Defective cd, what can i do?

Yucca · 17 Feb 2008 at 15:39

Hi all,

Ok i installed COD 1, I had brought it a few years ago and played it a few times in the past. But the game doesn’t work as it says there are 17 sound files missing.

I did a little research on the internet and this seems to be a common problem as i have read that some of the discs were defective.

What can I do about this? Obviously I don’t have the receipt for this game anymore; it was a long time ago. But the cd is in mint condition so it’s not something I have broken.

Surly if the disc is defective then there should be a way for me to get in touch with the manufacturer and get a free replacement?

iBot · 17 Feb 2008 at 15:48

Theres a way to fix the install its a common problem. The files arnt "gone" per say.

Yucca · 17 Feb 2008 at 15:51

Yea i can get someone with the game installed to send me the missing files, but this is more hastle that someone should have to go though.

I paid good money for this cd and it should work straight out of the box.

iBot · 17 Feb 2008 at 15:57

and it sounds like it did eyars ago when you played it so whats your problem

Yucca · 17 Feb 2008 at 15:59

Well i have read around on the net and people are saying that they have used the cd before but after a while it throws up this problem.

The problem is that its not istalling the game propery like it should?!

Tefal · 17 Feb 2008 at 16:01

just dl a copy of the internet, you've bought the game so i doubt they'd complain even if you did get caught.

GarethDW · 17 Feb 2008 at 16:04

Yucca said:
Surly if the disc is defective then there should be a way for me to get in touch with the manufacturer and get a free replacement?

Yeah, if it was bought brand new, I'm sure Activision would be interested in helping you out. Your CD is several years old now, though.

Tefal said:
just dl a copy of the internet, you've bought the game so i doubt they'd complain even if you did get caught.

That's what I was thinking.... or clone a copy of a friend's version. Use your own serial, though, obviously.

Skeeter · 17 Feb 2008 at 16:10

Grab a copy of the net, ignore any patches or cracks, install with your CD key and all should be fine. You may want a no CD crack if the Cd is a bit borked, but again, all this does is bypass the CD check (if there is one) and not actually effect your game as you will be using a legal key.

Yucca · 17 Feb 2008 at 16:20

I understand that i can find ways around the problem. But i shouldnt have to be downloading copys or cloning other poeoples cds if i have paid for my own, it should work.

How can i get in touch wih them to try and get a replacement?

Shamikebab · 17 Feb 2008 at 16:28

There should be a number inside the manual somewhere to contact them I think.

Tefal · 17 Feb 2008 at 16:29

Yucca said:
I understand that i can find ways around the problem. But i shouldnt have to be downloading copys or cloning other poeoples cds if i have paid for my own, it should work.

How can i get in touch wih them to try and get a replacement?

You've waited several years hence the warrente etc is gone and you missed your chance under the law they don't have to do a thing.