Maybe this is the wrong forum, but I got a problem with my CD ROM reading game CDs

[spngsambigpants]

I've been having problems with my CD ROM reading game CDS recently. The only real problem I've experienced was in installation. The first time was during installation of Tribes 2. I began installing it, and about half way through it said it could not read a certain file off of my CD, and I had to cancel the operation. I tried it 2 or 3 more times, the 3rd time having no problems. then I tried installing Wolfenstein, and it once again said it could not read a file from the disc, about half way through. I tried again and it got to about 60 percent until it said the same thing. I kept tryoing and i tried about 10 more times, each timne getting closer to 100 percent, until it finally worked. Now with Max Payne, It jt wont work. If I do 100% install it goes all the wya to 97 percent and then says "Please insert disk0 with cab3 file on it" or osmething to that effect. I have tried on my own computer maybe 15 times. Then if I do partial install it installs, but once started an error message pops up saying an important file is missing. I know it's not the disk because I have tried it on my moms computer, and it worked just fine. I am worried this will present more problems in the future, not to mention i really wanna play Max Payne. If anyone has anny idea at all what this could be, or what the problem is, I'd greatly appreciate some help.

[glc]

Have you tried cleaning the CD drive with a lens cleaning kit?

[Tuf]

If cleaning it doesn't work take the drive by a good computer repair shop and have them check the alignment on the laser. Ask what they charge first as it may be cheaper to buy a drive. The guy I use doesn't charge but a couple of bucks but some shops have mini.

[dldz]

I had the same problem recently installing an OS it turned out I needed to run a CD cleaner through the CD drive.Have you tried installing the game on a machine you know the CD works on ? Thats your best and cheapest bet.
Don

[wolfie]

when I got the game max payne I had to put in a new cd rom as the old one wouldn't see the cd. but it would still play other games. i put in a dvd rom and have had no problems like that again.

wolfie