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“Failed to bind to game library” error

“Download and install of game cab failed” error

This problem can be caused by a corrupt download of the game. To resolve this issue, follow the steps below.

Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional systems

To install game software on a Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional computer, you need to sign into the computer with an account that allows you to make system changes in order to install game software (for example, an Administrator or Standard user account). If you are signed in with a Restricted user account, you will not see the Yellow bar. Please contact the computer’s owner or your IT department if you need assistance logging in with this type of account.

Enable settings to install game software

MSN Games requires that you enable certain Internet browser options to view Web pages and install game software. To learn how to enable these options, click:

Enable Internet options to install game software

Clear Temporary Internet Files

Close all Internet browser windows. Then follow these steps to clear Temporary Internet Files and set your browser to look for newest versions of files.

Step 1

Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. In Windows XP, just click Start and then Control Panel. If the Control Panel window is empty, click View all Control Panel Options in the left section of the window to show all the icons.

Step 2

Double-click Internet Options. In Microsoft Windows XP, you may need to click the Network and Internet Connections icon before clicking Internet Options.

Step 3

On the General tab, click Settings in Temporary Internet Files

Step 4

Under “Check for newer versions of stored pages,” click to select the “Every visit to the page” option. Click Apply to save this change.

Step 5

Next, click View Files.

Step 6

On the Edit menu, click Select All.

Step 7

On the File menu, click Delete. If prompted click Yes or OK to delete all files.

Step 8

Close all Windows

Disable any programs that may affect game files

Software like virus ware, Internet Accelerator programs, Internet security software, and other Internet programs may cause game files to be corrupted. Disable these programs before trying to play the game again.

 If disabling these programs resolves the issue, please contact the software manufacturer to obtain any updates that allow you to use your software with our site.

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