"Unable to create zones"

[Guest Jd84]

I've run into several problems trying to re-install continuum, finally after getting everything all set up and ready to go I was about to have my first game in ages! As I was connecting I got abruptly disconnected and the error message came up "unable to create zones\sscu Trench Wars\trench3.lvl"

 

*sigh*

 

Anyone have any ideas?

 

Would be much appreciated.

[Samapico]

Hmm, we'll have to put this one in the FAQ

 

First thing to check would be to make sure you have write access to that directory.

Right-click the continuum folder, go to properties, and make sure 'Read-only' is unchecked. If it's grayed, it's because some files or folders are read-only; uncheck it.

 

Also, if you're not administrator, you should put Continuum somewhere you have write access (your 'My do!@#$%^&*ents' folder, for example), because there is a chance it won't be able to write stuff in Program Files. Usually, it's pretty safe to simply copy-paste the whole Continuum folder, but you could always uninstall and reinstall it.

 

You might want to search around this forum a bit, I'm pretty sure this issue has been brought up before, and they might have better solutions than mine.

[rootbear75]

Hmm, we'll have to put this one in the FAQ

i specifically remember making an FAQ for this (with pictures). I will make it again if you would like.

 

OS: Vista -> (Should work the same on XP and before, but the steps arent exactly right)

1. Right-click Continuum folder.
   
2. Click "Properties"
   
3. Click the "Security" tab.
   
4. Click "{}Edit" ({} represents the admin shield which requires additional approval)
   
5. When the UAC box comes up, click "Continue"
   
6. If your username is in the box, click then continue to step 8
   
7. If your username is NOT in the box, click ADD, type in your username then hit "Enter"
   
8. Highlight your username, then make sure the box next to "Full Control" under the "Allow" column is checked off.
    
   
9. OK/Apply out of ALL boxes.
   

[Aceflyer]

I'll add this to the FAQ page.

[rootbear75]

I'll add this to the FAQ page.

you want pix?

[Aceflyer]

No, however, I would like the exact steps for Windows XP as well.

[rootbear75]

No, however, I would like the exact steps for Windows XP as well.

the steps differ for XP Home and XP pro

as soon as i get a chance to get onto an XP machine i'll let u know

Edited September 25, 2008 by rootbear75

[Aceflyer]

Vista steps put up on website.