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Often happens right before a loading screen.
Often happens right before a loading screen. The two possible error codes aren't of great use. "0002" seems to mean that there was a time-out.


This error can appear when:
This error can appear when:


* The [[CD drive]] gives up reading because of a mechanical or optical issue.
* The [[CD drive]] gives up reading because of a mechanical or optical issue.
* The game uses [[copy protection]]
* The game uses [[copy protection]].
* When a file requested for loading isn't found in the CD's table of contents (should never happen on an original CD, except if the TOC zone is physically damaged).
* When a file requested for loading isn't found in the CD's table of contents (should never happen on an original CD, except if the TOC zone is physically damaged).


If the CD is an original one:
If the CD is an original one:
* It may be dirty or scratched
* It may be dirty or scratched.
* The CD drive may need repair
* The CD drive may need adjustments or repair.


If the CD is a copy:
If the CD is a copy:
* It may have been re-authored (not an exact copy of an original). Even if the files are the same, the CD image structure may be altered.
* It may have been re-authored (not an exact copy of an original). Even if the files are the same, the CD image structure may be altered.
* It may use copy protection
* It may use copy protection.
* The CD drive may need adjustments or repair.


This is the case for games using file versions in their ISO 9660 structure, like [[Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II]]. Most Windows ISO image editors strip the version info which is needed by the game to identify the files. Use [[Burning a game CD|mkisofs]] '''WITHOUT THE -N FLAG''', or edit the loading tables in the main [[PRG file]].
This is the case for games using file versions in their ISO 9660 structure, like [[Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II]]. Most Windows ISO image editors strip the version info which is needed by the game to identify the files. Use [[Burning a game CD|mkisofs]] '''WITHOUT THE -N FLAG''', or edit the loading tables in the main [[PRG file]].

Revision as of 19:13, 13 May 2017

File:Discioerror2.jpg

Often happens right before a loading screen. The two possible error codes aren't of great use. "0002" seems to mean that there was a time-out.

This error can appear when:

  • The CD drive gives up reading because of a mechanical or optical issue.
  • The game uses copy protection.
  • When a file requested for loading isn't found in the CD's table of contents (should never happen on an original CD, except if the TOC zone is physically damaged).

If the CD is an original one:

  • It may be dirty or scratched.
  • The CD drive may need adjustments or repair.

If the CD is a copy:

  • It may have been re-authored (not an exact copy of an original). Even if the files are the same, the CD image structure may be altered.
  • It may use copy protection.
  • The CD drive may need adjustments or repair.

This is the case for games using file versions in their ISO 9660 structure, like Metal Slug 2 - Super Vehicle-001/II. Most Windows ISO image editors strip the version info which is needed by the game to identify the files. Use mkisofs WITHOUT THE -N FLAG, or edit the loading tables in the main PRG file.