Problems with SWBF2 DVD

[BurzaP]

Hey, this topic sounds a little bit mysterious so I ask you to pay me an attention for a while and listen to few things.
4 years ago I bought SWBF2, downloaded international patch 1.1 and everything HAS worked. Now it's the same. Where is the problem?
My bro bought another SWBF2 2 months ago when it went out in reeditions(in Poland) so we could play together on JBA. He installed the game[without any patch at first]-everything was working. When he downloaded and installed patch 1.1 something s**** up - he clicks "launch the game" and sees a critical message: " Insert a correct DVD." My friends also have this problem. I've tried to find a solution: restarting comp/launching it from C:/Program Files/LucasArts(...)etc. Nothing helped. Then, I used my imagination and insert to his comp NOT his SWBF2 disc, but MINE. And what?..... It worked. And is has worked. However, my DVD is slowly going to a bin. In few years I'm sure my DVD won't be in a condition allowng to launch a game. I just want to know what to do to launch my bro's SWBF2 without using my DVD. In patch there isn't a problem. I'm 100 % sure it's in a game file. But which one? Which should I delete or maybe add? Please, help me.

[Matt-Chicago]

I have heard of this issue before, especially with international versions of the game.
Unfortunately, the site with the info is down at the moment, and I can't remember the appropriate fix, but I know it does exist.

If it's a newer DVD, there should be no reason to update to 1.1. I would try uninstalling the game completely, removing all files from the SWBF2 program files directory, and reinstalling the game.

[KOko]

I got this problem since the day one. It is a known bug on international version DVDs, and frankly - it is one of many reasons a lot of Euro players still play 1.0
The solution is called "No-DVD crack". I know it is a warez, but since LA don't care much to make my legally owned copy playable, I don't care about them too.

Hit me if you need more help.

If it's a newer DVD, there should be no reason to update to 1.1

1.1 version won't let him to apply the 1.1 patch over it anyway

[BurzaP]

If it's a newer DVD, there should be no reason to update to 1.1. I would try uninstalling the game completely, removing all files from the SWBF2 program files directory, and reinstalling the game.

First of all, it hasn't installed patches so there is a need. And waht I want to add, I reinstalled it 2 times, including removing all files connected in any way with swbf2. And also did a format of his hard drive :) Without a doubt- there is no solution. But thanks.

The solution is called "No-DVD crack". I know it is a warez, but since LA don't care much to make my legally owned copy playable, I don't care about them too.

Hit me if you need more help.

Thanks Koko, just add me on xfire. I sent you an invitation. I'd like to ask you few more questions but I'm really happy there is a ssolution ;)

[[m'kay]]

please, just google up a crack for swbfii.