Halo 2 xp problem

[xyztrost]

This works definitely, I have got it from a other forum:
Why does Halo 2 ask me to insert the disk on the Gravemind level or any other level?

While I don't know exactly why it happens, there are two instances when it can occur.

If you didn't do the "Custom Game Install" option and then the "Full Install, Do not Start" option on set-up, and chose the "Play" option instead, you may have created temporary map files, rather then the full map files. Causing Halo 2 to ask for the disk on all levels.

Or you might have done everything right, but the game still asks for the disk on the Gravemind level.
1) Download and install Process Monitor (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys...ssmonitor.mspx)

2) Use WinRAR to extract the files

3) Play Halo 2 until you get to the Gravemind level, as the level tries to load you will get the message "Sorry, insert you original Halo 2 disk"
(inserting either the original or any other disk does nothing since the drive is never accessed).

4) Close and restart the game and let it get to the main menu screen.

5) Hit the windows key on the keyboard to minimize the game.

6) Open process monitor, let it run and monitor processes (the list wil fill rapidly).

7) Click on the Halo 2 icon in the taskbar to re-maximize the game.

8 ) Click on "Campaign" --> Select Level --> Gravemind and select your difficulty

9) Let it load (It will take a while because process monitor is slowing it down). Don't worry about missing the intro Video, once the level loads, it can be restarted from within the level.

10) Once it loads and starts, (wait for the intro to finish) minimize with the windows key again and close the Process monitor.

11) Re-maximize the level, hit the escape key and select restart the level (if you want to see the intro again).

Note: The level can be reloaded from checkpoints as long as you are within the level, if you quit the level for any reason, you will have to run the Process Monitor again while the level loads.
You can load a saved checkpoint in this manner, so you don't have to complete the level at one sitting.

[xyztrost]

Have a look to my newest message, there you will see how does it work, and what you have to do to overcaome this problem.

[Davy8]

Originally Posted by BaZi

Hello I installed halo 2 on my computer my operation system is xp and now I can't uninstall it and I deleted it manually now I can't install it it gives "files are missing or damaged in the installation directory"

please help me!!!

hi all, i've got the same problem, i have cleaned the registry and deleted the install folder, but it gives the same problem, can you help me? possible with a complete guide to install it???

thanks and sorry for my bad english, but i'm italian

[Joe Forster/STA]

Try cleaning up Windows Installer's mess with Windows Installer CleanUp Utility and then installing/uninstalling/reinstalling the game again.

[Davy8]

Originally Posted by Joe Forster/STA

Try cleaning up Windows Installer's mess with Windows Installer CleanUp Utility and then installing/uninstalling/reinstalling the game again.

sorry, but WHAT will i delete with this program?

[Joe Forster/STA]

Read the documentation, of course. I don't know, I use other software to maintain the registry or delete registry entries manually.

[Davy8]

i've readed. this program will uninstall programs, but what program will i uninstall?

[Joe Forster/STA]

It cleans up Windows Installer's mess. From the list of programs to uninstall, it is obviously Halo 2 that you need to select.

[Davy8]

sorry joe, maybe i am not precise, i HAVEN'T INSTALLED Halo 2 on my pc, i am trying to INSTALL it, not uninstall...

[Joe Forster/STA]

And you never even installed it before? Then I think you should ask the publisher/developer about it. Perhaps, try to (re)install the latest Windows Installer 3.1 v2 before you do.

[athos1005]

thanks a lot for the tip... i could start the 10th level...

[mrshappy]

hi , well , i have a different problem with my Halo 2 on XP. The crack worked fine and i manage to play the game all the way until Level 10: Gravemind , I cant load that level , everytime I try a message appears asking me to insert the Original Halo 2 disk ??? What !!!!!! Insert the Original Halo 2 disk at 3/4 of the game ?? Do any of you have this problem ?

Please help me , Thanks

[DABhand]

Why dont you insert the original disc then?