Install probs.
 

Just installed a new DVD-ROM hardware device today and I can't seem to get SHIII to run on it.

I can put it in, see the disc icon next to the mouse and then nothing.

I tried to run it manually (via the run hardware option) but nothing happened (it reads no disc in the drive).

Checked for any drivers I need to install and doesn't seem like i need any.

Ran other game discs that I have installed already on the computer just fine.

So what gives?

First off, post your syst specs.

I will try to help you. no guarantees though.:)

AMD Athlon XP 2500+
1.83 Ghz
1.25 GB Ram
Atapi DVD-ROM 16x DVD 50x CD-ROM (has brand name Acer printed on the front)

What brand is your DVD drv?

Burned CDs often dont work.

Try the Starforce driver update, it fixes some problems:
http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip

Here's a bit more info on it:

http://www.computerhq.com/BenQ_ACER_...o-id-2639.html

It does work with various other DVD's ?

Haven't tried it yet, but I will this afternoon.

Situation is now worse.....The hardware will not eject my disc and SHIII is still inside it!!

Should I take it to a comp. store and have the warranty cover it?

If that does not work, PUNT!!!:D

Note to self- do NOT penny-pinch on electronics.

Well, I happened to figure out how to get the disc out of the hardware without destroying it....and it's getting the boot.

Time to go to a REAL comp store and get something reliable.

ive had to do a pretty messy xp reinstall. ive managed to get most frivers up to dat but ive got a major prob with my "LITE-ON 165p6M50M" DVDRW. it wont install games inc SH3. i keep gettin "cannot read cab file" errors.

normally when i install SH3 it does the starforce protection thingy but it doesnt do that anymore. in device manager under cdrom tab it says current 1 which is USA and im in region 2 which is UK. would this affect it? it doesnt allow me to change it though.

ive been on cd-rom drivers.com and looked under lite-on company drivers but mine doesnt seem tho be there. there is one listed as "all driver" but it seems to be a program and not a driver.

help

anyone got any ideas?