cracks

#1 17-07-2001, 08:34

i have just recently accuired a burnt game from scotland to play here in canada. i have installed it already but when i try to pay it, it says i have to insert the original cd to play. the person who gave me the game said i have to copy some kind of "crack" into my C drive. i have the crack already, i can see it under MY computer in the D drive where my CD is located. its something like 01_07_08_12_37 but i dont know what to do with it. do i just have to copy that code onto a word document and put it in my game folder or something?
any help would be appreciated

Lucixir · #2 17-07-2001, 19:25

You should post what type of file it is as well, the .???, depending on the file type will decide how to use it. ##### it out, right click on it and view properties, it should show you what kind of file it is, then repost here with the file type as well, and someone could help you better

DoubleTap · #3 19-07-2001, 11:00

Given the crack is the same as so many others it "should" be a .exe file. What a crack "usually" is, is a modified version of the original execution file for the game...the following information presumes that it is!!!!!
1. install the game
2. open the games main folder ie: Sierra Studios
3. Go to where your "Crack" is

4. drag and drop the "Crack" into the games main folder.
**This method assumes that the crack has the exact same name...ocassionally you need to open the "Main Folder" up one time. It will ask you to replace the file so hit yes.

If that doesn't work, open the main folder, find the execution file which will probably have a pretty logo on it representing the game...now go to your "Crack", highlight it edit/copy and not go back to the "original .exe file" remove it and put it somewhere safe such as your Temp file (just in case) now edit paste the "Crack" into the original .exe's location..sometimes you can just highlight the original .exe and hit edit paste and it will prompt you to replace it, so just hit yup!!

***The name you gave for the crack concerns me slightly since it is so unique, just make sure it isn't a zip file that your buddie sent you!!!

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