AOE not Starting

[PatryK]

This is for my friend, he installed all 3 versions of AOE 3, but when he starts it he gets the following error:

Error Code: 1
Couldn't get the package encryption key
Param 1: 0
Param 2: 0

He doesn't have a C drive, just an E drive with windows XP. I googled for solutions but couldn't find anything that worked (yes he runs it as administrator and tried re-installing). Any help would be appreciated.

[Sporting_Lisbon]

Comadevil to the rescue?


Try to post it in agecommunity.com too, Robot Entertainment can give a hand.

[Comadevil]

I really don't know because this is a very seldom issue. if u google u get only 4 results. Always questions and no answers.
One time it happened only that AOE3 didn't start anymore with this issue after AOE1+Add-On have been installed

Google
http://www.google.de/search?q=%22Couldn ... =firefox-a

[PatryK]

Yea i spent a while googling to try and find a solution, thanks anyways guys il see if Robot Entertainment can solve the issue.

[ruminator]

I would guess a registration/key issue. I would suggest uninstalling and then installing and testing each version (vanilla, twc, tad) one by one as you install.

Nothing to lose certainly ...

[PatryK]

So he reinstalled, and the first Aoe and 2nd Aoe loaded up without any errors , but when he installed asian dynasties he got the error again

[frenchfantom]

is he installing vanilla?

[PatryK]

[quote=""Destructor2""]is he installing vanilla?[/quote]
Nope, no fanpatch or vanilla, hes just trying to get the regular game to work. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the fact that he doesn't have a C: drive, just an E: drive. Anyone got any ideas? :?:

[adeadmanrunning]

you have to have vanilla installed to play on tad.

[PatryK]

[quote=""adeadmanrunning""]you have to have vanilla installed to play on tad.[/quote]
I dont even know what Vanilla is...i never downloaded anything to play TAD, i just installed the cd's and played...he installs his cd's and gets an error.

[frenchfantom]

vanilla is the original AOE3 version. The 1 that came before the expansions of TWC and TAD

[PatryK]

I have mentioned this is the first post, "he installed all 3 versions of AOE". He has the orginal, TWC and TAD.

[ruminator]

[quote=""PatryK""]So he reinstalled, and the first Aoe and 2nd Aoe loaded up without any errors , but when he installed asian dynasties he got the error again[/quote]

So, to translate. Vanilla and TWC installed and worked and the error only occurred on launching TAD. Registry or key error on TAD. Try to install off an alternative disc (eg yours) using his own key. If not, well let's see first ...

He can always play vanilla - there's plenty of people on!!

[PatryK]

[quote=""ruminator""][quote=""PatryK""]So he reinstalled, and the first Aoe and 2nd Aoe loaded up without any errors , but when he installed asian dynasties he got the error again[/quote]

So, to translate. Vanilla and TWC installed and worked and the error only occurred on launching TAD. Registry or key error on TAD. Try to install off an alternative disc (eg yours) using his own key. If not, well let's see first ...

He can always play vanilla - there's plenty of people on!![/quote]
Hes in Canada and im in USA lol

[frenchfantom]

[quote=""PatryK""][quote=""ruminator""][quote=""PatryK""]So he reinstalled, and the first Aoe and 2nd Aoe loaded up without any errors , but when he installed asian dynasties he got the error again[/quote]

So, to translate. Vanilla and TWC installed and worked and the error only occurred on launching TAD. Registry or key error on TAD. Try to install off an alternative disc (eg yours) using his own key. If not, well let's see first ...

He can always play vanilla - there's plenty of people on!![/quote]
Hes in Canada and im in USA lol[/quote]

well then he may have to go exchange his TAD cd for a new 1 at the store he bought it at.