"game files either missing or corrupt" on windows 10

[T.M. Gravy]

I cant get the game to launch. Every time it gives me the same message and asks me to re-install, I have reinstalled, but it didn't work. any way to fix this?

[solus]

Try opening the game file and delete GraphicsConfig.cfg.

[T.M. Gravy]

Didn't work unfortunately

[Leonard]

Same here...for the third time.
No idea how i fixed it the first 2 times,maybe try to verify the game cashe? Or delete some stuff in the files and then verify the files? Normal mods should not be the cause of this problem.

[T.M. Gravy]

i tried just verifying, didnt work. Ill try to delete some stuff later, when I have more time

[AshenArcana]

I found a fix that worked for me. Note: This is for Windows 10 64bit.

Copy the following block of text, paste it into a blank text file. Then rename the text file to sonic.reg and double click. When prompted, choose yes to merge the registry change.

Explaination for non-computer savvy people: This is a script that will change the registry key for Sonic Generation's save game location. In some instances, the installer fails to generate this key. When this key is missing, the game will fail to launch.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sega]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sega\Sonic Generations]
"locale"="en-us"
"SaveLocation"="%UserProfile%\\Saved Games\\Sonic Generations"

If you have a previously saved game, you will have to move it to the 'Saved Games' folder in your profile

[Leonard]

what does the line "locale"="en-us" do?

[Leonard]

Also,i tried my route again (deleting some stuf download it again) and it worked and i could play then game. Then i wanted to play some mods and suddenly the game crashes before it even really starts. I try to fix it and now i have the "corrupt data" error again -_-

[Iron Maiden]

I am using window 10 the game game is running like a champ.

[Carlos]

someone did it work?

[Clarky2o2o]

Thanks Clockw0rk, worked for me on windows 10 64 bit.

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[NoKe.BranDon]

Publicado originalmente por Clockw0rk:

I found a fix that worked for me. Note: This is for Windows 10 64bit.

Copy the following block of text, paste it into a blank text file. Then rename the text file to sonic.reg and double click. When prompted, choose yes to merge the registry change.

Explaination for non-computer savvy people: This is a script that will change the registry key for Sonic Generation's save game location. In some instances, the installer fails to generate this key. When this key is missing, the game will fail to launch.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sega]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sega\Sonic Generations]
"locale"="en-us"
"SaveLocation"="%UserProfile%\\Saved Games\\Sonic Generations"

If you have a previously saved game, you will have to move it to the 'Saved Games' folder in your profile

You are the man!!!! Thanks!!!! had to fix it for my nephew!

[Sabo]

i need help when i download sonic generations it says disk write error (ProgramFiles/Steam/Steamapps/Downloading/Sound
idk why this happen plzzzzzz help

[Leonard]

Publicado originalmente por Beitna_EXT:

i need help when i download sonic generations it says disk write error (ProgramFiles/Steam/Steamapps/Downloading/Sound
idk why this happen plzzzzzz help

Check if the disk drive you have the game installed has enought free space. Around 10gb should be fine.
Right-click the game in the steam library, go to Properties (at the bottom), go to Local Files and click on "Verify Integrity of Games Files...".
This checks if there are any missing files to download.

[AKDreamer]

Publicado originalmente por Clockw0rk:

I found a fix that worked for me. Note: This is for Windows 10 64bit.

Copy the following block of text, paste it into a blank text file. Then rename the text file to sonic.reg and double click. When prompted, choose yes to merge the registry change.

Explaination for non-computer savvy people: This is a script that will change the registry key for Sonic Generation's save game location. In some instances, the installer fails to generate this key. When this key is missing, the game will fail to launch.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sega]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sega\Sonic Generations]
"locale"="en-us"
"SaveLocation"="%UserProfile%\\Saved Games\\Sonic Generations"

If you have a previously saved game, you will have to move it to the 'Saved Games' folder in your profile

2 years later, this fix still works like a charm. Thanks so much.