"Not a valid win32 application"

[xBTAx]

Well, I've been using MMF2 for a while now, and I recently got a new laptop. It's running on Windows XP (and I can give all the processor info, etc. if needed).

Now, whenever I put the install disk in this laptop, my disk drive keeps whirring loudly, and then eventually stops. Whenever I try to access the disk, it lags for a bit, and either crashes Windows Explorer, or lets me see the contents.

Now, this is where the real problem kicks in. Whenever I try to do something (such as run setup, or the readme), it says something like "D:\Setup.exe is not a valid Win32 application". I've restarted, cleaned the registry, and looked for viruses with no results.

If one of you could help me, it would be wonderful. I really need to finish production on a game I'm making.

[Yves]

Are you talking about the CD of MMF2? If so, maybe just copy the CD with another machine and try the copy on your new one?

[Dynasoft]

If it's not a software problem (no viruses etc), then it sounds like either the cd is damaged (in which case I'm sure CT will give you instructions for getting a replacement) or the drive is damaged or just doesn't like the cd.
Considering Yves recommended you copy it, I'm assuming there is no copy-protection on the disk that would cause problems, so it's more likely the disk or drive is damaged.

[DJFuego]

I would reccommend backing up the disk to an image file and mount it with Deamon Tools so the disk isn't physically damanged though wear and tear. I would probebly be in the same situation if I used the MMF2 cd every time I needed to install MMF2

I rearly use CD/DVD media now as static (USB Memory) is more convenient. And with it now being possible to backup 3 Terrabytes to usb it's looking more like the commercial sector is following suit.

[xBTAx]

Hmm... Well, the disk drive itself isn't damaged, since it runs other disks just fine. But I will try copying it later today, to see if that works.

I'll get back to you guys; thanks for the help.