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| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 26 Dec 2002 : 11:17:32
Hi there ppl,
I have recently purchased a copy the famous game 'Icewind
Dale 2' here in the UK. Having purchased this game I
proceeded to attempt to install it on my computer
(Windows XP, 256KB RAM, 17GB Free Space). However, I
encountered a problem. When the installation bar
reached around 53% (but sometimes much lower or
higher) an error message came up regarding the file
'data2.cab' and a 'cyclic redundancy check'. I have
tried several times, using all forms of installation
(minimum, recommended and full) but the same thing
continually occured. I have looked on the website and
followed any vague instrustions given but to no avail.
I even tried manually moving the data2.cab file into
the data folder but the same thing occured. I have now
restored everything back to its original status and am
appealing for your help. What is this probem, can I
combat it and if so how? Or is it just a faulty disc? Has anyone else had this prob?
Any ideas will be gratefully recieved.
Please reply ASAP.
Yours,
TDM |
| 3 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| The Defence Minister |
Posted - 29 Dec 2002 : 11:27:20
Thanks Kahonen, your explaination was quite correct as always. I was stumped because it worked on a friends laptop which is win98, but I guess it was a corrupt file that was only necessary for winXP. I took it back to the shop, got a replacement and it is now working perfectly.
Thanks again, you will always remain as one of Candlekeeps most knowledgeable posters.
Regards,
TDM |
| Frey |
Posted - 28 Dec 2002 : 17:21:47
(from now on I'll write in purple in stead of blue, my voice sounds a lot like Kahonen's otherwise. Though this font and color have been 'my handwriting' a long time, at this board he was first)
I agree with Kahonen: there must be a fault in the cab-file. This could be a disk-failure or something (but in that case you would probably have had problems copying it 'by hand'), it could also mean that the file has been corrupted prior to compiling the CD (which should not be possible, but it is) or be a consequence from some misbehaving copy-protecting-sceme.
You could try expanding the files within the cab-files manually (with Extract.Exe, use the dos-prompt and type Extract /? for help on the use - ... or contact me), but I expect that is not enough as your installation won't complete anyhow.
As you bought the CD, I agree that you should switch it for a new one at the dealers.
In any way: hope you'll be able to play with your toy soon. |
| kahonen |
Posted - 27 Dec 2002 : 00:44:19
quote:
Originally posted by The Defence Minister
Hi there ppl,
<SNIP>
What is this probem, can I
combat it and if so how? Or is it just a faulty disc? Has anyone else had this prob?
A cyclic redundancy check invariably means that the file is corrupted. This failure in a .CAB file means that one of the compressed data files on your CD is corrupted (for whatever reason). The only course of action I would suggest is to return it to where you bought it and request a replacement. |
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