d is not a valid win 32 app

MagGoT_4_liFE · 08-03-2006, 05:03 PM

comp wont let me install any dvd games
/cd games work
//dvd movies work

Burgerbob · 08-03-2006, 05:05 PM

Do you have a DVD drive? that helps majorly.

SC7 · 08-03-2006, 06:15 PM

Usually this error occurs when the executable is corrupted, or failes to meet the CRC check. Perhaps something is wrong with the drive/drivers/discs. It sounds to me like it goes to load, then misses a bit or something, which would result in this error.

MagGoT_4_liFE · 08-03-2006, 07:39 PM

Well, it's not the discs, because I tried two dvd games, and neither of them opened. Btw, sry for the retarded post, I didn't post it. I'll give clearer info... It's a LiteOn 52xCD-Rom, 52xCD-R, 32xCD-RW, and 16xDVD-Rom Model #SOHC-5236V06C. So... It's the only IDE drive, so I have the jumpers on CableSelect. (I've Also tried it on Master and Slave, but to no avail.) I installed HL2 and that went fine, but that was a CD. I then tried Oblivion, but that said d is not a valid win 32 app. (Obliv is a dvdrom). My friend brought BF2 over, which he plays on his comp, and that didn't install. (FYI thats a dvdrom too.) I then decided to see if I could play a regular dvd, so I put in a dvd (Chronicles of riddick(sp) lol) and it worked fine. It may be the drive, or may have something to do with the drivers. The Drive didn't come with drivers, it just came with dvd software...So, I hope this added info. helps.

SC7 · 08-03-2006, 08:03 PM

You may be having a problem that is similar to mine then. I have two drives, a DVD+-RW Dual Layer (which works perfectly), and a Sony DVD/CD-RW Combo drive.

The combo drive reads and writes CDs perfectly. It also reads DVD video perfectly. Any DVD-ROM media I insert whatsoever, it will make loud noises, and never even read the TOC of the disc, I must end up manually ejecting it. I am at a loss on this one too, maybe it's a known problem with DVD lenses.

Perhaps since DVD is a finer lens, if it wears out for DVD usage (aka looses it's fineness too much for DVD), it could still have plenty to go before it goes to far for CD.

MagGoT_4_liFE · 08-03-2006, 08:42 PM

Strange, because its a brand new drive, and I only have one. It dosent make noise either, but its gonna piss me off if I have to buy a new drive. oh, and you wouldn't happenen do be spikethewarlord would you?

EDIT: So, would you suggest buying a new drive?

SC7 · 08-03-2006, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagGoT_4_liFE

Strange, because its a brand new drive, and I only have one. It dosent make noise either, but its gonna piss me off if I have to buy a new drive. oh, and you wouldn't happenen do be spikethewarlord would you?

EDIT: So, would you suggest buying a new drive?

Umm, I'm not spikethewarlord, sorry.

I would be pissed too, but I do think your best option is to buy a new drive. Actually, since this doesn't read DVD roms now, I'm going to replace it with a white (all else is black), faster, quieter CD-ROM drive, because my DVD burner makes better CDs, I don't need the burner either.

MagGoT_4_liFE · 08-06-2006, 04:14 AM

Bought another drive, but same problem occurs. I can't figure this out, it must not be the drive, but it's not the games, so it must be something with the os..hmmm. I'll start a post in that section maybe...

Starman* · 08-06-2006, 05:50 AM

The games that will not install, are you talking about a game that is purely on the dvd or one that install files on to the hdd and just uses the dvd for extra info during the game?

Although it should not stop a game running, did you check the current data transfer mode for the drive? Device Manager / IDE .... Controllers / relevant IDE Channel / Properties / Advanced Settings?

All cd/dvd drives that I've had use the standard Windows drivers.

Starman*

SC7 · 08-06-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starman*

The games that will not install, are you talking about a game that is purely on the dvd or one that install files on to the hdd and just uses the dvd for extra info during the game?

Although it should not stop a game running, did you check the current data transfer mode for the drive? Device Manager / IDE .... Controllers / relevant IDE Channel / Properties / Advanced Settings?

All cd/dvd drives that I've had use the standard Windows drivers.

Starman*

Yes, but there is sometimes a method of re-installing these Windows drivers to that device ID to fix certain problems.

08-03-2006, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-03-2006, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
SC7 Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 17 Posts: 757	Usually this error occurs when the executable is corrupted, or failes to meet the CRC check. Perhaps something is wrong with the drive/drivers/discs. It sounds to me like it goes to load, then misses a bit or something, which would result in this error. __________________ My Rig Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Northwood Intel 845GVSR Motherboard 1 GB PC 3200 DDR BFG Tech FX5500OC 256 Mb PCI Edition 160 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition 60 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition Sony DVD-Rom/CD-RW Drive Dynex DVD+-R/RW Dual Layer Drive Nice MAG Innovision 17" LCD Flat Panel Monitor.

08-03-2006, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
MagGoT_4_liFE Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston, MA (6+1=7) WOOT Age: 18 Posts: 170	Well, it's not the discs, because I tried two dvd games, and neither of them opened. Btw, sry for the retarded post, I didn't post it. I'll give clearer info... It's a LiteOn 52xCD-Rom, 52xCD-R, 32xCD-RW, and 16xDVD-Rom Model #SOHC-5236V06C. So... It's the only IDE drive, so I have the jumpers on CableSelect. (I've Also tried it on Master and Slave, but to no avail.) I installed HL2 and that went fine, but that was a CD. I then tried Oblivion, but that said d is not a valid win 32 app. (Obliv is a dvdrom). My friend brought BF2 over, which he plays on his comp, and that didn't install. (FYI thats a dvdrom too.) I then decided to see if I could play a regular dvd, so I put in a dvd (Chronicles of riddick(sp) lol) and it worked fine. It may be the drive, or may have something to do with the drivers. The Drive didn't come with drivers, it just came with dvd software...So, I hope this added info. helps. __________________ WC3TFT_4_liFE (Till WC4+SC2 :D) 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature. 3.7216% of people are sexually attracted to midgets....If your one of the 3.7216%, copy & paste this into your signature. 100% of people are people, if you are in the 100% copy & paste this into your signature. (wtf?)

08-03-2006, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
SC7 Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Age: 17 Posts: 757	You may be having a problem that is similar to mine then. I have two drives, a DVD+-RW Dual Layer (which works perfectly), and a Sony DVD/CD-RW Combo drive. The combo drive reads and writes CDs perfectly. It also reads DVD video perfectly. Any DVD-ROM media I insert whatsoever, it will make loud noises, and never even read the TOC of the disc, I must end up manually ejecting it. I am at a loss on this one too, maybe it's a known problem with DVD lenses. Perhaps since DVD is a finer lens, if it wears out for DVD usage (aka looses it's fineness too much for DVD), it could still have plenty to go before it goes to far for CD. __________________ My Rig Pentium 4 2.8 GHz Northwood Intel 845GVSR Motherboard 1 GB PC 3200 DDR BFG Tech FX5500OC 256 Mb PCI Edition 160 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition 60 GB WD Caviar SE (8 Mb cache) Edition Sony DVD-Rom/CD-RW Drive Dynex DVD+-R/RW Dual Layer Drive Nice MAG Innovision 17" LCD Flat Panel Monitor.

08-03-2006, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
MagGoT_4_liFE Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston, MA (6+1=7) WOOT Age: 18 Posts: 170	Strange, because its a brand new drive, and I only have one. It dosent make noise either, but its gonna piss me off if I have to buy a new drive. oh, and you wouldn't happenen do be spikethewarlord would you? EDIT: So, would you suggest buying a new drive? __________________ WC3TFT_4_liFE (Till WC4+SC2 :D) 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature. 3.7216% of people are sexually attracted to midgets....If your one of the 3.7216%, copy & paste this into your signature. 100% of people are people, if you are in the 100% copy & paste this into your signature. (wtf?) Last edited by MagGoT_4_liFE; 08-03-2006 at 09:24 PM.

08-06-2006, 04:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
MagGoT_4_liFE Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Boston, MA (6+1=7) WOOT Age: 18 Posts: 170	Bought another drive, but same problem occurs. I can't figure this out, it must not be the drive, but it's not the games, so it must be something with the os..hmmm. I'll start a post in that section maybe... __________________ WC3TFT_4_liFE (Till WC4+SC2 :D) 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature. 3.7216% of people are sexually attracted to midgets....If your one of the 3.7216%, copy & paste this into your signature. 100% of people are people, if you are in the 100% copy & paste this into your signature. (wtf?)

08-06-2006, 05:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Starman* Gold Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 441	The games that will not install, are you talking about a game that is purely on the dvd or one that install files on to the hdd and just uses the dvd for extra info during the game? Although it should not stop a game running, did you check the current data transfer mode for the drive? Device Manager / IDE .... Controllers / relevant IDE Channel / Properties / Advanced Settings? All cd/dvd drives that I've had use the standard Windows drivers. Starman*

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