robby

I downloaded my 1st PC game today and the folder is a RAR file. I unzipped it but then nothing?
How do i open/ set-up/ play a downloaded game?

Cheers

MJW

Either read the .nfo file or buy the game from a shop - the instructions will be in the pamphlet inside the DVD case.

JackClark

Oops, that's the RAR trojan, did you double click it? If so change all your passwords and reinstall Windows, if you don't have a copy download one first.

MattW

Guys you can buy downloaded games legally you know.

mr_D

iTrader: (12)

am i right in thinking some downloaded games have to be burned onto a disc in order to actually get them to work>?

slipstream_uk

iTrader: (1)

there is a good chance its an iso file, you can mount the image or burn it to disc

MJW

Yeah but they usually come with instructions !

StickyMicky

Mine always have


Bought a few from steam = easy
One from Nvidias setup = easy
One from a developers website = even easier


In fact i actually bought one from steam last weekend (DOW2 )

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

use iso buster and unpack the game to a folder on your computer then install and copy over any cracks if its a copied game??

Iain Young

...and usually aren't packaged in rar files....

StickyMicky

Yaaaarrrggghh me hearties

KAOS_JNR

iTrader: (2)

Rar Files are simular to zips these are compressed files if you use winrar to open the file this may contain a .iso file the thing with rar files is there are usually split into upto 45 file for the full iso. Also it may be a cue/bin file this can as previously suggested can be converted to an iso for installation. this can be done via burning the iso to a disk or using a free program called virtual clone drive where you can mount the iso as on a virtual disk drive created in the afore mentioned program. hope this is helpful please send me a pm if you need any help..