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Ozric1847

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"Error: Cannot read the game file"
« on: July 19, 2015, 11:13:41 AM »
I downloaded I wanna be the 8possible and get this message when i try to run it.  I have a couple of other games this happens to also.  Anyone know why?  I have windows 7.

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Re: "Error: Cannot read the game file"
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2015, 11:22:57 AM »
It means that it can't run an .exe file when it has japanese characters in it. Rename the .exe, and if that still doesn't work, maybe also try renaming the folder with the game in it.
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Re: "Error: Cannot read the game file"
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2015, 12:31:08 PM »
Thank you so much.  I renamed the .exe and the folders and i can now run these games.