That said, the developers at Sports Interactive (now known for Football Manager ) have historically turned a blind eye. In a 2016 interview, Miles Jacobson joked that he was "flattered" people were still hacking the exe to remove the CD check, as long as they weren't selling it.
: Right-click cm0102.exe > Properties > Compatibility > Run as Windows XP (Service Pack 3) . cm0102 no cd
Follow this safe, community-vetted method: That said, the developers at Sports Interactive (now
Many users mistakenly believe the Starter Kit is the No CD crack. In reality, the Starter Kit simply manages the patched EXE for you. If you want minimalism, just use the standalone file. If you want convenience, use the Starter Kit. If you want convenience, use the Starter Kit
Here is a detailed breakdown of how to bypass the CD requirement legally and safely.