If you are installing from backups (ISO files) rather than physical discs:
This is a popular community workaround that acts as a "marker" to fool the game's check. NFS Underground 2 installation folder (where SPEED2.EXE is located). Create a new text file in this folder. the file to exactly (all caps) and remove the
a version 1.2 "No-CD" fix from reputable community sites like GameCopyWorld your original SPEED2.EXE Extract and paste SPEED2.EXE into your game directory, overwriting the old one. 3. Mounting ISO Images
used by original copies of the game, often causing the "Insert Disc 2" prompt even if the disc is actually in the drive. How to Fix the "Insert Disc 2" Error
Ensure "File name extensions" is enabled in Windows Explorer so you can properly delete the 2. Using a "No-CD" Executable
Since modern Windows cannot read the old DRM, many players replace the original launcher with a modified version.
served as the "play" disc required for copy protection verification
: Even after a full installation, the game's executable (SPEED2.EXE) checks for the physical presence of Disc 2 in your optical drive as a DRM measure. Modern Compatibility : Windows 10 and 11 no longer support the SafeDisc DRM
This error typically occurs because the original PC release was distributed on two CDs, where was primarily for installation and
