If you own the original disc but cannot play it because modern PCs lack a disc drive or the DRM is blocking it, the common preservationist approach is:

Here are some interesting facts about "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2":

If you get an invalid build error, ensure your system date is set to 2011–2015, or check for updated cracks on trusted abandonware sites. Virtual Drive: If you are using a disc image, use or similar to mount the file and ensure only one virtual drive is active. Missing .dll files: If you receive msvcr100.dll errors, install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package How to Bypass "Please Insert Disc" Safely EA App Version:

If you are trying to play the game on a modern PC without an optical drive:

Arthur exhaled. He had bypassed the digital DRM guards. He hadn't used a wand or a spell, just a questionable file from a stranger named DarkWizard99 . As the game began and he took control of Harry on the cliffs of Gringotts, Arthur realized that in the world of PC gaming, the greatest magic of all was a working workaround.

Here’s a short, satirical draft story based on that absurd title.