The "No CD/DVD-ROM Drive Found" error in Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) 2013

If you have a digital backup (ISO) of the game, use software like Daemon Tools Lite

Summary: In 90% of cases, Solution 2 (applying the crack) is the most reliable fix. It stops the game from looking for a drive entirely, allowing you to play PES 2013 smoothly on modern hardware.

I ran into the infamous “No CD/DVD-ROM drive found” error when trying to play PES 2013 on my laptop (which doesn’t have an optical drive). The game refuses to start because it’s looking for the physical disc, even though I legally own it.

When PES 2013 was released, it used SecuROM to verify the game’s authenticity. On modern operating systems like Windows 10 or 11, this protection often fails to recognize physical drives or can't run because the underlying drivers are no longer supported. Helpful Solutions 1. Use Compatibility Mode