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Started 16 years ago by katbirdz
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katbirdz
Member

For those who say they cannot activate or find the game after installation, these directions are what I do on my computer. Others may vary slightly. Basically, pay attention to where the computer installs the game and you should be able to find it and create your own shortcut to your desktop.:

1. Download above
2. Click Setup
3. Before you Click Unzip,take notice of which folder the computer plans to install to.
4. If you prefer a different folder, click Browse and highlight the folder you wish.
5. For a novice, you are better off letting the computer chose and just writing it down.
6. For a novice, leave the box that says "Overwrite files without prompting" alone.
7. Click Unzip and then Close.
8. You should see a box that says "Successfully activated", click "Okay" and it will open a page on Game Giveaway of the Day that says "D.N.A activated - what next?" Congratulations.

Now, to find your game in your computer, create a desktop icon and play:
1. Click START on your computer then click MY COMPUTER
2. Click "(C:)"
3. Click "Documents and Settings"
4. *IF* you have more than one user on your computer click your name
5. Find the folder you took note of in step 3 above and click it
6. You should now see a folder labeled "D.N.A.". Click it.
7. You will now see several folders and a blue icon that says "D.N.A."
8. Right click it and chose "Send to" then "Desktop"
9. The icon should now be on your desktop. Enjoy the game.

This may be overkill for most of you, but a lot of folks here are new at this site and computers in general. The installation doesn't give an option for an automatic icon. (I appreciate that fact actually)

Geez, I wish GGotD gave more detailed instructions for individual games since they differ in how they install. I am by no means a techie so I wonder if it has to do with the game, the developer, or a person's computer?

Posted 16 years ago #
BuBBy
Teh adnim

The program setup and how it works, is provided as it is supplied by the developer. The setup.exe for a game is often packaged differently from day to day.

Perhaps if all developers stuck to some agreed minimum standard for what constitutes a "program setup" the pc newbies would have some consistency and know what to expect when installing software. Today's game setup is just the result of a rushed or lazy developer.

Posted 16 years ago #
Swan
Member

Hi Bubby! ;)

I have this nice surprise for you! :)

Exception: Access Violation (code 0xc0000005) at address 00458302 in thread 5D0
Module: DNA.exe
Logical Address: 0001:00057302

0285FB38 00458302 0001:00057302 DNA.exe
Params: 0285FC70 02EA0020 0000008B 0172C9A8

0285FBE0 0047E127 0001:0007D127 DNA.exe
Params: 0285FC70 00000000 00000000 0285FCDC

0285FD78 0047C17C 0001:0007B17C DNA.exe
Params: 020F3FB8 0285FDA8 0285FDB8 0285FE00

0285FDC8 004636AB 0001:000626AB DNA.exe
Params: 020F3FB8 00000000 00000000 00000320

0285FE74 00413A43 0001:00012A43 DNA.exe
Params: 020F6BD8 00000000 00000000 7FFDD000

0285FF80 00428274 0001:00027274 DNA.exe
Params: 00B938C8 00000020 00000020 020F6BD8

0285FFB4 0050FA17 0001:0010EA17 DNA.exe
Params: 020F6BD8 00000020 00000020 020F6BD8

0285FFEC 7C80B683 GetModuleFileNameA+1B4
Params: 0050F9AB 020F6BD8 00000000 00B90050

StackWalk failed (error 0)

EAX:02F0D294 EBX:0285FCDC ECX:02F0C9A0 EDX:FE820008 ESI:00B97568 EDI:00000320
EIP:00458302 ESP:0285FA60 EBP:0285FB38
CS:001B SS:0023 DS:0023 ES:0023 FS:003B GS:0000
Flags:00010287

Windows Ver: NT 5.1 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
DDraw Ver: 5.03.2600.2180
DSound Ver: 5.3.2600.2180

Product: D.N.A
Version: (Build 7.30.1137 beta)
Time Loaded: 00:00:04
Fullscreen: No
Primary ThreadId: 284

Nice of me to surprise you huh? ;P

I played the game for a good hour this morning - went out with David for a while - then thought I'd play again when we came back and do my review.

The fatal error occurred the second I clicked on the game shortcut.

By the way, did you realize we'd been given a beta version of the game?

I'm still able to launch the game again, so I'm not too sure what happened. Any ideas?
~ Swan

Posted 16 years ago #
sflattem
Member

I love the site and have downloaded many games

however...on this game...I get an error msg "missing bass.dll", have downloaded it twice and on 2 different pcs....same result

any ideas??
thanks

Posted 16 years ago #
BuBBy
Teh adnim

http://www.un4seen.com/bass.html

Go there - at the top of the page is a download link - then pick a server & download the zip file (bass23.zip)

In it you need only the bass.dll file (92,728 bytes)

Put bass.dll into the game program directory.

Posted 16 years ago #
BuBBy
Teh adnim

@Swan,

"A Common Cause Of The 0xC0000005 Error:

The error 0xC0000005 is generated by an illegal "memory access violation". This can be caused by anything from faulty RAM, an incorrect/corrupt device driver, poorly written/updated software and more commonly under Windows XP Service pack 2, malware/adware installations.

Usually you get this error message when performing a specific task, and if that happens you need to check the corresponding 3rd party's website/support department to see if they are aware of the problem"

In terms of what you can do immediately - scan & clean (if necessary) your PC with antivirus/spyware. Then go to http://memtest.org

download the floppy image, or create a bootable CD from the ISO image of the lastest version of memtest - and run it a few times (I'd suggest at least leave it running overnight). This should indicate if there are any serious problems with your PC memory.

If the problem keeps on occurring with DNA - I would get in touch with the developer as it might be a bug that has slipped through their beta testing. Otherwise it could be your graphics, sound or directX drivers.

Posted 16 years ago #
katbirdz
Member

Hey Bubby -

You kinda echoed my thoughts on the set-up process, I always feel so bad when I see several requests for help, or like yesterday - folks who had no idea where the game went.

I'm rather self-taught when it comes to my computer. Got the basics from my husband and the rest is well, time on my hands and willingness to explore. I can relate to anyone who looks at their computer and says "Huh?" and enjoy the process of translating.

Could you critique my advice up there? For instance, does it apply to computers running on something other than Firefox?

Posted 16 years ago #
Archangel
Member

@katbirdz, we all started where you did. Nothing wrong with hands on and usually a good learning lesson that one never forgets is when something goes BAD. LOL

Posted 16 years ago #
BuBBy
Teh adnim

The browser you are using - it shouldn't make any difference. The issue is what happens after that - how the setup progresses & ensuring that activation is run correctly.

I've been planning on putting together a detailed step by step guide (particularly for users with Winzip and using the (yucky) "wizard mode"). This is the biggest issue for users who never get to see the Activate.exe program.

Posted 16 years ago #
katbirdz
Member

Thanks BuBBy and Archangel. Nice to know I'm on the right track and not leading the sheep to the wolves.

Posted 16 years ago #

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