Hi weibosgirl,
Are you able to copy and paste that file to your computer
from the CD using Windows Explorer, or do you get an error?
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Jimmy S.
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"weibosgirl" <weibosgirl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:326D3641-581D-418F-9B76-17C6249C7334@microsoft.com...
| Thanks Jimmy,
| I still can't make it work, the specific file it can't seem to transfer from
| the media is "TSData/Res/Sound/sfx1.package"...Do you have any suggestions
| for that?
|
| "Jimmy S." wrote:
|
| > Hi,
| >
| > "weibosgirl" <weibosgirl@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:81D83AD0-B531-4769-B572-9722BF3F3A1E@microsoft.com...
| > | Hi, I just bought a new Dell Dimension 8400. Apparently I have all of the
| > | system requirments but my game won't instal. It says that it can't transfer a
| > | file from the media and then you have to cancel the installation. Does anyone
| > | have any suggestions?
| > | Thanks
| >
| > That type of error could mean the CD is corrupt... Check the CD
| > and the CD Player. Clean both using a Cleaning Kit, and check for
| > scratches on the CD. Try installing the game on another computer,
| > if the game installs, the culprit is probably your CD ROM drive if it
| > doesn't install then it's the CD, in which case you need to replace it.
| >
| > Before replacing the CD, try copying it to your hard drive and then
| > run the setup / installation program from there. To copy the CD go
| > to My Computer, Right-Click the CD, Choose "Copy", then Right-
| > Click on your Hard Drive, Choose "Paste".
| >
| > Uninstall the game using Add-Remove programs before attempting
| > to reinstall it. (Start / Control Panel / Add-Remove Programs).
| >
| > Here are three basic troubleshooting steps which I recommend:
| >
| > 1. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
| > programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
| > blockers using:
http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
| >
| > You can lookup what a program does before you disable it here:
| >
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
| >
| > 2. Run a virus scan at:
http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
| > Download & Run Spybot from:
http://security.kolla.de and/or
| > Adaware (
www.lavasoftusa.com) to remove any Spyware/Adware.
| >
| > 3. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
| > / Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
| > the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
| >
| > If nothing including those 3 steps have resolved the problem so far,
| > here's more basic troubleshooting steps and information including:
| > The Safedisc patch
| > How to check CD for imperfections, and
| > How to Disable Virtual CD rom drives which is described at:
| >
http://tinyurl.com/2387c (EA General Support Page) and also:
| >
| > How to Troubleshoot Disc-Reading Issues
| > Error Messages That May Be Caused by Disc-Reading Issues
| > Troubleshoot Error Messages
| > Examine the Disc
| > Clean the Disc
| > Test the Disc in a Different Drive
| > Clean the Drive
| > Test Disc Read with Copy or Xcopy
| > Quit Unnecessary Software
| > Switch the Drive Controller to DMA Mode, and
| > How to Troubleshoot DVD Error Messages is available in this
| > MS Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=321641
| >
| > --
| > Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
| > Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
| >
| > Game FAQs:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
| > Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
| > MS Support at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...d=sz;en-us;top
| > My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
| > __________________________________________________ _______
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
Sims2 problem instaling
