Since modern Windows cannot read the old DRM, many players replace the original launcher with a modified version.
: 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 Please Insert Disc 2 Nfs Underground 2
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 Since modern Windows cannot read the old DRM,
This error typically occurs because the original PC release was distributed on two CDs, where was primarily for installation and NFS Underground 2 installation folder (where SPEED2
: Due to storage limits of CDs in 2004, the game data was split. You start installation with Disc 1 and swap to Disc 2 around the 50% mark. Copy Protection
Below is a guide on why this happens and how to resolve it on modern systems. Why Does This Error Happen? Dual-Disc Format
If you are installing from backups (ISO files) rather than physical discs:
