I have a problem

Tanker1956 · 10-06-07, 04:36 PM

Well I'm a new owner of SHIV, but as soon as I put it in my NEC DVDRW-3550 drive it doesn't even read the disk to install. I haven't any virtual drives on my rig.

Any help would be appreciated.

TY Tank ~S~

SteamWake · 10-06-07, 04:45 PM

Did you install the drivers for the drive as well ?

Tanker1956 · 10-06-07, 10:09 PM

Well everything else I installed with my DVD RW drive has worked with Windows XP Pro supplied drivers and I'm using Nero 7 demo to burn with. Just SHIV hasn't towed the line.

~S~ Tank

SteamWake · 10-06-07, 10:18 PM

Wait a minute... are you trying to burn or install.. Im confused.

mookiemookie · 10-06-07, 11:43 PM

If you're installing from a burned disc, then buy the game. It's worth it.

Tanker1956 · 10-07-07, 08:21 AM

I've bought the retail disk and I am just trying to install it on my rig. My SHIII retail disk installs, but the SHIV will not even read.

My NEC DVD-RW 3550 is the only DVD optical drive I have. Nero 7 was installed after I tried to install SHIV and tried after installing Nero 7, so there shouldn't be the cause of the conflict. Do I need a different DVD optical drive that hasn't the capability of burning disks to install the game?

Tank ~S~

mookiemookie · 10-07-07, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanker1956

I've bought the retail disk and I am just trying to install it on my rig. My SHIII retail disk installs, but the SHIV will not even read.

My NEC DVD-RW 3550 is the only DVD optical drive I have. Nero 7 was installed after I tried to install SHIV and tried after installing Nero 7, so there shouldn't be the cause of the conflict. Do I need a different DVD optical drive that hasn't the capability of burning disks to install the game?

Tank ~S~

Not to my knowlege, no. I have a similar drive and Nero installed as well, but it's worked fine for me. Your disc isn't scratched is it? Can you try installing on another computer?

Skyhawk · 10-07-07, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanker1956

I've bought the retail disk and I am just trying to install it on my rig. My SHIII retail disk installs, but the SHIV will not even read.

My NEC DVD-RW 3550 is the only DVD optical drive I have. Nero 7 was installed after I tried to install SHIV and tried after installing Nero 7, so there shouldn't be the cause of the conflict. Do I need a different DVD optical drive that hasn't the capability of burning disks to install the game?

Tank ~S~

Not to my knowlege, no. I have a similar drive and Nero installed as well, but it's worked fine for me. Your disc isn't scratched is it? Can you try installing on another computer?

Similar problem here "Tank" with a similar drive as well. Except my problem was that SH4 would install ok, but when I tried to run the game it wouldn't recognize the original retail game disk. Patch 1.03 solved the problem for me (fyi, no disk required in the drive after patch v1.03). Yes I have Nero installed on my machine as well but have XP Home for an OS.

Wish there was more help I could offer you, but I have absolutely no idea what caused my problem in the first place either. Like you, I had no other problems/issues installing or using any other software before or since (for the record, only personally purchased retail software used on my machine).

You have no idea how much this issue frustrated me, thankfully it eventually solved itself via the 1.03 patch. Have you tried to contact UBI customer support?

Good luck with this, will keep my fingers crossed for 'ya.

:hmm:

Tanker1956 · 10-07-07, 08:06 PM

I sent a signal flare to UBI support and waiting on my raft for rescue, hope my water holds out. lol

The retail disk is pristine, and I'll look into another computor to test soon. Also I updated my firmware, no joy.

Ty all for the help
~S~ Tank

THE_MASK · 10-07-07, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanker1956

I've bought the retail disk and I am just trying to install it on my rig. My SHIII retail disk installs, but the SHIV will not even read.

My NEC DVD-RW 3550 is the only DVD optical drive I have. Nero 7 was installed after I tried to install SHIV and tried after installing Nero 7, so there shouldn't be the cause of the conflict. Do I need a different DVD optical drive that hasn't the capability of burning disks to install the game?

Tank ~S~

Install the latest patch , and dont put the dvd in .

Skyhawk · 10-07-07, 10:24 PM

sober . . . ahemmm . . . "Mr. President"

In order to install patch v1.03, "Tank" has to get the game to install first.

(Please forgive my attempt at humor, no disrespect intended, just having a bit of fun with your signature.)

Regards

d@rk51d3 · 10-07-07, 10:44 PM

A mate of mine bought a game once, and packed inside were blank disks. They were official disks with labels and all, they just hadn't been written to.

RENEGADE-623 · 10-08-07, 12:50 AM

I had a similar problem with another game, where i could load up other cd's just not that particular one, even tho it had loaded before. I tried it on another computer and it was able to read it so i deduced it had to be the drive itself. Still dont know what it is to this day as i have since bought a new laptop.

10-06-07, 04:36 PM	#1
Tanker1956 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have a problem Well I'm a new owner of SHIV, but as soon as I put it in my NEC DVDRW-3550 drive it doesn't even read the disk to install. I haven't any virtual drives on my rig. Any help would be appreciated. TY Tank ~S~

10-06-07, 11:43 PM	#5
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RENEGADE-623 Sailor man Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 45 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I had a similar problem with another game, where i could load up other cd's just not that particular one, even tho it had loaded before. I tried it on another computer and it was able to read it so i deduced it had to be the drive itself. Still dont know what it is to this day as i have since bought a new laptop. __________________ IF YOU WANT TO DANCE WITH THE DEVIL, YOU HAVE TO PLAY HIS GAME Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 2.66Ghz Quad PNY GeForce XLR8 8800 GTS / 640MB GDDR3 / SLI Ready / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card Corsair DHX XMS2 Dominator Dual Channel 2048MB PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty PCI Sound Card Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

10-06-07, 04:45 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Did you install the drivers for the drive as well ?

10-06-07, 10:09 PM	#3
Tanker1956 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well everything else I installed with my DVD RW drive has worked with Windows XP Pro supplied drivers and I'm using Nero 7 demo to burn with. Just SHIV hasn't towed the line. ~S~ Tank

10-06-07, 10:18 PM	#4
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Wait a minute... are you trying to burn or install.. Im confused.

10-07-07, 08:21 AM	#6
Tanker1956 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've bought the retail disk and I am just trying to install it on my rig. My SHIII retail disk installs, but the SHIV will not even read. My NEC DVD-RW 3550 is the only DVD optical drive I have. Nero 7 was installed after I tried to install SHIV and tried after installing Nero 7, so there shouldn't be the cause of the conflict. Do I need a different DVD optical drive that hasn't the capability of burning disks to install the game? Tank ~S~

10-07-07, 08:06 PM	#9
Tanker1956 Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I sent a signal flare to UBI support and waiting on my raft for rescue, hope my water holds out. lol The retail disk is pristine, and I'll look into another computor to test soon. Also I updated my firmware, no joy. Ty all for the help ~S~ Tank

10-07-07, 10:24 PM	#11
Skyhawk A-ganger Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 79 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	sober . . . ahemmm . . . "Mr. President" In order to install patch v1.03, "Tank" has to get the game to install first. (Please forgive my attempt at humor, no disrespect intended, just having a bit of fun with your signature.) Regards

10-07-07, 10:44 PM	#12
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	A mate of mine bought a game once, and packed inside were blank disks. They were official disks with labels and all, they just hadn't been written to.