im trying to reinstall stronghold crusader, i installed it last year and it worked but i unistalled it, recently i took it it in to get xp, once i got it back i tried to install the game but everytime it stops at 91% and says something like this the volume for a file has been externally altered so that the open file is no longer valid, can anyone tell me what that means and if its my computer or the game that messing up, thank you for your time! o ya i forgot to mention my comp meets all the requirements for the game.

I find if an older game or program cannot be installed by way of the CD then use "Program Compatibility Wizard" to install it. If a game is installed by doing the above, but will not start by way of the CD, then when inserting the CD hold down the left Shift key for approx. 15 sec. to keep AutoRun from taking over. Now click the game in the "All Programs" list. Should start now. --------------- From a Microsoft web page: If an older application gives you trouble when running Windows XP, you can set the compatibility properties manually so that the program runs in a different mode, such as Windows 95, or in a different display or resolution setting. To set the compatibility properties for a program: 1. Right-click the executable or the program shortcut to the executable, and then click Properties. 2. Select the Run this program in compatibility mode check box. 3. From the list, select an operating system that the program runs in comfortably. 4. If necessary, also change the display settings and/or resolution, or disable the Windows XP visual themes. Run the program again when you?re finished changing the settings. Adjust the compatibility settings again if the program is still not running smoothly: a program that's unhappy on Windows 2000 may flourish on Windows 98. --------------------- How to Troubleshoot Program Compatibility Issues in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;285909

just search for that game and delete any folders that have anything to do with it, reinstall and should work.