01-05-2006, 07:55 AM
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Re: monopoly
you're a genius, thank you! 
"Jimmy S." wrote:
> Hi beautyqueen,
>
> Before we begin troubleshooting the issue, if you have more than one
> DISC player (CD/DVD/CDRW/DVDR/ETC) in your system, I've seen
> this type of problem resolved by simply using the other DISC player. :-)
>
> Here are some other more involved solutions which have worked:
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> 1. Before we begin, please save a restore point for your system.
> How to use Windows XP System Restore:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...temrestore.asp
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> 2. You might be affected by problems similar to the Insert CD error.
> - Try the advice and DL at: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=228985
> Another trick that I found sometimes works is to make the limited account an
> administrator account and run that game once. This should create the registry
> settings and permissions for that user to be able to properly run the game.
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> 3. Kazaa or Kazaa light is installed on your system.
> - Uninstall the game(s) and Kazaa, and reinstall from original CD.
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> 4. Multiple CD drives on your system including Virtual CD drives.
> - Disconnect all but the main CD drive and try the game. You
> might have an older drive, or a CD Writer which is incompatible
> with the Safe Disk copy protection on the CD. (Contact Vendor).
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> 5. Your antivirus or application firewall might be conflicting with it.
> - Disable the software temporarily.
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> 6. There might be a patch available for your game to correct the issue.
> - Try www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a/ or the game's site.
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> 7. Your desktop may need to be set at least 800x600 and 16 colors.
> - Click Start / (Settings) Control Panel / Click Display
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> 8. Your Video, Sound, or Monitor drivers may need updating.
> - Try updating your Video drivers using the instructions at:
> http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
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> 9. To see if it's a software conflict: Temporarily disable Startup
> programs one at a time, starting with Firewall, Antivirus, and ad
> blockers using this utility: http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
> or this method: http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
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> 10. If you created other drive letters on your system by installing another drive,
> creating partitions or virtual drives you may need to change the CD back
> to the same drive letter it was originally. Usually the CD uses the letter D:
> - Click Start / Run / type: diskmgmt.msc < to access the tool to change it.
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> 11. Maybe a Microsoft Security patch is the culprit. The only way to be sure is
> to Unplug from your Internet connection, and then repair Windows using
> this method: http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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> After you reboot, try the game again. If it works, save a new restore point.
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> Lastly, boot up your system, turn on your XP Internet Firewall, plug back
> into your Internet connection and install all Critical and Recommended updates
> from: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com one at a time. Test the game after
> each update to find which is causing the game not to start on your PC. :-)
>
>
> --
> Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
> MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
> My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
> __________________________________________________ _______
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> beautyqueen Wrote:
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> | alas, yet another problem with my games. i have installed it (monopoly) and
> | the computer recognises that the cd is in the drive, however, when i put it
> | in and click on the shortcut in programs to make it play, a message comes up
> | telling me to put the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and wait until the light
> | turns off. i tried this, but the same message kept coming back, and in german
> | and french too. help!...again
> | he he thank you, beautyqueen xxx
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