Jimfanciesthedude 25,617 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 anyone shed some light on why this is coming up when i am trying to play Command and Conquer Red Alert 2?its a genuine copy with serial number and everything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 619 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 bung it into google Jim , something about incorrectly installed file , with instructions on how to sort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,617 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 i had a bash on google but when it directs you to links on how to fix it, im wary of downloading anything i havent a scooby about mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangeclement 619 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 yeah know what you mean , im no tech head . better waiting for one to arrive that knows what they are talking about Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,645 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Cause of Binkw32.dll ErrorsBinkw32.dll errors are caused by issues that the particular game you're trying to install or play is having with the Bink Video codec created by RAD Game Tools, Inc.Most of the time, the "procedure entry point" errors involving binkw32.dll are due to running "cracked" versions of games. You may see this error when trying to run a game without the original CD or DVD, something commonly done with illegally downloaded games.Note: Many popular PC games use the Bink Video codec. Your game may use the codec (and thus the binkw32.dll) even if you've never installed anything from RAD Game Tools, Inc.ResolutionImportant Note: Do not download the binkw32.dll DLL file individually from any "DLL download site." There are many reasons that downloading DLLs from these sites are never a good idea. If you need a copy of a DLL file, it's always best to obtain it from its legitimate, original source. Note: If you've already downloaded the binkw32.dll file from one of those DLL download sites, remove it from wherever you placed it and continue with the following steps.Close and reopen the game program that generated the binkw32.dll error. Whatever game you're playing may be having a temporary problem that a restart might fix.Reinstall the game. Since the binkw32.dll error involves a video codec that should have been included inside your game installation, reinstalling the entire game is likely to resolve the problem.Note: Even if you're not asked to, be sure to restart your computer after the uninstall and before the reinstall. Restarting your computer at this point will ensure that any loaded files are cleared from memory and that the uninstallation is 100% complete.Download the latest update to the game. Visit the game designer's website and download the latest service pack, patch, or other update for your particular game. In many cases, even with some instances of the "procedure entry point _BlinkSetVolume@12" and related errors, the blinkw32.dll error may have been corrected in a game update.Download RAD Video Tools from RAD Game Tools, Inc.'s website. RAD Video Tools contains the Bink video codec, the original source of the binkw32.dll file.Note: Your game installation should contain all necessary codecs, including the Bink video codec, so be sure that you reinstall the game (Step 2) before trying this step.Copy the binkw32.dll file from your game's System directory to your game's root directory. In some games, the binkw32.dll file is placed in the wrong directory when the game is installed.For example, if your game is installed in C:\Program Files\Game, copy the binkw32.dll file from C:\Program Files\Game\System folder to the game's root folder at C:\Program Files\Game.Copy the binkw32.dll file to your Windows System directory. Some people experiencing binkw32.dll errors have fixed this problem by copying the binkw32.dll file from its location in the game's installation folder to the C:\Windows\System folder.Is the game pirated? In most cases, the "procedure entry point _BlinkSetVolume@12" and related errors only appear when running an illegal version of a game. If this is the case, my only recommendation here is to purchase the game and try again.Upgrade your video card. It's a less common reason, but in some cases, the "procedure entry point _BlinkSetVolume@12" error and others like it are caused by running a game on a computer system with an inferior video graphics card. Upgrading the card to one with more memory and processing power could resolve the problem.Note: Be sure to visit the game designer's website and find out what the minimum video card requirements are for the game you're trying to play. You'll want to make sure you're buying a powerful enough card to play the game.Applies ToThe binkw32.dll error message could apply to any PC video game that utilizes the Bink Video codec. Depending on what game happens to be experiencing this problem, you could see the binkw32.dll error in nearly any of Microsoft's operating systems including Windows 95 through Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.Some common games that may generate binkw32.dll errors include Age of Conan, Dungeon Lords, Civilization III, Demon Stone, Battlefield 2142, Battlefield 1942, Dungeon Siege II, World in Conflict, Sid Meier's Pirates!, Broken Sword 4, Ragnarok, BioShock, Battlefield Vietnam, Empire Earth II, DarkRO, Hitman: Blood Money, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Star Wars: Battlefront II, Tomb Raider: Legend, and many more.Still Having Binkw32.dll Issues?Let a community of computer support enthusiasts help out! Post the details of your problem in the Focus on PC Support Forums. Be sure to let us know the exact binkw32.dll error message that you're seeing and what steps, if any, you've already taken to fix the problem. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/binkw32dll.htmTry following these instructions, not a techie myself but just searched for something that seemed reputable advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,617 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 lol acei read the same thing and fried my brain, so thought id ask the techy's in here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 lol acei read the same thing and fried my brain, so thought id ask the techy's in here Definitely start with this mate:Reinstall the game. Since the binkw32.dll error involves a video codec that should have been included inside your game installation, reinstalling the entire game is likely to resolve the problem.Note: Even if you're not asked to, be sure to restart your computer after the uninstall and before the reinstall. Restarting your computer at this point will ensure that any loaded files are cleared from memory and that the uninstallation is 100% complete.There should be an 'uninstall' option in the Start menu for the program. Do that, restart the computer then install it again.If that doesn't work, post back and we'll go from there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,617 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 tried the uninstall option and i get an error message sayingcould not find C:\Windows\system32\Uninst.exe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 tried the uninstall option and i get an error message sayingcould not find C:\Windows\system32\Uninst.exe.Ok, go to Start > Control Panel. Depending on what Windows you have you'll have "Add/Remove Programs" or "Uninstall a program" under the "Programs" option. Click that and look for the program. You can uninstall from there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,645 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 lol acei read the same thing and fried my brain, so thought id ask the techy's in here Sorry m8, was the only solution i found that made sense to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrfc 32 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Reinstallation is your easiest option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,617 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 right i searched both the system and the system32 folder and found the fucking file, so i have no idea why the fuck the game isnt runningfucking hate PC games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 right i searched both the system and the system32 folder and found the fucking file, so i have no idea why the fuck the game isnt runningfucking hate PC gamesIt's not necessarily in the place the game is looking for it, lots of games will use the same file. Best bet is to uninstall and reinstall the game. Or if the error you're getting is specific to file path you could copy the one you've found into that folder and try it. Best to reinstall though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,617 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 i tried the reinstall and it didnt workthen i made myself smarter and search for the DLL file, found the fucker and stored it in C;\Windows\Systemran the game administrator and it works a charm (well it works but i havent got any of the video sequences in the game, but fuck it) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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