thanx for the immediate replies dudes, @pathiks - Every time i launch the splinter cell game, it asks for the CD, thats why i've downloaded the nocd crack. I've used no vista transformation pack, its just a theme and some editiing done according to VG's tut.
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didnt work plz help!!!!!!! i've copied all the files into my hdd and deleted the directx folder, even though the same same prob appears.