[jims69camaro]

there should also be an .NFO file in there. use wordpad to open it "Open File with..."
there might be a clue or two in that file. most people who put these together work in groups, and there is usually a levelheaded one among them who says, hey, we should include a small step-by-step instruction sheet with this (especially if it goes against the norm).
i use MagicIso and MagicDisc to create/mount the CD to a virtual drive. after that, you should get the gam to come up in install mode, so you can install it. then there is usually a file folder included with the package which has a NO-CD executable file in it. copy that into the installation directory, usually something like C:\Program Files\Games\Black and White or something. that will help you run the game without the original CD in the drive.

it's not easy, but once you've done it a few times you can usually do it blindfolded.