ÜberJumper
28th Sep 04, 9:16 AM
This contents of this post originally came from this post (http://forums.relicnews.com/showpost.php?p=579303&postcount=7).
Hey, just read your problem and been searching of the net. I found something that could help you. Hope it works!
Do you have the Intel Ultra ATA drivers and/or the Intel Application Accelerator installed? And/or do you have a Dell 4100/4300 series computer?
If you are not sure about whether your have either of these programs installed, please follow these instructions:
* Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (or open Control Panel)
* Click Add/Remove Programs
* If Intel Ultra ATA storage drivers or Intel Application Accelerator is listed these programs are installed
Some software running on computers, including SecuROM, that communicate with the IO subsystem Ultra ATA hardware and drivers, could potentially encounter a problem. Intel identified a problem independently and offered an update on their site after the initial driver release. The resolution involves downloading the proper drivers for the storage controllers from the Intel site and running a setup program. You need to be sure to select the correct operating system from the choice menu, and this is a very important step. The program will be downloaded and can then be run via the 'Run' menu in Windows. The computer must be restarted before attempting to run the game.
If you are using or running the 'Intel Application Accelarator' program, this should be updated as well. Here is the link for that program:
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa/
Again, the same steps apply as shown above.
If you own a Dell 4100/4300 series computer you may want to contact your computer vendor or Dell technical support for further assistance.
IF THIS NOT SOLVES THE PROBLEM:
Do you have Real Mode Drivers present (Windows 95/98/ME users)?
These drivers are 16-bit drivers intended for legacy support, or DOS compatibility. Because you are trying to run a Windows based application there needs to be a 32-bit driver loaded. In most cases the 16-bit legacy drivers are loaded in the config.sys and autoexec.bat files on the default C:\ drive. By disabling these drivers Windows can automatically install the needed 32-bit drivers.
* Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad
* Click File -> Open -> [C:\]config.sys
* If you see something to the effect of C:\TATUNGCD\TATUNGCD.SYS /D:TA_CDROM - or - C:\...\CDDRIVER.SYS you have them installed.
* Click File -> Exit
Note: This is not an option for users running Windows NT/2000/XP.
IF THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, AND YOU'RE USING WINDOWS NT/2000/XP (AS IT SEEMS):
Make sure that you are logged on with administrative rights and that ACPI is enabled in the BIOS. For more information on these subjects please refer to your computer's documentation. Please note that later versions of SecuROM include a User Access Manager program that addresses the admin rights issue.
For now this is all what I found. Hope it helps!
Thanks to BloodAxis for posting it.
Hey, just read your problem and been searching of the net. I found something that could help you. Hope it works!
Do you have the Intel Ultra ATA drivers and/or the Intel Application Accelerator installed? And/or do you have a Dell 4100/4300 series computer?
If you are not sure about whether your have either of these programs installed, please follow these instructions:
* Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel (or open Control Panel)
* Click Add/Remove Programs
* If Intel Ultra ATA storage drivers or Intel Application Accelerator is listed these programs are installed
Some software running on computers, including SecuROM, that communicate with the IO subsystem Ultra ATA hardware and drivers, could potentially encounter a problem. Intel identified a problem independently and offered an update on their site after the initial driver release. The resolution involves downloading the proper drivers for the storage controllers from the Intel site and running a setup program. You need to be sure to select the correct operating system from the choice menu, and this is a very important step. The program will be downloaded and can then be run via the 'Run' menu in Windows. The computer must be restarted before attempting to run the game.
If you are using or running the 'Intel Application Accelarator' program, this should be updated as well. Here is the link for that program:
http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa/
Again, the same steps apply as shown above.
If you own a Dell 4100/4300 series computer you may want to contact your computer vendor or Dell technical support for further assistance.
IF THIS NOT SOLVES THE PROBLEM:
Do you have Real Mode Drivers present (Windows 95/98/ME users)?
These drivers are 16-bit drivers intended for legacy support, or DOS compatibility. Because you are trying to run a Windows based application there needs to be a 32-bit driver loaded. In most cases the 16-bit legacy drivers are loaded in the config.sys and autoexec.bat files on the default C:\ drive. By disabling these drivers Windows can automatically install the needed 32-bit drivers.
* Click Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Notepad
* Click File -> Open -> [C:\]config.sys
* If you see something to the effect of C:\TATUNGCD\TATUNGCD.SYS /D:TA_CDROM - or - C:\...\CDDRIVER.SYS you have them installed.
* Click File -> Exit
Note: This is not an option for users running Windows NT/2000/XP.
IF THIS DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, AND YOU'RE USING WINDOWS NT/2000/XP (AS IT SEEMS):
Make sure that you are logged on with administrative rights and that ACPI is enabled in the BIOS. For more information on these subjects please refer to your computer's documentation. Please note that later versions of SecuROM include a User Access Manager program that addresses the admin rights issue.
For now this is all what I found. Hope it helps!
Thanks to BloodAxis for posting it.