I have installed syberia 2 on my windows vista computer and am getting an error message after install that it can not find disc 1 to play the game . what do I do? I have already tried re-installing game with the same result.

it will only save c drive big fish make sure its saving avery thing to c drive.

you might need to use the disc 2

From the Nancy Drew web site:

Windows Vista/7 Support Installing older games (#1-13) with Windows Vista/7.
While our older games are not completely Windows Vista/7 compliant (notably games #1-13), there is a workaround which has been successful for most players. Please take the following steps to manually install.
If you had previously installed, uninstall the game and then delete all remaining game file folders from your computer, including emptying them out of your Recycle Bin. These files may be in one of the following locations:
C:\Nancy Drew\
C:\Program Files\Nancy Drew\
In your Documents folder: C:\Users\Username\Documents\
Once this is done, make sure you're logged on as an Administrator for your computer and manually install by taking the following steps:
1. Go to your "Documents" folder and create a new folder. Rename the folder with the title of the game.
2. Insert game Disk 1 in your disk drive and open "Computer" from the "Start" menu.
3. Double-click on your CD-Rom/DVD drive, look for a Setup or Setup Launcher Installshield file. Double-click this file to start the installation process.
4. When install asks what directory you want your game to install to, click "Browse".
5. Navigate to the game folder you created by selecting "C:" drive, then "Users" (or User name), then "Documents", then select the game folder.
6. Continue forward with the installation process, when asked if you want to install DirectX, check "No, I will install myself".
7. Upon completion, uncheck the "Play Now" box, click finish and exit setup.
For game titles #1-5, follow these three additional steps:
1. Right-click the game icon that is now on your desktop, select "Properties".
2. Under "Properties", click on the "Compatibility" tab.
3. Check the "Run in Compatibility Mode" box and then select "Windows 98/Me" from the drop-down menu.
You should now be able to open and play the game. If you installed an older version of DirectX with the game, please go to Microsoft's Download Center to download and install the latest version of DirectX for your version of Windows.

Hello,

Have you made sure your graphics card has the newest drivers ? Part 1 and 2 could have been made quiet differently. Your ATI graphics card is having an issue or glitch with Syberia part 2.

1.Try updating latest drivers
2.Also search for a patch that microids may have come out with to fix this type of issue.

Post back and let me know how that goes.

Go into my computer and click on the syberia disc and click install from there... See if that helps.

update quick time, Java, and if you have windows vista or windows 7 and the game is for windows xp then right click on the game (if you can't access the game then right click on a shortcut and click find target) and click compatibility mode windows xp, also see if your graphics card is compatible with the game.

Hi!,
I'm using a vista premium SP 1.. So I did got the above errors.
What i did was, explore the disc-->right click setup.exe and click properties--> compatibility tab--> select run for win xp 2 and under admin.

Then when I installed I choosed a MINIMAL install option. If you the the above step yet choose full the error comes up.
Should work :))

Its annoying to insert disc everytime when you wanna play because of the minimal installation option but i figured to 'burn' and .iso image to my hard disk and use a cd/dvd image mounting tool. This part is purely optional tho:P

I would like to inform you that if you are using HP PC, then there is no need to install the drivers from the disc provided with the monitor. HP PC already has in-built monitor drivers. The default account in Vista from first boot is an admin account, monitor should plug and play and the correct INF file will install for the monitor.
Still, if you want to install the drivers from the disc provided with the monitor, then please follow the steps given below:
== Disable UAC settings ==
You might get access denied error message while installing the monitor drivers.
The error message might come up if the UAC (User Access Control) in Microsoft Windows Vista is kept enabled, hence not allowing the installation.
To resolve the issue please follow the steps given below :
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. Click User Accounts and Family Safety
4. Click User Accounts
5. Click Turn User Account Control On or Off
6. Uncheck the checkbox
7. Click OK
You will need to restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Now try to install the monitor drivers and check for the results.
If still the issue persists then :
Step 2 :
1. Click Start -> All Programs -> HP My Display -> Display Diagnostic Utility.
2. In the Display Diagnostic Utility click on “Clear Registry”. A Clean Reg Window would open, Click on “Yes”
3. On restart you will have “Other Devices” with “Generic Monitor” List under that same.
4. Continue the process of “Clean Registry” until you get “Other Devices” with “Generic Monitor” listed under that same.
5. Now insert the disc and install the drivers.
or Download the HP w2007 LCD Monitor Driver from the weblink provided below :
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39950.exe
Now install the drivers.
6. Restart the computer.
7. This time it says "new hardware found with recommendation to install".
8. Cancel it.
9. Immediately, it gives option "Do not show the message again" and also says computer won't function if we select it.
Proceed by check marking it. You may be prompted to check mark it twice if prompted.
10. Restart the computer to check for the error message.
It will no more ask to install the monitor drivers.
Take your time, please try the steps and get back to us with the results.

I had that game - it was a really great one! I have seen that error before, and I have some suggestions to help you out.

1.) Check the disc surface for deep scratches - The error code you are getting is the result of the program (setup) trying to copy data and not being able to complete a file transfer. Rather than giving you options to omit the file or skip it, the setup errors out and your stuck with nothing.

2.) If the Disc Is Not Damaged - Check what operating system you are running. Vista Home has issues with how it handles data moving from the CD drive to the Hard Drive. Sometimes it will interpret this data incorrectly - leading to games and such being incompatable with Vista. This software should run smoothly on: (Windows XP Home/Pro and Ubuntu Hardy with Wine Installed)

3.) If All Else Fails - Check out Amazon.com or another retailer for a cheap price on that title. Its an older title and I am sure if anyone has it they won't want much for it.

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The reason is, it only happens when you try to install Halo 2 on Windows XP.

The Game gets installed perfectly on Windows Vista

Because, I have installed and played the game on Windows Vista. But, when I de-graded my OS to Windows XP and tried to install the game. It gave me the same error message.

So, if your OS is Win XP then try install on Win Vista if you have it or on your friends PC.

But if you are already on Win Vista then please do let me know.

Also could please let me know whether your trying to Auto install the game or you are manually trying to install the game by clicking Step.exe?


I would be glad to find some help for you in this regard.