This error typically occurs because the SecuROM DRM (Digital Rights Management) software conflicts with modern Windows operating systems (Windows 10 and 11) or because the game cannot locate a compatible media player file it was programmed to look for.
Run in Compatibility Mode
: Right-click the game's executable ( nba2k14.exe ), select Properties , and under the Compatibility tab, choose "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7" or "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)".
Here is the uncomfortable truth: The official retail disc version of NBA 2K14 has the worst SecuROM implementation. Even if you fix the driver, the disc check might fail on modern drives.