: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. The process may take several minutes.
Do not throw away your cherished PES 6 disc. Frame it, keep it as a collectible. But for actual play in 2026, embrace the patched executable. After all, the true spirit of PES 6 is not in the plastic disc but in the last-minute long-range screamer you score with Adriano or the nutmeg you perform with Ronaldinho.
These patches typically come with an installer that replaces the game’s core files AND applies the crack automatically. You will never see the disc error again.
Many players download PES 6 from abandonware sites or old torrents. These usually come with a cracked .exe file that bypasses the disc check. However:
"Please insert the original Pro Evolution Soccer 6 DVD/CD, select OK and restart application."