[Spore] Pissing me off

2008-09-06 17:49:13

#1

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

I guess some people have had problems with crashing to the desktop, well if i try to sprint in the creature stage or attack it will immediately crash.

CRC error: The file C:\programfiles\electronic arts\SPORE\sporebin\sporeApp.exe doesnt match the file in the setups .cab file. The medium from which you are running the setup may be corrupted; contact your software vendor

I had that error installing the game but I pressed ignore because retry wouldn't work. Now if anyone knows how to fix this problem I would greatly appreciate it. If anyone knows how to reinstall too that would be great and if reinstalling would affect the 3 maximum installs

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2008-09-06 18:01:15

#2

kptk92: u; +972|6398|tc_london

Create a shortcut to the desktop?

Oh I don't know what you're on about.

2008-09-06 18:02:35

#3

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

It crashes

I want to reinstall but I don't know if it counts towards the 3 installs im allowed

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2008-09-06 18:07:45

#4

Ryan: Member; +1,230|6833|Alberta, Canada

Mutantsteak wrote:
It crashes

I want to reinstall but I don't know if it counts towards the 3 installs im allowed

Probably would.

2008-09-06 18:09:33

#5

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

Ryan wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
It crashes

I want to reinstall but I don't know if it counts towards the 3 installs im allowed
Probably would.

Well that will be a last resort then, does anyone know of a fix?

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2008-09-06 18:10:22

#6

Miggle: FUCK UBISOFT; +1,411|6732|FUCK UBISOFT

It would.

Fail DRM fails.

grab the crackfix off tpb or something, that has a fixed sporeapp.

2008-09-06 18:12:58

#7

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

thanks EA, encourage pirating with your fail game

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2008-09-06 18:13:48

#8

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6453|cuntshitlake

What the fuck, 3 maximum installs?

That's just gay.

main battle tank karthus medikopter 117 megamegapowershot gg

2008-09-06 18:14:21

#9

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6143|what

Your only allowed 3 installs?

I'm about to buy it and install in on my and my bro's computer.

Can I do that?

2008-09-06 18:17:16

#10

Miggle: FUCK UBISOFT; +1,411|6732|FUCK UBISOFT

TheAussieReaper wrote:
Your only allowed 3 installs?

I'm about to buy it and install in on my and my bro's computer.

Can I do that?

yeah, but you'll only ever be able to install it once after that.

2008-09-06 18:21:27

#11

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6528|Long Island, New York

DeathUnlimited wrote:
What the fuck, 3 maximum installs?

That's just gay.

Yeah, really.

Kind of makes me contemplate getting it, especially if I plan to upgrade my PC soon.

2008-09-06 18:22:25

#12

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

sigh, what should I do

Last edited by Mutantsteak (2008-09-06 18:24:22)

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2008-09-06 18:25:23

#13

DUnlimited: got any popo lolo intersting?; +1,160|6453|cuntshitlake

Mutantsteak wrote:
sigh, what should I do

Mail EA.

main battle tank karthus medikopter 117 megamegapowershot gg

2008-09-06 18:25:50

#14

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

DeathUnlimited wrote:
Mutantsteak wrote:
sigh, what should I do
Mail EA.

they cant do shit

Last edited by Mutantsteak (2008-09-06 18:25:57)

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2008-09-06 18:26:37

#15

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6461

Actually they removed the 3-installs-and-you're-out feature. It was announced in like an interview 6 months ago that they had discussed it and decided not to include it. It's a popular misconception because people have been grumbling about the DRM / SecuROM stuff ever since it was mentioned. Some of the grumbles are right to be genuine concerns, but you can reinstall your game as many times as you like .

_{libertarian benefit collector - anti-academic super-intellectual}. _{http://mixlr.com/the-little-phrase/}

2008-09-06 18:27:40

#16

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

Uzique wrote:
Actually they removed the 3-installs-and-you're-out feature. It was announced in like an interview 6 months ago that they had discussed it and decided not to include it. It's a popular misconception because people have been grumbling about the DRM / SecuROM stuff ever since it was mentioned. Some of the grumbles are right to be genuine concerns, but you can reinstall your game as many times as you like .

LINK

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2008-09-06 18:29:50

#17

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6143|what

Uzique wrote:
Actually they removed the 3-installs-and-you're-out feature. It was announced in like an interview 6 months ago that they had discussed it and decided not to include it. It's a popular misconception because people have been grumbling about the DRM / SecuROM stuff ever since it was mentioned. Some of the grumbles are right to be genuine concerns, but you can reinstall your game as many times as you like .

If that's true thx, but as mutant said, source?

2008-09-06 18:31:18

#18

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

TheAussieReaper wrote:
Uzique wrote:
Actually they removed the 3-installs-and-you're-out feature. It was announced in like an interview 6 months ago that they had discussed it and decided not to include it. It's a popular misconception because people have been grumbling about the DRM / SecuROM stuff ever since it was mentioned. Some of the grumbles are right to be genuine concerns, but you can reinstall your game as many times as you like .
If that's true thx, but as mutant said, source?

If he gets my hopes up for nothing I swear to god

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2008-09-06 18:32:05

#19

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6461

Oh God you're gonna make me go dig up a link from a few months back .

I'll have a scan but I can't guarantee I'll find it. I remember reading it though, because I have also been equally as skeptical and critical of this DRM malarky! Oh and besides, if you download the crack from torrent sites such as The Pirate Bay (which is hugely popular already and 100% confirmedly works, safety guaranteed) then the DRM system cannot count how many times you have installed and/or reinstalled. So that solves your problem altogether.

May I suggest Googling the error and seeing who else has encountered the same error dialogue whilst playing? I know quite a few people experienced crashes and error messages, online Forums and troubleshooting threads were buzzing with their complaints. Perhaps there's a known cause and fix that won't require you to go through the hassle of reinstalling the entire game.

Here are some confirmed things I just found (although not strictly relevant):

Maxis wrote:
# We (Maxis) authenticate your game online when you install and launch it the first
time.
# We’ll re-authenticate when a player uses online features, downloads new
content or a patch for their game.
# The new system means you don’t have to play with the disc in your computer. And if you are like me, always losing discs, this will be a huge benefit.
# You’ll still be able to install and play on multiple computers.

It's EA that are insisting on this 3-installs SecuROM crap. Most of the community seem to be adopting a 'Support Maxis and buy the game, then download the crack and tell EA's SecuROM concept to fuck off' approach. I heartily agree with this approach; condoned and encouraged . It seems to be working somehow, the producer's of BioShock dropped the SecuROM install limit from their game, hopefully EA have/will do as well.

Last edited by Uzique (2008-09-06 18:38:43)

_{libertarian benefit collector - anti-academic super-intellectual}. _{http://mixlr.com/the-little-phrase/}

2008-09-06 18:33:16

#20

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

Uzique wrote:
Oh God you're gonna make me go dig up a link from a few months back .

I'll have a scan but I can't guarantee I'll find it. I remember reading it though, because I have also been equally as skeptical and critical of this DRM malarky!

i googled and I haven't seen anything about it being dropped

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2008-09-06 18:45:36

#21

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

Uzique wrote:
Oh God you're gonna make me go dig up a link from a few months back .

I'll have a scan but I can't guarantee I'll find it. I remember reading it though, because I have also been equally as skeptical and critical of this DRM malarky! Oh and besides, if you download the crack from torrent sites such as The Pirate Bay (which is hugely popular already and 100% confirmedly works, safety guaranteed) then the DRM system cannot count how many times you have installed and/or reinstalled. So that solves your problem altogether.

May I suggest Googling the error and seeing who else has encountered the same error dialogue whilst playing? I know quite a few people experienced crashes and error messages, online Forums and troubleshooting threads were buzzing with their complaints. Perhaps there's a known cause and fix that won't require you to go through the hassle of reinstalling the entire game.

Here are some confirmed things I just found (although not strictly relevant):

Maxis wrote:
# We (Maxis) authenticate your game online when you install and launch it the first
time.
# We’ll re-authenticate when a player uses online features, downloads new
content or a patch for their game.
# The new system means you don’t have to play with the disc in your computer. And if you are like me, always losing discs, this will be a huge benefit.
# You’ll still be able to install and play on multiple computers.
It's EA that are insisting on this 3-installs SecuROM crap. Most of the community seem to be adopting a 'Support Maxis and buy the game, then download the crack and tell EA's SecuROM concept to fuck off' approach. I heartily agree with this approach; condoned and encouraged . It seems to be working somehow, the producer's of BioShock dropped the SecuROM install limit from their game, hopefully EA have/will do as well.

You didn't answer the question it seems, did they drop it or not, can I install the game multiple times?

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2008-09-06 18:58:40

#22

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6461

Maxis dropped the idea and opted instead for stringent online-authentication, but EA seems to have included it on the disc anyway.

So in short, yes you can install the game multiple times... provided you download the community crack from a torrent site.

_{libertarian benefit collector - anti-academic super-intellectual}. _{http://mixlr.com/the-little-phrase/}

2008-09-06 19:06:01

#23

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

Uzique wrote:
Maxis dropped the idea and opted instead for stringent online-authentication, but EA seems to have included it on the disc anyway.

So in short, yes you can install the game multiple times... provided you download the community crack from a torrent site.

can i still play online if i get the crack?

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2008-09-06 19:12:23

#24

Mutantbear: Semi Constructive Criticism; +1,431|5955|London, England

Can i send the game back? Probably not

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2008-09-06 19:16:51

#25

SgtHeihn: Should have ducked; +394|6477|Ham Lake, MN (Fucking Cold)

Mutantsteak wrote:
sigh, what should I do

Sue EA, lol

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