If you prefer physical media, you can still find used copies of the original CD-ROMs on sites like Amazon UK or eBay. However, physical installations require extra steps:
If you download an unpatched or raw ISO version of the game, you will need to apply a few quick fixes to get it running smoothly: Download (Page 1) / BF1942 Discussion / SiMPLE | Forum Battlefield-1942-Download-For-PC-Full-Game
: EA briefly released the game for free on Origin in 2012, but officially dropped support for it in 2014. If you prefer physical media, you can still