Cant install HL2...

[Hired-Gun]

I got HL2 retail on dvd but i cant install it because i get an error
The cabinet file 'hl22.cab' required for this install is corrupt and cannot be used. This could indicate a network error, an error reading from the CD-ROM, or a problem with this package.

Here is what i have tried
I have searched almost every HL2 forum for help but nothing works.
I installed it with only HL2,dident work
I installed it with HL2 and CS:source like it says on the disc cover,dident work
I tried to clean the disc,dident work
I tried a clean install after deleting all HL2 and Steam files,i have formated my hard drive too but no luck.
I got the latest drivers for both my CD and DVD player
Tried to copy all the files from DVD to HDD and made an install from that map,dident work
I tried to install it by running msconfig and disabling the 'load startup items' but still no luck.
I even tried to copy the "hl22.cab" from one of my sons HL2 disc but no luck.

Any ideas what to do???

 

[Hired-Gun]

Hmm...... so no one could solve this problem... maybe Greg from Valve could do it if he read this thread...

 

[beam]

you should check www.steampowered.com if you haven't already. If you have no luck there then try to e-mail someone from vavle and see what they can do.

EDIT: nvm, i was looking for it in the steam forums and I found your post, might as well e-mail vavle.

EDIT2: Does your son have the cd/rom disks? If so try to install it with his disks and just use your cdkey to register. You proabably tried this but ya never know :stare:

 

[bliink]

Take the disc back to the store maybe? tell them you get read errors and that it must be damaged goods.