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You have the original DVD. You insert it. Windows sees it. But the game does not. Pes-2013-No-Cd-Dvdrom-Drive-Found
A common troubleshooting step is to run the game in "Windows 7 Compatibility Mode" or "Windows XP SP3." This almost never fixes the "No CD/DVD-ROM" error. Run as administrator You have the original DVD
Do not use “mini-image” or “virtual CD” methods for PES 2013—they are outdated and less reliable than a proper no-CD exe. But the game does not
Incorrect registry editing can crash your OS. Back up your registry first.
This error has haunted PC gamers for years. It is cryptic, illogical, and seemingly appears even when you own the disc. In this guide, we will dissect why this happens, why it is a relic of a bygone DRM era, and provide six working solutions—from the simple to the advanced.
| Situation | Best Fix | Success Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | You own a Steam key | Download from Steam | 100% | | You own a disc but no drive | Official 1.04 No-DVD EXE | 100% | | You have a physical drive + Windows 10 | Registry edit (Upper/Lower filters) | 70% | | You modded the game heavily | Use original game's EXE + fixed no-dvd from mod maker | 90% | | You use a virtual drive (Daemon Tools) | Switch to SCSI mode + old DT version | 50% | | Everything fails | Buy external USB DVD drive | 85% |