Manual install as stated by CDV Tech support using WinRAR. I am sure you seen it else where on this forum. I had the infamous CRC errors which is why i did the manual install. the only patch i applied is the lastest (ver 1.34, 10.3 megs).
the problem(s) appeared before and CDV told me to uninstall/resintall manually which I did.
I am no expert with WindowsXP but this game is driving me nuts.
extra info
directx ver = 9.0a
drive c = 40 gig
file system = NTFS
swap file = handled by OS
cd drive = ASUS 52x24x52 CDRW
I only asscended the ladder before I had to exit the game, so I do not belive i did anything wrong and i saved the game EXACTLY as the game manaul stated.