CD read error

[RPG99]

I'm trying to play Fallout 2 with the unofficial 1.05 patch which contains a new exe file, so I can't use the nocd patch anymore. Now I have the problem that it won't recognize the original CD. I have the version from "Sold-Out Software" which includes Fallout Tactics + Fallout 2 and I also have installed Alcohol 120%. I tried both my Philips CD-RW and my LG DVD-RW but it always says "Running Fallout 2 requires the CD!". Does anyone know how I can get my computer to recognize the original CD?

Thanks for your help.

Edit: Forgot to mention, I'm running the biggest installation on WindowsXP without any problems, even without compatibility emulation.

Also the reason why I'm trying to use the 1.05 is because I just arrived in Vault City but there's nobody there to get the citizenship papers from. I know he should be in his office because I played this game before, but there is nobody.

 

[RPG99]

Never mind the CD problems, it suddenly started to work... really strange.

But still I have the problem that Wallace is invisible or not there at all. What can I do about that?

 

[Gus]

Just exit the city, and travel a few squares before re-entering. If he's not there by now, repeat the procedure until he appears.

EDIT: Typo

 

[Odin]

Wrong forum, using unofficial patches/mods means it's a modding problem.