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[rugame69]

I installed Red Alert 2, then tried to install Yuri's Revenge. Entered cd key and it starts to install, but stops about every 19% error message :error copying langmd.mix" tried installing two patches for RA2, one at a time, then installing Yuri's .... but still keep getting error message "can't read langmd.mix" it always gets to 100% when I keep hitting resume, but won't run. What suggestions does anyone have that will help. System is Win XP Pro (all updates) 512mb video (radeon) 3gb memory, Soundblaster Audigy, 2 500gb hdd, all original and legal game disks and cd keys.

Edited by rugame69, Monday, 24 November 2008 - 09:14 AM.
No oversized ugly fonts please

[Doctor Destiny]

This only happens with illegal copies.

[rugame69]

This only happens with illegal copies.

Not so, I own a gaming center and all my software is legit. Totally legal. I used it before on my old machines and now I'm re-installing it on the new ones due to customer demand. Total Annihilation works fine, as do all versions of Dune and Railroad Tycoon, Civilizations, Counter-Strike, Medal of Honor, etc. It's only Red Alert 2 (Yuri's Revenge) that I'm having trouble with. Red Alert 2 works just fine until I try to add the expansion of Yuri to it.

Edited by rugame69, Monday, 24 November 2008 - 07:33 AM.

[Doctor Destiny]

Then your disc is probably dirty. Clean it properly and try it again. And patch RA2 to 1.006 before installing Yuri's Revenge.

[rugame69]

Then your disc is probably dirty. Clean it properly and try it again. And patch RA2 to 1.006 before installing Yuri's Revenge.

Not a dirty disk. I have four (4) legal sets of Red alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge. They all worked on the old machines, none work on the new machines. The old ones used Windows ME as an operating system, the new ones XP Pro. Other than that, the new ones have faster processors, more memory, bigger hard drives, better audio, better video ... gamers. None work (Yuri's) Red Alert 2 works, just can't add the expansion pack to any of them. I un-installed, and re-installed, using the patch you recommended before trying to install Yuri's ... still won't go. I might as well give up on Yuri's. At least Red Alert 2 works. That's better than nothing at all, I guess. I wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that all the machines have other Westwood software on them (Dune 2000, Emperor - Battle for Dune, and both had the internet registration thing installed?

Edited by rugame69, Monday, 24 November 2008 - 08:51 AM.

[Nmenth]

If four copies of Yuri's Revenge all act the same way, it would seem obvious they are not at fault.
Could your CD drive be having trouble reading the disks?

[rugame69]

If four copies of Yuri's Revenge all act the same way, it would seem obvious they are not at fault.
Could your CD drive be having trouble reading the disks?

I doubt it, all 4 machines have cd-roms and dvd-cd on them, tried both methods ... still nothing. Too late tonight to try anymore, been at it all night. Time for some sleep. Might try again tomorrow un-installing the other Westwood software, then installing Red Alert 2 first, then Yuri's, then if that works, finsh up with Dune 2000 and Emperor - Battle for Dune.

Edited by rugame69, Monday, 24 November 2008 - 09:09 AM.

[Sonic]

Tried running the YR install in Windows 98 compatibly mode?

[rugame69]

Tried running the YR install in Windows 98 compatibly mode?

I know how to go into properties once installed and play them in win 98 config, but how do you install them in win 98 config?

Edited by rugame69, Monday, 24 November 2008 - 05:07 PM.

[Doctor Destiny]

Copy the installer to your desktop and try the same thing. You could even copy all of the files to your hard drive and run it that way.

[Nmenth]

how do you install them in win 98 config?

Start -> Help & Support -> Fixing a Problem -> Application and Software Problems -> Getting older programs to run on Windows XP -> Start the Program Compatibility Wizard -> Follow instructions, check options, install game, tell it if you want to keep compatibility settings.

[BioBen]

Try reinstalling ra2 add the patches then YR add the patches and then run.

[rugame69]

Try reinstalling ra2 add the patches then YR add the patches and then run.

Thanks for all the help. Now, can you all tell me what and where I get all these patches and which ones are the latest and greatest? I have the one suggested 1.006, and one from gamespot for Yuri's, 1.001 I'll try re-installing once I have all the patches, map packs, etc.

(oh, by the way ... it should be: I helped my Uncle Jack, off a horse. Don't forget the comma)

Edited by rugame69, Tuesday, 25 November 2008 - 06:22 AM.

[Sonic]

You don't have look far other than right here at CNCNZ.com you know

Yuri's Revenge v1.001: http://www.cncnz.com...uri/patches.php
Red Alert 2 v1.006: http://www.cncnz.com...rt2/patches.php

[rugame69]

Thanks Sonic, just want to make sure I have the "correct" patches. Didn't think to look here, just thought this was forums only .. didn't look any farther, my error.

[rugame69]

Thanks Sonic, just want to make sure I have the "correct" patches. Didn't think to look here, just thought this was forums only .. didn't look any farther, my error.

Ok, I've tried every suggestion given me, including going out and purchasing another disk for the cd key and it still stops every 19% and gives the same error msg. I guess I just can't run Your's on my machines ...will have to settle for just Red Alert 2 until I get some Red alert 3 disks.

[Sonic]

Perhaps there is some sort of background software like an anti-virus scanner or something similar causing problems.

[rugame69]

Perhaps there is some sort of background software like an anti-virus scanner or something similar causing problems.

I use Avast! anti virus and SUPERantispyware programs. I'll try shutting them both down and installing again.... wish me luck, this is getting really frustrating.

[rugame69]

I use Avast! anti virus and SUPERantispyware programs. I'll try shutting them both down and installing again.... wish me luck, this is getting really frustrating.

Turned them both off, wa able to download upgrade to newer version, but still locks up at 18% like before when trying to install Yuri's. I give up. It just won't go.

Edited by rugame69, Saturday, 29 November 2008 - 12:00 AM.

[Doctor Destiny]

If it stops reading your discs, your disc is damaged or dirty. Properly clean them with alcohol you use to clean laptop/LCD screens and a lintless rag and you should be okay.