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Ok i try to download DC i get to 71% and it tells me There is a Problem in the media . An attempt to accsess a component that does not exist in the named media If any1 else has had this problem and knows how to fix this post Asap i really wanna play DC XD

Are you downloading DC from our site and is it during download or install?

No Spec its when i put the First Disc in i have to download BF1942 completly back on my computer i get past the first disc it said put in the second one it gets halfway done with the second disc about 71% and then it closes the setup because of, There is a Problem in the media . An attempt to accsess a component that does not exist in the named media , Then that pops up and it makes me exit the setup

Stupid question but have you tried cleaning or even running a "disc dr" on that 2nd cd. Sounds like there is an issue with the disc itself.

If all else fails, you could buy new cd's for 10 bucks.

also, stupid question - installing As Admin right? just checking

like swodi said, I would check to make sure that the disc isn't scratched. Try cleaning it and see if it works. If it still gives you problems then you might need to pick up a new set of discs or install the Origin 1942 version and modify those files to play on our server.

Origin version is the cheapest way to go since it's free and available online. You'll just need to have your CD Key available since you'll need it to play on 1.61 servers - Use Origin BF1942 to play on CD version servers: How-to. You can also pick up the Trilogy on Amazon for around $8.00 - http://www.amazon.com/Battlefield-1942- ... field+1942

Let me know if you decide to try the Origin way, I'll help walk you through it on TS or something.

i did a disc clean-up ? is that the same thing lol
And no not yet swodi but ill try that ;o

Stu recommended cleaning the disc - meaning No, not disc cleanup - but rather the actual cd that you're holding - is it clean and free of scratches?

Also, as Dan mentioned - you can now download (for free) Battlefield on Origin and play on our server (with some very slight mods) so that might be an option as well

OK i hit a brick wall i just got origin downloaded, downloaded BF1942 and got to the installation part it gets to 25% and then said directX is shutting the installation down could that be the problem For the CD installation to ?

Sgt.Painkiller wrote:OK i hit a brick wall i just got origin downloaded, downloaded BF1942 and got to the installation part it gets to 25% and then said directX is shutting the installation down could that be the problem For the CD installation to ?

Try updating DirectX and then do a system reboot and see if that does the trick.

You can download the DirectX update from here - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download ... aspx?id=35

Cool Spec Thanks im gonna try it now

OK ive done everything listed cleaned disc, updated directX, ran dressed up as an admin :O, and rebooted my system and nothing is working i think a new computer is in the near future lol

Ok i have it downloaded from origin i open origin to play it hit play and BF1942 dosnt load up...

Sgt.Painkiller wrote:Ok i have it downloaded from origin i open origin to play it hit play and BF1942 dosnt load up...

Make sure you're logged into the Origin client before you try to run BF1942.

Specialist wrote:like swodi said, I would check to make sure that the disc isn't scratched. Try cleaning it and see if it works. If it still gives you problems then you might need to pick up a new set of discs or install the Origin 1942 version and modify those files to play on our server.

I am not Swodi.

The discs are fine almost brand new and yes im logged into Origin i click play and it just sits there

Format

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I just typed this - and then hit the wrong button instead of submit - so having to re-type it!

Do you have any other pc you could just try installing from the cd's just to see if another pc can read your bf disc's? This could prove that your cd's are good or bad.

Another thought, sorta a hassle - but if your main pc has enough free space you could create a 2nd partition and install a copy of Windows (so it's now dual boot, meaning you can select which OS to boot up to when you start you pc) to it and then attempt to install bf to the new partition - this would show that your cd's work or not and it's a problem with your main OS...

Just tossing out ideas since we're not coming up with much :/

Are you the only one using this PC?

If not or even if so I guess, does your user have administrative rights?

Is the the same PC you played on before?

If not is it up to spec i.e. speed, memory, etc.

Was it moved? Is there a possibility of a loose connection where something is not seated properly? If in question reseat everything for S&G's

OK I had some time to do some digging. This is from a guy with the same problem. Here is what he was told.

1. Your CD(s) are scratched ... (try a Disc Dr like I said)
2. Your CD ROM drive is dirty or defective. (Clean or replace)
3. Your CD's are scratched (did I already mention that) replace them.
4. Other hardware problems like the motherboard, RAM, etc.

Make sure after you do the Disc Dr and clean your CD ROM drive you uninstall BF1942 in ADD/REMOVE Programs BEFORE you try to reinstall.

Same Computer and yes i have played the game on it before , i am the only one useing this comp , and if it was my disc tray wouldnt it effect All games i put in not just this 1 ? i think im just gonna buy new Cds cuz the cds im useing are not mine and ive tried it on my other computer and it stops at the same percentage and says the same thing so its probably the discs

You are correct on the CD drive. I take it you do not have a disc Dr. Do you have a buffer? Like the ones used for cars? If nothing else try toothpaste. Just make sure to polish from the center out.

Nightstalker wrote:If nothing else try toothpaste. Just make sure to polish from the center out.

Oh god... Remind me to never take apart your computer. I thought the worst thing I'd seen was someone with enough hair inside the case to build 2.5 cats. But now I'm picturing toothpaste coating the inside surfaces of the computer after being spun off at several thousand RPM...

-Trench

... You dont leave it on there LOL

But if I did, it would have a minty fresh smell

i wish i could catch one of u guys in TS one time lol nothing has worked ive used Toothpaste now i tried banana's and floor wax ( youtube does not work ) lol

If the problem is in the disc you could always try the Origin version of BF1942. That could rule out the disc if it does work and you can play on the test server. I believe the original server only allows CD-rom users though