Help the new guy.

[DABhand]

Originally Posted by Tang79

I am trying to no-cd patch sims2 pets for convenience (buy the games, travel a lot, easier to no-cd and leave the discs @ home) but it has installed as read only. changing it in properties don't work, how do I no-cd this game? I know next to nothing bout 99% of what everyone else in here is on about, I just need a simple, moron-proof answer.

Could be one of 3 things.


1. The file is running in the background

2. You have a virii that is causing all executables to be read only, to protect itself elsewhere.

3. Your logged in as a limited user in Windows XP and not administrator.

[!HaGaR!]

Well... Just decrunch the no-cd, rename it and copy the renamed .exe to your sims directory and run the game via the renamed no-cd.

Should work.

But nevertheless you should investigate in your problem

[Tang79]

Originally Posted by DABhand

Could be one of 3 things.


1. The file is running in the background

2. You have a virii that is causing all executables to be read only, to protect itself elsewhere.

3. Your logged in as a limited user in Windows XP and not administrator.

Ummm,, got admin rights, antivirus says all is well, how do I check the other?

[!HaGaR!]

Try a rootkit-scanner like rootkit revealer. Beware! Only for experienced users!