data cab error - help please

[Turp]

Hello , i just got a new computer 2 weeks ago and pulled out my Titanium discs and it loaded right up. The computer had a problem with it so they sent me an exact copy new one. Now when i try to load EQ i get a data cab error. Happened 1 time on disc 1 but has happened on disc 3 4 and even made it to 5 before it data cab 6 error me.
It exits out and makes me start all over and is getting frustrating.
Anyone have any ideas? the disc are not damaged and loaded fine last week on a brand new computer , so not sure why i am having this problem on the same exact (but new) computer.
If this is for sure a disc problem could someone please PM me a legit site.
since the bay of people is down , a legit link to acquire please?

or any ideas...here goes attempt #8
Thanks

ADD : I have the game still downloaded on my windows 10 laptop (not sure if 64 bit though) would there be a way to copy it over using a flash drive?

[Turp]

damnit made it to the last disc and was almost done than Data cab 6 error.
done trying

[Turp]

guess i can try a download, if anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Is it possible to copy it off my laptop and transfer it over threw a flash drive?
or someone PM me a safe link please.

[Ashintar]

Just grab the EQ directory from you old laptop and copy to your new computer, change the shortcut if the path changes, and you should be good to go.

[username17]

You can also try either a) ripping the discs to ISOs and installing that way or b) copying the contents from the problem disc(s) to your hard drive and installing directly from there.

[Turp]

Thanks for the advice,
So can i just plug a flash drive into my laptop than copy the whole everquest file over to it?


On the ripping the disc to ISO i do not fully understand that and i tried to download virtual fox thing last night and could not figure it out.

[Ashintar]

Yes, you should be able to plug a flash drive in, copy the everquest directory from the old machine, then copy it to the new machine. If the directory path changes from old machine to new machine, make sure you update the shortcut you use to launch EQ.

This process is essentially the one I use to put EQ on any new machine I use.

[Dillian]

if you own the discs you can torrent the files with out fear of retaliation, though i doubt they would even bother coming after you. Always make sure you scan the game for viruses and such though. Or do the flash drive thing.

[Turp]

Originally Posted by username17 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

copying the contents from the disc(s) to your hard drive and installing directly from there.

any idea of what this is called or a step by step link on youtube?

If anyone has time to help me figure this out i will pay you plat , or will PL you or help with a fight or whatever. I appreciate your help and i will do whatever you want thats reasonable to give back.

Thanks.

[Ashintar]

did you attempt to copy your old directory to your new computer?