: The game uses the RenderWare engine, which may not function correctly on Windows 11 (version 24H2 or later) without a DirectSound wrapper .

: A No-CD executable replaces the original game .exe file. It skips the call to the disc drive, allowing the software to launch instantly from your local hard drive or solid-state drive. How to Apply a No-CD Patch Safely

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Older copy protection drivers (like SafeDisc) are explicitly blocked by modern operating systems like Windows 10 and Windows 11 due to security vulnerabilities. Consequently, even with a legal disc inside a functional drive, the game often refuses to launch without a modified executable.