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Damnfinn · 07-02-2004, 06:43 PM

A friend keeps running into a data2.cab error trying to install Deu s Ex 2
He Has a AMD 2500+, ATI 9800 Pro, 1 gig of ram, XP Home.
I've heard of an install problem but can't remember the details.
Can Any body help.
Thanks All.

MooseMan3000 · 07-02-2004, 06:48 PM

well, .cab files are the main files that hold all the information for the install. If it's a downloaded version, it's either A) corrupted, or B) he pointed the installer to the wrong place.

If it's a legitimate version, it's probably corrupted and he should get a replacement.

Damnfinn · 07-02-2004, 07:54 PM

It's a legal cd he bought and was all excited to play.
Thanks for the tip. I found only one other reference online and it appeared corrupted disk too.

bgivnin · 07-02-2004, 09:03 PM

Try and make a folder on your desktop that's named EXACTLY what the CD is named and then copy all the contents of the CD to that folder. If everything copies OK, try and run the install from there. If it still doesn't copy over, you've most likely got a bad disc.

I'm sure it's been done, but has he looked at the CD? Fingerprints, scratches, dust and any other kinds of nasty particles may be what's causing the issue. Clean the CD with a soft cloth, and maybe use light soap and water to clean it that much more. Maybe that'll help. If not, get a new CD.

Hope this helps!

~Bob

Zello · 07-02-2004, 10:26 PM

Does copying files to a folder usually work bgivnin?

I usually just try to make an image of the CD and mount it to a virtual drive if my cd is giving me troubles.

Damnfinn · 07-03-2004, 08:41 AM

Thanks guys.

Pellaz · 07-03-2004, 08:52 AM

1)Take back the faulty copy of Deus Ex 2
2)Return home with a working copy of Deus Ex 1
3)Happiness

Damnfinn · 07-10-2004, 05:55 PM

Thanks guys, it was a bad install disk.

07-02-2004, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Damnfinn Crazy Location: WI,U.S.A.	Deus Ex 2 install error - need help A friend keeps running into a data2.cab error trying to install Deu s Ex 2 He Has a AMD 2500+, ATI 9800 Pro, 1 gig of ram, XP Home. I've heard of an install problem but can't remember the details. Can Any body help. Thanks All. __________________ I was told to get a life, but all the good ones were taken.

07-02-2004, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Damnfinn Crazy Location: WI,U.S.A.	It's a legal cd he bought and was all excited to play. Thanks for the tip. I found only one other reference online and it appeared corrupted disk too. __________________ I was told to get a life, but all the good ones were taken.

07-02-2004, 10:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zello Crazy Location: Vincennes, IN	Does copying files to a folder usually work bgivnin? I usually just try to make an image of the CD and mount it to a virtual drive if my cd is giving me troubles. __________________ Sorry, you can not add yourself to your own list.

07-03-2004, 08:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Damnfinn Crazy Location: WI,U.S.A.	Thanks guys. __________________ I was told to get a life, but all the good ones were taken.

07-03-2004, 08:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pellaz Addict Location: Texas	1)Take back the faulty copy of Deus Ex 2 2)Return home with a working copy of Deus Ex 1 3)Happiness __________________ " ' Big Mouth. Remember it took three of you to kill me. A god, a boy, and, last and least, a hero.' "

07-02-2004, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	well, .cab files are the main files that hold all the information for the install. If it's a downloaded version, it's either A) corrupted, or B) he pointed the installer to the wrong place. If it's a legitimate version, it's probably corrupted and he should get a replacement.

07-02-2004, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
bgivnin Insane	Try and make a folder on your desktop that's named EXACTLY what the CD is named and then copy all the contents of the CD to that folder. If everything copies OK, try and run the install from there. If it still doesn't copy over, you've most likely got a bad disc. I'm sure it's been done, but has he looked at the CD? Fingerprints, scratches, dust and any other kinds of nasty particles may be what's causing the issue. Clean the CD with a soft cloth, and maybe use light soap and water to clean it that much more. Maybe that'll help. If not, get a new CD. Hope this helps! ~Bob

07-10-2004, 05:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Damnfinn Crazy Location: WI,U.S.A.	Thanks guys, it was a bad install disk. __________________ I was told to get a life, but all the good ones were taken.