Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Subject: Halo PC install problem!
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Hello Im having a problem installing Halo PC on my computer. I meet all system requirments by a long shot. When Im going to install the game it starts to install and makes it to 30%, when it says

"Setup Failed to extract files from E:\FilesCab\Cab2.CAB. This is most likely caused by low memory (low disk space for swapping file) or a corrupted cabinet file. Please restart your machine and run setup again."

I've restarted my computer and have cleaned disk space. I don't see how I have low memory or anything can anyone give me a suggestion on what to do please. Thanks

My computers specs:
OS-Windows Vista Home premium
Processor-Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33 GHz 2.34 GHz
RAM-6.00GB
System Type-64-bit Operating System
HD-447 GB/581 GB
Video Card-1GB nivida geforce (I think)

  • 08.29.2010 1:04 PM PDT

E4web

The file cannot be read from the disc. You have a few options.

*Try the disc in another cd tray (if you have one).

*Clean the disc thoroughly with a non-static, non-abrasive cloth. A soft, dry cleaning cloth should do.

*Make an image of the disc with a utility like Daemon Tools, then mount that image and use that to install.

*Phone Microsoft and ask for another disc (it's worth a shot).

*Buy another disc.

I had exactly the same problem, cleaning the disc caused it to work. It will take a good few attempts to clean it, if that still doesn't work you could try getting the disc cleaned at a game shop (make a backup first just in case).

There is one more thing you can try, however that is a legal grey area and I'm sure discussion of that nature would be prohibited on these forums, so I won't tell you how.

Good luck.

[Edited on 08.29.2010 1:33 PM PDT]

  • 08.29.2010 1:31 PM PDT
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I just bought this disk I dont understand why it would be messed up!

  • 08.29.2010 1:37 PM PDT