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1. 

   Oztazdevil
   Member

   I can't get this to download,it keeps saying the file is corrupt and the set-up exe and activte exe aren't there either,is it possible to extend the time for this game so it can be fixed as I would really like to get this one! Thanks

   Posted 17 years ago #
2. 

   BuBBy
   Teh adnim

   Hi Oztazdevil,

   Can you clear your browser cache and try downloading from the mirror site (link directly below the main download link). If you are not already using a "download manager" to help with your downloads this can help speed your downloads and allow for error recovery (ensuring your downloads are complete).

   Some quality download managers include:
   http://www.flashget.com/index_en.htm FlashGet
   http://orbitdownloader.com/ Orbit Downloader
   http://www.freedownloadmanager.org/ Free Download Manager

   Posted 17 years ago #
3. 

   webtools
   Member

   Okay, so I think it's probably something to do with my screwy computer, but I get the following error message when I try to start the game:
   "LOADER ERROR
   The procedure entry point SHGetFolderPathA could not be located in
   the dynamic link library SHELL32.dll"

   Now, I haven't a clue what this means and am not sure what a dll is.

   Can you offer any suggestions to help me?

   Thanks,
   Webtools

   Posted 17 years ago #
4. 

   BuBBy
   Teh adnim

   Are you running Windows 95 or Windows 98?

   Posted 17 years ago #
5. 

   webtools
   Member

   windows 98SE

   Posted 17 years ago #
6. 

   BuBBy
   Teh adnim

   webtools,

   The error you are getting appears to be not uncommon for 98SE and earlier. Unfortunately from my reading this morning, short of getting a version of the game written for 98SE there is apparently only one way to resolve this.

   http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=71476&st=0
   (This kernel update may fix your shell32.dll problem)

   As Microsoft have ceased support for 98SE, developers and experienced users have taken it upon themselves to continue the support and update of the 98 codebase. There are a number of unofficial "packs" and "updates" they have released in the past to extend the features of 95/98/98SE/ME towards XP (and in some cases, they claim Vista).

   http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=91

   So the choice is naturally yours. You can give the game a miss, or you can make some updates (and let us all know how you go).

   Of course - read all the instructions - backup - and if you don't understand something after reading what you should-ask in their forums before proceeding.

   It's been a while since I've played with Win98SE, so unfortunately I cannot be of more assistance than this. Good Luck.

   Posted 17 years ago #
7. 

   Oztazdevil
   Member

   Hi Bubby!
   I always use the mirror link and this is the 1st game this has done this too.Half the stuff downloads and then it comes up game corrupt and everything else needed is missing.I don't know how to clear the browser cache and the download manger on my computor has worked fine until this game.Thanks

   Posted 17 years ago #
8. 

   Oztazdevil
   Member

   I just tried to download this again and I get a thing coming up called WinRar Diagnostic that says unexpected end to archive and files corrupt. Any help would be appricated.Thanks!

   Posted 17 years ago #
9. 

   BuBBy
   Teh adnim

   Firstly download and do a "typical" install the following small program.
   http://www.pinpointlabs.com/free_tools/hash/

   Then right click on the giveaway download - and choose "Send To" then "Hash"

   Some of the values that you should see (I'm going off my valid & working download)

   File Size: 22005188
   CRC32 Digest: 44346CC2
   MD5 Hash: 3444BE0FC1162FD02281D51DFB973DAD

   If your numbers do not match the above - your download has been damaged during or after the download from the website. If your numbers match this - you have correctly downloaded the file from the GOTD website.

   -----
   To clear your Temporary internet files:
   I recommend using a program CCleaner http://ccleaner.com/download/builds.aspx
   (Suggest the Basic or Slim version of the download).

   Internet Explorer 7 - Under the "Tools" Menu - Delete Browsing History -> Delete Temporary Internet Files

   Firefox - Tools - Options - Advanced - Network - Cache - Clear Now
   -----
   BTW - What download manager are you using? You might want to delete any past failed downloads from your download manager & hard disk.

   Hope This Helps.

   Posted 17 years ago #
10. 

    BuBBy
    Teh adnim

    Oh and BTW - this download doesn't have an "Activate.exe" only a "readme.txt" and "Setup.exe".

    Posted 17 years ago #
11. 

    webtools
    Member

    Thanks for taking the time and trouble to help me out.

    I installed the kernel update and I no longer get the error message.
    The game tries to start, then the screen flashes and that's it. I guess
    it's not going to work, but thanks for the help and info.
    I did notice that some previous games seemed to work better after
    the shell update.

    Thanks again,
    webtools
    http://www.aaa-web-tools.info

    Posted 17 years ago #

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