We tried to install RCT 3 (from a commercial cd) on our computer after a reformat. I got an error message which I looked up online and it indicated that the disc is damaged. I looked at the back and sure enough there are two big scratches on it. So I found it online to download and got it installed but it keeps asking for a cd (I am not sure which version the download is). So I tried using the patch that was in the download but it keeps popping up an error window (no specific error is indicated). I downloaded a couple of other patches with no luck. I also downloaded an update to try first and it said it could not find v1 patch1 on my computer so apparently I am using the wrong file or maybe I need other files first. Can anyone help? My kids want to just buy a new cd but they don't have the money and I hate for them to spend their own money (once they earn enough) on something that we already have even though it isn't working right. Our computer is a Windows with XP SP2. Thanks
I just wanted to edit this and add that I am trying right now with the original (scratched) cd in the hopes that the scratches are only on the portion that is important for installation and not play. It seems to be working but I have never played this game and don't know what it's supposed to do or how it's supposed to act. My kids will give it a proper try in the morning. Even if it does work for now I'd like to find out if there's a way they can play it without the cd because I think it's only a matter of time before it quits on us. Thanks.