Iso?

[Ryzen 2600X]

Hello, 

 

I downloaded an ISO file for Rainbow Six 3 Raven Shield, but can't open it to play it.

 

Here is the link: http://www.theisozone.com/downloads/pc/windows-games/rainbow-six-3-raven-shield/

 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[kb5zue]

By chance did you happen to see this final line in the post?

 

Please read the READ ME file on how to install this game. 

[Ryzen 2600X]

Just now, kb5zue said:

By chance did you happen to see this final line in the post?

 

Please read the READ ME file on how to install this game. 

Yes, I did. I could not however find the "READ ME" file in the download files.

[PlayStation 2]

I'd help if the CS didn't disallow me.

[Ryzen 2600X]

The what? Thanks though.

[aezakmi]

you need to install it to the hard drive first

[Ryzen 2600X]

Just now, aezakmi said:

you need to install it to the hard drive first

What for? 

[aezakmi]

Just now, masterRACE said:

What for? 

so you can play it?

 

I don't know, maybe.

[Mira Yurizaki]

Just now, masterRACE said:

What for? 

Everything on the ISO thinks it's still a CD, regardless of whether or not it's on a CD. You need to install the app in order to use it.

[Ryzen 2600X]

Just now, M.Yurizaki said:

Everything on the ISO thinks it's still a CD, regardless of whether or not it's on a CD. You need to install the app in order to use it.

Okay, what app? I used WinRAR to extract the files.

[Mira Yurizaki]

3 minutes ago, masterRACE said:

Okay, what app? I used WinRAR to extract the files.

The "app" being the game. There should be installer somewhere in the ISO.

 

Also it's likely that, unless the executable was patched, you'll need the ISO in a virtual CD drive. Otherwise that good ol' "Insert CD" DRM will kick in.

[YedZed]

Step one: On Windows 10, click twice on ISO to mount. It will appear as if it's an inserted DVD.

Step two: Once mounted, find a .exe in the ISO file. Run it,

Step 3: Everything should be just as if you are dealing with a real disk. Make sure to eject when done.

 

As mentioned by some others, this ISO is piracy and is against community guidelines, but that's not for me to decide.

[Ryzen 2600X]

Just now, YedZed said:

Step one: On Windows 10, click twice on ISO to mount. It will appear as if it's an inserted DVD.

Step two: Once mounted, find a .exe in the ISO file. Run it,

Step 3: Everything should be just as if you are dealing with a real disk. Make sure to eject when done.

 

As mentioned by some others, this ISO is piracy and is against community guidelines, but that's not for me to decide.

I didn't know that it was piracy. I'll be sure to delete it! 

[YedZed]

Well IDK, it might be considered abandonware at this point, but its a gray area. 

[iRileyx]

3 minutes ago, masterRACE said:

I didn't know that it was piracy. I'll be sure to delete it! 

You didn't know downloading what was a paid game, without paying for it, wasn't piracy?

 

Okay then...

[Ryzen 2600X]

Just now, YedZed said:

Well IDK, it might be considered abandonware at this point, but its a gray area. 

It's over thirteen years old.

[YedZed]

2 minutes ago, masterRACE said:

It's over thirteen years old.

Yeah its fine

[SolarNova]

U can mount ISO files and run them like a CD using Daemon tools.

[Andreas Lilja]

28 minutes ago, YedZed said:

Well IDK, it might be considered abandonware at this point, but its a gray area. 

It's on Steam for like 10$

[Andreas Lilja]

21 minutes ago, SolarNova said:

U can mount ISO files and run them like a CD using Daemon tools.

Big fan of wincdemu instead.

[Mira Yurizaki]

37 minutes ago, YedZed said:

As mentioned by some others, this ISO is piracy and is against community guidelines, but that's not for me to decide.

Depending on where it was obtained, it may not be. For instance Direct2Drive would only distribute in disk images.

[LogicalDrm]

6 hours ago, YedZed said:

Yeah its fine

For copyright standpoint it's not. Still 37 years to go. If it's abandonware, maybe. Overall if ISO is pure copy of CD, there's no issue. It would still need CD key to play. If it's been tampered with, piracy.

[Ryzen 2600X]

It's okay, I've deleted it, and will not download it again.

 

I just saw it was $9.99 on Steam. 

 

Thank you, everyone, for bringing the illegitimacy of this to my attention. Will pay attention to free games online...