27, 2008
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  5. JCMS

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    That never works for me :(. In case you're wondering, backuping the game is as illegal as using a no disk crack.
     
    JCMS, Jul 27, 2008
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  6. JellyBeans

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    No like I own the game Im just sick of using the disc. Also, will cyberlink or power 2 go work?
     
    JellyBeans, Jul 27, 2008
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  7. JuiceBox121

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    Download UltraISO.....then make an image of the disc using that same software...then mount the image...It always works for me...
     
    JuiceBox121, Jul 27, 2008
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  8. Ttime20

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    That's why it was very kind of Valve to make Steam because I can just click on Half Life 2 and boom no disc :D
     
    Ttime20, Jul 27, 2008
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  9. maskedformed

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    ImgBurn will do the job. It's free and lightweight. You can create a disc image with anything using ImgBurn.

    You'll also need to find a no cd crack.

    Notice: All of the above is classified as illegal.
     
    maskedformed, Jul 27, 2008
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  10. MrFong

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    It's stupidly illegal, that's what it is. Being able to play and backup game discs without breaking eight laws and voiding three warranties would have meant that I'd still be able to play Guitar Hero on my 360, and not be left with a bunch of 70USD coasters.
     
    MrFong, Jul 27, 2008
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  11. cdnalsi

    cdnalsi Food for the funky people

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    So using a nocd crack is still considered illegal?
     
    cdnalsi, Jul 27, 2008
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  12. Mippoose

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    Amen, brother. Amen.
     
    Mippoose, Jul 28, 2008
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    I also hate using the dvd /cd. I often go through the trouble of using deamon, no-cd cracks etc. so I can play my bought games without cd.
     
    Blemish, Jul 29, 2008
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  14. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    Direct2drive.com
     
    Clutch, Jul 29, 2008
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    Steam has it's flaws such as chances of people spamming you while you're in game, Putting your entire cd key into a account is risky, if someone cracks your account pass. Your game is as good as gone
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 29, 2008
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  16. AznFlamer

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    Diablo II released a patch that eneables you to play without the disc btw
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 29, 2008
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  17. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    well blizzard have made enough from diablo 2 that they can afford to by now :D :D
     
    Jeff, Jul 29, 2008
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  18. AznFlamer

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    true, Diablo III is on the midst of Success Already.
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 29, 2008
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    I think over the next year or two we will see a significant change in copy protection. Steam and Direct2Drive have become significant factors in the PC game publishing world.

    Plus portable machines, namely laptops, have become more and more popular as well. Portability means you want to lug around as little as possible with you. Unfortunately this may mean protection like the "phone home" method like with Bioshock or Mass Effect. But if it legally eliminates the need for a disc, I'm all for it.

    Too bad cartridges are so dang expensive. However, with flash memory dropping in price, if it gets cheap enough, they could release games on flash memory, which would be more conducive to improved security.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 29, 2008
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  20. AznFlamer

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    I see a day where the world rids of Desktops
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 29, 2008
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    I don't because it will always be easier and cheaper to make a more powerful desktop part than a laptop part.
     
    Ttime20, Jul 30, 2008
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  22. AznFlamer

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    Well the future cannot be predicted
     
    AznFlamer, Jul 30, 2008
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