F.E.A.R problem.

neomax · 25 Jun 2007 at 18:44

I've just bought FEAR gold edition and basically i put the disc in, the disc loading icon appears in place of my pointer, but then it doesnt appear on the root menu. Any ideas? Other games work fine. :eek:

Hamoodii · 25 Jun 2007 at 19:14

try right clicking the icon then selecting compatible with windows 2000

ShiWarrior · 25 Jun 2007 at 20:20

not sure on this one

whats your spec, and what windows version are you running? XP? VISTA?

u tried opeing the my computer, and try "right click" on the CD drive and click "open" then run the setup program in there?

Azagoth · 25 Jun 2007 at 20:32

Disconnect from the interweb and then try it!

neomax · 26 Jun 2007 at 09:23

I tried disconnecting the interweb and still didn't work. I can click on the dvd drive and it opens to a blank folder if you know what i mean. I haven't managed to install it yet so can't click on the program...My spec is nvidia 7800gt, 1gb geil value, amd 3400+. Any help appreciated! This is killing me, i need to play it!

Oh and i know the disc ain't defective because i just tried it on a laptop and the fear install screen came up - i.e. i can't take it back to the shop because it works!

mattbill · 26 Jun 2007 at 10:40

could try exploring the CD for the setup file. I had the similar problem with Condenmed, where the autorun menu appeared as 'internet explorer cannot display page'...

try exploring the cd and running the setup file.

ShiWarrior · 26 Jun 2007 at 10:49

mattbill said:
could try exploring the CD for the setup file. I had the similar problem with Condenmed, where the autorun menu appeared as 'internet explorer cannot display page'...

try exploring the cd and running the setup file.

thats basically what i said

mattbill · 26 Jun 2007 at 10:55

^^so ya did

i didnt read the thread properly lol.

pegasus1 · 26 Jun 2007 at 10:57

MAke sure have the very latest version of DX9C instaled, i had a FEAR problem after loading the latest official NV drivers. FEAR loading screen then error.
Go to the Microsoft site and locate the latest version (june i think).

LoadsaMoney · 26 Jun 2007 at 12:19

Could be a problem with it and that drive, i get loads of games etc... that will only install from my DVD burner and not my normal drive, and vice-versa.

neomax · 26 Jun 2007 at 12:55

I can't explore the disc because it hasn't been recognised. The drive is not registering as containing a disc - it just reads as DVD-RAM Drive (D

. And i can't get direct X update from microsoft because i haven't got a genuine windows...............Cheers for the help guys, don't look like i'm gonna be able to play it am i!

snowdog · 26 Jun 2007 at 12:59

neomax said:
I can't explore the disc because it hasn't been recognised. The drive is not registering as containing a disc - it just reads as DVD-RAM Drive (D. And i can't get direct X update from microsoft because i haven't got a XXXXXXX XXXXXXX...............Cheers for the help guys, don't look like i'm gonna be able to play it am i!

SHHHHHHH.....

Sounds like a damaged disc tbh.
Try it in a different drive, and look on the dvd downside if its damaged / scratched in any way, or if its dirty, try giving it a clean...

pegasus1 · 26 Jun 2007 at 13:23

neomax said:
And i can't get direct X update from microsoft because i haven't got a genuine windows...............!

Nuff said

neomax · 26 Jun 2007 at 13:33

is everyone very averse to non-genuine windows then? The disc is fine, i tried it in another pc.

ShiWarrior · 26 Jun 2007 at 13:52

neomax said:
And i can't get direct X update

err, yes u can, u dont need the "update" just get the full one , or ty guru3d.com or google it

pegasus1 · 26 Jun 2007 at 14:44

neomax said:
is everyone very averse to non-genuine windows then? The disc is fine, i tried it in another pc.

When trying to help, people sort of assume that you up to date drivers, updates and the like.

Azagoth · 26 Jun 2007 at 16:11

neomax said:
is everyone very averse to non-genuine windows then? The disc is fine, i tried it in another pc.

Yeah, because it's pirates like you that bump up the security nightmares for people like us who actualy pay for the software! Personally, I hope it wipes your hard drive!

Hedge · 26 Jun 2007 at 17:27

Azagoth said:
Yeah, because it's pirates like you that bump up the security nightmares for people like us who actualy pay for the software! Personally, I hope it wipes your hard drive!

Looks like mine should go with it then. Not everyone can afford a few hundred quid for an os.

Kipper67 · 26 Jun 2007 at 18:49

I can't afford a Lotus Elise , doesn't give me the right to steal one though :rolleyes:

Azagoth · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:07

Kipper67 said:
I can't afford a Lotus Elise , doesn't give me the right to steal one though

Just steal an Esprit then! Much like a pirated OS, it seems to be working fine on the outside, but then on the inside the gearbox decides to break after every 100 miles or so.