Biggest reason why PC gaming stinks

Games won't install properly. I'm trying to load DoW Platinum edition on my dual core thinkpad R61...but as soon as the install starts it quits with an error "installation ended prematurely because of an error". WTF! I need this to work now so I can load the patches and play the game while I'm at my cabin.

Now I remember why I went to console gaming as my preferred method of gaming.

all my games install fine.

You propely messed around in the background when the game was installing and is messed up the install:roll:

what if the Ps3 stops installing games for some strange reason? (assuming you have a Ps3) wouldn't you be just as screwed?killerfist

[QUOTE="killerfist"]what if the Ps3 stops installing games for some strange reason? (assuming you have a Ps3) wouldn't you be just as screwed?stiltzsy

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"][QUOTE="killerfist"]what if the Ps3 stops installing games for some strange reason? (assuming you have a Ps3) wouldn't you be just as screwed?JangoWuzHere

I have prolly around 200 pc games and never was unable to install any one of them. Generally speaking if your PC is up to date, the game itself isn't flawed and you're doing it right, things should go smoothly 99% of the time. Installation problems are usually caused by one of three:

1. scratched disk / bad dvd drive
2. firewall or other safety program blocking stuff
3. hard disk space being low

Tho laptops and vista are issues of their own that I won't comment on. 

This sounds like a Fail on your part, not your computers, that being said, theres ALWAYS a fix for problems like these, thats the glory of PC gaming, your not the first to go through this, just ask, and you will get an answerPinkyimp

I have prolly around 200 pc games and never was unable to install any one of them. Generally speaking if your PC is up to date, the game itself isn't flawed and you're doing it right, things should go smoothly 99% of the time. Installation problems are usually caused by one of three:

1. scratched disk / bad dvd drive
2. firewall or other safety program blocking stuff
3. hard disk space being low

Tho laptops and vista are issues of their own that I won't comment on. 

[QUOTE="killerfist"]what if the Ps3 stops installing games for some strange reason? (assuming you have a Ps3) wouldn't you be just as screwed?stiltzsy

Just because you, or your hardware, suck, doesn't mean pc gaming does... [QUOTE="stiltzsy"][QUOTE="killerfist"]what if the Ps3 stops installing games for some strange reason? (assuming you have a Ps3) wouldn't you be just as screwed?Captain__Tripps

I have prolly around 200 pc games and never was unable to install any one of them. Generally speaking if your PC is up to date, the game itself isn't flawed and you're doing it right, things should go smoothly 99% of the time. Installation problems are usually caused by one of three:

1. scratched disk / bad dvd drive
2. firewall or other safety program blocking stuff
3. hard disk space being low

Tho laptops and vista are issues of their own that I won't comment on. 

[QUOTE="Pinkyimp"]This sounds like a Fail on your part, not your computers, that being said, theres ALWAYS a fix for problems like these, thats the glory of PC gaming, your not the first to go through this, just ask, and you will get an answerstiltzsy

In a hurry? What for? Why would you be playing a computer game if you're in a hurry. Why would you be gaming on a PC if you're in a hurry? That's what consoles are for: people in a hurry. 

And, if you want a solution, go to the PC board and give them more than "it wont work." Give the game, the specs, and all that stuff. They can help you. SW is not the place for this. 

[QUOTE="Captain__Tripps"]Just because you, or your hardware, suck, doesn't mean pc gaming does... [QUOTE="stiltzsy"] Difference is this is typical for PC gaming. Console gaming rarely has issues like this. stiltzsy

Actually, the biggest reason PC gaming stinks is that sometimes, just sometimes, that case is too warm and inviting, and assorted critters decide to bunker up for the winter there. Sometimes they get stuck, and after a couple days...

erm, ah, yes, figuratively speaking. I apologize. Well, yes, one of the biggest hurdles of PC gaming would be that it's considerably more involved to get your stuff up and running, which leads to a higher probability of screwing something up - or having some bizarre, random incompatibility. Still, If you know what you're doing and bother to read for a bit, you should be well clear of most of these issues - unless you're talking about pirated software with bizarre instalation/circumvention methods. Those can royally mess up your system, especially if you need to get into the system32/ folder or the registry. 

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"][QUOTE="Pinkyimp"]This sounds like a Fail on your part, not your computers, that being said, theres ALWAYS a fix for problems like these, thats the glory of PC gaming, your not the first to go through this, just ask, and you will get an answerorganic_machine

In a hurry? What for? Why would you be playing a computer game if you're in a hurry. Why would you be gaming on a PC if you're in a hurry? That's what consoles are for: people in a hurry. 

And, if you want a solution, go to the PC board and give them more than "it wont work." Give the game, the specs, and all that stuff. They can help you. SW is not the place for this. 

[QUOTE="organic_machine"]

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"] It's not a glorious thing when you're in a hurry and now I'm stuck trying to find a patch for this dang thing. BTW: if it's so easy to find a fix...how about pointing me at the solution because so far all I found were hacks that dont' solve the entire problem.stiltzsy

In a hurry? What for? Why would you be playing a computer game if you're in a hurry. Why would you be gaming on a PC if you're in a hurry? That's what consoles are for: people in a hurry. 

And, if you want a solution, go to the PC board and give them more than "it wont work." Give the game, the specs, and all that stuff. They can help you. SW is not the place for this. 

Another "Here's why [insert any console] sucks".

People will never get it. Which is unfortunate. 

[QUOTE="organic_machine"]

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"] It's not a glorious thing when you're in a hurry and now I'm stuck trying to find a patch for this dang thing. BTW: if it's so easy to find a fix...how about pointing me at the solution because so far all I found were hacks that dont' solve the entire problem.stiltzsy

In a hurry? What for? Why would you be playing a computer game if you're in a hurry. Why would you be gaming on a PC if you're in a hurry? That's what consoles are for: people in a hurry. 

And, if you want a solution, go to the PC board and give them more than "it wont work." Give the game, the specs, and all that stuff. They can help you. SW is not the place for this. 

Yes in a hurry. Need to load it on my laptop install patches then take laptop to my cabin for the holiday. SW is the place for me to point out the PC gaming hasn't improved from the bug fest it always has been. I can debug this myself (if I had time), but I want to put the game in install...patch...go. But now I have to spend (who knows how much) time on this stupid crap. A game from 2006 shouldn't have issues running on a new system...and if it does it should be listed as a known issue by the developer.stiltzsy

A)  You're using a laptop. What are you thinking?

B) Read Grive's post. 

This is why I use digital disribution.

Games dont install properly?? WTF? haha.

Terrible job at flaming :lol:

Anyone who has a gaming pc and consoles, knows both have good things about em.

Another "Here's why [insert any console] sucks".

People will never get it. Which is unfortunate. 

BaraChat

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]Yes in a hurry. Need to load it on my laptop install patches then take laptop to my cabin for the holiday. SW is the place for me to point out the PC gaming hasn't improved from the bug fest it always has been. I can debug this myself (if I had time), but I want to put the game in install...patch...go. But now I have to spend (who knows how much) time on this stupid crap. A game from 2006 shouldn't have issues running on a new system...and if it does it should be listed as a known issue by the developer.organic_machine

A)  You're using a laptop. What are you thinking?

B) Read Grive's post. 

Actually, the biggest reason PC gaming stinks is that sometimes, just sometimes, that case is too warm and inviting, and assorted critters decide to bunker up for the winter there. Sometimes they get stuck, and after a couple days...

erm, ah, yes, figuratively speaking. I apologize. Well, yes, one of the biggest hurdles of PC gaming would be that it's considerably more involved to get your stuff up and running, which leads to a higher probability of screwing something up - or having some bizarre, random incompatibility. Still, If you know what you're doing and bother to read for a bit, you should be well clear of most of these issues - unless you're talking about pirated software with bizarre instalation/circumvention methods. Those can royally mess up your system, especially if you need to get into the system32/ folder or the registry. 

[QUOTE="killerfist"]what if the Ps3 stops installing games for some strange reason? (assuming you have a Ps3) wouldn't you be just as screwed?stiltzsy

wat

I googled ur error seems other people are having the same issue.

faulty disk i guess.

download the game off a torrent and use ur retail cd key.

Um my cod 4 did not work on the 360. Obviously this must happen to everyone and I will now make a thread about it.CLearly this is not user error.soiheardyoulike

[QUOTE="organic_machine"]

[QUOTE="stiltzsy"]Yes in a hurry. Need to load it on my laptop install patches then take laptop to my cabin for the holiday. SW is the place for me to point out the PC gaming hasn't improved from the bug fest it always has been. I can debug this myself (if I had time), but I want to put the game in install...patch...go. But now I have to spend (who knows how much) time on this stupid crap. A game from 2006 shouldn't have issues running on a new system...and if it does it should be listed as a known issue by the developer.stiltzsy

A)  You're using a laptop. What are you thinking?

B) Read Grive's post. 

Basically when you buy a game you are paying for the cd key.

if you download a game let's say the world of warcraft/iso file/game off a torrent

download daemon tools and mount the world of warcraft iso/image file with daemon tools and install it.

enter ur legit retail cd key and ur good.

I haven't had any problems with PC for years. Just remove your adware and viruses and you should be fine.

(Actully I had a recent problem with my L4D copy, the disc I got wouldn't load, but since discs is something of the past It didn't really bother me, first time that happened too me though)  

Finally found the fix...linking here for future peole with this error:

http://www.romsteady.net/blog/2007/08/fix-warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-wont.html

FIX: Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War Won't Install On Vista

(Note: These instructions are for "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Platinum Edition" and "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Game of the Year Edition." Modify as appropriate for the version you are trying to install.)

Open a Command Prompt window by typing Windows-R, then typing "cmd" and pressing ENTER.

Type in the following command all on one line (where CD drive is the drive letter of your DVD drive):

msiexec /qb /i [cddrive]:dowsetupdawnofwar.msi TARGETDIR="C:GamesTHQDoW"

Okay the UAC prompt. Let it install.

Open the Registry Editor by typing Windows-R, then typing "regedit" and pressing ENTER.

Okay the UAC prompt.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARETHQDawn of War.

Right-click on the "CDKEY" key and pick "Modify." Enter your CD key (including dashes). Hit "OK."

Right-click on the "CDKEY_WXP" key and pick "Modify." Enter your Winter Assault CD key (including dashes). Hit "OK."

Right-click on "InstallLocation" and pick "Modify." Enter the target directory from the above step. Hit "OK."

Close the Registry Editor and Command Window.

Open Explorer, browse to your DVD drive into the DCSetup folder.

Run setup.exe to install the Dark Crusade.

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And to all the idiots above that think it was user error...yeah right...running a custom msinstaller command along with editing the registry to just get a game to install...

any problems installing pc games you bought.

torrent download game file /daemon tools works great lol.

http://www.daemon-tools.cc/dtcc/download.php

i dont download games illegally, i buy my games but if they wont install i would do that.

why pay for a game twice just because a game disk has alittle scratch or just faulty?

what happened to the days of games being tough cartridges anyone?

Finally found the fix...linking here for future peole with this error:

http://www.romsteady.net/blog/2007/08/fix-warhammer-40k-dawn-of-war-wont.html

FIX: Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War Won't Install On Vista

(Note: These instructions are for "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Platinum Edition" and "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Game of the Year Edition." Modify as appropriate for the version you are trying to install.)

Open a Command Prompt window by typing Windows-R, then typing "cmd" and pressing ENTER.

Type in the following command all on one line (where CD drive is the drive letter of your DVD drive):

msiexec /qb /i [cddrive]:dowsetupdawnofwar.msi TARGETDIR="C:GamesTHQDoW"

Okay the UAC prompt. Let it install.

Open the Registry Editor by typing Windows-R, then typing "regedit" and pressing ENTER.

Okay the UAC prompt.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWARETHQDawn of War.

Right-click on the "CDKEY" key and pick "Modify." Enter your CD key (including dashes). Hit "OK."

Right-click on the "CDKEY_WXP" key and pick "Modify." Enter your Winter Assault CD key (including dashes). Hit "OK."

Right-click on "InstallLocation" and pick "Modify." Enter the target directory from the above step. Hit "OK."

Close the Registry Editor and Command Window.

Open Explorer, browse to your DVD drive into the DCSetup folder.

Run setup.exe to install the Dark Crusade.

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And to all the idiots above that think it was user error...yeah right...running a custom msinstaller command along with editing the registry to just get a game to install...

stiltzsy

console gamers are getting screwed though, if they get 1 little scratch their game is done.

gotta buy new copy that's messed up man....the games scratch so easy...developers should send people new copy of game if their **** messes up.

the storage format just isnt tough enough to be charging the money they do.

i cant wait untill all games are digitally distributed that's the best way aka steam.

this whole blu ray,cd,dvd are crap storage formats.

way too weak.

Yes, if you are truly "licensing" the game, rather than buying it, you should be able to trade in a failed disk for a "nominal" fee... but if you are scratching disks that frequently you probably have problems. I have never broken a game I cared about, do you have this problem with dvd movies?Captain__Tripps

So many times have i been installing games and had my case laying on the desk and accidentally knock it off or some crap.

i always end up breaking the case.

with www.steampowered.com no problems you can download a game you bought unlimited amount of times.