Install probs.

Yahoshua · 09-25-06, 07:44 PM

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?

Deep-Six · 09-25-06, 07:50 PM

First off, post your syst specs.

I will try to help you. no guarantees though.

Yahoshua · 09-25-06, 08:29 PM

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)

Deep-Six · 09-26-06, 12:53 AM

What brand is your DVD drv?

Finnbat · 09-26-06, 01:30 AM

Burned CDs often dont work.

Gizzmoe · 09-26-06, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnbat

Burned CDs often dont work.

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

Drebbel · 09-26-06, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yahoshua

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

It does work with various other DVD's ?

Yahoshua · 09-26-06, 01:06 PM

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

Yahoshua · 09-26-06, 05:52 PM

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?

Deep-Six · 09-26-06, 05:54 PM

If that does not work, PUNT!!!

Yahoshua · 09-26-06, 06:19 PM

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

Yahoshua · 09-27-06, 08:21 AM

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.

Laffertytig · 10-07-06, 07:30 AM

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

Laffertytig · 10-07-06, 05:07 PM

anyone got any ideas?

CybaGirl · 10-07-06, 06:03 PM

Ok first of all.

Did you install the drive?

Is this new drive replacing an existing drive or is it a new drive being added to your PC as an additional drive?

I have a BENQ 1650 myself and BENQ drives are one of the best drives other than a Plextor that you can buy.

I run BENQ 1650's and LG drives in all of my PC's (5) and my latest system using a BENQ 1650 has no problems at all running SH3.

It also appears that your model numbers conflict. As the page you gave reference too says its a 1648A in one part and in another part it says its a 1650 :hmm: . But what is it really?

What does the model number say on top of the actual drive? Does it also say BENQ on the front bezel panel?

And finally for the time being:

How is the drive connected? Is it connected on its own or is it connected inline with a hard drive or other CD/DVD device?

What kind of cable is used to connect the drive? The 80 wire type or the earlier 40 wire type?

09-25-06, 07:44 PM	#1
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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? __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

09-25-06, 08:29 PM	#3
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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) __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

09-26-06, 01:30 AM	#5
Finnbat A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 78 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	Burned CDs often dont work. __________________

09-26-06, 01:06 PM	#8
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Haven't tried it yet, but I will this afternoon. __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

09-26-06, 05:52 PM	#9
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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? __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

09-25-06, 07:50 PM	#2
Deep-Six Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 399 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	First off, post your syst specs. I will try to help you. no guarantees though.

09-26-06, 12:53 AM	#4
Deep-Six Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 399 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	What brand is your DVD drv?

09-26-06, 05:54 PM	#10
Deep-Six Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 399 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	If that does not work, PUNT!!!

09-26-06, 06:19 PM	#11
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Note to self- do NOT penny-pinch on electronics. __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

09-27-06, 08:21 AM	#12
Yahoshua The Old Man Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,493 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ Science is the organized unpredictability that strives not to set limits to mans' capabilities, but is the engine by which the limits of mans' understanding is defined-Yahoshua

10-07-06, 07:30 AM	#13
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	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

10-07-06, 05:07 PM	#14
Laffertytig Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 757 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	anyone got any ideas?

10-07-06, 06:03 PM	#15
CybaGirl Sailor Gal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 95 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Ok first of all. Did you install the drive? Is this new drive replacing an existing drive or is it a new drive being added to your PC as an additional drive? I have a BENQ 1650 myself and BENQ drives are one of the best drives other than a Plextor that you can buy. I run BENQ 1650's and LG drives in all of my PC's (5) and my latest system using a BENQ 1650 has no problems at all running SH3. It also appears that your model numbers conflict. As the page you gave reference too says its a 1648A in one part and in another part it says its a 1650 :hmm: . But what is it really? What does the model number say on top of the actual drive? Does it also say BENQ on the front bezel panel? And finally for the time being: How is the drive connected? Is it connected on its own or is it connected inline with a hard drive or other CD/DVD device? What kind of cable is used to connect the drive? The 80 wire type or the earlier 40 wire type?