Stupid Computer?

Question

ok…………I was trying to download a game that has an dmg file. ok……… it downloads but I can't open it. Everytime I try it says 'disk can not confirm'. What the HELL DOES THAT MEAN. YES I HAVE A MAC AND I'M SICK OF IT………ok I'm calm now, anyway……this has never happen to me before. Can you please tell me what is wrong with my laptop? and what should I do. I think I deleted something………gosh I don't know. I have a headach just thinking about it all over again.
***PLEASE HELP ME***

Answer 1

.dmg is a compression file and it sounds like that's not where you get the error. Once the contents try to "mount" as a disk it's throwing the error and are not reading as valid data.



99.9% chance the file is corrupted and you need to find another source to re-download it. If it's a legal copy, contact the game manufacturer, or whomever you purchased/downloaded it from and they should be able to provide you with support and a non-corrupt file. Otherwise, go to a Genius Bar if you are anywhere near an Apple Store. They're last resort because I think your .dmg is useless.



It's probably not your laptop's fault but if it's any consolation, I want to throw my iBook out the window just about every time I turn it on. //all this assuming you're running osx

Answer 2

Ok..ok...highlight the icon which has your precious game. Ok, press return on the icon so you can fiddle around with it. Ok once doing that, delete the dmg and retype .dmg then click on it. If it doesn't open, try to re down load it but check the system requirements. Check you memory, it all can depend on if you need 1 gig of RAM or you may need to upgrade. You are running on 10.4.8 right? I am sure youre downloading from the apple website correct? If not, go to "Hot OS X downloads" and type in the game you want.

Answer 3

It sounds like the file is an encrypted self extracting file. In other words it needs a password to confirm decryption, decompression and installation.



From Wikipedia:



A file with the extension .dmg uses a disk image format commonly found on Mac OS X. The format allows secure password protection as well as file compression and hence serves both security and file distribution functions. Its most common function is the distribution of software over the Internet. When opened, DMG files are "mounted" as a drive within the Finder.



DMG files can be easily created (with or without encryption) using utilities that are included in OS X: Disk Utility in Mac OS X v10.4 and 10.3 or Disk Copy in earlier versions. These utilities also use DMG files as images for burning CDs and DVDs. DMG files may also be managed via the command line using the hdiutil utility.



DMG files are published with a MIME type of application/octet-stream. As many web publishers tend to be less knowledgeable about Apple-specific file types, this MIME type is not set, often resulting in the user experience of attempting to download DMG files as text directly to the browser window, forcing the use of an option-click or a similar workaround to download the file. For this reason, DMG files are often distributed as bzip2 (.dmg.bz2) or ZIP (.dmg.zip) files. These wrappers typically don't compress the file further, but rather help ensure that the files are handled correctly by the server and browser software.



Utilities exist to convert DMG files into ISO images, however, DMG files do often contain other types of disk images such as HFS+ volumes.



Just my .01



-dh

Answer 4

the file is corrupted. either find another download source for this game, or just get a different game altogether..... and .dmg is for mac but its for mac os x. if you have mac classic (like system 8 or 9) you may be out of luck...

Answer 5

the file is corrupted. either find another download source for this game, or just get a different game altogether..... and .dmg is for mac but its for mac os x. if you have mac classic (like system 8 or 9) you may be out of luck...

Answer 6

Here is a good link where you can download winrar for here: http://bit.ly/1BooiXa



You can use winrar to decompress zip files and a bunch of other formats. Other good programs are 7zip and winzip but in my opinion winrar is the best one. Fuctionalities are pretty similar for all programs: basically you can decompress a file simply by right-clicking it and by choosing the destination folder.



Winrar is available for free under a trial licence. The good thing is the trial period never ends so you can use it for free with no limitations.



Winrar opens all formats like .zip, .rar, .7z, .iso, .tar, .jar etc. That's why I recommend it.

Answer 7

I will tell you from the first, I have never owned a Mac. I have read enough about them to have a certain respect for them.



What I would do, if I were you, is the same for any system........Call or visit the website of the manufacturer of your computer. Know in advance......the product key for your Operating System.



The only thing that works with computers is infinite patience. Nerveless beings that they are, they only deal in logic, and it is language based.

Answer 8

There's a command line tool able to convert a DMG file to an ISO one.

You can download DMG2ISO from here:

http://vu1tur.eu.org/tools/



Once you have the ISO, you can either burn it with almost any CD burning application, or mount that image as a (virtual) drive with something like Daemon Tools, Vitual CD, etc., or directly see or extract files with other image utilities like CDMage.

Answer 9

Hi there,

WinRar is the software you need to decompress all kind of compressed files, documents or folders.

If you need to download Winrar you can get it here for free http://bit.ly/1p3P1yY

Answer 10

what precisely do not artwork? it would not make a sound or there is an errors when you positioned in the sound card. If there is not any sound and your is xp or ninety 8, bypass to start and then administration panel, ought to confirm sound icon and alter from there. in spite of if that's a sound card, it ought to be compatibility situation.

Answer 11

It probably isn't a program meant for Macs. If it says it works on Mac Operating Systems, try using SuffIt Expander, it's a free download (you should be able to Google it to find it). Don't curse Macs, it won't break down on you nearly as much as a PC (and all you PC lovers, don't throw stuff at me, I have a PC too, I just prefer my Mac and have ad a lot less problems with it).

Answer 12

try downloading it again. I have had cases where the download would fail to load all the needed files. therefore causing the application not to work.

Answer 13

'disk can not confirm' can mean that the files are downlaoded but the CD will jumpstart the system (if you have lime wire the problem occurs alot) or it is not compadibal with the MAC

Answer 14

Sounds like you might not have space on your hardrive left.



Im sorry but most of you guys are pretty damn stupid...a dmg file is for a mac and he stated that in his post.

Answer 15

The answer you seek is quite simple. Sell the Mac, and buy a PC, or if you absolutely positively can not do Microsoft, then go with Linux and your compatibility problem days will be long gone.

Answer 16

Ah, isn't a dmg file like an iso for a pc---- just a disk image?



I don't think that is an installer file.... sorry I can't be much help.

Answer 17

You cant open it because the computer doesn't know the file type or you don't have the correct handlers installed. Go to the link supplied below for more information. Good luck!

Answer 18

I have a proffesional software recovery program that will recovere yor lost files. DMG files are hard to work with.

U have to know A LOT about file associations

Answer 19

Yep, sounds like the game you downloaded is won't run on MAC, SORRY. "PEACE"

Answer 20

maybe what you downloaded is not meant for a mac. you should check the requirements on that specific download to see what you need in order for the download to work.

Answer 21

You have a mac. that's like owning an import car. No madder how much money you put in to it, it will never work right. Sell it and bye an HP. Dell sucks too.

Answer 22

Do A MAC course, it did wonders for me. I am now best friends with my MAC.

Answer 23

my computer is fckd up its like that too. its freaky weird cause i also have this gayass popup saying your computer is full of porn gah but its not! wll atleast try again or tomarrow maybe you computer needs rest of something or you could've deleted something

Answer 24

Hrm.. try purchasing the game legally. Then if you still have issues, you can call their tech support.

Answer 25

I'm really sorry my answer won't help you but I just wanted you to know I feel your pain. Me and technology, not a good mix!!!

Answer 26

bunny needs a new computer

Answer 27

may be you are right its Stupid Computer.

Answer 28

i seriously dont know but ur question's title made me laugh cuz its so cute :P sorry.

Answer 29

Kick computer real hard, then it will work right.

Answer 30

I hope this will help lot.



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Answer 31

bunny

Answer 32

sounds like your muffler...