Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer Select 'Turn Windows features on and off', click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'.

The game works on DirectX 9, so if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - you need to enable DirectPlay: Go to Control Panel, and select 'Programs'.

It is recommended to install all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for the correct work of the game.

That NoDVD 'breaks' DRM protection and allows the game to work on modern systems

NoDVD is required for the launch because the game is using SecuROM DRM protection, which doesn't work on modern systems.

If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP) and as administrator.

If the game doesn't work - try to launch the game in compatibility mode with old versions of Windows (98, 2000, WinXP or Vista) Right click on hp8.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set 'Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3' and 'Run as administrator'

Open the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2/pc folder and find hp8.exe.

After you installed the game - install NoDVD (simply copy file from the archive and put it into Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2/pc folder, next to hp8.exe).

Also it is recommended to install DirectX from the disc (if you're using Windows 10 - enable DirectPlay, read this or this guide how to do it).

Install the game (if autorun doesn't work - simply launch the installation from Setup.exe inside the disc, run as administrator).

You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools Lite NoDVD for the game showed a lot of false positive warnings on VirusTotal, but it is safe to use

The game with NoDVD has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works okay, the game supports widescreen and ultra-high resolutions up to 4k

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