You will need access to a computer with a DVD drive (perhaps a friend’s or an older PC) to do this initially.

It replaces the original startup file with one that doesn't check the DVD drive.

The error "No CD/DVD-ROM drive found" persists because the game's executable has not been properly patched. You need a or a Fixed EXE . Ignore the generic "crack" files from 2012; you need a modern solution that bypasses the drive check entirely.

Note: You must match the game version to the patch. Version 1.00 cracks will not work if you have installed patch 1.04.

Move that ISO file to your gaming PC.

Konami released patch 1.04 for PES 2013, but it did not remove the DVD check. The official patches were designed for legal DVD owners only. Furthermore, Konami's official stance is now "End of Life" for PES 2013. They do not support the game on Windows 10/11. Therefore, the community’s No-DVD patches are your only legal bridge to play a game you own.

(Open source, no malware).

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You can find these files on reputable game fix archives (like MegaGames or GameCopyWorld). You simply copy the new .exe and paste it into your main installation folder, choosing "Replace" when prompted. 4. Mount a Virtual Image (ISO)

This article acknowledges that many users searching for "Pes-2013-No-Cd-Dvdrom-Drive-Found" own a legal copy of the game. Konami no longer sells PES 2013 on digital storefronts (it was delisted in 2019 due to licensing expiration). Using a No-CD patch to play a game you legally purchased is widely considered . If you do not own the game, you should source a legal disc before troubleshooting.

Right-click the or pes2013.exe in your installation folder. Select Properties and go to the Compatibility tab.

If you have tried both of the above and still see the error, your Windows Registry is lying to your game.