wampant

One for the mods this really.

I've got an X61 laptop from work that I wish to play FM2008 on. Now unless it's in the docking station I don't have a disk drive. Is there another way I can authenticate that it's a proper install without the disk? I understand the need for checking the disk due to piracy but there are more and more ultra portables on the market that just don't have room for a disk drive?

Many Thanks

Chris

Serpico

There isn't I'm afraid.

Lucho_

Interesting question. SI will probably sometime have to improve their "anti-piracy" policies, but meanwhile it will probably be better to just buy the digital-download versions to avoid this sort of problem.

wampant

Lucho_ TBH I didn't even realise that there was a digital-download version! That pretty much solves it.

Now seeing as I've bought the proper cd/dvd version, am I allowed a free copy of the downloadable version? I should be...

turn it upto 11

i dont think you should have the free copy. then you could keep your new copy and take the disk back.

there is a way of doing but im sure its illegal to do it . so i wont get myself in trouble.

SCIAG

Put the disk in when it's in the docking station. Start FM. Take the disk out. Continue.

Lucho_

I completely agree that with the purchase of the cd/dvd version you should be able to download the game for free at least one time. But I'm afraid you have to buy both versions.

For FM08 (actually it's WWSM08) I have gone to the digital-download version, and it has worked great for me. Would recommend it 100%. Maybe you can do it for 09.

nine_iron

[QUOTE]Originally posted by wampant:
One for the mods this really.

I've got an X61 laptop from work that I wish to play FM2008 on.
/QUOTE]

When I got my laptop from work it had CivIII, FM05 and a few other games on it. No disks though lol.

Best idea... shell out 15 squid or less for a usb drive as the game CD isnt a DVD

Tom Leeburn

try this

Box

To the original poster:-


Just buy a cheap USB CD drive.