Daemon Tools and 2142

[Drizzid]

Hey guys is anyone running 2142 with Daemon Tools? I have BF2 installed and running just fine with DT but for some reason I can't get 2142 to run. All it does is go to the first intro screen then asks for the install disk to be loaded into the DVD player and retry. I used Alcohol 120% and created 2 different images but neither would work. I have all emulations turned on after I mounted the image but it still doesn't work anybody have any thoughts or advice. Thanks

[Trooper]

I have a little program for you to try. It hides the actual emulated drive but still allows it to function

Linky


Read the read me and try it out.

[Drizzid]

Thanks for the help Trooper but unfortunately it didn't help. Still can't run 2142 with Daemon Tools

[jmaker]

I'm not sure you can run it with Deamon Tools. If anyone knows a way to run 2142 without the dvd in the drive then please share.

[=Sarc=]

I'm not sure if the copy protection is the same as BF2. Gamecopyworld doesn't have a mini-image of 2142 but BF2 has one.

[freekyE]

Im having the opposite problem....while i use daemon tools im trying to use my real disk to run 2142 and it wont detect the disk.......?!?!?!?

[Dark Viper]

There is a cracked 1.10 exe for 2142. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and no problems yet.

[=Sarc=]

As usual, back up the original exe when using cracked ones. PB may change and start kicking for exe's not using copy protection.

[SaladFork]

Originally Posted by jmaker

If anyone knows a way to run 2142 without the dvd in the drive then please share.

I play with out a DVD in the drive, and since you said 'anyone'...

But then again, I download it and play it through EALink, so I never got a DVD nor a cdkey, haha.

Have you guys tried both a normal disc image, and only a mini-image?

~Salad

[Dick Blonov]

Originally Posted by Drizzid

Hey guys is anyone running 2142 with Daemon Tools? I have BF2 installed and running just fine with DT but for some reason I can't get 2142 to run. All it does is go to the first intro screen then asks for the install disk to be loaded into the DVD player and retry. I used Alcohol 120% and created 2 different images but neither would work. I have all emulations turned on after I mounted the image but it still doesn't work anybody have any thoughts or advice. Thanks

From the Safedisk FAQ:

40. Does SafeDisc work with Virtual Drives?
Unlike some other copy protection products, SafeDisc does support Virtual Drives. If users genuinely want to play a game from a virtual drive because they think it is faster, they are allowed to do so. The software does not disable the ability to run a SafeDisc-protected game from a virtual drive. It does require the original CD to be available for authentication when the game is run. Once the disc is authenticated, the game should continue to run from the virtual drive.

9. How are SafeDisc-protected applications authenticated?
SafeDisc adds a unique digital signature to the optical media at time of replication. Every time the application is run, the SafeDisc authenticator performs various security checks and verifies the SafeDisc signature on the optical media. Once verification has been established, the sequence is complete and the application will play normally. The authentication process takes about 10-20 seconds.

So I think if you mount an image, it still looks for that signature on the original CD/DVD. Bummer.

DB

[Drizzid]

Thanks for the info DB much appreciated!

I'm all rep'd out for ya

[Dick Blonov]

Originally Posted by Drizzid

Thanks for the info DB much appreciated!

I'm all rep'd out for ya

A hug will do fine

DB

[Lorian]

Originally Posted by Dick Blonov

40. Does SafeDisc work with Virtual Drives?
Unlike some other copy protection products, SafeDisc does support Virtual Drives. If users genuinely want to play a game from a virtual drive because they think it is faster, they are allowed to do so. The software does not disable the ability to run a SafeDisc-protected game from a virtual drive. It does require the original CD to be available for authentication when the game is run. Once the disc is authenticated, the game should continue to run from the virtual drive.

So, basically completely defeating the point of using a disk image. The game doesn't need the CD once it's loaded anyway.

[=Sarc=]

Sadly, it's quite a waste to use copy protection on a game like Battlefield. The game is easily copied but wouldn't be useful without a valid cd key. Good ol' EA thinking outside of the box.

[jmaker]

Originally Posted by Dark Viper

There is a cracked 1.10 exe for 2142. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and no problems yet.

And this works for multiplayer? Do please share with us.