fizzer102 wrote:I can't find an alternative source to download the map from, the ones I can find download from the same place as the forum.

I've uploaded my copy for you which is from a different source and activated fine on my TT:

Link now removed

Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to upload the map, I've downloaded it and done a fresh install but still the same result . . . dct error.

I'm really at a loss with this, I'm pretty sure it's not something I'm doing wrong as I can put other maps on with no problems.

I think It has to be something to do with the meta.


Thanks.

You could try an alternative cracker/activator from here as I know there are some people having a temporary problem with updating F/A:-
viewforum.php?f=127

....oe even plan z try this [Please Register or Login to download file]

fizzer102 wrote:Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to upload the map, I've downloaded it and done a fresh install but still the same result . . . dct error.

You're welcome...btw, you can thank members by clicking the thumbs up button next to the quote button


Ok, try this:

1. Extract the map archive I uploaded to your desktop
2. Put a copy of ttgo.bif from your devices root into that new map folder on your desktop
3. Download A_F_Activate from Biggerdave's plan z link above...extract it into that same folder (you should have all you need in the same folder...the map/ttgo.bif/A_F_Activate.exe)
4. Now run A_F_Activate.exe from there and select option 2 to activate the map

What is the result?

5. Assuming it activated...move that whole folder to your device

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. . BINGO . .

The A_F_Activate patched the 1015.9104 map first go I just ran it from the desktop with the TT connected with the USB cable on G drive.

I tried it with fredderf's map and it worked, then I tried it with the version of the map I had and it worked, so the map I had was ok and not corrupt or anything. (I just like to rule things out)

I've got a few versions of FA some pretty old where you have to adjust the main date on your computer to get them to work and I have tried them all, not one of them will work with the 1015.9104 map, well not in my house on my two computers.

So that's a result and a good lesson learned, best to try a different activator which in this case could have saved us a lot of head scratching.

Thank you all very much for the help and advice, it's appreciated

Good news (finally!)

NOW do a full Windows backup (and dump all but that proven-to-work Alt_F_A)

I'll still keep hold of FA but I'll also make sure to try the A_F_Activate in future if I have any problems.

Cheers for all of the help, I hope this thread helps someone else that has the same problem.



Cheers.

You'll also notice the Alt_F_A includes a couple of new options; #7 (add latest postcodes) and #10 (add latest speedcams) too

Yes I noticed that, but I was happy to have managed to get the map to work so I never messed with anything else.

Now I know it works I'll have a play around with it.


Cheers.

fizzer102 wrote:.
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. . BINGO . .

The A_F_Activate patched the 1015.9104 map first go I just ran it from the desktop with the TT connected with the USB cable on G drive.

I tried it with fredderf's map and it worked, then I tried it with the version of the map I had and it worked, so the map I had was ok and not corrupt or anything. (I just like to rule things out)

I've got a few versions of FA some pretty old where you have to adjust the main date on your computer to get them to work and I have tried them all, not one of them will work with the 1015.9104 map, well not in my house on my two computers.

So that's a result and a good lesson learned, best to try a different activator which in this case could have saved us a lot of head scratching.

Hooray, I'm glad it worked...although it's still a little weird as it activates fine for me and I'm using the exact same FA & map files?

It's possible that your AV might have had something to do with it but it doesn't matter now.

Anyway, do a full Windows backup as Biggerdave suggests and prepare for the new 1020 maps that'll be out in the next few weeks...

Good job

Hi,
I did think about the Anti Virus software, but I disabled it on both the computers when trying FA, so I assume that would rule that out.

I think I'll just keep the 1015 map for a while, I'll have to build up to installing the 1020 version after this carry on


Cheers.