You must trick the old game into believing a USB stick is a disc.
You must trick the old game into believing a USB stick is a disc.
To make the game recognize your USB drive instead of a CD, you’ll need to trick it into thinking the drive is a disc. Try renaming the USB stick to match the file name on the disc (like “Star Wars Galactic” or similar). Then, ensure the correct installation path is set in the game settings. If the icon still shows as the game icon but the CD prompt persists, try copying the files directly into the game’s installation folder and adjusting any system settings accordingly.
It seems they want you to begin the game with the disc in place sometimes, even just once, to confirm the game is authentic and not a duplicate. There are methods to bypass this, but none will explain how to do it on these platforms since it violates community rules.
This game needs you to possess the disc each time. Disc number 2 is also acceptable. How can I help you navigate this issue without giving away solutions? I have a copy, so it shouldn’t be considered piracy. Just let me know where you’re stuck and I’ll guide you through it.
I mentioned the solution would violate rules, and honestly, I won’t risk a penalty just because someone can’t find a quick answer online. That’s the most helpful clue anyone could give.
Install the ISO file as a virtual hard drive. This capability is now available in Windows.