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Topic # 6068 22-Dec-2005 19:07
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Hi guys,

I bought the Civilization IV game today. When i go to install it, theres a message saying "set5.tmp has encountered a problem and needs to close"

can someone please help me?

any help would be great.
thanks

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Reply # 25201 22-Dec-2005 19:51
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I don't have the game, but standard questions should apply:

  • Are running the install as an Administrator (or with Administrator rights)?
  • Is the CD ok (no scratches)?
  • Do you have enough disk space?




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    Reply # 25204 22-Dec-2005 19:56
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    hey freitasm,

    yes i am installing it in an administrator account. got enough disk space and cd looks fine.
    i updated my graphics card drivers and it still doesnt seem to work. iv got a GeForce FX5200 card.

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