i wish to install a copy of far cry the first one , i am trying to put it on windows 11 platform but i keep getting the error message

greg rogers 0 Reputation points
2026-09-10T04:07:03.2633333+00:00

keeps coming up Data Error Cyclic Redundance check Error 1603 Fatal Error During Installation

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  1. SD - IA 178.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-10T04:52:00.0666667+00:00

    Hi,

    I will help you with this. CRC error typically means a bad drive i.e. a hardware issue.

    Please run HD Sentinel:

    https://www.hdsentinel.com/

    Let me know the values the drive shows.

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    2026-09-10T04:07:20.0566667+00:00

    Error 1603 means the Windows Installer hit a fatal installation failure. In this scenario, the supported causes to check are:

    1. The game is already installed.
      • Go to Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps or Apps & features.
      • If Far Cry or a previous copy is listed, uninstall it, restart, and try the install again.
    2. The install folder is encrypted.
      • Try installing to a normal, non-encrypted folder.
    3. The target drive is a substitute drive.
      • Install to a regular local drive path instead of a substituted drive.
    4. The SYSTEM account does not have Full Control on the install location.
      • In File Explorer, right-click the drive or folder used for installation and select Properties.
      • Open the Security tab.
      • Verify that SYSTEM is listed.
      • If it is missing, select Edit and add it, then grant Full Control.
      • This matters because Windows Installer uses the SYSTEM account to install software.

    Because the message also mentions Data Error Cyclic Redundancy Check, the installer may be failing a file integrity check during installation. Windows Installer can perform CRC checking on files and compares source and copied files. A CRC failure points to a problem with the installation files or the copied file data.

    Additional Windows steps that can help with install failures:

    1. Restart the PC and try again.
    2. Remove nonessential external hardware such as USB drives, printers, scanners, and external hard drives.
    3. Install Windows updates before retrying.
    4. Temporarily uninstall non-Microsoft antivirus software if present, then retry the install.
    5. If the app appears partially installed or removal is broken, use the Windows troubleshooting steps for programs that cannot be installed or removed.

    If the game already appears in the installed apps list but does not run correctly, try:

    • Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps > app > Advanced options > Repair
    • If repair does not help, use Reset if that option is available.
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