PDA

View Full Version : How do I install Halo WITHOUT the CD?



LinkandKvel
February 15th, 2010, 11:13 PM
yo! my how it has changed. Anyway I have jus bought myself a windows 7 laptop and want to install Halo. I cant find my CD ANYWHERE! I have my CD key but not the physical CD. Is there any possible way I can install it minus the CD? That way I can then get the No-CD patch and wont have to worry about it again

Amit
February 15th, 2010, 11:18 PM
Well, by the time you're done updating the game, you won't need a no-cd patch. Also, a no-cd patch would prevent you from playing online.

My advice:

Download Halo Custom Edition and install that with your CD-Key. Then download the SP maps from Halomaps.org along with a nice Campaign UI to access them.

LinkandKvel
February 15th, 2010, 11:23 PM
How would it prevent me from playing online? I have it on my desktop and it works just fine. Suggestion sounds good, but too bad there's like 6x more players and servers on PC than CE.

EX12693
February 15th, 2010, 11:38 PM
The only way you could install is if you downloaded (pirated) an .iso file of the game disc and either mounted it to a drive, or burned it to a disc. Then you can use your (non-pirated) CD key to finish the install. We here at Modacity do not support pirating, so DO NOT ask anyone here for a copy of their disc.

Timo
February 15th, 2010, 11:42 PM
I don't see the problem with downloading an ISO of the Halo PC cd if you're using your own CD key.

Pyong Kawaguchi
February 16th, 2010, 08:45 AM
I agree with Timo.

Bhamid
February 16th, 2010, 12:50 PM
Because you would be uploading that pirate file to others, who do not have their own CD key.

Cortexian
February 16th, 2010, 01:23 PM
He doesn't need to download it via some type of P2P network, and I've see a few direct downloads for the Halo PC ISO floating around. I thought Modacity even hosted one for awhile somewhere...

Pyong Kawaguchi
February 16th, 2010, 01:48 PM
I thought that was the mini image?

LinkandKvel
February 16th, 2010, 05:12 PM
We here at Modacity do not support pirating, so DO NOT ask anyone here for a copy of their disc.

I like how you worded that as if i was new to "Modacity". I can't seem to find any direct downloads, and I've always been hesitant to DL torrent. There's one at the pirate bay but didn't they get shut down? I'm hesitant to get my PC tracked and hacked.

Amit
February 16th, 2010, 05:14 PM
How would it prevent me from playing online? I have it on my desktop and it works just fine. Suggestion sounds good, but too bad there's like 6x more players and servers on PC than CE.

To my knowledge of most games, the no-cd thing doesn't let you play online. I don't know. There are many players who still play Halo PC, but there are many hundreds more on CE. Either way, you'll be playing with douchebags and cool people of all kinds. The main difference is that most of this community plays CE exclusively, if at all.

k4is3rxkh40s
February 16th, 2010, 05:21 PM
I think he means "no-CD patch" as in the update where you don't need the CD in anymore.

Amit
February 16th, 2010, 05:24 PM
I think he means "no-CD patch" as in the update where you don't need the CD in anymore.

You are wise and correct.

LinkandKvel
February 16th, 2010, 05:24 PM
I think he means "no-CD patch" as in the update where you don't need the CD in anymore.Yea that's what I was referring too. Apologies if that wasn't clear.

EX12693
February 16th, 2010, 08:45 PM
Well hell I've never seen you, so whatever... I made a mistake. Big deal.

Oh you just want the patch? Or the iso and the patch? Since public opinion seems to show that giving an iso out while he has is own key is okay, I'd be happy to send you my iso.

LinkandKvel
February 16th, 2010, 09:35 PM
Well hell I've never seen you, so whatever... I made a mistake. Big deal. Dude I was just joking. You ok? And no thanks I have it figured out.

kid908
February 16th, 2010, 09:54 PM
Who's EX?

But yeah, if the game requires a keycode to install, an iso is perfectly fine. I know a few games that have online downloads of their installer.

Hope you don't get disappointed by the halo pc comm like I was. it's really empty or the servers were only playing hugeass or extinction.

Amit
February 16th, 2010, 10:22 PM
Who's EX?

But yeah, if the game requires a keycode to install, an iso is perfectly fine. I know a few games that have online downloads of their installer.

Hope you don't get disappointed by the halo pc comm like I was. it's really empty or the servers were only playing hugeass or extinction.

Hit up Freelancer's server, you'll have bucket loads of fun.

Cortexian
February 16th, 2010, 10:43 PM
And it's only going to be around for a month or so more, I can no longer justify spending my money on it when I've got more pressing hobbies and commitments now.

Amit
February 16th, 2010, 10:55 PM
Shit. Get your fill now, ladies.

EX12693
February 18th, 2010, 09:56 PM
I'm a bit of a psychopath so sometimes I'm pissed off for no reason, sometimes I say horrible things, sometimes no one has any idea what I'm taking about, and on very rare occasions, I am normal. All i can say is get used to it.

Oh well sorry 'bout your server Free. I never really used it though, so I'd better do so now while I can.

Dwood
February 18th, 2010, 10:02 PM
And another one bites the dust.

Rook
February 19th, 2010, 06:37 AM
Check your PM box..

Amit
February 19th, 2010, 11:41 PM
Check your PM box..

Already PMed him days ago.