I have tried this using AcetoneISO as a virtual drive and by copying everything from the CD into its own folder with the same result. I did notice the installer goes through hundreds of files at a time with no disk activity, then occasionally pauses on a file for about 10 seconds while the HDD crunches. Also, the game's folders and files are present in the prefix Program Files folder during installation, but only one folder/file remains after I close that message and force close WINE (closing it via the panel or System Monitor doesn't work).
I had 1.6.2 installed and I had a separate issue with that so I updated. I will try the older 1.6.2 in PlayOnLinux, which is the latest available version in Mint's Software Manager. The latest version of WINE didn't show up in the list of programs; I know there's also a stable release newer than 1.6.2 but I could not find a link to the latest stable version.
Tried 1.6.2 in PlayOnLinux and as a master install, same result. Looks like the error message is generated by the Wise wizard. I see it works in Arch and Ubuntu, but can't find any test results for Mint. Several others have had this problem but have found no solution.
I am new to Linux, so if I'm missing anything obvious let me know. My understanding is it should install without issues. I didn't think to get terminal output, but I have a feeling it's a registry problem.
