hooeylewis
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Right now I am installing civ4 and I am getting a crc error it says that the xml file does not match the set ups cab file. I am installing on vista
getting crc error when I install civ 4, warlords, or bts
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Sidus
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maby defect drive?
I have the same problem (not with the same file though). Running vista as well. I tried copying the whole dvd on the C drive and got the same problem with another file.
the only solution I found was to install from the dvd and when the message pops up, extract the dvd, close the tray again and press "retry" .... after 10-20 more messages it finally succeeded. but there's gotta be a better way ...
the only solution I found was to install from the dvd and when the message pops up, extract the dvd, close the tray again and press "retry" .... after 10-20 more messages it finally succeeded. but there's gotta be a better way ...
More on this problem.
For my part, this has definitely something to do with my DVD drive. It's a brand new 18x CD/DVD-writer LG drive (model GSA-H45N).
The same kind of behaviour has been observed with another InstallShield game (FEAR). I have also experienced "Transfer feature errors" as described in other posts on these forums.
As I said in the previous post, I've copied the whole DVD to the C drive to the same effect but then I've decided to copy the whole DVD on a USB-memory key on another computer, then I've copied the USB key to the C drive and the install went smoothly.
So, to sum it up
1- the DVD itself is fine
2- installing from the DVD won't work (crc errors and transfer features errors)
3- copying from the DVD to the C drive won't work (although weirdly there's NO error during the copy !!)
4- copying to an USB key from another computer and then copying to the C drive does work.
I still have to check with another DVD drive to see if it's not a problem with the IDE (PATA) controller. Also, I've not yet touched the different options in the device manager (PIO, etc).
I hope this might help others.
For my part, this has definitely something to do with my DVD drive. It's a brand new 18x CD/DVD-writer LG drive (model GSA-H45N).
The same kind of behaviour has been observed with another InstallShield game (FEAR). I have also experienced "Transfer feature errors" as described in other posts on these forums.
As I said in the previous post, I've copied the whole DVD to the C drive to the same effect but then I've decided to copy the whole DVD on a USB-memory key on another computer, then I've copied the USB key to the C drive and the install went smoothly.
So, to sum it up
1- the DVD itself is fine
2- installing from the DVD won't work (crc errors and transfer features errors)
3- copying from the DVD to the C drive won't work (although weirdly there's NO error during the copy !!)
4- copying to an USB key from another computer and then copying to the C drive does work.
I still have to check with another DVD drive to see if it's not a problem with the IDE (PATA) controller. Also, I've not yet touched the different options in the device manager (PIO, etc).
I hope this might help others.
OK, I've found the culprit: it was a little piece of software called SOUNDMAX. This is a mixer for my motherboard integrated sound card. This software replaces the original Vista mixer and strangely had trouble recognizing my sound hardware (most notably headphones). I removed the SoundMax software and I've been able to install BTS and FEAR without any trouble.
To everyone who might have trouble with CRC errors or "Transfer feature errors", I would recommend the following:
1- check if your DVD is damaged by running the install on a friend's computer (preferably a WinXP). If it's damaged, try to get a replacement.
2- check if you have the same kind of troubles with another game install. Those CRC errors occur more frequently with big files. In Civ4, I've had trouble with "Civilization4.exe", "Art0.FPK", "Intro.Bik" and other ".bik" files (movie files).
3- CRC errors and transfer features might happen because of a failed hardware. Check your DVD drive (replace it with the one in your friend's computer). Check the DVD drive cable (replace it with the one in your friend's computer).
4- If none of the above worked then you might have another failing hardware/driver interfering with the install. In my case it was the SoundMax software but it might be an antivirus, an anti-spyware, a direct2dvd driver, a virtual driver (Alcohol, Daemon tools), etc. Remove everything that's unneccesary at this stage and try re-installing.
5- and finally, if really none of the above worked and you still want to play, you might want to try copying the DVD on your C drive and install from there. This might or might not work. In my case it didn't, so I've copied the DVD on a USB key (using another computer !) and then back to my C drive and I've been able to install the game from the C drive.
And here's my mobo:
Intel Celeron Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66Ghz
MB Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi/AP
4Gb DDR2 RAM
Geforce 8800 GTX
2x300 Gb HDD SATA2 RAID1
2x500 Gb HDD SATA2 RAID1
LG 18x CD/DVD writer GSA-H45N (PATA)
Windows Vista business
Good luck to you all and keep the faith !
To everyone who might have trouble with CRC errors or "Transfer feature errors", I would recommend the following:
1- check if your DVD is damaged by running the install on a friend's computer (preferably a WinXP). If it's damaged, try to get a replacement.
2- check if you have the same kind of troubles with another game install. Those CRC errors occur more frequently with big files. In Civ4, I've had trouble with "Civilization4.exe", "Art0.FPK", "Intro.Bik" and other ".bik" files (movie files).
3- CRC errors and transfer features might happen because of a failed hardware. Check your DVD drive (replace it with the one in your friend's computer). Check the DVD drive cable (replace it with the one in your friend's computer).
4- If none of the above worked then you might have another failing hardware/driver interfering with the install. In my case it was the SoundMax software but it might be an antivirus, an anti-spyware, a direct2dvd driver, a virtual driver (Alcohol, Daemon tools), etc. Remove everything that's unneccesary at this stage and try re-installing.
5- and finally, if really none of the above worked and you still want to play, you might want to try copying the DVD on your C drive and install from there. This might or might not work. In my case it didn't, so I've copied the DVD on a USB key (using another computer !) and then back to my C drive and I've been able to install the game from the C drive.
And here's my mobo:
Intel Celeron Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66Ghz
MB Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi/AP
4Gb DDR2 RAM
Geforce 8800 GTX
2x300 Gb HDD SATA2 RAID1
2x500 Gb HDD SATA2 RAID1
LG 18x CD/DVD writer GSA-H45N (PATA)
Windows Vista business
Good luck to you all and keep the faith !
Barry Bonds
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Ick. This problem seems to be continually happenning with that pathetic excuse for a program, Vista.
Sidus
Chieftain
I turned off my virus program Avast! - AND that did the trick
Thanks for the reply, tho it is two years since this was a problem it seems.
I mysel never turn offf anti virus tho
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