Can I play without a DVD Drive?
I bought GTA IV - EFLC today.
I have got 2 DVDs and CD-Key. (also a printed map and manual. I like it.)
What I don't have yet is a DVD Drive on my Gaming Rig.
Any Ideas on how to run it?
Can I make iso files of the DVDs from my laptop and use them.
Did anyone try this? Did it work?
Does shared network drive work?
http://www.howtogeek.com/114254/how-to-share-cd-dvd-drives-over-the-network-on-windows/
Best Answer
You need to have the the game's DVD-ROM in a DVD drive attached to your laptop. The PC version of GTA IV uses a disk check as part of its copy protection. There's no way around this without defeating this copy protection measure, something we can't help you with here.
Connecting a USB DVD drive to your PC should allow you to play the game. Alternatively the Steam version of GTA IV doesn't require a disk in the drive, but that would be mean buying a second copy of the game.
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Can PC work without DVD drive?
External drives are affordable and plug-and-play ready. Simply connect one to your computer through an available USB slot, wait for the installer to finish, and you're ready to go. However, be sure to check the specs of any drive to see the types of media it plays.Can you play DVDs without a DVD player?
If you use disks then you need an optical drive. It is possible to operate a gaming with without one. Windows 10 can be downloaded or purchased already loaded on a USB. Obviously with Steam, Origin, Uplay and other gaming clients gaming DVDs aren't needed.Do you need a DVD drive?
There are many available, but the long-established and free program VLC is the best solution for no-nonsense playback of DVDs and indeed any other media files on your network.How to watch DVD's without a DVD player In Your Laptop? || Don Tech Minute Ep. 7 - The Don Tech
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Answer 2
Since March 19, 2020 all of the Retail game copies can be activated on Steam or the Rockstar Games Social Club to activate Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition. From the Steam Page:
Games not previously activated using Games for Windows Live will be able to use the Key on the back of the game manual to activate and update to Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
Activating the Retail copy of Episodes from Liberty City on Steam or the RGL will automatically give you GTA IV and vice versa for free.
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