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Burke
10-20-03, 07:58 PM
When I hit the "something B.ras" file halfway through CD 1, I get a fatal error that stops the install:

http://www.burkehamblin.net/images/speedguide/maxpayneerror.jpg

I know it's something to do with the damned SATA drive, because I've gotten the "Cyclic Redundancy Check" error crap before during a Windows clean install, but eventually it worked. But with this it doesn't ever complete the install, no matter what. I've even turned off S.M.A.R.T. and I get the same thing. Only happens when installing Max Payne 2.

I've tried IsoBuster to no avail, as well as checking the CD. It's in perfect physical shape. I also blew out the drive, checked cables, even installed Elite Force 2 and had no problems.

I'm ****ing pissed off.
Burke
10-20-03, 08:03 PM
Duh. I found the error at Take2's website, and it says to disable DMA on my CD-ROM drive. But there is no check box for "Enable DMA."

How do I disable it then?

This ****ing simultaneous PATA SATA crap is ridiculous. There're four IDE entries in the Device Manager...oh just **** it. The game is just not worth the time.
Burke
10-20-03, 08:44 PM
Found a way to disable it, still doesn't work. Switched to Secondary IDE, nothing.

**** it.
Immortal
10-20-03, 08:55 PM
Damn that does suck.

Burn it? heh..
Ghosthunter
10-20-03, 09:33 PM
damn that sucks this game rocks!!!
Blisster
10-22-03, 01:05 AM
I assume that you tried making ISO's and then mounting and installing from them, but thought I'd mention it jsut in case.


good luck
porkchop
10-22-03, 06:58 AM
Originally posted by Blisster
I assume that you tried making ISO's and then mounting and installing from them, but thought I'd mention it jsut in case.


good luck
I've tried IsoBuster to no avail
i think he did:)
Burke
10-22-03, 07:35 AM
Originally posted by Blisster
I assume that you tried making ISO's and then mounting and installing from them, but thought I'd mention it jsut in case.


good luck

Yeah. Tried everything. I even got a friend's copy and tried it. No go. I disabled DMA like their support says to and still nothing. Ah well.
Indy
10-22-03, 07:36 AM
Maybe making an image copy of it and running it from a virtual drive? Dunno...
Burke
10-22-03, 07:40 AM
Originally posted by Tony B
Maybe making an image copy of it and running it from a virtual drive? Dunno...

Tried that, too. It gives me an error about not being able to continue. If I try from the CD, it works normally until it hits the original error.
Immortal
10-22-03, 08:02 AM
now that's really odd.. I'll probably break the cd by now since you can't return it now that u've opened it... stupid rule...
Unholy
10-22-03, 03:57 PM
Have you tried to copy all the files from both cds into the hard drive and then install it?
Burke
10-22-03, 10:13 PM
Shot in the dark...updated my drive's firmware and presto!
Immortal
10-22-03, 10:23 PM
Originally posted by Burke
Shot in the dark...updated my drive's firmware and presto!

HOOORAY!!!

So, how u liking it so far?
Burke
10-22-03, 11:21 PM
Originally posted by Immortal
HOOORAY!!!

So, how u liking it so far?

It's pretty much like the first, but the graphics are WAY better, as is the "ragdolling" of enemies when you shoot them.

I have everything CRANKED to the max and it runs flawlessly.