Download Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X 2 (Windows)

Your antivirus may trigger some warning because of NoDVD, but it is safe to use, here's VirusTotal report. Technically that NoDVD is "hacked" version of Ubisoft Game Launcher client, that is the reason why antivirus shows warnings. Also NoDVD files are inside ISO image too, so add buddha.dll in antivirus exceptions if antivirus is blocking virtual drive.

The game version 1.01 and NoDVD has been tested on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10, works fine. The game supports widescreen and 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

Install & play guide:

• Mount the disc image. You will need the utility for mounting disc image files, like WinCDEmu, UltraISO, Alcohol 52%/Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools Lite
• Install the game (if autorun doesn't work - simply launch the installation from Setup.exe inside the disc)
• Also it is recommended to install DirectX from the disc (if you're using Windows 10 - enable DirectPlay, read this or this guide how to do it)
• After you installed the game - install the patch 1.01
• Then install NoDVD (simply copy files from archive and put it into directory with installed game, agree to replace original file)
• Open the directory with installed game and find HAWX2.exe. Right click on HAWX2.exe - Properties - Compatibility - Set "Run this app in compatibility mode with Windows XP SP3" and "Run as administrator"
• Now disable the Internet connection before running the game, otherwise you couldn't play it!
• Launch the game from exe-file or desktop shortcut, Ubisoft Game Launcher window will open. Press "Play" to start the game. If the game doesn't work in compatibility mode with Windows XP - try to launch it in compatibility mode with Windows Vista SP1 or other version of Windows (Win98/ME, Win2000, Win7 etc.)

The game had Ubisoft Connect DRM protection when the game was connecting to Ubisoft servers on every launch. But because the game online servers were closed in November, 2017, it is possible to play the game only with disabled Internet connection

Notes:

• If the installation doesn't start - try to launch Setup.exe in compatibility mode with old version of Windows (98, 2000 or XP)
• It is recommended to install the game not by default path C:/Program Files/Ubisoft/Tom Clancy's HAWX 2, but in non-system folder, like C:/Games/HAWX 2, otherwise you may have troubles when you try to run the game with NoDVD
• And make sure that installation path has only English letters, otherwise the stable work of the game isn't guaranteed
• It is recommended to install all versions of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for the correct work of the game
• Also it is recommended to install RAD Video Tools and K-Lite Codec Pack for the correct work of the game
• 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
• The game also support DirectX 11, but it launches from another exe-file. Go to game directory and run HAWX2_DX11.exe if you want to play DirectX 11 version
• Make sure to disable Internet connection before every launch of the game, otherwise it may not work at all! Or add the rule in Windows Firewall for HAWX2.exe, HAWX2_DX11.exe and UbisoftGameLauncher.exe, and forbid that apps to connect to the Internet. Watch this video guide how to block an app access to the Internet with Windows Firewall
• The game has full controller support, including support for Xbox 360 controllers
• Online servers were shut down years ago, but you still can play in multiplayer via LAN game, with LAN emulators like Hamachi, Tunngle or Garena
• Don't forget to check PCGamingWiki and Steam forums if you have troubles