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darthspudius: A disc does not needs to be scratched or physically damaged to be faulty. I have had a few cd albums, games and movies over the years that were simply bad presses. It happens.
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onarliog: The install issue is due to a specific Windows update hotfix that breaks the installer application. The update is not very old, 1 year give or take, so this is actually a recent issue. I had accidentally found out about it on LibreOffice forums when looking for a solution, their installer was also affected with the same symptoms.

Anyway, if any of you guys still need the fix, I can dig out that info again. I had actually posted it on the C&C forums to help some folks, but looks like the forums went offline a few months back.
Ah that would explain why I dont know of it. It might be good to find it just in case the folks here want to use it.
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onarliog: The install issue is due to a specific Windows update hotfix that breaks the installer application. The update is not very old, 1 year give or take, so this is actually a recent issue. I had accidentally found out about it on LibreOffice forums when looking for a solution, their installer was also affected with the same symptoms.

Anyway, if any of you guys still need the fix, I can dig out that info again. I had actually posted it on the C&C forums to help some folks, but looks like the forums went offline a few months back.
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darthspudius: Ah that would explain why I dont know of it. It might be good to find it just in case the folks here want to use it.
Here you go:

Update KB2918614 is the culprit. Uninstall it, and the game should install just fine. Don't forget to apply the update again later.

This fix should also apply to other older games using that specific version of the Windows Installer.
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darthspudius: Ah that would explain why I dont know of it. It might be good to find it just in case the folks here want to use it.
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onarliog: Here you go:

Update KB2918614 is the culprit. Uninstall it, and the game should install just fine. Don't forget to apply the update again later.

This fix should also apply to other older games using that specific version of the Windows Installer.
Ta very much!
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MarioFanaticXV: There was only one .SkyDef file in there for the most recent patch; I tried removing it, and the game gives me an error saying it can't find the patch data for v1.0, and won't start without it.
In my game folder there are 10 of these filee, from 1.0 till 1.9. Maybe you can try to edit the file. Just use the normal Notepad editor. My 1.9 SkuDef file has entries for all subfolders and a version number after that, e.g.

set-exe RetailExe\1.9\cnc3game.dat

add-config Core\1.9\config.txt

and others. Try to change 1.9 to 1.0 or any other version you want to play. But look in the subfolders to see if files for the different versions exists. E.g. Movie subfoldes has only 1.0, because movies were never updated with the patches.

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darthspudius: That is a first for me. I have never installed Tiberium Wars to play Kane's Wrath.
Maybe they removed this restriction in later releases (Steam, Origin). But my Retail Kane Wrath want Tiberium Wars installed.
Post edited September 26, 2015 by HanselPete
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HanselPete: Maybe they removed this restriction in later releases (Steam, Origin). But my Retail Kane Wrath want Tiberium Wars installed.
I confirm and double that statement. My retail kane wrath needs 3, TOO!
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MarioFanaticXV: There was only one .SkyDef file in there for the most recent patch; I tried removing it, and the game gives me an error saying it can't find the patch data for v1.0, and won't start without it.
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HanselPete: In my game folder there are 10 of these filee, from 1.0 till 1.9. Maybe you can try to edit the file. Just use the normal Notepad editor. My 1.9 SkuDef file has entries for all subfolders and a version number after that, e.g.

set-exe RetailExe\1.9\cnc3game.dat

add-config Core\1.9\config.txt

and others. Try to change 1.9 to 1.0 or any other version you want to play. But look in the subfolders to see if files for the different versions exists. E.g. Movie subfoldes has only 1.0, because movies were never updated with the patches.
Hmm... When I boot up the game, it still says version 1.09, but that may just be because the file is still 1.9. I'll have to try and play through it again sometime. Whether it works or not, I appreciate the effort.
This thread got me wanting to play again but when I start I get "Exception in the exception Handler". I looked for help on line but they either don't give me an answers or only offer them for computer geniuses. :P
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tinyE: This thread got me wanting to play again but when I start I get "Exception in the exception Handler". I looked for help on line but they either don't give me an answers or only offer them for computer geniuses. :P
im chatting you right now. :P
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tinyE: This thread got me wanting to play again but when I start I get "Exception in the exception Handler". I looked for help on line but they either don't give me an answers or only offer them for computer geniuses. :P
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darthspudius: im chatting you right now. :P
Yeah I know but I thought the more ideas the better my chances. :P
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darthspudius: im chatting you right now. :P
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tinyE: Yeah I know but I thought the more ideas the better my chances. :P
I was letting you know cause you hadn't replied numpty. :P
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tinyE: "Exception in the exception Handler"
World-class programming right there.
And that seems to have changed nothing; I still have it to where I can't build defensive structures from cranes- which is really annoying in the Nod Washington D.C. mission because they assume you CAN build defensive structures from cranes in that mission, and instead you have to pay 3500 just to get an MCV out just so you can use your defensive structures.

EDIT: After some more searching and playing around, I can officially confirm that old patch data is not actually included in the Origin version. I'm going to go pirate the game now even though I already own it. Digital Distribution: Ensuring piracy will no merely be justified, but required.
Post edited October 08, 2015 by MarioFanaticXV