: Press Enter . Windows will throw a warning saying: "If you change a file name extension, the file might become unusable." Click Yes .
Windows 10 and Windows 11 completely lack the drivers required to read outdated SecuROM or SafeDisc signatures due to security vulnerabilities. Because your modern PC cannot natively process this hardware handshake, the game throws a continuous "Please Insert Disc 2" loop—even if you have a physical disc spinning in a USB CD drive. Method 1: The "FOOBAR" Text File Trick (Fastest Fix)
Visit a reputable retro gaming archive website (such as GameCopyWorld or MyAbandonware).
For most users on Windows 10/11, the absolute best fix is a . This bypasses disc checks entirely. Note: Only use this if you own a legitimate copy of the game. nfs underground 2 please insert disc 2 fix
Ensure that you delete the .txt extension at the end of the filename. Windows might prompt you to confirm that the file might become unusable; click Yes/OK .
Try running the game again. If it asks for disc 2, you still need the No-CD patch (Method 2).
Right-click speed2.exe > Properties > Compatibility > Check "Run as administrator". : Press Enter
and replace the existing speed2.exe in your installation folder. Launch the game. Method 3: Mount Both ISOs (For Virtual Drives)
, you can use the , which bypasses the disc check without needing third-party software.
If you originally installed from a physical drive D: but now have no disc: Because your modern PC cannot natively process this
If you have the ISO files for the game, you can virtually "insert" the disc using Windows' built-in tools.
This community-discovered workaround bypasses the disc check by creating a dummy file that the game recognizes as an "authorized" marker.