Can't install GFWL and Require a cd key

[fatal_poison123]

So as it says above I can't install GFWL but that wouldn't be a problem except all the troubleshooting I come across says to do that to aquire a cd key. As with others there is no cd key when I start the game. I was told to start a new thread so here it is. Also, the error I get when I try to install will be forthcoming.

[fatal_poison123]

Here is the error:
"Error getting file security: C:\Users\Paul\appdata\local\microsoft\ GetLastError: 5

[Loki MS Flight]

So as it says above I can't install GFWL but that wouldn't be a problem except all the troubleshooting I come across says to do that to aquire a cd key. As with others there is no cd key when I start the game. I was told to start a new thread so here it is. Also, the error I get when I try to install will be forthcoming.

Games for Windows - LIVE is required to play Flight, so the root of your issue is your inability to get Games for Windows - LIVE installed. Try going to this site and downloading Tinker (free game) http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Tinker/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d804584109eb it will try to install games for windows live for you

[fatal_poison123]

Yeah I get the same error again.

[fatal_poison123]

I should have mentioned that the overlay comes up in game but I don't think that's what you're talking about?

[Loki MS Flight]

I should have mentioned that the overlay comes up in game but I don't think that's what you're talking about?

In your start menu type in "view all problem reports" is there an error from Games for Windows - LIVE or Flight, or I guess Tinker? if so please get me the contents of that error.

[fatal_poison123]

Source
Games for Windows® - LIVE Setup

Summary
Program compatibility problem

Date
‎4/‎13/‎2012 1:31 AM

Status
Not reported

Description
This program might not have installed correctly

Problem signature
Problem Event Name: PCA2
Problem Signature 01: gfwlivesetup.exe
Problem Signature 02: 3.5.60.0
Problem Signature 03: Games for Windows® - LIVE Setup
Problem Signature 04: Microsoft® Games for Windows® - LIVE
Problem Signature 05: Microsoft® Corporation
Problem Signature 06: 1
Problem Signature 07: 200
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

Files that help describe the problem
appcompat.txt

[Loki MS Flight]

Source
Games for Windows® - LIVE Setup

Summary
Program compatibility problem

Date
‎4/‎13/‎2012 1:31 AM

Status
Not reported

Description
This program might not have installed correctly

Problem signature
Problem Event Name: PCA2
Problem Signature 01: gfwlivesetup.exe
Problem Signature 02: 3.5.60.0
Problem Signature 03: Games for Windows® - LIVE Setup
Problem Signature 04: Microsoft® Games for Windows® - LIVE
Problem Signature 05: Microsoft® Corporation
Problem Signature 06: 1
Problem Signature 07: 200
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

Files that help describe the problem
appcompat.txt

are you running on Vista? Have you tried running the games for windows live installer as an administrator? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922708

[fatal_poison123]

are you running on Vista? Have you tried running the games for windows live installer as an administrator? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922708

I don't see why I have to go through all this trouble. ALL I NEED IS A CD KEY!!:o! I don't need the GFWL client intalled because this is the only game I want, and it's on Steam.

But apart from that, I run Win 7 and nothing changes when I run the installer as admin.

[Loki MS Flight]

I don't see why I have to go through all this trouble. ALL I NEED IS A CD KEY!!:o! I don't need the GFWL client intalled because this is the only game I want, and it's on Steam.

But apart from that, I run Win 7 and nothing changes when I run the installer as admin.

Even if I emailed you a CD key, you would need to be able to enter it in the Games for Windows- LIVE interface. Can you try downloading the game through the following link (it's not the steam versaion) I want to see if it is an issue with your computer interacting with the package hosted on Steam, or if there is something else going on:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9800616

[fatal_poison123]

Here is a screenshot of the game: http://imgur.com/NWa2R

I also for some other game already have GFWL installed it seems. It crashes when I start it up and here is the error report:

Description:
Stopped working

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01: gfwlclient.exe
Problem Signature 02: 1.0.0.0
Problem Signature 03: 4af4b432
Problem Signature 04: XLiveServices
Problem Signature 05: 1.0.0.0
Problem Signature 06: 4af4b42b
Problem Signature 07: 548
Problem Signature 08: 3f2
Problem Signature 09: System.BadImageFormatException
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

[Loki MS Flight]

Here is a screenshot of the game: http://imgur.com/NWa2R

I also for some other game already have GFWL installed it seems. It crashes when I start it up and here is the error report:

Description:
Stopped working

Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: CLR20r3
Problem Signature 01: gfwlclient.exe
Problem Signature 02: 1.0.0.0
Problem Signature 03: 4af4b432
Problem Signature 04: XLiveServices
Problem Signature 05: 1.0.0.0
Problem Signature 06: 4af4b42b
Problem Signature 07: 548
Problem Signature 08: 3f2
Problem Signature 09: System.BadImageFormatException
OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

Ok, this looks weird, could you give me a DXdiag (start -> dxdiag -> Save all information) of your machine? the Problem Signature 09: System.BadImageFormatException
error usually only pops if you have win 7 64 installed on a 32 bit machine, or are installing a 64 bit program on a 32 bit machine.

[fatal_poison123]

This is way too complicated. *Sigh* How do I tell if I have the wrong OS installed?

Here is the DxDiag:

http://www.mediafire.com/?3fsvk6l3w1ugfbs

I will delete this file on Saturday to prevent too much data going through my account.

[Loki MS Flight]

This is way too complicated. *Sigh* How do I tell if I have the wrong OS installed?

Here is the DxDiag:

<<link removed by Loki>>

I will delete this file on Saturday to prevent too much data going through my account.

Thanks a ton, I have saved the file and will take a look at it!

While I doubt this will fix it (still looking into root cause) your video driver is several versions out of date. http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/Pages/radeonaiw_vista64.aspx#1 will get you the newest one.

*goes back to trying to figure out issue*