Re: Game Zuma

anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com
Date: 02/22/05 

Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:09:48 -0800

Thanks Jimmy, but still won't run.

Serge
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Serge,
>
>If you've already tried the suggestions in my posting
(see below)
>make sure that you're using an administrator's account as
well.
>
>Before we begin troubleshooting the issue, if you have
more than one
>DISC player (CD/DVD/CDRW/DVDR/ETC) in your system, I've
seen
>this type of problem resolved by simply using the other
DISC player. :-)
>
>Here are some other more involved solutions which have
worked:
>
>1. Before we begin, please save a restore point for your
system.
> How to use Windows XP System Restore:
>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gethelp/
systemrestore.asp
>
>2. You might be affected by problems similar to the
Insert CD error.
> - Try the advice and DL at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=228985
> Another trick that I found sometimes works is to make
the limited account an
> administrator account and run that game once. This
should create the registry
> settings and permissions for that user to be able to
properly run the game.
>
>3. Kazaa or Kazaa light is installed on your system.
> - Uninstall the game(s) and Kazaa, and reinstall
from original CD.
>
>4. Multiple CD drives on your system including Virtual
CD drives.
> - Disconnect all but the main CD drive and try the
game. You
> might have an older drive, or a CD Writer which
is incompatible
> with the Safe Disk copy protection on the CD.
(Contact Vendor).
>
>5. Your antivirus or application firewall might be
conflicting with it.
> - Disable the software temporarily.
>
>6. There might be a patch available for your game to
correct the issue.
> - Try www.avault.com/pcrl/patches_list.asp?letter=a/
or the game's site.
>
>7. Your desktop may need to be set at least 800x600 and
16 colors.
> - Click Start / (Settings) Control Panel / Click
Display
>
>8. Your Video, Sound, or Monitor drivers may need
updating.
> - Try updating your Video drivers using the
instructions at:
> http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/Video.html#drivers
>
>9. You might have software running on your system which
is causing conflicts.
> - Temporarily disable Startup programs one at a time,
starting with Firewall,
> AV, and ad blockers using:
http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php
> You can lookup what a program does before you
disable it here:
> http://www.pacs-
portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.htm
>
>10. Maybe a Microsoft Security patch is the culprit.
The only way to be sure is
> to Unplug from your Internet connection, and then
repair Windows using
> this method:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>
> After you reboot, try the game again. If it works,
save a new restore point.
>
> Lastly, boot up your system, turn on your XP Internet
Firewall, plug back
> into your Internet connection and install all
Critical and Recommended updates
> from: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com one at a
time. Test the game after
> each update to find which is causing the game not to
start on your PC. :-)
>
>--
>Cheers, Windows XP MVP
Shell / User
>Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
>Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=FH;[LN];gms
>Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
>MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?
scid=sz;en-us;top
>My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I
confer any rights.
>_________________________________________________________
>
>
>
>"Serge" <serge@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:003201c5184a$9cfdea60$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>| Hello everyone,
>|
>| I posted the problem on the 10 feb 05 originally. I had
>| two responses and tried what they suggested but still no
>| success. The game installed properly but when I try to
>| run it it will not go. It keep saying to insert the CD.
>| I upgraded the firmware of the CDROM and also all the
>| drivers on the computer. The game works fine on my two
>| other computers. I am open to more suggestions.
>|
>| Thanks
>|
>| Serge
>
>
>.
>

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