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#405658 09/02/10 12:43 PM
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I get the error message "D:/ is not a valid Win32 application". have tried to install directly from the startup and setup files as well but always says same

edit- i have a gtx 295, vista(32) and an i7 processor, 6gig ram. The game is store bought in UK.

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Check the DVD for dust, fingerprints or scratches. The 'not a valid Win32 application' error is most often associated with a corrupt or incomplete download, so it would appear there may be a problem with the disk itself.

Try a different optical drive, if possible. Another drive may be better at reading the disk, or the one you tried could be starting to fail. If you bought the game at a computer store, or a game store with a demo system setup, they should be willing to check if the disk is readable there.

Also, shut down all non-essential programs (especially anti-virus) before trying to install the game. I wouldn't expect a software conflict to produce that error, but you never know.

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Originally Posted by Raze

Check the DVD for dust, fingerprints or scratches. The 'not a valid Win32 application' error is most often associated with a corrupt or incomplete download, so it would appear there may be a problem with the disk itself.

Try a different optical drive, if possible. Another drive may be better at reading the disk, or the one you tried could be starting to fail. If you bought the game at a computer store, or a game store with a demo system setup, they should be willing to check if the disk is readable there.

Also, shut down all non-essential programs (especially anti-virus) before trying to install the game. I wouldn't expect a software conflict to produce that error, but you never know.


I have tried running it with all other non-essential programs turned off. (I dont even have continuous anti-virus/spyware or non-windows firewall programs.) I have also returned to the store and tried another copy of the game with the same result. I have tried explore cd> run setup, run startup etc etc. I have tried from 2 seperate optical drives. Nothing seems to make a difference. It doesnt even look like it's accessing the disk to try to run it and just appears that vista is not accepting the install as an application at all.

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If you copy the contents of the DVD to a folder on your hard drive, can you run the install from there?
I don't know if you are suppose to be able to install from the hard drive, but the attempt will at least help narrow down the problem.

Do you have access to another computer you could try the install on, at least to see if the initial screen will come up, or not?


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