Drive Found ((full)) | Pes 6 No Cd Dvd-rom

The "No CD/DVD-ROM drive found" error in Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (PES 6) a well-known legacy issue often tied to the game's original SecuROM copy protection

. This DRM (Digital Rights Management) was designed to require a physical disc to launch the software, which frequently causes failures on modern PCs that lack optical drives or use newer operating systems like Windows 10/11. WineHQ Forums The Technical Breakdown DRM Conflict:

SecuROM often fails to recognize virtual drives or modern hardware configurations, leading to the "no drive found" or "wrong disc inserted" message. Compatibility Issues: pes 6 no cd dvd-rom drive found

Older versions of the game were not optimized for 64-bit systems or modern hardware drivers, which can cause the executable to fail silently or trigger these legacy errors. WineHQ Forums Community-Vetted Solutions

Based on user reviews and technical discussions on platforms like Reddit's r/WEPES , the most effective fixes include: No CD/DVD-ROM drive found (For the mother o' greebus) The "No CD/DVD-ROM drive found" error in Pro

Quick fixes to try now

  • Insert original disc and relaunch game.
  • Disable/uninstall virtual drive software.
  • Reinstall optical drive drivers: Device Manager → uninstall device → reboot.
  • Run game exe as Admin + Compatibility Windows XP.
  • Try running game from an emulator VM (Windows XP) that has access to physical drive if DRM incompatible.

7. Verify your crack placement

Sometimes the crack is not the main EXE but a DLL. Ensure you copy:

  • pes6.exe (cracked) AND settings.exe (cracked, if provided)
  • Any .dll files into the game root folder (not just the EXE).

If the error still appears, the crack is likely blacklisting your virtual drive → use a different crack or a mini-image without anti-blacklisting. Quick fixes to try now

Final tip: The cleanest long-term solution is to get a No-CD/DVD EXE that specifically disables the drive check – not one that just bypasses disc presence. Look for releases from RELOADED or CPY for PES 6.

6. Last resort: Use a different game version

  • PES 6 Superpatch 4.0 includes a custom launcher that bypasses DVD checks.
  • PES 6 “Rip” versions (no video, no commentary) often have pre-applied working no-CD fixes.
  • PES 6 from GOG.com (if available) – DRM-free, no disc checks at all.

Why Does This Error Occur?

The error is not a hardware failure; it is a relic of old copy protection systems.

  1. SafeDisc and SecuROM: PES 6 used anti-piracy software (typically SafeDisc or SecuROM) that required the original game disc to be physically present in a drive. The game would poll the system for a CD/DVD drive containing the correct volume label.
  2. Driver Deprecation (The Windows 10/11 Killer): Microsoft deliberately blocked the kernel-level drivers required by SafeDisc and SecuROM starting with Windows 10, version 1709 (Fall Creators Update). This was a security measure, as these drivers were known vulnerabilities for malware. Consequently, even if you have a physical DVD drive, the copy protection driver cannot load, triggering the "No drive found" error.
  3. No Physical Drive: Most modern laptops and desktops no longer include optical drives. Without a drive letter assigned to a CD/DVD reader, the game’s legacy check fails instantly.