Getting DX to install properly when installer crashes

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Getting DX to install properly when installer crashes

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I have this annoying problem that keeps Deus Ex from installing all the way. While I can run it perfectly, some items (patches, some mods, the SDK) will not let me install them.

for the 1112fm patch I could simply copy over the files, but with the SDK that will not work. Does anyone happen to know of an alternate means of installing the DX SDK on a system?

I am running a HP TC4200 with XP Tablet PC edition

The fix
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=57187
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Re: Hacking the DX SDK?

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Try torrenting the GOTY edition and installing that. There shouldn't be any moral issues because you already own the game. :P

If the problem isn't a damaged disc or something but a problem with your actual computer then that should be solvable if you post more info.

EDIT: You might be able to install the SDK via this download also. http://www.planetdeusex.com/dx1/files/editing/
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Re: Hacking the DX SDK?

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Hmm, got a GOTY copy, and still crashing at the end of the install. Does anyone know what the registry flag that DX installers look for to confirm that DX is installed on the system? If I can just add the flag somewhere I should be able to get it to work. (Good question for the HDTP team since the installer tells me that it doesn't think DX is installed)

I am tired of trying to install the thing (it is there enough to run anything without any problems) so it is now time to cheat.
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Re: Hacking the DX SDK?

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does it give an error message when it crashes?
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Re: Hacking the DX SDK?

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Nope, that would be far to easy.

Edit strange HDTP didn't try to get me to stop the install this time. I still cannot install the SDK but that is an improvement at least
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Re: Hacking the DX SDK?

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FIX FOR GETTING DX TO INSTALL ALL THE WAY ON BOXES WHERE INSTALLER CRASHES AT THE END

http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=57187
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