85% of the "No Disc" errors come from using an outdated crack. The retail game had patch 1.04 (Data Pack 6.0). Most repacks ship with the v1.01 crack. You need the final, definitive RELOADED crack.
Issue:
After installing a repack of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, the game launches but displays a “No Disc Inserted” or “Please insert the original disc” message, preventing gameplay.
Cause:
Repacks often remove copy protection or use cracked executables, but certain security software (Windows Defender, antivirus) may quarantine or block the necessary crack files. Alternatively, the crack was not applied correctly during installation. pes+2013+no+disc+inserted+fix+repack
Some repacks incorrectly write DVD drive emulation data.
Why this works: The game's DRM checks for any disc with a specific volume label ("PES2013"). Even a fake mini-image satisfies that check, bypassing the "No disc inserted" prompt. 85% of the "No Disc" errors come from
Before touching the files, disable Windows Defender or any third-party AV (Avast, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes). The crack is a modified .dll file. It is not a virus, but it behaves like one (code injection).
Navigate to: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Manage settings > Turn off Real-time protection.
Most repacks include a crack in a folder named Crack, RELOADED, or SKIDROW. Some repacks incorrectly write DVD drive emulation data
If you are trying to get PES 2013 running on Windows 10 or 11, a standard installation from an old DVD often fails even if you have the disc. Compatibility issues with modern operating systems are rampant.
A good Fix Repack usually offers three advantages:
Before you give up, run through this 30-second checklist:
| Item | Action |
| :--- | :--- |
| UAC (User Control) | Set to "Never Notify" temporarily. |
| Folder Location | Is the game in C:\Program Files? (Move it to C:\Games\PES2013 to avoid permissions hell). |
| Language | Change your System Locale to English (US). Some Russian repacks have ASCII issues. |
| The DLL | Can you physically see rld.dll in the folder? (If not, restore from quarantine). |