Since modern computers rarely have disc drives—and the original DRM can be finicky on new OS versions—a (a modified cm0102.exe ) is used.

Locate a "3.9.68 No-CD" executable from a reputable community site. Go to your installation folder (e.g., C:\CM0102 ).

The v3.9.68 patch was the final official update released by Eidos and Sports Interactive. It is the foundation for almost every modern "Data Update" (like those from ChampMan0102.net). Without this specific version, new player databases and tactical patches will not work correctly.

your original cm0102.exe by renaming it to cm0102_original.exe . Copy the No-CD cm0102.exe into the folder. 4. Compatibility Settings

Fixes numerous "v3.9.60" crashes and memory errors.

To get your game updated and running without the original disc, follow these steps: 1. Install the Base Game