this is what i got of THQ website
dont know if it will help at all
Why do I receive a DataCab/Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) error when installing?
DataCab/CRC errors occur when the hard disk reads the information off the software disk. Some causes are:
* The DVD maybe broken.
* The error correction of the DVD drive is unable to compensate broken or 'dirty' parts of the DVD.
* The DVD drive maybe broken.
* The SATA/PATA controller maybe broken.
* RAM is not running well under its current settings.
* RAM maybe broken.
DataCab errors can also be caused by several other things. These are a few suggestions you can attempt in order to solve the problem.
First, inspect the disc for any smudges, scratches, or other defects. Try wiping the disc with a soft cloth.
If you are trying to run this game on a computer with an XP operating system, try a clean boot. The clean boot shuts down any running programs in the background (such as anti-virus/spyware, etc.) that may interfere with the game.
Here's how:
Note: if you have the Vista operating system, then click on the link below for clean boot instructions for this operating system:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
Prior to installing/playing the game, click on START and then click on RUN, type msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
On the General tab, click Selective Startup, and then CLEAR the Process System.ini File, Process WIn.ini File, and Load Startup Items check boxes. Note: You cannot clear the Use Original Boot.ini check box so just keep that the way it is, as well as the Load System Services.
Click on the Services tab, select the "Hide All Microsoft Services", and then click "Disable All".
Click OK, and then click Restart to restart your computer.
After the computer restarts, try installing / playing the game.
When you are done playing the game, return from a clean boot state:
1. Click Start, click Run, type msconfig in the Open box, and then click OK.
2. On the General tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services.
3. Click OK, and then click Restart when you are prompted to restart your computer.
If the error still occurs, try to install the disc on another computer. This will help narrow down the problem.
Can you copy and install the files onto your hard disk? From the Start menu, go to My Computer, then find the drive that holds the disc. Right-click and choose Explore. From the Edit menu, choose Select All, then Copy. Next, make a new folder on your desktop, and then Paste the game contents into it. Search for a setup.exe, click on it and try to run the game.
Try running memory test programs. These can be found on the internet, the most common being
http://www.memtest.org/
You may need to update your DVD drive firmware, if needed. If all else fails, return the game to the place of purchase first and seek an exchange. If they refuse, we can exchange providing you meet the requirements listed in the Warranty section in the back of the game manual
