Black Mesa Source install problem (code 2)

synthemesc · 09-17-2012, 07:58 AM

I've downloaded the game files from multiple sources (torrent, mirrors, etc) and I get a code 2 error/installation aborted when running the setup.exe.

I've tried to manually place the files in the sourcemods folder only to be greeted by 20k errors during the unpacking process. I've tried the latest versions of 7zip and winrar and I get the same results.

I've posted a thread on the official forum but noone has responded. I've also seen a few threads about this issue on the BMS forum but they've magically disappeared.

This is a damn sourcemod, it should not be this fricken hard to install. What gives? Any ideas on how to get it to install properly?

edit:
Windows 7 64bit
C2D e8400 @ 4ghz
4gb ram
HD6870
SDK 2007 is installed

MADDOGGE · 09-17-2012, 08:25 AM

I didn't have any problems myself but I can only imagine the frustration OP. Was going to suggest a different download but you have done that already.

You do have the Source SDK 2007 installed correct?

After restarting Steam does the game show up at all in your library?

PS: Did you download from one of the official sources?

synthemesc · 09-17-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MADDOGGE

I didn't have any problems myself but I can only imagine the frustration OP. Was going to suggest a different download but you have done that already.

You do have the Source SDK 2007 installed correct?

After restarting Steam does the game show up at all in your library?

PS: Did you download from one of the official sources?

Yeah, SDK2007 is installed and works properly. I've downloaded BMS from official sources. BMS shows up in my games list even after the aborted installation. However, when I try to open it, the game crashes to desktop with some sort of error about a background texture.

pizzahut · 09-17-2012, 09:07 AM

What Windows version and service pack do you have?

http://www.pctools.com/kb/article/er...ssage-314.html

MADDOGGE · 09-17-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzahut

What Windows version and service pack do you have?

http://www.pctools.com/kb/article/er...ssage-314.html

Good find pizzahut. I forgot to ask about his specs earlier.

pizzahut · 09-17-2012, 09:21 AM

It might be completely unrelated, it's a different program after all. But worth a shot, I guess.

MADDOGGE · 09-17-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzahut

It might be completely unrelated, it's a different program after all. But worth a shot, I guess.

Nothing ventured nothing gained.

synthemesc · 09-17-2012, 09:36 AM

That's interesting. I'll have to confirm I have the latest updates when I get home.

Windows 7 64bit
C2D e8400 @ 4ghz
4gb ram
HD6870

Inacurate · 10-09-2012, 07:29 PM

Any success synthemesc? I've done all the suggested and no dice. It shouldn't be the actual files, someone else used them successfully.

Kind of at a loss myself, the "error 2" code seems straight forward enough, but no luck getting by it.

09-17-2012, 07:58 AM	#1
synthemesc Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 620 Posts: 2,143	Black Mesa Source install problem (code 2) I've downloaded the game files from multiple sources (torrent, mirrors, etc) and I get a code 2 error/installation aborted when running the setup.exe. I've tried to manually place the files in the sourcemods folder only to be greeted by 20k errors during the unpacking process. I've tried the latest versions of 7zip and winrar and I get the same results. I've posted a thread on the official forum but noone has responded. I've also seen a few threads about this issue on the BMS forum but they've magically disappeared. This is a damn sourcemod, it should not be this fricken hard to install. What gives? Any ideas on how to get it to install properly? edit: Windows 7 64bit C2D e8400 @ 4ghz 4gb ram HD6870 SDK 2007 is installed Last edited by synthemesc: 09-17-2012 at 09:39 AM.

09-17-2012, 08:25 AM	#2
MADDOGGE Join Date: Jan 2008 Reputation: 8126 Posts: 25,016	I didn't have any problems myself but I can only imagine the frustration OP. Was going to suggest a different download but you have done that already. You do have the Source SDK 2007 installed correct? After restarting Steam does the game show up at all in your library? PS: Did you download from one of the official sources? Last edited by MADDOGGE: 09-17-2012 at 08:29 AM.

09-17-2012, 09:36 AM	#8
synthemesc Join Date: Jan 2009 Reputation: 620 Posts: 2,143	That's interesting. I'll have to confirm I have the latest updates when I get home. Windows 7 64bit C2D e8400 @ 4ghz 4gb ram HD6870 Last edited by synthemesc: 09-17-2012 at 09:40 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-17-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
pizzahut Join Date: Jan 2003 Reputation: 801 Posts: 4,370	What Windows version and service pack do you have? http://www.pctools.com/kb/article/er...ssage-314.html

09-17-2012, 09:21 AM	#6
pizzahut Join Date: Jan 2003 Reputation: 801 Posts: 4,370	It might be completely unrelated, it's a different program after all. But worth a shot, I guess.

10-09-2012, 07:29 PM	#9
Inacurate Join Date: Sep 2003 Reputation: 3 Posts: 110	Any success synthemesc? I've done all the suggested and no dice. It shouldn't be the actual files, someone else used them successfully. Kind of at a loss myself, the "error 2" code seems straight forward enough, but no luck getting by it.