Hi everyone! I recently bought an HP Pavilion PC with Windows 10 to dive back into my favorite old point-and-click games. I tried installing the physical version of "Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis," and the installation went smoothly. However, when I attempt to launch the game, I get a message saying I need to insert the original DVD, even though it's already in the drive. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the game and tried running it as an administrator. I even reached out to the game's publisher, but their website doesn't help, and I'm feeling pretty stuck. I've heard that it might be a compatibility issue since Windows 10 no longer supports the SafeDisc program used by older games. I really want to play my original DVDs and I don't want to hack the game or buy a digital version. Does anyone have ideas on how to make this work? Thanks!
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Getting old games to work on modern Windows can be tricky, especially since many of them used older DRM that isn't supported anymore. If you want an easy fix, re-purchasing the game on platforms like Steam or GOG is usually your best bet, and it's generally around $10.
I appreciate your suggestion, but I mentioned I'm not looking to buy digital copies. I have tons of physical games and rebuying all would cost a fortune. It's frustrating to pay twice!