Catastophic Failure

[rookie1]

Hi.

I've tried installing a few ISO's (AoE 3; Black & White 2; F.E.A.R) but just before the end of the install I get the error: Catastrophic Failure.

I'm running Win XP 64 bit on a 3800+ X2 and dfi LanParty motherboard.

I dont have any cd writing software installed at the moment.

Any help will be appriciated.

Thanks.

[Underheaven]

program and settings

How did you create the image files (program and settings used)?

[Mystique]

Try to run these Games on One Core and not Dual Core.

[rookie1]

I used CloneCD and Alcohcol. It works off the cds but its only the install.

[Ahnold]

Similar problem

I partially installed a FEAR clone which I couldn't get to work and then got the actual game to install. When I try to install I get the same "catastrophic failure" message on Disc 2 of five. I tried to remove all previous relevant program/document info several times but still the same error message.

Any ideas to correct this problem???