A: Then the disc image is irreparably damaged. Find a different source for the game (e.g., abandonware site, different scene release, or buy the GOG version which has no DRM and thus no need for a NoDVD folder).
If you are stuck, answer these three questions to solve the issue: nodvd folder full
There are three main scenarios where a NoDVD folder swells in size or triggers a system space alert: 1. The Game Repack/ISO Archive Retained the Source Files A: Then the disc image is irreparably damaged
Create subfolders for each game you own (e.g., .../NoDVD/AgeOfEmpires2/ , .../NoDVD/GTA_SA/ ). Move the corresponding files into these folders. This immediately makes the clutter manageable. 3. Remove Obsolete Versions The Game Repack/ISO Archive Retained the Source Files
If the folder contains .zip , .rar , or .7z files alongside fully extracted folders, the compressed archives are no longer needed.
A: No—that folder contains the crack needed to play without the disc. Deleting it means you’ll be prompted to insert the DVD every time.