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I got Oblivion PC and wanna play it, but:
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no DVD drive to install it on. My son managed to ruin mine by shoving a bunch of coins in there. I think it gapped a circuit or something, because it simply won't read discs, or even acknowledge that one is in there. Not DVD's, or CD's.
Of course, I intend to replace the drive in the near future. But before I do that, I'm curious if anyone might have any ideas as to what's wrong with it. Like I said, it opens, closes, the computer sees it, but it pretends like it's empty all the time (like my ex g/f
).
Are there any legit places to download it once I have a copy? I'm guessing no, since there doesn't appear to be a key code with it.
also:
I've checked into a few of the threads, but I'm curious what would be the most basic mods to start off with for Oblivion (plus Shivering Isles), since I've never played it. The level scaling thing sounds terribad, so the mod to fix that is on my list. Anything that keeps the basic game intact, but expands on it is good. Also, any suggestions for a decent mod manager so I could easily pick a save with mods already loaded in it without having to selectively turn mods on and off would also be nice, as I remember hearing about a zombie mod, and zombie's are awesome.
Of course, I intend to replace the drive in the near future. But before I do that, I'm curious if anyone might have any ideas as to what's wrong with it. Like I said, it opens, closes, the computer sees it, but it pretends like it's empty all the time (like my ex g/f
).Are there any legit places to download it once I have a copy? I'm guessing no, since there doesn't appear to be a key code with it.
also:
I've checked into a few of the threads, but I'm curious what would be the most basic mods to start off with for Oblivion (plus Shivering Isles), since I've never played it. The level scaling thing sounds terribad, so the mod to fix that is on my list. Anything that keeps the basic game intact, but expands on it is good. Also, any suggestions for a decent mod manager so I could easily pick a save with mods already loaded in it without having to selectively turn mods on and off would also be nice, as I remember hearing about a zombie mod, and zombie's are awesome.
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I might open it and peek around. Don't know much about electronics, but at this point, what do I have to lose? Maybe a coin is just jammed in there and preventing the laser from moving. Doesn't make any sounds though.
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One room mate has a laptop, and the other two have macs. The windows laptop is having some issues with the DVD drive too though, some Vista configuration issue. I guess I could take that route though once it's fixed. Any clue if Oblivion needs the disc to play? Are methods of circumventing that need frowned upon here?
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I've actually attempted that in the past, it doesn't work. Or it didn't for the game I was trying to play, but I couldn't tell you specifically which one it was. Odds are, it keeps trying to insist you put a disc in the drive.
I recommend at least installing&running Avira and Spybot before attempting anything (both free).
Hate to be a party pooper but let's stay on the safe side of the rules.
I've waited this long to play the game, what's another week or two at worst? Thanks for the suggestions.
or just install the drive from that computer. It only takes 1 minute to switch drives.