No game will install I/O error /Corrupt install file

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Drew

All games I try to install result in an error saying I/O
error . Usually results from corrupt install file in
says. I can abort or retry. Neither works. Tried
several games and tried reinstalling. Tried to install
update for windows and that will not complete the install
either. PLEASE HELp. SP 1 is installed
 
Hi Drew,

Since you're unable to install from downloads either
(Windows Updates) that rules out the CD drive.

Here's some suggestions for you Drew:

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.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm

2. Run a virus scan at: http://housecall.antivirus.com Afterwards
Download & Run Spybot from: http://security.kolla.de to find any
Trojans, Adware, or Spyware which could clog up your system.

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

Good luck Drew, I hope that solves it, if not please post back. :-)

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| All games I try to install result in an error saying I/O
| error . Usually results from corrupt install file in
| says. I can abort or retry. Neither works. Tried
| several games and tried reinstalling. Tried to install
| update for windows and that will not complete the install
| either. PLEASE HELp. SP 1 is installed
 
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