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Here’s a draft review for the “PES 2013 No CD/DVD-ROM Drive Found” error, written from a user’s perspective:
Title: Frustrating DRM issue, but there’s a workaround
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
I ran into the infamous “No CD/DVD-ROM drive found” error when trying to play PES 2013 on my laptop (which doesn’t have an optical drive). The game refuses to start because it’s looking for the physical disc, even though I legally own it.
The issue:
The copy protection (SecuROM or similar) checks for a disc in a physical DVD drive. If you’re on a modern PC or laptop without one, you’re stuck.
What didn’t work for me:
What finally worked:
Using a No-CD crack (unofficial patch) from a trusted source. I don’t love using cracks for a game I bought, but it was the only way to bypass the drive check. After applying it, the game launched fine.
Bottom line:
Great game, terrible DRM. If you have a physical copy but no DVD drive, you’ll likely need a No-CD patch. Konami never released an official patch to remove this check. Only buy if you have an external DVD drive or are comfortable using a crack.
Tip for others:
Backup your original .exe before applying any crack. Also, some antivirus software may flag No-CD patches as false positives. Pes 2013 No Cd Dvd-rom Drive Found
Introduction
Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PES 2013) is a popular soccer video game that requires a CD/DVD-ROM drive to play. However, some users may encounter an error message stating that no CD/DVD-ROM drive is found, preventing them from playing the game. This guide will walk you through the possible causes and solutions to resolve this issue.
Causes of the Issue
Solutions
The deeper frustration for players is that PES 2013 is a game that, once patched, does not actually require the disc to play. Konami released an official “No-DVD Patch” (version 1.04) shortly after launch. However, many retail copies and digital backups never received this patch automatically, leaving users stuck at the error message even though the game files are fully installed on their SSD.
This creates an absurd situation: the DRM designed to prevent piracy instead punishes legitimate owners, while pirated copies (which include a cracked .exe bypassing the check) work flawlessly. The error thus becomes a textbook example of DRM harming the paying customer.
To fix the problem, you must understand the logic behind it. PES 2013 uses an older DRM (Digital Rights Management) system called SecuROM. This software checks for a physical disc in a physical drive. Here’s a draft review for the “PES 2013
The error appears for three main reasons:
.iso file (a digital copy of the disc) mounted via Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120%, or Windows’ native mounting tool, SecuROM detects that the drive is virtual and refuses to play the game.The error is not a hardware failure (your drive likely works fine). It is a software conflict between an old game and a new operating system.
Modern PC users encounter this error for several reasons, none of which imply that their computer is actually broken.
1. The Absence of a Physical Drive
The most common cause is straightforward: many gaming desktops and nearly all laptops manufactured after 2018 lack an internal optical drive. When the game’s DRM queries the system for a drive letter (e.g., D: or E:) and receives none, it throws the error immediately.
2. Driver Signature Changes in Windows 10/11
Microsoft made significant security changes starting with Windows 10 version 1607. Older DRM drivers (especially those from 2012) use unsigned kernel-mode components. Windows now blocks these drivers from loading, effectively hiding the optical drive from legacy software even if one is attached.
3. Virtual Drive Conflicts
Paradoxically, users who do have a physical drive may still see the error if they have virtual drive software (Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120%) installed. The game’s protection sometimes becomes confused, seeing a virtual drive as the primary drive but failing to find the physical media there.
4. USB External Drive Behavior
External DVD drives connected via USB 3.0 or through a hub may not initialize quickly enough. When PES 2013 launches, it checks for a drive within the first few milliseconds. A slow-spinning external drive may be recognized by Windows but not yet ready for the game’s query. Mounting an ISO with Daemon Tools / Alcohol
For many PC gamers, Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 (PES 2013) remains a golden standard. Released over a decade ago, its fluid gameplay, responsive AI, and the legendary "Player ID" system still keep fans coming back. However, running legacy software on modern hardware comes with a unique set of headaches.
One of the most frustrating errors that veterans face when trying to install or launch PES 2013 is the dreaded message:
"No CD/DVD-ROM Drive Found."
This error halts your gaming session instantly. It typically appears even when the original game disc is physically inside your optical drive, or more commonly today, when you have downloaded a digital version (ISO file) and mounted it.
Why does this happen? More importantly, how do you fix it permanently without buying a new computer?
In this article, we will dissect the cause of the "PES 2013 No CD/DVD-ROM Drive Found" error and provide six proven methods to bypass it for good.
If all software methods fail, the hardware brute-force works 100% of the time. Purchase a basic external USB DVD-ROM drive (approx. $20–$30). Insert your original PES 2013 DVD into the external drive. The game will detect the physical media perfectly, as the USB drive reports itself as a standard ATAPI drive.