How to Play
The game with NoDVD has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works fine. The game supports widescreen and ultra-high resolutions up to 4K. You may experience some small troubles when you play the game on modern systems, check our Guide and Notes for details
Before installation - if you're using Windows 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 - make sure that you enabled DirectPlay if you didn't make it before, read this or this guide how to do it (if you're using Windows 7 or older - just install DirectX from the disc)
Install & play guide:
- Mount the disc image. You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 102% or Daemon Tools Lite
- Install the game using one of serial keys (if none of serial keys is working - use multikeygen for EA games).
- It is recommended to install the game not in default path, but in some other, non-system folder, like
C:/Games/The Godfather II, so you won't have troubles with fixes. The installation path should have only the English letters! - At the end of the installation you will see a question about installing EA Download Manager - uncheck that box
- After you installed the game - use NoDVD, simply copy godfather2.exe from the archive and replace the original file inside the game folder
- Open the directory with the game and find godfather2.exe. Right click on godfather2.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows 7" and "Run as administrator"
- Launch the game and play. If the game doesn't work in compatibility mode with Windows 7 - try to launch it in compatibility mode with other version of Windows (Win98/ME, Win2000, XP, etc.)
Notes:
- If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Autorun.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP)
- If none of serial keys is working - use multikeygen for EA games. Don't worry, it is safe to use. Even though it shows a lot of warnings on VirusTotal, all warnings are generic, just add the file to antivirus exceptions
- It is recommended to install all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable and NET Framework for the correct work of the game. Also it is recommended to install K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of in-game videos
- 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'. Select 'Turn Windows features on and off', click on 'Legacy Components' and check the box 'DirectPlay'. Select OK, once the installation is done, restart your computer
- If you see the error that the license limit has been reached - use NoDVD! The game is using SecuROM DRM protection with a limit of activations. NoDVD "breaks" DRM protection and allows to run the game with no problem. If the problem still appears even with NoDVD (or you don't want to use it) - use De-Authorization Tool
- Some players complain that they have only black screen when they start the game - in that case try to minimize the game window (press Windows key, Alt+Tab, Alt+D or open the Task Manager with Ctrl+Alt+Del), then open it again
- If the game is crashing at launch - use The Godfather 2 PC Crash Fix (the instructions inside the archive)
- The game may have stutters when Vsync is enabled. If the game is stuttering - disable Vsync in game options, also check Vsync status in control panel of your video card
- There's a rare trouble when the game crashes on launch on systems with more than ten processors, here's the guide how to fix it
- Online servers are closed for years already, so multiplayer game doesn't work, don't try to run it
- Don't forget to check PCGamingWiki page if you have troubles, also you can check Steam forums
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I know what is going on. After lots attempts, I finally made the game work, here the step by step:
The issue is that the videos from the start of the game dont work properly (with the black screen), so in my case I had to install lutris (I'm using Debian, Linux), installed the game normally but setting the configuration to use a 32-bit not a 64-bit configuration and after following the installation guide with the crack from NoCd that we can download as well here, the game opened with no problem with audio and image. My only issue was the resolution that was fixed to 600 something by 800 something, but I fixed activating DXKV, VKD3D and dgvoodoo2 on the settings in lutris.
So if we are facing the black screen as I was, do this step by step and the game should work.
Hope that was helpful ❤️🫶
Нихуя не работает,вот вообще,трафик на ветер просто,качаешь и устанавливаешь,там 4-5 зелёных одиноко весищих файлов появится, 3 из низ не рабочий и он вообще не дечи скачать,крч не рабочий
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WORKED THROUGH THE STEPS, GUIDED BY AI TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T MESS ANYTHING UP EITHER. GAME LAUNCHES WITH A PERMANENT BLACK SCREEN NO SOUND NO VIDEO. ES UNA CACA COMO DICHO JUAMPI. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHATS GOING WRONG LET US KNOW...
download this .exe and do the substitution in the installation adresess, and will be run
https://www.gamepressure.com/download/the-godfather-ii-the-godfather-2-crash-fix-v10-mod/z3133c9
perdí como 3 horas descargándolo y no se puede iniciar ya que los códigos no sirven , el primer código que pide para iniciar el instalador si sirve pero luego el que te pide para jugar no ,,,,,, as ique bueno , como todos los comentarios de arriba , creo que nadie lo pudo instalar jajaja una caca
launcher keeps askin me for a code over and over again
For anyone who wants to play this game use the repack and follow the steps on the top and set cpu to 0 or 1
gys this is game key
ZMJA-H9RL-QS8G-7JDA-L339
Works in 2026 just FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
i could not get this to work )':
Bro's, just grab the serial keys ` Misc.
Or NOCD, copy pasta exe
ANYONE GIVE ANSWER
WHAT IS REGESTATION CODE ??
hello
i need the Register code
please help me
thanks
I get this error "EC : 5513"
Somebody tell me how to fix it. I used the keygen and it worked but after following the steps to copy the game into the folder then i got this error
The game is good
Can someone help me with the keys please. I have tired all the below and no luck sadly. I tried downloading the keys thing but an error pops up saying I dont have premissions to use it. Any help
I'm stuck with having the black screen when I try it run it. it opens but I can't see or hear anything. I'm on windows 11, I have less than 10 cores, I have a .dll in the same folder, I tried running in compatibility mode, I tried changing the "load.vp6" to "load.vp6.bak" nothing has worked. I have godfather2.exe in the same folder as everything else, but I can't get a working Verification code and the generator hasn't made any that work. what can I do?
l want to play the game now
Just get the game from Dodi: https://dodi-repacks.site/1651-the-godfather-ii-the-game-jack-of-all-trades-dlc-multi6-dodi-repack/
the game just spins and then there is missing texture around domincks face
this app is helpful I tried to download the app on my other laptop and it worked and I just finished the game and now I am trying to download it on my present laptop
got stuck at the registration screen right after opening the game up. THERE IS NO "NoDVD" FILE ANYWHERE. Please fix this.
I found the Italian & Spanish version of the game like the English & Spanish version.
DVD 1 (ITALIAN & SPANISH VERSION):
https://www.mediafire.com/file/v63np135wt0rxpj/EL_PDRN2_DVD1_SPA_ITA.rar/file
DVD 2 (ITALIAN & SPANISH VERSION):
https://www.mediafire.com/file/k35oefpoms2c5fn/EL_PDRN2_DVD2_SPA_ITA.rar/file
Just to let people know, I managed to fix the "Unable to Read Profile" error.
I downloaded a save from NexusMods that makes Aldo a made man, then took the folder inside the zip and 'profiles.dat file and pasted it into Documents/EA Games/Godfather 2 to replace the files already in there.
Then you load the game, and rather than choose "Mafia Videos" as the profile, you create your own and start a new game.
Some multilanguages RIPs (English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Czech, Polish and Russian) :
https://archive.org/details/TheGodfather_CollectionArchive-LivBs
having issues with this download
Plz someone help make a step by step guide how to run this
Having serious beef with the EA reg code that pops on launching
registration code ??
@VRX25
It's literally the first item in the extras below downloads lmao try reading instead of spazzing out
I managed to get my game running using this guide https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_Godfather_II
apparently the game doesn't support any cpu with more than 10 core, hopefully this helps
Where the fuck is that NoDVD ?! There is no such thing in any of the folders, and I'm really starting to lose my shit. I have waited 4 hours for this to download and I don't want to just simply delete it.
None of the serial works. Keygen also shows up as wrong.
it opened but showing that unable to find your profile please try again someone tell me how to solve this problem
I was able to fix the black screen on launch by going into Electronic Arts\The Godfather 2\movies and renaming: load.vp6 to: load.vp6.bak in both the en & es folders
@JEDIHOBBIT thank you for the comment, I would've gave that a shot if I had seen it sooner
For those with black screen issue. Make sure to replace the application with no dvd and add this to game file https://github.com/CnCNet/dummy-dplayx/releases/download/v1.0.0.0/dplayx.dll
i'm getting the black screen issue on launch, the steps in the intructions didn't work to fix it
"cant find your profile" ive been stuck on this for days and cant find anything online
Im trying to replace the exe with the NODVD file but all it does is make it a shorcut, and doesnt actually replace the exe. When i click on the shortcut it just boots up to a black screen and doesnt do anything...
The serial key works 100%
download dxwrapper RELEASES (not master), then unzip it, and you only need to grab three files, dxwrapper.ini, dxwrapper.dll, and d3d9.dll (d3d9.dll you can find inside the stub folder, you only ever need one file from the stub folder based on what kind of directx, this is a dx9 game so grab d3d9.dll). With these 3 files you can put them into ANY game and dxwrapper will work. The only thing u need to now is open dxwrapper.ini and set used3d9wrapper=1 handleexceptions=1 and save. Godfather2 should now work!
where is the exe file i dont see a game folder
i cant get this game to work i hope someone can figure it out maybe post a vid or make a repack of it
where is exe file i dont see any either the game folder nor the no dvd rom
sTILL SAYS RE ENTER CODE OVER AND OVER AGAIN
hello when I install the game I launch it for the first time it asks me for a code suddenly then I copy the exenodvd which I put in the game folder but when I launch a black screen for 2 or 3 seconds after that nothing more return home screen from my pc what to do
sorry for my english
Gamers gamers gamers, godfather 2 is actually an INCREDIBLE game. I cant stop playing it! Ty so much myabanonware! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69j5pGt9pho
im using dxwrapper handleexceptions=1, then the game launched first try. Ive played like 20+ hours already not a single crash. The only bug is flickering shadows when indoors which doesnt bother me at all
Don't really understand the point of this, 4+ hours to download... everywhere else I get whatever within seconds, so it's not my end.
@RICHIE - You don't need the key, just replace the exe-file in game folder with exe-file from NoDVD!
@DIXPHER - Don't install EA Download Manager, uncheck that box in the installer
@CONSANIGHT - We uploaded all versions of the game that we could find. We haven't found Italian version, if anyone have it, please contact us https://www.myabandonware.com/contact/
Can u add Ita Language?
Dude, while downloading the game, at the end it says EA file could not be created. Is there any solution to this?
what is the key to run the game
I got it running using dxwrapper handleexceptions=1
We've updated this page, added more language versions. If you have troubles with activation - make sure to use NoDVD, simply replace godfather2.exe in game folder. If you need to generate new serial keys - use multi-keygen
what code on re-enter and verify code man
Update: I manage to get to the window when its asking me for a serial code but none of the codes I've tried worked ones from node mod either the code from the comment section
Have been battling this for over a week and I still cant get this game to launch does any of you for those who game runs fine can send me some sort of step by step of what to do because I am still getting on to the screen that says that the license has expired please contact ea or from no cd download get to the black screen and then just drops
Register code... what do i do now?
I found a fix, if you also install the NOCD fix then replace the .exe file into the games folder it works
Yeah im having a similar issue as the rest of the comments, none of the serial keys are working for the EU version
Any work around for the cd keys??
Win 11 and modern hardware crash fix
https://www.nexusmods.com/thegodfather2/mods/20?tab=files&file_id=38
dxwrapper.dll
d3d9.dll
same like DELLGADO. first the serial keys worked and than i launched the game than not worked. pls helpp
Dix I need help I think I fucked up the installing process
using windows 11 the key provided by DJX33 works god bless you.
The first part where it asks for the serial keys, it worked. However when I tried launching The Godfather application, none of the serial keys worked when I tried to put them in
This game is no longer running on modern hardware. I went out and purchased a legit disc copy with code and downloaded through ea app. And I used the crash “fix” and it didn’t work.
Japanese ver i forgot
Mounted it on an Iso Mounter keeps asking for a Registration code not sure how to proceed,
Serial keys dont work
download ISO it works just like CD code i was leaving earlier
For Those Who Would LIke To Play The
Godfather II :
PK7X-CZ2K-B9Q5-GB9N-9RLD
the serial keys don't work
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Please use Power ISO for mounting the image and after extracting the files extracted to a folder, convert extracted files to iso and mount on the power iso software.
I downloaded and installed WinCDEmu. I downloaded the ISO for the game. I double-clicked the ISO and it opened to a bunch of files. How do I install the game from here?
Has anyone been able to run this game on Windows 11?
All I get is just a black screen and the game refuses to run, despite following the installation instructions above...
dlc?
Thank you so much for this upload. It works perfectly fine, Just make sure that you guys follow the steps carefully. Using the No-DVD exe fixed my authorization problem when it asked for the registration key on start-up. I still have yet to get a crash 3 hours in so I haven't applied the crash fix yet.
I'm not even able to play it and I've applied all the fixes at the bottom available
To move big files to external disc I reccomend to split them to smaller parts. I'm using GSplit 3.
Please, do not upload files bigger than the Fat32 capacity. It would be much easier to download and manage partitioned archives.
A Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather game that was developed by EA is freeware? This is pretty huge.
The game is really good as well, definitely give it a try when you have the chance.
Big download! may download it. my trouble is after download and install i have cant transfer the zip to external drive format in fat32 for later use because its over 6Gb windows won't let me move it to external hd unless format is ntfs. Bummer:(
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.