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March 6th, 2010, 01:22 PM
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Netbook without a CD drive
I just bought a netbook without a CD drive. Is it possible for me to make the disk an .iso and mount it on the netbook with my registration code without it flagging me as a pirate for not actually having the disk in?
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March 6th, 2010, 01:24 PM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
Just install the game on PC, and copy game folder on your netbook via USB stick. Game doesn't require CD in drive to run.
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March 6th, 2010, 04:57 PM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
yeah WingedDog gave you the answer, I've done the same for my own lab top after installing regularly(with CD key) on my PC. copied the libraries onto a disk on key(USB) than into my lab top. had to do it twice because the 2 gigs of my disk on key weren't enough, too many maps and mods :P
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June 3rd, 2010, 04:24 PM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
I tried the technique of copying over the dominions3 folder. The game launched, but the framerate was 1.0 at the absolute lowest settings. I then patched the game to the 3.24 version (latest) and had the same experience.
A few things you should know:
- My installation was originally from the CD version I bought years ago.
- I am using this on a netbook (Dell Mini 1012) which has more than met the specs.
And most importantly, I downloaded the demo and ran that and found that my framerates on the demo were in the mid 20's. The demo version is marked as 3.0.
I cannot think of a reason why the framerate would be so messed up on the copy, unless there are registry entries that are not storing graphic preferences.
Any insight into this is greatly appreciated...
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June 3rd, 2010, 08:09 PM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
You don't need to go to all that trouble... The game doesn't require a CD to run or install.
Just put the CD in a nearby PC and do this (for Windows):
Start > Computer (possibly "My computer" or click "My Computer" on the desktop)
Right-click on the drive that has the CD in it and click "Share...".
Click "Advanced Sharing".
Check the box marked "Share this folder" and name the drive appropriately, we'll assume you've named it "D".
Click "Ok".
Now, assuming that PC that you are sharing the CD from is called "Fred"....
Go to your Netbook...
Start > Run...
Type "\\Fred\D\" and click Ok.
You may be prompted for a password if your desktop PC requires it. If you have a username and password type them like this:
Username: \\Fred\Username
Password: **********
If you use a blank administrator password (general login) on the Desktop, type:
Username: \\Fred\Administrator
Password: <>
Now run the install command from the folder. This is similar to how you'd have to move the .iso file, but skips the making of the .iso and saves both time and hard drive space.
Questions, let me know.
BTW these instructions are for Windows Vista.
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June 3rd, 2010, 11:36 PM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
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Originally Posted by Verjigorm
You don't need to go to all that trouble... The game doesn't require a CD to run or install.
Just put the CD in a nearby PC and do this (for Windows):
Start > Computer (possibly "My computer" or click "My Computer" on the desktop)
Right-click on the drive that has the CD in it and click "Share...".
Click "Advanced Sharing".
Check the box marked "Share this folder" and name the drive appropriately, we'll assume you've named it "D".
Click "Ok".
Now, assuming that PC that you are sharing the CD from is called "Fred"....
Go to your Netbook...
Start > Run...
Type "\\Fred\D\" and click Ok.
You may be prompted for a password if your desktop PC requires it. If you have a username and password type them like this:
Username: \\Fred\Username
Password: **********
If you use a blank administrator password (general login) on the Desktop, type:
Username: \\Fred\Administrator
Password: <>
Now run the install command from the folder. This is similar to how you'd have to move the .iso file, but skips the making of the .iso and saves both time and hard drive space.
Questions, let me know.
BTW these instructions are for Windows Vista.
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June 4th, 2010, 12:25 AM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
That games copy protection is tied into the serial. Just zip a copy of the game, put it on disc, then unzip it to the netbook. Then delete the "key" file and it will ask you to put in your own. Installing one of the 3 versions (Win, Mac, Linux) makes it much smalled than the CD
As to the framerate problem Id play with the command switches. I have seen posts that said the game didnt like certain graphic cards
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June 4th, 2010, 01:43 AM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
@CautiousChaos: Have you checked the graphics settings the full version is using? You don't mention them in your post.
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June 4th, 2010, 09:56 AM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
Thank you everyone for the help! I tried a few of the suggestions but didn't have much luck. So I put the CD into my laptop, copied it onto a USB stick, then plugged that into the netbook and launched the install.
I hadn't expected it to work, largely due to DMRish issues, but it did (thank you Shrapnel Games). It asked for my key, i put it in, and walla, it worked. And the framerates were in the mid 20's.
Strange that copying the installed dominions3 directory ran but at 1 FPS.
Anyways, I am so very happily up and running!!!!!
Thanks everyone for giving me a helping hand. Really love visiting here because of you folks...
cc
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June 4th, 2010, 11:43 AM
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Re: Netbook without a CD drive
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Originally Posted by CautiousChaos
Thank you everyone for the help! I tried a few of the suggestions but didn't have much luck. So I put the CD into my laptop, copied it onto a USB stick, then plugged that into the netbook and launched the install.
I hadn't expected it to work, largely due to DMRish issues, but it did (thank you Shrapnel Games). It asked for my key, i put it in, and walla, it worked. And the framerates were in the mid 20's.
Strange that copying the installed dominions3 directory ran but at 1 FPS.
Anyways, I am so very happily up and running!!!!!
Thanks everyone for giving me a helping hand. Really love visiting here because of you folks...
cc
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I used to run Dom2 on an ancient tablet PC in 640x480 with all settings turned to minimum. The pretty graphics are largely forgettable and you get used to not having them rather quickly.
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