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| How to Play AoE3 Without the Game Discs; A Short Tutorial | |
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| Topic Started: Aug 19 2009, 05:42 PM (2,506 Views) | |
| ĺ×ļ | Aug 19 2009, 05:42 PM Post #1 |
China Lamer
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Ever raged because you couldn't find your game discs? Or frustrated that it takes you 10 minutes to switch between expansion packs? Well now there's a solution! -->Download the latest game patch, eliminating all of this! How to Play AoE3 Without the Game Discs This tutorial will show you how to make images of your AoE3, TWC, and TAD game discs and mount them in virtual drives so that you don’t actually need the CD in your computer to play. So what do we need to make this work? -A computer -Your AoE3, TWC, or TAD game discs -Said games already installed on your computer (This is just to make things simpler) -A disc image maker (to make the image) -A virtual disc drive (to mount the image) Now, there are many types of virtual disc creation/ mounting software out there, and you can try different ones and see which you like, but for the purposes of this tutorial we will be using MagicIso and Magic Disc to create and mount the discs, respectively. So go ahead and download them both right now. You may need to run the installers with administrator privileges, if you are using Vista. And be sure to download the right versions. Magic Iso: http://www.magiciso.com/download.htm Magic Disc: http://www.magiciso.com/tutorials/miso-magicdisc-overview.htm Now, note that MagicISO is shareware, but there is no time limit for the trial and it will be enough for our purposes. OK, so now that we have all the essential tools at our disposal, we can start. First insert the disc you want to make a virtual image of into your real disc drive. Then open up MagicISO (NOT Magic CD & DVD Burner). It should give you some random trial notice. Ignore it and click “Try it”.   Now you will be presented with this screen. Click on the Make CD Image file from CDROM button, that looks like a disc and a drive. This dialogue should pop up. Here’s where it gets tricky.  First, select the drive your disc is in from the drop down list (Mine is in E:, and if you’re not sure just open up My Computer to check), and then click the little folder icon beside the Output File blank.  Another window will pop up, asking you where to save the image and what to name it.  I suggest putting it somewhere easy to access like your desktop, because you’ll have to find it later. Call it something relevant to the disc the image will be of, so you won’t get confused if you make images of all your game CDs. Leave the save as type menu as UIF. When you are done click save, and the window will disappear. Don’t touch any of the other settings. You can now press OK, and the program will start creating the image for you. Don’t be surprised if it takes a long time.    After finishing the image you will be able to see it on the desktop, or wherever you saved it. Great. You’ve just completed part 1. With that done, now you can open up MagicDisc. A small icon should pop up in the notification area of your taskbar when it has been launched.  Right click it and hover your mouse over the Set Number of Drives Menu. Choose however many as you like, but not more than you need. One is good enough for now. You should get some kind of notification about installing drivers; that is normal and necessary for the creation of virtual drives. After it is done, you can check to see if it was a success by opening up My Computer and looking for extra drive letters. Great. So now we have a virtual image, and a virtual drive. All we have to do now is to put the image in the drive. Right click the MagicDisc Icon again, hover your mouse over the Virtual CD/DVD-ROM menu, hover your mouse over an empty drive, and click Mount.  A new window will open up again, and all you have to do is browse to your desktop (or wherever you saved the image) , open it up, and voila.  You can now pop your real CD out of your real drive, and play AoE3 without it. Just remember that you’ll still need to start MagicDisc everytime you want to play, but you won’t need to mount the image again. And that’s all there is too it. You can repeat these steps to make images out of your CDs and mount them so that you can change versions in less than 5 seconds. Better yet, you now have an insurance policy, and can continue to play forever, even if your real discs have been ruined. Just don’t move or delete the virtual disc image.  Edited by DukeLeto, Nov 15 2010, 09:34 PM.
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| DuolcKrad | Aug 19 2009, 05:50 PM Post #2 |
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More like 10 seconds, BUT I STILL RAGE SO HARD. Thanks for this. |
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 19 2009, 05:55 PM Post #3 |
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adding pics. |
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| T_Cfc119 | Aug 19 2009, 06:41 PM Post #4 |
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ik a lot about stuff like this but i got another way which is hard to explaiin so i wont even bother...HAI ALEX (1x1) and what is the memory requirement to store those virtual drives on ur computer, is it the size of the dsc or does it take up no memory Edited by T_Cfc119, Aug 19 2009, 06:55 PM.
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| DukeLeto | Aug 19 2009, 09:47 PM Post #5 |
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Epic the pictures would have been really helpful when I did this 2 months ago. 
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 20 2009, 12:20 AM Post #6 |
H34d Nubc4k3
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awesome, i might give it a go 
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 20 2009, 08:54 AM Post #7 |
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I don't think the virtual drives will take up any more space than what you already used to install the programs themselves, but the disc images will be anywhere from 500MB-700MB. Realistically though, if you don't have at least a few GBs of free space on your HDD already, your computer is already in trouble. And unless you have a really crappy computer, then the program shouldn't decrease game performance either. |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 20 2009, 09:43 AM Post #8 |
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i'm doing this, so if my comp breaks, i'm going to nubify you
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 20 2009, 09:48 AM Post #9 |
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k just remember to use admin privileges for everything. |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 20 2009, 09:48 AM Post #10 |
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H34d Nubc4k3
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omg nub my comp fan is blowing really hard when doing part 1  and it's going slowly
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 20 2009, 10:01 AM Post #11 |
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yay i got TAD working virtually nao 21 |
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 20 2009, 03:07 PM Post #12 |
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China Lamer
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u owez me 5 bux |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 20 2009, 07:48 PM Post #13 |
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2 because my nilla isn't working virtually though it kind of is, but not automatic. it opens up the folder for some reason so then i have to manually go over and click autorun... wtf 1x1 |
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 21 2009, 11:49 AM Post #14 |
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You are using two virtual drives right? With AoE3 in one and TAD in the other? Don't see why it won't work then, unless you're not clicking the shortcuts
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 21 2009, 05:26 PM Post #15 |
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ya drive G is TAD drive H is nilla ;S whatever, still works i just have to click on autoplay once folder opens and then it works |
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 22 2009, 08:09 AM Post #16 |
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So if I am understanding correctly whenever you click the AoE3 shortcut on your desktop or start menu the disc folder pops up? Solution: Get a new computer. |
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| T_Cfc119 | Aug 22 2009, 08:36 AM Post #17 |
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solution, dont listen to nubxnub in the first place lol
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 27 2009, 01:41 PM Post #18 |
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if disc is in and i launch it normally it just autoruns, but when i do your thingy it opens the folder 11111 |
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| Bart331 | Aug 27 2009, 04:57 PM Post #19 |
1'm 4 l1ttl3 p1ggy, 01nk 01nk 01nk
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this is nubby, you can just download the mini images to start aoe3 without any discs. This way i play tad all the time |
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| T_Cfc119 | Aug 27 2009, 05:17 PM Post #20 |
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u could download the full iso onto a disc wid a crack directory on it, then simply install, i got that for aom but i cant find the crack directory so i cant anymore 
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 27 2009, 05:32 PM Post #21 |
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Which is illegal |
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| T_Cfc119 | Aug 27 2009, 05:51 PM Post #22 |
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well im guessin theres lots of stuff illegal on ur comp.. |
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| [A-US]James246 | Aug 28 2009, 05:25 PM Post #23 |
Spamlord
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Edited by SunilD93, Aug 29 2009, 06:47 PM.
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 30 2009, 05:28 PM Post #24 |
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Perhaps, but you don't admit that you have it if you dont' have to. |
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| DukeLeto | Aug 30 2009, 07:22 PM Post #25 |
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You pornlover James... |
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| T_Cfc119 | Aug 30 2009, 07:33 PM Post #26 |
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and where in that sentence did it say "I".... dont accuse ppl of things they dont do núbcake |
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| DukeLeto | Aug 31 2009, 11:50 AM Post #27 |
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Haha j/k, unless it's true...
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| ĺ×ļ | Aug 31 2009, 05:08 PM Post #28 |
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Someone's getting a little defensive, huh? You don't seem to realize that the "you" in my earlier comment was not directed to anyone in particular but instead people in general; this makes me suspect that you (yes, you, t_cfc199) have something to hide. |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Aug 31 2009, 11:21 PM Post #29 |
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1x1, you use map haxing/drop tricking/china haxing/deck hax/hunt hax programs on your comp which are illegal also
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| T_Cfc119 | Sep 1 2009, 04:19 AM Post #30 |
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no u just made it sound as if i was doing it  and who is t_cfc199? Edited by T_Cfc119, Sep 1 2009, 04:19 AM.
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| DukeLeto | Oct 1 2009, 07:10 PM Post #31 |
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Refined Chaos
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I have a bitter complaint to register. My 2 ISOs have just inexplicably stopped working... Thanks to you, I now have to dig my CD case out... |
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| Deleted User | Oct 29 2009, 10:23 PM Post #32 |
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Thank you for this I did it an it works nicely. Well done. Now I do not have to switch between disks every time. |
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| DukeLeto | Oct 30 2009, 06:24 PM Post #33 |
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Refined Chaos
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My lame nilla one still doesnt work I remade it several times. Guess I'll play TAD more
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| superayush | Mar 21 2010, 06:50 AM Post #34 |
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its says game should be installed aoe 3 is not installed in my comp dude..... |
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| Lord_Sami | Mar 21 2010, 07:09 AM Post #35 |
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you use the cds for this, nub. Not the aoe3 installed files X__X |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Mar 21 2010, 10:40 AM Post #36 |
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hold on superayush, wait until my disc finishes uploading before trying it out
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| ĺ×ļ | Mar 21 2010, 12:45 PM Post #37 |
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I don't understand what you guys are asking lol If anyone is having trouble with this I can help |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Mar 21 2010, 01:30 PM Post #38 |
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H34d Nubc4k3
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well his disc is scratched so I was planning to let him use my ISO to install however my ISO isn't able to upload to filefront for some reason :S so not sure how to make this work
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| ĺ×ļ | Mar 21 2010, 08:06 PM Post #39 |
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As I said before, get it from a(n) (il)legal source |
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| DukeLeto | Mar 21 2010, 10:17 PM Post #40 |
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Refined Chaos
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21 Just don't get a virus. |
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| superayush | Mar 22 2010, 01:13 AM Post #41 |
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if by chance i did something wrong wile making iso will my computer be corrupt? |
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| SunnyDeeeee | Mar 22 2010, 01:25 AM Post #42 |
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well you can only make an ISO if your disc works which isn't the case... as 1x1 said you will probably have to DL an ISO from a different source  in which case be careful since can get virus from torrents and stuff.Either that or find someone else who has aoe3 and just install it from them with your CD key |
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| ĺ×ļ | Mar 22 2010, 06:10 PM Post #43 |
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no more than doing something wrong while saving a text document will cause your computer to be corrupt |
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| superayush | Mar 22 2010, 11:09 PM Post #44 |
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umm 1x1 i have flightsim2004,can u show me how to make ISO of it pls? details:game total size=2 gb 4 discs for installation disc 1 for playing Edited by superayush, Mar 22 2010, 11:12 PM.
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| SunnyDeeeee | Mar 22 2010, 11:35 PM Post #45 |
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it's the exact same process to make any ISO so just do the above steps and it should be fine. |
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| ĺ×ļ | Mar 24 2010, 07:25 AM Post #46 |
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You only need to make the ISO of disc one ofc |
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| superayush | Mar 24 2010, 09:56 AM Post #47 |
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but will it work if i just make of disk 1? |
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| DukeLeto | Apr 11 2010, 02:33 PM Post #48 |
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Refined Chaos
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You can do this with xfire. I just have my games installed, no disc in the drive and on the side where it shows installed games, just click Launch Game and it works. Oh and I got my xfire FPS counter working
Edited by DukeLeto, Apr 11 2010, 02:59 PM.
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| KAPOW! | Apr 14 2010, 03:01 AM Post #49 |
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THANKYOU ALEX! I feel like fuzzy now
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| DukeLeto | Apr 14 2010, 11:17 PM Post #50 |
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Refined Chaos
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Alex? 1x1? Stalker? |
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