The Sims

[perose]

I am trying to install the sims for my granddaughter. I have installed the original sims OK. I then tried to install the sims on holiday and it gets to 95% and stops. Then comes up with this message:-
Component transfer error
component - expansion shared
file group - expansion shared
file - d:\setup\data2.cab
error data error (cyclic redundancy check)
Please help I do not know what this means!

[vehelpfulguy]

A cyclic redundancy check means data is corrupt.

To check data is NOT corrupt programs do some clever mathematics to make sure the data being sent is the same as the data being received.

The file data2.cab is a cabinet file, which means it is loads of smaller files packed into one big file to make it easier to manage.

It says it is a treanfer error so I guess the file is somehow getting corrupt between when it leaves the CD and arrives on the computer.

I MAY be a damagaed or dirty CD. Try cleaning it.

Dont use anything too rough.

I am not saying this is the right thing to do, but I often run the whole CD under a warm tap, then gently pat the CD dry with a kitchen towel, making sure you leave no bits of towel on it.

Give the CD a final "blow" with your mouth, make sure it is fully dry, and try again.

You can also clean it with cloths used to clean glasses (I think)

[vehelpfulguy]

Here is an official site to back up most of what I said

http://www.softwarepatch.com/tips/cyclic-redun dancy.html

[perose]

vehelpfulguy,many thanks for your help.

[OldProgie]

Before doing that, take it back to the shop (if you can) and ask for a replacement.