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Slug69

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May 3, 2009, 2:07:48 AM5/3/09
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Thanks Phatboy42. A lifesaver!

In my case there weren't any software restrictions set so I created
them. Your explanation wasn't quite clear though.

First: Control Panel - not using classic display

2. Click Performance and Maintenance

3. Administrative tools

4. click local security policy

5. Then click Software restriction policies.

6. When I did this there weren't any set. So you have to click action
tab to create them. When you do so click onto enforcement.

7. Then select all users except administrator.

Fixed! My CODWAW patches all worked from there on. Thanks again.


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phatboy42

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May 3, 2009, 2:12:03 PM5/3/09
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Glad to see things went well...anytime bro


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Quintessence

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May 29, 2009, 9:01:48 PM5/29/09
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Hello there. I just registered to this forum to say to you guys,
phatboy42 and slug69 THANKS A BUNCH for the info!!! It really really
worked! I read countless threads related to that problem but none of
their solutions worked at all! phatboy42 you're a genius!! I've been
trying to install the 1.2 patch for a week now and it was really getting
on my nerves! THANKS AGAIN! I wish i could shake your hand!
Happy gaming!


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phatboy42

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May 30, 2009, 9:15:00 PM5/30/09
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I glad to hear things went well...I had XP 64 and now back to 32 but, I
remeber when I took my college class about server and stuff I had to
think how to get pass some of the restriction and just tinkered with 64
and found it.


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maxlaw

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Jun 1, 2009, 5:05:17 AM6/1/09
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Hi guys,

could anyone please provide information in regards how to do this on
vista?

im fairly noob so been struggling to find the equivelent sections on
vista.

any information would be much appreciated.

thanks in advance.

Max.


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Bobby Johnson

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Jun 1, 2009, 5:56:20 AM6/1/09
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It would be extremely helpful if you could tell us exactly what your
having problem with.

Exactly which version of Windows do you have?

Failed to complete installation of what?

maxlaw

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Jun 1, 2009, 5:20:19 AM6/1/09
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Hi sorry, please ignore my previous post.
realised that i have vista premium, so i dont have access to this
option.
thanks

maxlaw

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Jun 1, 2009, 7:24:50 PM6/1/09
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sorry, i had vista home premium. 32 bit.
i was trying to uninstall a french version of cod4 when i recieved this
same error message.
i ended up messing around for ages and tried to repair it using the
original .msi file. and it seemed to work, and then let me uninstall the
game, so i could install my legit copy of the game.

thanks.

PDC_Emulator

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Jul 22, 2009, 2:22:51 PM7/22/09
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Well played, two dudes who detailed the fix to this issue...

Well played


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SlooooowRide

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Aug 6, 2009, 10:46:23 AM8/6/09
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Hey guys keep up the good work, Slug69-couldn't have made it with out
your detailed listing of where to go and what to do. Thanks so much.

And YES this does the trick and works flawlessly.

Game on or should I say Let's Do This ! ! ! ! ! !


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SuperFi

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Aug 16, 2009, 3:28:47 PM8/16/09
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Slug69;4393137 Wrote:
> Thanks Phatboy42. A lifesaver!
>
> In my case there weren't any software restrictions set so I created
> them. Your explanation wasn't quite clear though.
>
> First: Control Panel - not using classic display
>
> 2. Click Performance and Maintenance
>
> 3. Administrative tools
>
> 4. click local security policy
>
> 5. Then click Software restriction policies.
>
> 6. When I did this there weren't any set. So you have to click action
> tab to create them. When you do so click onto enforcement.
>
> 7. Then select all users except administrator.
>
> Fixed! My CODWAW patches all worked from there on. Thanks again.


Good job man ! I been trying to install COD 5 patches for 4 hrs.:D


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Amandeep_pup

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Aug 20, 2009, 3:38:23 PM8/20/09
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Hi to all,

I just brought a new PC game as DVD of "Ashes cricket 2009". But when i
tried to install it. I got this error "Error 1628: Failed to complete
installation". I tried solutions given in this forum for this problem,
but nothing works for me.
So, please help me.


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Bobby Johnson

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Aug 21, 2009, 6:46:02 AM8/21/09
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Tell us which version of 64-bit Windows you are using.

Amandeep_pup

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Aug 21, 2009, 7:39:31 AM8/21/09
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Thanks for giving attention,

But my problem get solved after closing all Programs from Task Manger.

Thanks again....

Monzer

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Sep 9, 2009, 8:45:13 PM9/9/09
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Hello i just made an acc here to say thank you phatboy42 alot u rock :D
thx alot


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123henkka

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Sep 28, 2009, 5:00:29 AM9/28/09
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HEY MAN IT WORKED PERFECT THANKS SO MUCH EVEN THOUGHT YOU DONT CARE, BUT
I MADE THIS ACCOUNT BECAUSE YOUR HELP WORKED :D thnxss


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venkat

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Oct 5, 2009, 9:20:48 AM10/5/09
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On Aug 20, 3:38 pm, Amandeep_pup <Amandeep_pup.3x8...@DoNotSpam.com>
wrote:

Hi All, who ever get this error try shut your antivirus off and then
try and install, THIS WORKS........
> http://forums.techarena.in

Uros12

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Jan 3, 2010, 2:22:24 PM1/3/10
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Hi guys,unfortunately,this doesnt work for me :( I want to install a new
patch for Bully Scholarship edition,but it wont work.It shows same
error.Is there a way out?


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Bobby Johnson

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Jan 3, 2010, 3:37:11 PM1/3/10
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You need to make a completely new post describing your situation. The
background posts are expire and your's make no sense as a standalone post.

Tom

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Jan 3, 2010, 4:34:42 PM1/3/10
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"Uros12" <Uros12...@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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You may want to try the gaming forums where that/those issues have been
discussed, since you seem to have only that particular item you mention with
the install issue.

Anyway, for the general sense, read this, and use the link provided there
for additional help.

http://www.smartcomputing.com/TECHSUPPORT/detail.aspx?guid=&ErrorID=27321

Uros12

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Jan 3, 2010, 4:32:45 PM1/3/10
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Oh,sorry for that.
So,I downloaded patch for Bully Scholarship edition(version 1.2).I run
it,and when it shows that it is "preparing to install",it shows an error
1628: Failed to complete installation.I tried downloading from several
sites,but none of it worked.I also tried fix from this site,it also dont
work.So,if theres any help...

Tom

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Jan 3, 2010, 11:38:35 PM1/3/10
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It's possible the Windows installer has become hosed somehow, but I
don't think it is. You can try another game, or installing another
(safe) program for testing purposes. If that fails, you can try and
run a "scannow" command to see if it will fix bad files or registry
entries. Here's how, though linked to Windows 7, I think this will
also apply to XP and Vista:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

If that still doesn't work, you may want to try a repair install of
your OS, which means you will have to reload all of the Windows
updates, but you would keep your programs and files already installed.

Uros12

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Jan 4, 2010, 5:20:18 AM1/4/10
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Every other installation works fine,I tried it.I will try to reload
updates as you said,thank you very much for help!

Tom

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Jan 4, 2010, 7:37:57 AM1/4/10
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"Uros12" <Uros12...@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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No, no, don't reload, since you said other programs work fine, it may be
that the installer is bad on the game disc; that's why I suggested about
testing other programs first.. Maybe the game disc while being copied, was
bad during the manufacturing process. That does happen from time to time,
but rarely. Take the game back and ask for another copy before doing any
repair install..

anudeepreddy

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Jan 5, 2010, 12:48:36 AM1/5/10
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chevy38;4353684 Wrote:
> This problem only exists with Windows XP64 bit Pro, I have had XP32 Pro
> but
> thought that I might get better use of my AMD64 processor and better
> performance in general with 64. For the most part, so far, I like the
> 64 bit.
> But when trying to install a game patch(Activision CODWaW vs. 1.1 -
> 1.3, or
> COD4 patches) I have in previous patches had to run the installation as
> admin
> or I would get this error? Now, with the latest 1.4 patch(581MB) that
> doesn't
> even work. I have checked open processes, cleared temp folders, tried
> in safe
> mode. I am not alone, for I have combed any gaming forum referring to
> this
> problem, and I see that it is also a problem with other software
> updates/downloads. Please advise if anyone has an answer, or 64 is
> history! :)
plzzzzz plzzzzzzz anyone give me a solution in the installation of
ashes cricket 2009.i've mounted the image and started to install the
game but error1605:the action is valid only for the currently installed
files is occuring.i'm very curious.can anyone solve my problem
plzzzzzzzz


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Bruell

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Feb 5, 2010, 3:59:17 PM2/5/10
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Slug69;4393137 Wrote:
> Thanks Phatboy42. A lifesaver!
>
> In my case there weren't any software restrictions set so I created
> them. Your explanation wasn't quite clear though.
>
> First: Control Panel - not using classic display
>
> 2. Click Performance and Maintenance
>
> 3. Administrative tools
>
> 4. click local security policy
>
> 5. Then click Software restriction policies.
>
> 6. When I did this there weren't any set. So you have to click action
> tab to create them. When you do so click onto enforcement.
>
> 7. Then select all users except administrator.
>
> Fixed! My CODWAW patches all worked from there on. Thanks again.

outstanding! this all does not at all seem to folow any logic, yet it
works.
thank you sooo much for your post.


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justclark

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Aug 15, 2010, 2:53:48 AM8/15/10
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thanks alot guys this solution worked perfect for me!!!! great help.
thanks again.


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