Most modern gaming PCs and laptops completely lack physical CD/DVD-ROM drives.
In short, the game is trying to enforce a physical copy protection that is no longer compatible with modern hardware or software.
This error usually occurs because modern versions of Windows have phased out the older security drivers (like SafeDisc or SecuROM) that PES 2014 relies on to verify the disc, even if the disk is currently in the drive.
Because the native protection system (SecuROM/SafeDisc) is incompatible with Windows 10/11, the most effective solution is to replace the executable file with one that bypasses the disc check. This is often referred to as a "No-CD" or "No-DVD" patch.
This is the most common and effective workaround. It tricks your system into thinking a physical disc is inserted.
Launch the game using this new executable. The error will disappear instantly. Method 3: Install an All-in-One Community Mod (Recommended)
your original pes2014.exe file in the installation directory.
It is a scenario that has haunted PC gamers for decades. You have just installed a beloved classic—in this case, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 (PES 2014) . You double-click the desktop icon, the screen goes black, you hear the familiar Konami jingle… and then, nothing. Or worse, a cryptic error message pops up:
Most modern gaming PCs and laptops completely lack physical CD/DVD-ROM drives.
In short, the game is trying to enforce a physical copy protection that is no longer compatible with modern hardware or software.
This error usually occurs because modern versions of Windows have phased out the older security drivers (like SafeDisc or SecuROM) that PES 2014 relies on to verify the disc, even if the disk is currently in the drive.
Because the native protection system (SecuROM/SafeDisc) is incompatible with Windows 10/11, the most effective solution is to replace the executable file with one that bypasses the disc check. This is often referred to as a "No-CD" or "No-DVD" patch.
This is the most common and effective workaround. It tricks your system into thinking a physical disc is inserted.
Launch the game using this new executable. The error will disappear instantly. Method 3: Install an All-in-One Community Mod (Recommended)
your original pes2014.exe file in the installation directory.
It is a scenario that has haunted PC gamers for decades. You have just installed a beloved classic—in this case, Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 (PES 2014) . You double-click the desktop icon, the screen goes black, you hear the familiar Konami jingle… and then, nothing. Or worse, a cryptic error message pops up: