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Old 06-18-2008, 01:50 AM   Authentication without disk? Post #1
 
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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?

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Old 06-18-2008, 01:54 AM   Authentication without disk? Post #2
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There isn't I'm afraid.
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Old 06-18-2008, 01:54 AM   Authentication without disk? Post #3
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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.
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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...
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Old 06-18-2008, 02:33 AM   Authentication without disk? Post #5
 
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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.
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Put the disk in when it's in the docking station. Start FM. Take the disk out. Continue.
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Old 06-18-2008, 04:17 AM   Authentication without disk? Post #7
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Quote:
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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...
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.
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[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.
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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
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try this
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Old 06-18-2008, 08:28 PM   Authentication without disk? Post #10
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To the original poster:-


Just buy a cheap USB CD drive.
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