: Source a verified v1.2 No-CD/No-DVD crack file ( speed2.exe ) from standard abandonware preservation platforms.
The process is very similar, as you're often emulating a Windows environment using Wine or Proton.
The most reliable, permanent method to bypass the disc check is to use a modified speed2.exe file. This edits the game's code so it never checks for physical media. Step 1: Check Your Game Version
Go to your game download folder where your original .iso files are kept.
C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Need for Speed Underground 2 Enable File Extensions : In Windows File Explorer, click on Change folder and search options tab. Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" Create a New File
To disable after playing: sc stop secdrv
Right-click and select Mount . Modern versions of Windows can mount ISOs natively without external software.
: Windows will warn you that changing the extension might make the file unusable; click Yes . Run the Game : Launch the game as an administrator. Using a No-CD Patch