If you want to avoid the risks of downloading files from gray-market websites, check digital storefronts like Steam or GOG. Digital versions of classic games come pre-patched, completely stripped of intrusive disc-check DRM, and fully optimized to run on modern versions of Windows right out of the box. To help you get the game running perfectly, tell me: What are you using (Windows 10, 11, etc.)? Do you have the retail disc version or a digital download ? Are you getting any specific error messages on startup?