FS2004 Discs damanged-What to do?

I recently reformatted my HD. When reinstalling FS2004, It siad that the file
Sydney.CAB couldnt not be copied or it was in use or something like that. Is
there a way I can contact Microsoft to ask them to send me another copy Free
of charge? This copy of FS I have came in the metal box. I just need another
copy ASAP, and I can't blow 500 Hong Kong Dollars on another copy. As a
reviewer for AVSIM I'm running on a very tight schedule so any help will be
appreciated.

Thanks
Tim Brown

>I recently reformatted my HD. When reinstalling FS2004, It siad that the file
>Sydney.CAB couldnt not be copied or it was in use or something like that. Is
>there a way I can contact Microsoft to ask them to send me another copy Free
>of charge? This copy of FS I have came in the metal box. I just need another
>copy ASAP, and I can't blow 500 Hong Kong Dollars on another copy. As a
>reviewer for AVSIM I'm running on a very tight schedule so any help will be
>appreciated.

Tim,

Did you make sure that you re-installed the motherboard drivers after
formatting and re-installing Windows? Generic IDE drivers can cause
read errors, otherwise contact MS for replacement of your CD:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326246

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