Re: error# 0x80040707

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Hi LLOYD,

Please answer Paul's post, and also try these suggestions ....

Here are some solutions that can resolve the 0x80040707 error.

1. Right click the installation program for the game and select Run As...
> Uncheck the box that says: Protect My Computer and Data..."
> Click OK and try installing it again.

2. Make sure the CD is clean and/or Copy the CD to your drive and
then install the program from your hard drive instead of the CD.

3. Visit: http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108167

4. Visit: http://www.bindview.com/mmsupport/

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"LLOYD" <LLOYD@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:2E522B12-936C-45A5-89F0-8E08B4BAF3C7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| Why am I getting this? Ive tried it in two different games which have
| multiple CDs to install. I have installled single CD games with no problem?
| Can anybody help?
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| LDO


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