Arma 2

[tuco4]

I get a 'unrecognised file format for recording !' when i try to burn the MDS file in Alcohol ?

[[Psych]]

You're probably trying to burn the mini-image, and that's not what I meant... the method I describe is for doing the CLONE-DVD images for games that crop up.

[tuco4]

I'm trying to burn the MDS file that came with the MDF file (7.67gb), i haven't downloaded a mini image.

[Slon]

Originally Posted by tuco4

I'm trying to burn the MDS file that came with the MDF file (7.67gb), i haven't downloaded a mini image.

I think Alcohol recently changed their MDS format so this could happen if your MDS file is older. The method does work, though. The game launches, but unfortunately, it only appears to work from the drive in which the burning occurred. No word on FADE yet as I haven't tested it out.

[[Psych]]

Ok. Latest version of Alcohol? That's the only thing I can think is different, as I did it the same way.

[halt_mich]

Originally Posted by [Psych]

Ok. Latest version of Alcohol? That's the only thing I can think is different, as I did it the same way.

I have the same problem with "Unrecognized file format" in Alcohol 120% while trying to burn complete mds/mdf image. I have Alcohol v1.9.8.7612. Can you describe in more detail how have you burnt the image? What image, which version of Alcohol? Can it be that mds/mdf image was created by DaemonTools, so Alcohol does not recognize it?

[Zulu]

Originally Posted by halt_mich

Can it be that mds/mdf image was created by DaemonTools, so Alcohol does not recognize it?

Shouldn't you know best how your image was created ?
And why haven't you created an image with Alcohol right from the start ?

[neliz]

Originally Posted by Zulu

Shouldn't you know best how your image was created ?
And why haven't you created an image with Alcohol right from the start ?

He never said he created an image!

He said "I'm trying to burn the MDS file that came with the MDF file (7.67gb)"

did it came by mail? or did it came with the rest of your game downloads in a RAR file? Most people that create their own images know where their files are coming from. mostly because they named them themselves.

[Zulu]

Originally Posted by neliz

Most people that create their own images know wherer there files are coming from.

Elementary, my Dear Watson

[[Psych]]

That's because of a bad burn, bad drive or bad media (or a combination of that). It's not uncommon to be able to read only on the drive a burn was made on. Or even not been able to read on the burn-drive, but have it reading on a second one. Strange but true. And it's not because of the game or the SecuROM, it's because that's the only drive that can read the disc properly

[[Psych]]

That version, yup. All I think of is that your image must be corrupt in some way.

[Slon]

You can try installing from the MDF you made (mount it). If it works, then the MDF is not the problem, the MDS is. You could try making that again or getting it somehow (it's very small usually).

[DABhand]

Hey Psych whats the deal with GH? Someone have an argument or something?

[[Psych]]

Originally Posted by DABhand

Hey Psych whats the deal with GH? Someone have an argument or something?

I have no idea man. Out of my control completely.

*EDIT* Back up again ...

[halt_mich]

The problem was that i have an image created by new DT. They changed their mds format for some reasons. It is now incompatible with Alcohol recording feature. You can still mount it with Alcohol though. I have got another mds file, created with Alcohol I think. I have combined it with my mdf, burnt it to DL disk and it works that way! I have not managed to install the game from the disk , installed from mounted image, but DRM works with this disk.