cannot load games from CD

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Hello,
Because of a crash, I was forced to reload windows XP home. Now I can't
install any of the games I have purchased. Every one gives me an error.
Roller coaster tycoon gives me a data error. Command & Conquer decade gives
me access denied. But each game gives me an error, please help me.
 
Hi SnakeVenom187,

Let's try some basic troubleshooting. If the problem still persists
please post back and we'll try some more steps. Good luck! :-)

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 this utility: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
or this method: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.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 and then
install MS AntiSpyware from: www.microsoft.com/spyware to
remove any Spyware or Adware which could clog up your PC.

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.

4. Go to the Windows Update site for everything under Critical and
Recommended: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Some games
require a patch: http://www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a

5. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html

--
Cheers, Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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SnakeVenom187 Wrote:
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| Hello,
| Because of a crash, I was forced to reload windows XP home. Now I can't
| install any of the games I have purchased. Every one gives me an error.
| Roller coaster tycoon gives me a data error. Command & Conquer decade gives
| me access denied. But each game gives me an error, please help me.
 
SnakeVenom187 said:
Hello,
Because of a crash, I was forced to reload windows XP home. Now I can't
install any of the games I have purchased. Every one gives me an error.
Roller coaster tycoon gives me a data error. Command & Conquer decade gives
me access denied. But each game gives me an error, please help me.
 
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