Need for Speed Underground no cd

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I've downloaded the no-cd for NFS Underground, and applied the patch, but when I start the game, I get the initial loading screen, then instead of the game starting, the screen goes blank, with the white mouse pointer. I have version 1.1001.0, and I've tried the no-cd for version 1.0 and 1.1, but they both do the same.
I've installed the full game, and I don't know what else to do!!! Someone please help!