i dont wanna get banned but is it piracy if...

[pitchblack]

is it piracy if i try to find a game download of a game i own but i lost the disc for?...if i own it wouldn't downloading it be like having a backup disc...?i dont wanna get banned for this i just want to know...

[Ad Bot]

[Jimmg]

No it's not piracy.

[pitchblack]

No it's not piracy.

is there a name for it then?

[Jimmg]

If you own it it's not piracy. That's the whole confusion behind piracy.

[pitchblack]

If you own it it's not piracy. That's the whole confusion behind piracy.

but...where would i find a "backup" download for it if not a piracy site >_< is game site give free backups? ._.

[NotInsaneChef]

Most companies will you tell you it's illegal, but I don't see why not if as long as you can prove you bought and own the game (broken disk, product key, receipt etc)

edit: if you mean downloading an iso it's illegal, dont do it.

[pitchblack]

Most companies will you tell you it's illegal, but I don't see why not if as long as you can prove you bought and own the game (broken disk, product key, receipt etc)

so i have to have proof? oh gawd...my dad/mom throws away anything that is broken >_<

[NotInsaneChef]

so i have to have proof? oh gawd...my dad/mom throws away anything that is broken >_<

what game is it? maybe you can order a new disk

[pitchblack]

what game is it? maybe you can order a new disk

Star Wars : Knights Of The Old Republic

...i dont recall seeing a thing to order a new disk in its manual...besides there are like...4 discs

[Packer]

The only way to get a iso is from some one who has uploaded it illegally, though I doubt it's illegal to download something you already own as long as you actually own it with your own CD Key. Though I don't support or suggest it for ban-able reasons.

[General Nick]

I'd suggest just contacting the publishing company for an extra. Usually if you mail in your proof (i.e. CD key) then they'll send you an extra CD.

[pitchblack]

I'd suggest just contacting the publishing company for an extra. Usually if you mail in your proof (i.e. CD key) then they'll send you an extra CD.

1.its 4 cds 2.i dont have the cds anymore because my mom or dad threw them in the trash 3.we got a virus somehow once and lost the game proof so i dont have the game on my computer anymore...

[D3ATH]

And usually you have to pay for extra DVD anyway.
And even that is for games which are not older than 2 years.

And depends in which country you live. Laws vary.

[Mr.Patrick]

Downloading is legal, uploading is illegal.

[yuki]

Downloading pirated games even if you have the CD is like buying drugs off the street even though you have a prescription.

You CAN, however, download the game untouched and simply enter your CD key.