Michael asks…
Linux and Direct2Drive?
Hey guys. . just wondering if there is anyway i can download games from Direct2Drive with Linux. . because what ive been hearing is i need the disc, and also i know direct2Drive uses an app to download stuff. . anyways. . im a newb at this so help would be appreciated. . thanks 🙂
Nagesh answers:
Those games are for windows and cannot be run directly in linux. You would have to install WINE to run some windows games. You should also check the wine database to see IF and how well any particular game runs under wine.
The best way to install wine is to use the package manager in your version of linux.
Linux does not work the same way as windows does. With windows you have to buy the OS and then you have to buy most of the software and games. Or you search the net for free/cheap games and programs to download and install.
With linux you get the OS for free and you get ALL the software that linux can use for free, and you download and install it by using the built in package manager (software installer and remover). Every version of linux has a package manager for that purpose. The names of the manager will differ; synaptic, aptitude, yum deb, installer. If we knew which version of linux you are using we could be more specific on what you should look for. Go to your main menu and look especially under the System category for a package manager. You may have to open every item until you find the right one.
You should use that to install the programs/software that you want. If you use the “windows method” of installing software you will soon end up with programs that don’t run well, are missing critical parts, and eventually your whole system could have problems. The beauty of the package manager is that it knows exactly which files you have on your computer and it know which ones to install or remove to install the software that you want and have it work smoothly. Generally the “windows method” leads to what is called “dependency hell”: some necessary/dependent file is necessary but cannot be found or conflicts with a file that is currently on the computer, and the program will not run properly.
Here is a link to the ubuntu package manager called Synaptic. This will explain more fully how the package manager works. If you use the package manager that is built into YOUR linux system you will have an easier time installing software. If some piece of software that you want/need is not in the “warehouse” then you should ask for advice on how and where to get it and how to install it.
Good luck
Steven asks…
direct2drive digital download says insert disk 2?
using comrade to download and install. it gets half way through install and says insert disk 2 which there is non!
i bought game over a year ago and got a new pc and i am reinstalling on this pc
Nagesh answers:
Hi Chuck!
Head over to http://support.direct2drive.com and see our FAQ on that exact error.
Just put “Insert CD” and you will see the issue there.
Susan asks…
Rollercoaster tycoon 2 download from direct2drive not working!?
I just purchased RCT2 from D2D and I can’t even get it to work, i have been through almost all of the troubleshooting options the d2d website offers and i still cannot get it to work, its a little annoying that you pay for a product that the company says should work but they then make u jump through hoops just to play it.(sorry for venting) any help will be appreciated i just wanna play the damn game i payed for.
Nagesh answers:
Hi Ian,
Your best bet is http://support.direct2drive.com
Without any information such as your computer specs or any errors you see running it, this is not the place you should be for help. Your game purchase comes with support on http://support.direct2drive.com
FYI – the usual reason this game doesn’t run is because the buyer has Windows 7 and the game is not supported on Windows 7. Please check the system requirements when you purchase games from any source.
Hope this helps!
Donna asks…
My Direct2Drive game won’t install on my computer?
I bought Sims 3 from Direct2Drive.com and it downloads but it’s hard to get the files out of the compressed zipped files and when I do there’s nothing there to install it! Can someone please help me? I don’t want my money to have been wasted!
Nagesh answers:
Hi Huntley,
Please go back to Direct2Drive for best results and help.
On http://support.direct2drive.com you can find answers to many questions including how to download and install your game and a contact button.
Thank you !
Mark asks…
anyone hav a direct2drive account?
if you hav a direct2drive account and hav bought the sims 3 or deer hunter can you let me borrow it so i can download the game for free please?
Nagesh answers:
Really? Seriously? You expect someone to give your their account info so you can get a copy of a game for free that they had to spend $50 for?
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