First off, the files on the disk should not be corrupted, unless there is something physically wrong with the CD. That being said, the only difference between the demo version of Defcon, and the unlocked version, is that the unlocked version has an auth key. The best fix for the problem would be to...

Right seems like i've found a possible fix, you just simply copy the sounds.dat file manually from D:\gamefiles\sounds.dat to C:\Program Files (x86)\Defcon\sounds.dat.

I'm guessing this could be a 64bit issue...

I purchased defcon earlier and have just tried to install it and the installer fails with the message: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Defcon\sounds.dat An error occurred while trying to copy a file: The Source file is corrupted." Does this mean that the disk is corrupt and unusable? I am currentl...

You CAN use the same key on windows and linux. Just not at the same time. All you need to do is download the linux version off the website and do whatever it says to do. Just enter your windows key when the linux version asks you for one. Thanks, thought it would have been possible.I know you cant ...

Thanks for all the help its appreciated a lot.

no. ID says:"NOTE! THE DISC ONLY CONTAINS A WINDOWS VERSION. THE LINUX VERSION CAN ONLY BE DOWNLOADED!"

The wiki seems to think that I can use the same serial on linux and ubuntu. Oh well i do still have a windows pc anyway.

Cheers

Hi, I'm new to defcom and i have a few questions about it before i consider buying it, i've just played the demo and it rules. 1. Will buying the pc cd version allow me to use defcon on linux as i am a ubuntu/opensuse user? 2. is defcon strictly an online game or can it be played offline via AI only...