@Floyd
Tried installation with anti-virus software/firewall disabled. That didn't work.
@Narcosis
Tried all that you have suggested. See first post. I will try your freezer trick though, when I get home tonight.
The new copy that I purchased installed on to my laptop. I didn't run it as the laptop wouldn't be able to, but the patch installed successfully. Previously, when I got a successful installation on my main computer, running the patch would result in some sort of error, so I am thinking that this is a sign that the new disk is ok. When I get a successful installation on the big computer, it seems that it will go through the "install motions," but will wind up with a bunch of corrupted files.
Here is what I will attempt tonight:
1. Try to install from the other reader on the computer.
2. Try to install after sticking the disk in the freezer for a couple of hours.
3. I am going to try and "explore" the cabinet files, and see if the computer will let me.
4. Dust the inside of the readers, to see if there is anything in there that is causing the issue.
5. (Maybe) Reinstall windows.
Any other suggestions?
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