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[b]Code is not valid error message[/b]
Make sure you're using codes from the new (2011) bottles rather than those from 2010.

[b]Free codes - EDIT: NO LONGER WORKS[/b]
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/67558.page

[b]Full download - includes installer and patch 5.1 [/b]
http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
[b]Alternate and fast download:[/b]
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/66271.page#2942041
(won't publish if you haven't activated your code at dr. pepper's site).

[b]I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now? [/b]
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that it may download the file (it isn't supposed to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not start downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.

[b]EADM error message: "EA download manager tried to launch an external application but the path was invalid." [/b]
Possible workaround: Uninstall EADM and reinstall the older version from the Spore disc. Then right click it and select run as administrator as opposed to just running it.

[b]I can't find a code or don't want to buy anything, how can I get a free code?[/b]
No purchase is necessary. You can write a letter to:
YOU Technology Brand Services, Inc., 701 Gateway #101, South San Francisco, CA 94080
I suggest you include a self addressed stamped envelope with your letter requesting a code so that they can just put the code in the envelope and send it out.

Also 7-11 Convenience Stores are giving out cards with codes. According to other players these codes are usable by multiple players. Here are some of the codes being given away: CBEEAAA41NWH - CBEEAAAE4L9N-CBEEAAAFQG9J - CBEEAAAE98ZV
Details in this thread here: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/30/50530.page
and here: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/50650.page
[B]EDIT:[/b] These codes do no longer work for Spore, sorry.

[b] - If you get any sort of browser error (eg. 500) try clearing cache and cookies first, and use IE7 or FF3 first [/b]
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835
For persistent error you could also contact the Dr. Pepper's site people, here
webmaster@drpepper.com
include your serial. Try using a different computer altogether. You can also try simply signing into EADM with your spore credentials and hope you can download the pack.

[b] - Updating content database process appears frozen [/b]
That is normal. The spore icon on the pop up that will usually spin will not during this procedure so while it may look frozen, it's not. It might last for more than an hour, and it is highly recommended that you turn off all user-ran background processes before starting Spore/GA after patching. For troubleshooting crashes during it see this post
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/48839.page#1722568

[b] -Crash when attempting to socialise while controlling a creature using robot parts [/b]
The robot parts have no social values. You can't use them to socialise. If you do, the game will crash.

[b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
Better yet, clear cache and cookies as the link posted a few lines above, and then visit dr. pepper's site and reclaim your code. You can also try using another browser, IE8 or 7 or Firefox are recommended.
You may need to get a new code for now if none of these works. Or try using a different computer altogether, then log into the dr. pepper's site and reclaim as described.

[b] - Unknown/random error at redirection from the dr. pepper's site to spore.com / inability to start download[/b]
Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
If that doesn't work too you can, at your own risk, download the parts pack off a third-party website.

[b] - Inability to upload creations with robot parts, and the robot parts icon does not show on the sporepage [/b]
You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore.


[b] - Lack of asymmetry and GA prompting for patch on game with robot parts [/b]
If you install GA after the robot parts pack you will experience this issue. You will have to reinstall in the proper order. More info:
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48664.page

[b] - Some downloaded creatures made with robot parts show a lock icon on them and are unusable [/b]
If you had installed the third-party version of the robot parts prior to entering the code, registering and installing the parts from Dr. Pepper's site, the creatures already downloaded will remain locked after installing the "legal" version. New ones should work.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/135/48839.page#1798926

[b] I have a Steam Version of Spore, can I use the parts? [/b]
Technically no. Some players have registered their code at drpepper.com and then manually installed the parts pack from a third party site and state that this does work. This method is not endorsed by Maxis / EA.

[b] - I have a non-English version of Windows and the pack doesn't install, what do I do? [/b]
Try creating a
Program Files
folder in the C:/ directory. Or a
Program Files (x86)
one if you have 64-bit (not sure on this you can try both ways). Then manually uninstall Spore and reinstall it in the new directory you made, rather than the default program files folder which should not be in the english language (if it is no need to do all of this). The path should look like this:
C:/Program Files/Electronic Arts/Spore ....
Then install the bot parts. Feedback as to whether this method works or not would be appreciated as it's untested. You can find how to manually uninstall and back up in the FAQ/Master Help thread, in the uninstalling section.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/4723.page

[b] - Installing the mod on Macs - unofficial workaround: [/b]
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48776.page

[b]How to Uninstall the Bot Parts for Windows[/b]
In Control Panel under Add/Remove programs it will be listed as [b]2010 Dr Pepper EA Games Every Bottle/Cup Wins Promotion[/b] note that it will not be under S for Spore next to the other Spore programs.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716287.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716287.page GMT You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.
[/quote]

I got my parts from a third-party website. [b]Will MAXIS fixs the problem with the uploading? [/b]
I already build some really cool stuff and i want to upload it... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716356.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716356.page GMT - Inability to upload creations with robot parts, and the robot parts icon does not show on the sporepage
You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.[/quote]

But, WHY? Why Maxis don't make a patch with them, I will make creatures with roboparts!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716397.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716397.page GMT - Inability to upload creations with robot parts, and the robot parts icon does not show on the sporepage
You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.[/quote]

But, WHY? Why Maxis don't make a patch with them, I will make creatures with roboparts![/quote]

They probally will make a patch when the Dr. Pepper prize thing ends.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716404.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716404.page GMT I got my parts from a third-party website. [b]Will MAXIS fixs the problem with the uploading? [/b]
I already build some really cool stuff and i want to upload it... [/quote]

You should be able to upload once you get a Dr.Pepper code and register it. The problem with upload isn't a problem with the patch, it is that the EA server's are rejecting the upload because according to their records you don't have the roboparts. (It is like trying to upload a C&C creation to an account that doesn't have C&C).


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716503.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716503.page GMT I got my parts from a third-party website. [b]Will MAXIS fixs the problem with the uploading? [/b]
I already build some really cool stuff and i want to upload it... [/quote]

You should be able to upload once you get a Dr.Pepper code and register it. The problem with upload isn't a problem with the patch, it is that the EA server's are rejecting the upload because according to their records you don't have the roboparts. (It is like trying to upload a C&C creation to an account that doesn't have C&C).


[/quote]

I'm German. I can't get these codes. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716514.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716514.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716523.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716523.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716533.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1716533.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1718871.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1718871.page GMT - Inability to upload creations with robot parts, and the robot parts icon does not show on the sporepage
You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.[/quote]

But, WHY? Why Maxis don't make a patch with them, I will make creatures with roboparts![/quote]

They probally will make a patch when the Dr. Pepper prize thing ends.[/quote]Which won't happen until Feb. 1, 2011. I'm not kidding. Read the rules of the promotion, and that's the end date it gives.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1718984.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1718984.page GMT Here goes.
[b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347



I tried this and it now asks me to re-select my prize but fails with an unknown error before I get the download link. I have tried using IE8 on Windows 7, Firefox, and IE7 on winxp. always the same. This is very frustrating. Please help. Thanks]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719080.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719080.page GMT Does anyone know how to get it to work!?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719154.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719154.page GMT [b] - Unknown/random error at redirection from the dr. pepper's site to spore.com / inability to start download[/b]
Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
[/quote]
I think this is my problem. MySpore page says that I have the parts, But they are not in-game. Whenever I try that link, I get a '500 internal server error' Which doesn't make any sense, because my connection is just fine! Any suggestions before I call tech support?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719182.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719182.page GMT Does anyone know how to get it to work!?[/quote]

Is the program ending and giving your an error message?
Or is it just freezing?

If it is freezing, just give it time. When the GA is first installed it did the same time -- a one time long delay as it "updated the content database". On my system it took 45 mintues.

I would start the program, and then go away and come back in an hour.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719412.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1719412.page GMT Does anyone know how to get it to work!?[/quote]

Is the program ending and giving your an error message?
Or is it just freezing?

If it is freezing, just give it time. When the GA is first installed it did the same time -- a one time long delay as it "updated the content database". On my system it took 45 mintues.

I would start the program, and then go away and come back in an hour.


[/quote]

Yeah, it's giving me an error message. The screen turns black for about 5 seconds, and then it shuts off and gives me this message.
"spore galactic adventures has stopped working.
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly."]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720012.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720012.page GMT You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.
[/quote]

I got my parts from a third-party website. [b]Will MAXIS fixs the problem with the uploading? [/b]
I already build some really cool stuff and i want to upload it... [/quote]

If I'm not mistaken, it is not legal for Maxis to make what your asking for [i]yet[/i].]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720181.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720181.page GMT Like I haven't had to do that almost ever major update or add on.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720199.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720199.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720454.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720454.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720754.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720754.page GMT
They likely haven't been stocked yet.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720777.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1720777.page GMT
[quote=VampireSnowMoose]
Here goes.
[b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347



I tried this and it now asks me to re-select my prize but fails with an unknown error before I get the download link. I have tried using IE8 on Windows 7, Firefox, and IE7 on winxp. always the same. This is very frustrating. Please help. Thanks[/quote]

Does this error occur on Dr. Pepper's website or Spore.com? It's probably the former as the bot parts pack isn't showing as registered in your profile. Also, at any rate, try clearing cache and cookies on IE7 and try again.
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835

[quote=acklay]Can someone please help! I redeemed my code, downloaded the parts, and tried to play the game! But whenever I try to play, the game crashes on the "updating content database..." screen. Does anyone know how to get it to work!?[/quote]

If it only freezes it's okay, that's what normally happens. If it actually crashes, then there are some things you can do:
- Turn off all background apps, and above all, anti-virus programs, firewalls and parental control programs. Some are had to turn off via task manager (processes tab), you can just hit ctrl+r on the desktop, type
msconfig
on the thing that pops up and disable them from there, then reboot. Only the processes critical for the system should be running during the updating content database process. Also next time, when you are to do that, right click the spore icon and select run as administrator as opposed to just running it.
There's also a possibility of your computer not meeting the minimum requirements or being outdated. Please post your dxdiag report as of here
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/22070.page
don't worry about the length.
Now, as to retriggering the process, I think that you only have to rename the preferences subfolder found in the SPORE folder, how to find the SPORE folder
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
in it there should be a preferences folder. Rename it to anything. Or if you have GA you can start core spore from the old icon, then start GA again, again with all background apps turned off. If these don't work, you'll have to uninstall everything (although you can choose to keep saves when uninstalling you can back up My Spore Creations folder in Documents and the SPORE folder you found), and reinstall spore first, then patch 5.1, then c&c and GA, then reinstall the robot parts. If you do the reinstalling post your dxdiag report first so we can be sure.

[quote=TheUberGuy]I think this is my problem. MySpore page says that I have the parts, But they are not in-game. Whenever I try that link, I get a '500 internal server error' Which doesn't make any sense, because my connection is just fine! Any suggestions before I call tech support?[/quote]
Try clearing cache and cookies and revisiting the page on IE7. It should work now. Do other parts of the site work?

[quote=CrazyChaos]The game crashes when you try to socialize with a mech mouth...[/quote]
Haven't heard of this one. Can you post your dxdiag report?
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/22070.page
I'll try it myself later in the day. I'd put it down to insufficient system or maybe a reinstall should fix it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1722568.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1722568.page GMT [quote=VampireSnowMoose]
[quote=SporeMasterSlime]
Here goes.
[b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347 [/quote]

I tried this and it now asks me to re-select my prize but fails with an unknown error before I get the download link. I have tried using IE8 on Windows 7, Firefox, and IE7 on winxp. always the same. This is very frustrating. Please help. Thanks[/quote]
[quote=SporeMasterSlime]
Does this error occur on Dr. Pepper's website or Spore.com? It's probably the former as the bot parts pack isn't showing as registered in your profile. Also, at any rate, try clearing cache and cookies on IE7 and try again.
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835[/quote][/quote]

The error is on the part of the Dr. Pepper site where you go to download the pack. I follow your directions above, and it now makes me select my prize again. when I get to the claim it button and click it, the error I get is:

Error Page

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There has been an error.

If you need assistance, please contact our Help Center.



I have gone to the Help Center and posted my questions to them.

Any other ideas as to how I can get my code to register to my Spore account?

Thanks.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1723108.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1723108.page GMT
I have also considered uninstalling them as on both accounts I and my daughter are experiencing more than usual game crashes after installing. The reservation I have in un-installing is the probability that my games would become even more unstable and I'll once again have to start from scratch making it the fifth time. For the moment I remain neutral about. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1723614.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1723614.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1724048.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1724048.page GMT [quote=VampireSnowMoose]
[quote=SporeMasterSlime]
Here goes.
[b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347 [/quote]

I tried this and it now asks me to re-select my prize but fails with an unknown error before I get the download link. I have tried using IE8 on Windows 7, Firefox, and IE7 on winxp. always the same. This is very frustrating. Please help. Thanks[/quote]
[quote=SporeMasterSlime]
Does this error occur on Dr. Pepper's website or Spore.com? It's probably the former as the bot parts pack isn't showing as registered in your profile. Also, at any rate, try clearing cache and cookies on IE7 and try again.
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835[/quote][/quote]

The error is on the part of the Dr. Pepper site where you go to download the pack. I follow your directions above, and it now makes me select my prize again. when I get to the claim it button and click it, the error I get is:

Error Page

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There has been an error.

If you need assistance, please contact our Help Center.



I have gone to the Help Center and posted my questions to them.

Any other ideas as to how I can get my code to register to my Spore account?

Thanks.[/quote]

I was getting that error message also, So I just went and bought another Dr. Pepper and then that code worked. I made sure I did the next one right to, because I think I messed it up some how. Or there was some sort of bug or glitch.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1724366.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1724366.page GMT
I was getting that error message also, So I just went and bought another Dr. Pepper and then that code worked. I made sure I did the next one right to, because I think I messed it up some how. Or there was some sort of bug or glitch.[/quote]

THANKS! That did the trick, although I have no idea why the first code didn't work. I did everything the same way. Oh well, now I have my parts. Again, thanks!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1725970.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1725970.page GMT
I was getting that error message also, So I just went and bought another Dr. Pepper and then that code worked. I made sure I did the next one right to, because I think I messed it up some how. Or there was some sort of bug or glitch.[/quote]

THANKS! That did the trick, although I have no idea why the first code didn't work. I did everything the same way. Oh well, now I have my parts. Again, thanks![/quote]
Your welcome, I don't know why the other code didn't work but I'm going to guess it was a glitch or something.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1726152.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1726152.page GMT




[quote=acklay]Can someone please help! I redeemed my code, downloaded the parts, and tried to play the game! But whenever I try to play, the game crashes on the "updating content database..." screen. Does anyone know how to get it to work!?[/quote]

If it only freezes it's okay, that's what normally happens. If it actually crashes, then there are some things you can do:
- Turn off all background apps, and above all, anti-virus programs, firewalls and parental control programs. Some are had to turn off via task manager (processes tab), you can just hit ctrl+r on the desktop, type
msconfig
on the thing that pops up and disable them from there, then reboot. Only the processes critical for the system should be running during the updating content database process. Also next time, when you are to do that, right click the spore icon and select run as administrator as opposed to just running it.
There's also a possibility of your computer not meeting the minimum requirements or being outdated. Please post your dxdiag report as of here
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/22070.page
don't worry about the length.
Now, as to retriggering the process, I think that you only have to rename the preferences subfolder found in the SPORE folder, how to find the SPORE folder
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
in it there should be a preferences folder. Rename it to anything. Or if you have GA you can start core spore from the old icon, then start GA again, again with all background apps turned off. If these don't work, you'll have to uninstall everything (although you can choose to keep saves when uninstalling you can back up My Spore Creations folder in Documents and the SPORE folder you found), and reinstall spore first, then patch 5.1, then c&c and GA, then reinstall the robot parts. If you do the reinstalling post your dxdiag report first so we can be sure.

IT WORKED! thanks sporemaster!



]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1726871.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1726871.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1726914.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1726914.page GMT
Finally got it to work.
I have a troubleshoot tip:
WARNING! You CANNOT get to the site that you download parts from if you are not using Firefox or Internet Explorer 7.
I had to install firefox to get this to work.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1728459.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1728459.page GMT
Finally got it to work.
I have a troubleshoot tip:
WARNING! You CANNOT get to the site that you download parts from if you are not using Firefox or Internet Explorer 7.
I had to install firefox to get this to work.[/quote]

Not true, I use Google Chrome and everything was smooth sailing. I did use the EADM but have heard others tell of success with the downloadable as well.

Although I cannot and will not recommend DLding the third party version, I did get a report that though it was installed and the ability to publish did not exist, they were able to register a valid code and use the DLdable of the patch (which unlocks ability to publish) and the icon for registered BotParts appeared on their profile.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729604.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729604.page GMT I finally got the parts ^^. But my problems is that Spore says sometimes, that i don't have Core Spore ô.O
I mean, sometimes appears a lock.
It's nearly the same like if you you want to look at a crteature with C&C, but i haven't it installed.
A picture:
[img]http://s2.imgimg.de/uploads/Unbenannt1b99af2fjpg.jpg[/img]

i have C&C, GA, all patches and the Robot parts. ( i have downlaoded them first from a third-party website. Yesterday i got a code from a good Spore friend, who lives in the USA. Now i can upload my creations...)

This proplems appears after i installed the "patch 6"

Please help ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729637.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729637.page GMT I finally got the parts ^^. But my problems is that Spore says sometimes, that i don't have Core Spore ô.O
I mean, sometimes appears a lock.
It's nearly the same like if you you want to look at a crteature with C&C, but i haven't it installed.
A picture:
[img]http://s2.imgimg.de/uploads/Unbenannt1b99af2fjpg.jpg[/img]

i have C&C, GA, all patches and the Robot parts. ( i have downlaoded them first from a third-party website. Yesterday i got a code from a good Spore friend, who lives in the USA. Now i can upload my creations...)

This proplems appears after i installed the "patch 6"

Please help [/quote]

I speculate that may be because your core program in another country may not be the same as that in the US.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729640.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729640.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729684.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729684.page GMT
I will try it ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729892.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1729892.page GMT

Even while i use Core Spore, it says i don't use Spore. o.O]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1730151.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1730151.page GMT How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
you also need My Spore Creations folder in Documents, back it up too if you want.

Then uninstall everything, then install in this order:
spore>patch 5.1>c&c>GA>robot parts pack

Then try again.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1732976.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1732976.page GMT Although I cannot and will not recommend DLding the third party version, I did get a report that though it was installed and the ability to publish did not exist, they were able to register a valid code and use the DLdable of the patch (which unlocks ability to publish) and the icon for registered BotParts appeared on their profile.
[/quote]
As far as I can tell the 3rd party version is just an upload of what the EADM dowloads.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1732987.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1732987.page GMT [b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
[/quote]

tried it like 5 or 8 times. it isn't doing anything. keeps puting me in that spore page saying to enter the code on drpepper.com. update me when they fix this.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1735117.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1735117.page GMT [b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
[/quote]

tried it like 5 or 8 times. it isn't doing anything. keeps puting me in that spore page saying to enter the code on drpepper.com. update me when they fix this.[/quote]

It worked fine for me, have you tried clearing the temporary internet files and cookies for your web browser and then trying again? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736021.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736021.page GMT [b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
[/quote]

tried it like 5 or 8 times. it isn't doing anything. keeps puting me in that spore page saying to enter the code on drpepper.com. update me when they fix this.[/quote]

It worked fine for me, have you tried clearing the temporary internet files and cookies for your web browser and then trying again? [/quote]

Apart from clearing cache and cookies and reclaiming the code on dr. pepper's site, try using another browser. IE8 and 7 and Firefox are recommended. If you are able to and you want to try using another code as I've heard this fixed the issue for others. I don't know of any other workaround for the issue. Let's hope maxis/dr. pepper will fix it soon.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736084.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736084.page GMT [b] - "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/b]

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
[/quote]

tried it like 5 or 8 times. it isn't doing anything. keeps puting me in that spore page saying to enter the code on drpepper.com. update me when they fix this.[/quote]

It worked fine for me, have you tried clearing the temporary internet files and cookies for your web browser and then trying again? [/quote]

tried it. this is no lie like my 13th [i](maybe eve 20th, i tried all night last night)[/i] or more try. i only use firefox, just updated it 2 days ago. i cleared my history and used ccleaner to remove all my temp files, cookies, and history. i type in 'dr pepper promotion' on google, go to the site, log in, go to my code history, click the link back to spore, sign in, and it just sends me back to the dr. pepper promotion page. i'd think it's just download in a patch like the exolimbs, or does it? i'm just assuming it's an internet download. i'd appreaciate an update if this is ever fixed. too bad i can't give someone on ea/spore/maxis my code and info and they confirm it and send me a link to a download.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736433.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736433.page GMT
It isn't just a download, your account at spore.com has to be updated to show that you have the robot parts also. Without that, even if you were to get the download some other way, you wouldn't be able to upload robot part using creations.
Right now there isn't a robot logo next to your registered Spore products at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/SPYDR . That needs to happen first, before the download process can begin.

Could you try using Internet Explorer instead of Firefox to see if the problem happens in both browsers? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736510.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1736510.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1738290.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1738290.page GMT
It isn't just a download, your account at spore.com has to be updated to show that you have the robot parts also. Without that, even if you were to get the download some other way, you wouldn't be able to upload robot part using creations.
Right now there isn't a robot logo next to your registered Spore products at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/SPYDR . That needs to happen first, before the download process can begin.

Could you try using Internet Explorer instead of Firefox to see if the problem happens in both browsers? [/quote]

tried it and same problem. could it be that i am on dial up? if this is the problem then even downloading from a friends computer won't help 'cause then spore.com won't verify me or it will update there spore game (or lack there of) and not mine.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1738385.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1738385.page GMT
Try turning off all user-ran background applications before starting the installer. You can start a clean boot to ensure none is running
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
That includes anti-virus programs and firewalls etc, you can also turn windows firewall off via control panel.
If you have Vista or 7 right click the installer and select run as administrator.
Since you downloaded it off EADM, the downloaded file (the installer) should be there:
C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache\{ Anonymous }
by default. Make sure you have "view hidden files and folders" on to see it.
Also, make sure you have enough RAM and processing power to run the game.
http://www.spore.com/what/specs_spore

Try it again, however you'll likely have to back up saves, uninstall everything then reinstall in this order:
spore>patch 5.1>c&c>GA>robot parts
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
you also need My Spore Creations folder in Documents. However you can choose to keep saves when uninstalling.
If Windows actually prompts you to close the installer (ie you can choose whether to close it or not) let it run. If it just says "has encountered a problem and needs to close" then it's not the case.

SPYDR, I'm no expert but I don't find the problem being your internet connection credible. You can try it though on another and see if it registers on your profile.
In addition, does the email you entered on dr. pepper's site match your spore.com's? I heard a report of the problem occuring because of this. Reply back and I'll pass this on to Maxis.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1738488.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1738488.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1741151.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1741151.page GMT
Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
Better yet, clear cache and cookies as the link posted a few lines above, and then visit dr. pepper's site and reclaim your code. You can also try using another browser, IE8 or 7 or Firefox are recommended.
You may need to get a new code for now if none of these works.[/quote]

This has happened to me and I tried all those but it didn't work and seeing as I didn't get the code myself I can't get a new one. What do I do?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1741953.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1741953.page GMT ---
This has happened to me and I tried all those but it didn't work and seeing as I didn't get the code myself I can't get a new one. What do I do?[/quote]

Hi LizardNation,

Could you try using a different browser and see if that allows you to proceed? For example, if you are using Firefox try using Internet Explorer, or vice versa.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1741984.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1741984.page GMT Hi LizardNation,

Could you try using a different browser and see if that allows you to proceed? For example, if you are using Firefox try using Internet Explorer, or vice versa.[/quote]

I've tried using Firefox and the same issue occurs ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1742002.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1742002.page GMT
Unfortunately I don't have any other solutions to offer at this time beyond trying a different code. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1742217.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1742217.page GMT

Anyways, I entered the code, went through with the approval proccess, downloaded it through EADM, installed it, (although it asked me to update my game to 1.06 first), and I now recieve an error whenever I attempt to start up GA that says "SPORE™ Galactic Adventures has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

I had GA installed already, as well as C&C. Core Spore won't even give me the pleasure of a error screen and just dissappears after attempting to load. I'm running Windows XP, and Spore was running decently before. (although there was some crashes..) I'll see if it works tomorrow, but that's all the info I have at moment.
[size=8](there's also some of that "technical text" stuff that I could post, but it's lengthy and would be spammy..)[/size]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1744722.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1744722.page GMT
Any ideas or a thread with an idea?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1745655.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1745655.page GMT

Anyways, I entered the code, went through with the approval proccess, downloaded it through EADM, installed it, (although it asked me to update my game to 1.06 first), and I now recieve an error whenever I attempt to start up GA that says "SPORE™ Galactic Adventures has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

I had GA installed already, as well as C&C. Core Spore won't even give me the pleasure of a error screen and just dissappears after attempting to load. I'm running Windows XP, and Spore was running decently before. (although there was some crashes..) I'll see if it works tomorrow, but that's all the info I have at moment.
[size=8](there's also some of that "technical text" stuff that I could post, but it's lengthy and would be spammy..)[/size][/quote]

The robot parts installer also installs the latest version of the patch which is more graphics intensive. That alone could be the problem. Or not. Anyway, update your graphics drivers (if you have a desktop, go to the card's manufacturer's website, if a laptop to your laptop's) ,and also make sure your card is on the list of supported ones.
http://www.spore.com/what/specs_ga
If your are okay on the hardware and driver side of things then you can back up the SPORE folder, how to find it:
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
Copy it elsewhere, then you can try deleting preferences.prop in the original one (it's in the preferences subfolder), if it doesn't work try this
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/0/4706.page#42185
just don't delete pollination.package.

It should be noted that these will likely not work, but if there's a possiblity that they'll save you a reinstall why not do them. Definitely copy the SPORE folder somewhere safe before attempting anything.

If these don't work, back up My Spore Creations folder as well as the one you backed up, uninstall everything, and reinstall in this order:
spore>patch 5.1>c&c>GA>robot parts.

[quote]So does anyone have the work around for Steam? A friend got the code and has tried to use the third party download but it wont go for some reason.

Any ideas or a thread with an idea?[/quote]

He can always register his code on dr. pepper's site to make the icon show up in his sporepage, however the third-party install will likely not work. Maybe he can try installing the parts pack like you would install it on a mac. The BP2_Data.package (included in the download) is all that is needed. So you can install it as a mod. You can find an article on installing mods, they too are .package files, on the FAQ, I don't know if it works for Steam versions. It's worth a try. He needs to have installed patch 5.1 before attempting it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1745666.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1745666.page GMT
Anyway I'd really appreciate it if anyone had a fix... once again, I have tried EVERYTHING.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1746768.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1746768.page GMT Also the reason other browsers might work is that some firewalls is blocking them, however strange it may sound. Make sure they are on the list of exceptions, including on windows firewalls, you can change the settings in control panel.

Can you get another code? This should certainly fix it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1746805.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1746805.page GMT
Cleared cache

Shutdown Firewall

Tried little things like shutting down game and keeping EADM on.

Blah blah

Still get the "You need to redeem your code" message after I try to finalize the redemption. I'm out of options. This is a server thing? I really have no clue how to even fathom this. So I won't. I'll charm a few snakes and then maybe try in a couple of more weeks.

Unless I'm missing something....]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1748144.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1748144.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1748258.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1748258.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper) appears!

this is getting very ridiculous. i like spore, and i like maxis. but did they even test this code processes before sending the consumer out on it?! i'm now being "flooded" (exaggeration) with cyborgs i can't use or see, and 1 or 2 missions i can't appreciate and play the way they were meant to be because they use bot parts. and soon i'll have more and more bot part needed creations. i've complied with the gimmick, i've made a useless dr. pepper account, i've jumped through hoops, now where's my bot parts pack?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1750026.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1750026.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1750163.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1750163.page GMT
thank you. please keep me informed. but [u]not just forum[/u] informed as i'm not always on the forums, really i only get on when there's a problem. maybe an official announcement on our home pages on spore.com or an email or something.

we really do need a comment box area on our home page to comment none creation things, and maxis should have the ability to comment everyone on spore at once with one post. and an official maxis comment stays atop your comment section (maybe in another color) until you delete it so you notice it. you know to keep us informed better because announcements on the news section get pushed down from newer news, 'cause not everyone gets on spore.com very often. i know i don't.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754091.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754091.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754506.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754506.page GMT
When I visited Dr. Pepper site today it allowed me to pick my prize again, but after choosing the mech parts the site gives me an error instead of giving the download link like before.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754548.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754548.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754551.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754551.page GMT
1) I had it installed before I redeemed the code and it worked fine for me.
2) I use Firefox, have you tried using that instead of explorer, in my experience explore (which is designe dby microsoft who made the OS ) is really buggy. I even know someone with Vista that has explorer installed, and he gets the rrror message "Your Operating System is not compatible with Internet Explorer" (this validates my opinion of hating both)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754553.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754553.page GMT
In addition to clearing cache and cookies, you should really try another browser as Vektrix suggested. If all goes wrong you could, at your own risk, download the installer off a third party website then install it, it should work fine. If you don't want to take the risk you could submit a ticket at help.spore.com to have them take a look at your profile.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754559.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754559.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754561.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754561.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754564.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754564.page GMT C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE_EP1\Data )
but this isn't guaranteed to fix whatever issues you have.

For c&c, you can check the article on the FAQ/Master help thread on manually uninstalling it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754565.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754565.page GMT
I had a problem at Dr. Pepper website when I redeemed my code, it could not locate EA.com though Worked fine after a tried again later though.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754567.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754567.page GMT
In addition to clearing cache and cookies, you should really try another browser as Vektrix suggested. If all goes wrong you could, at your own risk, download the installer off a third party website then install it, it should work fine. If you don't want to take the risk you could submit a ticket at help.spore.com to have them take a look at your profile.[/quote]
I've downloaded Firefox now, but it doesn't solve the issue. I have now sent a mail via help.spore.com and I'm waiting for a response. I really hope this will fix the problems. But I still have one question: If I'd install the illegal patch, would that fix the '500' issue, or not? I really want to be able to share creations using the new parts. I can't download very much anymore, as my hard disk drive has only 300 mb left. That's another reason for me not to download the illegal patch.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754636.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754636.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754652.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754652.page GMT I've downloaded Firefox now, but it doesn't solve the issue. I have now sent a mail via help.spore.com and I'm waiting for a response. I really hope this will fix the problems. But I still have one question: If I'd install the illegal patch, would that fix the '500' issue, or not? I really want to be able to share creations using the new parts. I can't download very much anymore, as my hard disk drive has only 300 mb left. That's another reason for me not to download the illegal patch.[/quote]

There is no reason for the presence or absence of spore, the patch, or EADM to have any effect on your web browser. The 500 error is an error on the web server. Another thing to try is activating the code from a different computer that doesn't have spore or EADM installed. It should not be necessary to have these programs on the PC that you are doing the code registration. I've activated the code on one PC and it appeared in the EADM on 2 other computers.

However, if your hard disk only has 300 MB free space, that will be the problem. The patch is 341 MB in size and probably needs about that same amount of free space inorder to extract and then install.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754697.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754697.page GMT How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/
it's less than a dozen mbs in size. Of course, you need the latest patch to install them, normally it's automatically installed however this won't happen since you'll omit the installer.
http://games.softpedia.com/get/Patch/Spore-Patch.shtml ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754712.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1754712.page GMT
I have a disc based copy of Spore

Also I reinstalled EADM thru EA's main page. Absolutely hate the bloody thing but have to live with it. I also have another trick up my sleeve which I'll try tonight.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1755970.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1755970.page GMT How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/
it's less than a dozen mbs in size. Of course, you need the latest patch to install them, normally it's automatically installed however this won't happen since you'll omit the installer.
http://games.softpedia.com/get/Patch/Spore-Patch.shtml [/quote]
I've contected Maxis, but their solution didn't work. I've downloaded the patch, took, the risk, and nowe they're working! I can share robot creatures now! Thanks to all of you for all the help I got here! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758469.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758469.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758503.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758503.page GMT
Try first deleting this file here: BP2_Data.package and see if that allows you to reinstall normally.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758544.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758544.page GMT
Try first deleting this file here: BP2_Data.package and see if that allows you to reinstall normally.[/quote] i deleted this files but it doesn't want to let me reinstall the parts <.<]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758572.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758572.page GMT
Also, you could simply put the bp2_data.package file into the spore data directory, where it was before, just like you would install any other mod, to work around this.
How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/
You're using the version you downloaded after entering the code right?
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758634.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758634.page GMT 2010 Dr Pepper EA Games Every Bottle/Cup Wins Promotion
you will need to look under that, instead of under S for Spore.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758794.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758794.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758832.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1758832.page GMT
I have K9 Blue Dog Security filter, so it is impossible to even START Spore if I have EADM.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1760069.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1760069.page GMT
I have K9 Blue Dog Security filter, so it is impossible to even START Spore if I have EADM.[/quote]

Okay, officially, yes you need EADM in order to install the bot parts. Technically, you could probably just redeem a code at drpepper.com and have the bot part logo show up on your spore.com profile page. Once it shows up there you could install the software from a third party source online instead of using EADM. However Maxis / EA offers no support to you if you do this. It would be best to just turn off that software for a few minutes and run EADM.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1760120.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1760120.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1761276.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1761276.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1761530.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1761530.page GMT
Do you get the redeem error? If so the only thing I know of is to buy the new code if you have tried the other workaround.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1761576.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1761576.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765480.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765480.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765527.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765527.page GMT [img]http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/910/bbbbbgh.png[/img]
what should I do? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765573.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765573.page GMT [b] - If you get any sort of browser error (eg. 500) try clearing cache and cookies first, and use IE7 or FF3 first [/b]
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835

[b] - Updating content database process appears frozen [/b]
That is normal. The spore icon on the pop up that will usually spin will not during this procedure so while it may look frozen, it's not. It might last for more than an hour, and it is highly recommended that you turn off all user-ran background processes before starting Spore/GA after patching. For troubleshooting crashes during it see this post
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/48839.page#1722568

[b] - Unknown/random error at redirection from the dr. pepper's site to spore.com / inability to start download[/b]
Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
If that doesn't work too you can, at your own risk, download the parts pack off a third-party website.
[/quote]

So here is my story:
I got the code and i have the lil'icon in my profile and so on. But when I was going to get the code I got the error "500". Took step one and it still gave me 500. Then I tried the last step here and I got "500". But the frozen icon appeared when I started. Waited 2 hours and the it crashed. The icon never showed up again. Repeated the process and it never reappeared. I got tired and now I'm downloading it from simprograms, and I will be able to share since I have the lil'icon.

Edit: Forgot to mention I have IE8]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765858.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765858.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765887.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765887.page GMT
What happens when you try to run it from the third party? Do you get an error? Also it was unclear to me, did you manage to get EA Download Manager to display the bot download? 500 errors are usually temporary problems that clear up on their own with a little time. You might try later today if you are experiencing 500 errors. Also try clearing the cache and cookies again after waiting a little while.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765893.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765893.page GMT
What happens when you try to run it from the third party? Do you get an error? Also it was unclear to me, did you manage to get EA Download Manager to display the bot download? 500 errors are usually temporary problems that clear up on their own with a little time. You might try later today if you are experiencing 500 errors. Also try clearing the cache and cookies again after waiting a little while.[/quote]

When I try to run with the third party program nothing happens unusual. It just runs normal GA Spore, no crash, no error, just plain normal.

No I didn't ever managed to have the EADM showing me anything.

I tried the link I quoted before for the ones who have the icon and still, for the hundreth time, 500]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765898.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765898.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765916.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765916.page GMT
[quote]Also, you could simply put the bp2_data.package file into the spore data directory, where it was before, just like you would install any other mod, to work around this.
How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/
[/quote]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765976.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1765976.page GMT
[quote]Also, you could simply put the bp2_data.package file into the spore data directory, where it was before, just like you would install any other mod, to work around this.
How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/
[/quote][/quote]

Will try again tomorrow if I have time.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1766156.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1766156.page GMT I put in my code at the Dr. Pepper website.
I fixed a few things and came to the download page.
When I pressed "Start Downloading my purchases," EA Download manager launched and downloaded the parts to Drive C, which was a mistake on my part (I think) considering my game is actually installed to Drive D.
When I entered the game, there were no robot parts. When I try to redownload the parts by clicking "Download My Purchases" again, either a)Nothing happens, or b)An error message pops up saying something about 'EA Download maner(can't remember all the words)timed out, please launch the application again.

How do I fix this? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1766626.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1766626.page GMT
You might want to try just launching Spore EADM and see if the EA DrPepper offer is listed in the play list. It may give you the option to install from there. If that doesn't work you can refer to the section in the orignial post that talks about manually installing it as if it were a mod. Since you've successfully reigistered you could try that route.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1766741.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1766741.page GMT
Do you get the redeem error? If so the only thing I know of is to buy the new code if you have tried the other workaround.[/quote]I've tried several codes.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1768985.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1768985.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1768997.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1768997.page GMT First off, I've had the code-redeeming and picking out the bot parts good, but then comes when I have to log in. I log into the spore site due to my EA account already logged in. Once I was in it said I had to redeem the code. So, I redeemed a second code, It happened all over again.
I clear my browser history and and unthinkable happens:
When I go to code history, It sends me to picking the EA prize. Just when I click claim on the robot parts, It says there's an error. That happens to both codes.
I really need help.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1771921.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1771921.page GMT Check the link here. You won't need to register each code more than once.

- "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site.

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347
Better yet, clear cache and cookies as the link posted a few lines above, and then visit dr. pepper's site and reclaim your code. You can also try using another browser, IE8 or 7 or Firefox are recommended.
You may need to get a new code for now if none of these works.

Anyway, did you try doing it on a different computer altogether? Maybe a shared one? Just go to dr. pepper's, log in, click code history, then reclaim the code and try again. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1774792.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1774792.page GMT
The Sporebot symbol is on my main page.

When click on the but to redempt my parts, it leads me to the spore website with the error 500.
I loged out and unchecked the remember me box and tried again. It leaded me to the log in page, so I loged in. But it directed me to my spore page.

This is so frustrating!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775020.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775020.page GMT I just don't understand all the different explainations scattered everywhere.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775401.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775401.page GMT
- If you get any sort of browser error (eg. 500) try clearing cache and cookies first, and use IE7 or FF3 first
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835

Then visit this page
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775498.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775498.page GMT I tried on IE, Same story.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775904.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1775904.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1776328.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1776328.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1777127.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1777127.page GMT
If it has instructions on the page, it worked. Follow the instructions.

If it says:
[quote]You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information.[/quote]

It failed for some stupid reason and you have to get another code.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1777716.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1777716.page GMT
If I try to edit someone elses creation (That has Bot parts) I cant do that either.

It shows on my profile that I have the bot pack.. I just don't know what to do to use it 0.o]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1778463.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1778463.page GMT
If I try to edit someone elses creation (That has Bot parts) I cant do that either.

It shows on my profile that I have the bot pack.. I just don't know what to do to use it 0.o[/quote]

Make sure you have EADM installed, you can get it here: http://www.spore.com/patch

then visit this website https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
and you will be able to download the parts.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1779280.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1779280.page GMT

Get your Spore Bot Parts free from Dr. Pepper™!


You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information.
Please note:
There is a known issue with the following install path.
Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

To fix this issue, please complete the following steps:
1. Uninstall Spore and Spore Galactic Adventures
2. Re-install Spore
3. Re-install Spore Galactic Adventures
4. Return to this page to install the Spore Bot Parts Pack.

For more information, please see the Customer Support Help section.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1780990.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1780990.page GMT

Get your Spore Bot Parts free from Dr. Pepper™!


You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information.
...
[/quote]

Your profile at spore.com http://www.spore.com/view/profile/rosalio47 doesn't show Bot parts yet. What you can try doing is, as in the first post of this thread

Try logging out of spore.com, and of course disable remember me. Then go back to the dr. pepper site, then to code history, and click more info next to the code you entered, then click claim again. Then it should redirect you where you can
enter your credentials and download. In other words make sure you've logged off when entering the code.
In detail: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48795.page#1716347

If that doesn't work, clear cache and cookies, and then visit dr. pepper's site and reclaim your code. You can also try using another browser, IE8 or 7 or Firefox are recommended.
You may need to get a new code for now if none of these works. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1781009.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1781009.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1785095.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1785095.page GMT if we do that how do we get the download on our computer?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1785122.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1785122.page GMT if we do that how do we get the download on our computer?[/quote]

Once they show up as registered, getting your parts is a cakewalk, just go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
on your original computer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1787170.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1787170.page GMT
Started it again, "updating" for almost another hour, then I never made it back to the login & main menu. I tried this and got the same result for another 4 tries. Then uninstalled all. Reinstalled all, tried it 4 times, "updating" for nearly an hour each time, and each time crashing to windows before the login. Uninstalled, reinstalled again, and repeated same results.

I am at my wits end. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

EvolvedInTexas.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1788981.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1788981.page GMT
Started it again, "updating" for almost another hour, then I never made it back to the login & main menu. I tried this and got the same result for another 4 tries. Then uninstalled all. Reinstalled all, tried it 4 times, "updating" for nearly an hour each time, and each time crashing to windows before the login. Uninstalled, reinstalled again, and repeated same results.

I am at my wits end. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! [/quote]

Given the crashes I would suggest backing up your save game data and My Spore Creations folder in Documents and uninstalling all of Spore and then reinstalling. Something may not have patched correctly. See our FAQ section for uninstalling for details on backing up save game data first: http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/4723.page

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1789705.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1789705.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/4723.page [/i]


Well..... I did that. Deleted and reinstalled. Many many times. Thanks for the suggestion, though. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1789974.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1789974.page GMT - Updating content database process appears frozen
That is normal. The spore icon on the pop up that will usually spin will not during this procedure so while it may look frozen, it's not. It might last for more than an hour, and it is highly recommended that you turn off all user-ran background processes before starting Spore/GA after patching. For troubleshooting crashes during it see this post
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/48839.page#1722568

also, you may want to delete the contents of the preferences subfolder found in the SPORE folder mentioned here
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
Then try the fixes.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1790810.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1790810.page GMT C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Application Data\spore (windows XP)
C:\USERS\<username>\Application Data\spore (Vista/Windows 7)

You will lose absolutely everything you created on that PC. Your list of buddies & subscribed sporecastes will be recreated and the stuff you have created and shared will be downloaded from the online sporepedia. But everything else will be gone. (It may pull some stuff from your My Documents\My Spore Creations folder).

[u][b]This is a very drastic option and should be used as a last resort.
I recommend backing all the files to a different location before you delete them.[/u][/b]

I've been successful as using this to get the game into a usable state.



]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1790893.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1790893.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1791638.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1791638.page GMT
NO. Since you have the sport bots part logo on your profile. All you need to do is start EADM and log on into your primary spore email address and the parts pack will download and you can install it from EADM. I have used a single code to download the parts pack onto multiple computers.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1791725.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1791725.page GMT
NO. Since you have the sport bots part logo on your profile. All you need to do is start EADM and log on into your primary spore email address and the parts pack will download and you can install it from EADM. I have used a single code to download the parts pack onto multiple computers.
[/quote]
Dude. That's the first bit of good news I've heard in a long time. Thanks. All I need to do now is... download Spore yet again, and the patches, and the expansion... I hate computer crashes ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1791750.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1791750.page GMT if we do that how do we get the download on our computer?[/quote]

Once they show up as registered, getting your parts is a cakewalk, just go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
on your original computer.[/quote]
at my friends house right now, tried it and nothing. so even at my friends house with a extremely nice and fast computer with dsl (i have dial-up) and same thing, nothing.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1792098.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1792098.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793427.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793427.page GMT
I installed the robo parts from the 3rd party site (no problems with the install) and tried uploading creations (they fail because I've not registered a code). Then I registered a code (no problems with registering the code). Then I was able to upload robo creations using the 3rd party pack.

Then on a different PC, I logged into EADM with the same account as my first PC and this triggered the download of the parts pack from EADM. I installed the parts back without problem and have been able to upload/download robo creations.

Then on a 3rd PC, I copied the EADM cache folder from the 2nd PC onto this third PC. I then logged into EADM with the same account. Since I copied the EADM cache folder, I did not have to download the pack. It appeared immediately. It installed without problem and have been able to upload/download robo parts.

I have not tried installed the EADM parts pack over the 3rd party parts pack. Since the 3rd party parts pack works fine, I see no need.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793552.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793552.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793582.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793582.page GMT [/quote]
I did find that installing the new version of EADM (when it automatically updated itself) it forgot the account information that it was using in the prior version. EADM worked fine once I re-entered that info.

If EADM doesn't work, then download the parts patch from simprograms. As far as I can tell it is exactly the same stuff that is downloaded by the EADM (same file names, same file sizes). If your spore account shows the robo parts icon, then installing the 3rd party patch will get you up and running.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793589.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1793589.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1795055.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1795055.page GMT
UPDATE: Uninstalled everything and reinstalled. Then put back the old save files and preferences. Still didn't work. Deleted preferences, started the game as an administrator, and even rushed to the Task Manager to force-quit EADM when it popped back up after starting up the game so that it wouldn't be there while the updating went on. Again, failure. Is it hopeless?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1795391.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1795391.page GMT

I had to use "regedit" and manually look through ever single one of my registry entries in a certain catagory and delete every single reference to SPORE or its addons and parts packs and expansions and EADM.

Then, more "regedit" in another locale and more deleting.

Then reinstalling.

Then MANUALLY patching without the EADM.

Then using the EADM to get the Mech Parts.

Then running GA and updating content. Simple process with no content to update.

A perfectly patched and updated SPORE to use. Unexplored Galaxy to play.

Grrrrrrr..... over 24 hrs of computer time over 4 days to fix this "problem".

However, thanks for all the suggestions and the links to pages with ideas..... you guys rule.

EA could take a hint here and fix this where so others would not have to go through this gauntlet of terror just to get a parts pack.

Now I find there's ppl on EBAY selling codes for dr peppers. $8 a code, and that's just the email with the code listed inside. Isn't that illegal? Immoral? Fattening?

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1795844.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1795844.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1796078.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1796078.page GMT
UPDATE: Uninstalled everything and reinstalled. Then put back the old save files and preferences. Still didn't work. Deleted preferences, started the game as an administrator, and even rushed to the Task Manager to force-quit EADM when it popped back up after starting up the game so that it wouldn't be there while the updating went on. Again, failure. Is it hopeless?[/quote]

Try manually uninstalling as in the FAQ/Master Help thread (back up saves too). Uninstall EADM too, reinstall the patch using this link from now on
http://games.softpedia.com/get/Patch/Spore-Patch.shtml
don't reinstall EADM.

Now, install in this order: spore>patch 5.1>c&c>GA> robot parts.

If it crashes again please post your dxdiag report as of here
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/22070.page
(up to where it mentions driver dates but if you're not sure post the entire thing).

world_piece, had you installed the third-party download prior to entering your code? Some people of course have got it to work that way but I notice several haven't.
Just a shot in the dark, try using unicode encoding for your browser, then reclaim your code or enter a new one if you have it. On Chrome it's under options> under the hood> change language and font settings.
Also, on another note, try changing your password on EA.com, then reclaim your code and try again.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1796501.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1796501.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1797150.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1797150.page GMT http://www.spore.com/patch to get the latest version.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1797416.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1797416.page GMT
EDIT: Confirmed it works fine for everything downloaded/created since I got it. Only robot part creatures downloaded before obtaining the parts won't work. I don't know how to delete those creatures off of my system though because it doesn't let you access the delete button for creatures that it doesn't recognize.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1798926.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1798926.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1799915.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1799915.page GMT [/quote]
I tried Google Chrome, Fire fox and Internet explorer, and cleared the cache and cookies, BUT IT STILL WON'T WORK!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1800644.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1800644.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801298.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801298.page GMT the robot parts do not show as registered in your sporepage.

Does the malfunction happen on dr. pepper's site GirFan and SmbzMan? Did you try running compatibility mode of IE8? Have you installed the latest java and flash player plugins?

Glitchmaster, are you sure you used a valid/non used code? Can you go here and try to log in again, after clearing cache and cookies as in the first post?
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
You may also want to switch browsers.

Btw, you're not using an email adress with non-standard symbols or one that is really long right?

Also, everyone should try the workaround in the first post, that is clear cache and cookies, then go to dr. pepper's site and reclaim the code. Make sure remember me on spore.com is turned off (it should go away on its own after clearing internet files anyway though but still).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801588.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801588.page GMT
EDIT: Confirmed it works fine for everything downloaded/created since I got it. Only robot part creatures downloaded before obtaining the parts won't work. I don't know how to delete those creatures off of my system though because it doesn't let you access the delete button for creatures that it doesn't recognize.[/quote]

Thanks for confirming this.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801589.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801589.page GMT the robot parts do not show as registered in your sporepage.

Does the malfunction happen on dr. pepper's site GirFan and SmbzMan? Did you try running compatibility mode of IE8? Have you installed the latest java and flash player plugins?

Glitchmaster, are you sure you used a valid/non used code? Can you go here and try to log in again, after clearing cache and cookies as in the first post?
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
You may also want to switch browsers.

Btw, you're not using an email adress with non-standard symbols or one that is really long right?

Also, everyone should try the workaround in the first post, that is clear cache and cookies, then go to dr. pepper's site and reclaim the code. Make sure remember me on spore.com is turned off (it should go away on its own after clearing internet files anyway though but still).[/quote] I used IE8 and installed the latest flash player but it still won't work... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801769.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801769.page GMT
I know I have a valid codes, I got two bottles of it! The 500 error appears after I get sent to the login/create account page, I don't know what to do, and I feel kinda ripped off. It sees the code, asks me 3 question, asks me to login, then nothing happens, so of course its not on my spore page.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801818.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801818.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801830.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801830.page GMT
Does it not help that I have IE8? Is there a way I can switch to IE7 without having to download it? I had 6 before... Compatibility Mode does not work either.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801843.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801843.page GMT I also did compatibility mode and it still didnt work. I also used google chrome and it STill didnt work!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801854.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801854.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801874.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801874.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801989.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1801989.page GMT
I need more help.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1803060.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1803060.page GMT
It was a problem on the Dr. Pepper website. They fixed their servers, and I was able to click on the 'download purchases' button, and now I'm waiting 16 minutes for EADM to get it all. >_<]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1803244.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1803244.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1803270.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1803270.page GMT

I have tried different browsers and different computers like you guys have suggested. I have also cleared my history and such. It dosen't show up on my profile that I even have the pack. I have tried several codes. I only have the base game, so I shouldn't have any compatability issues.

I have already successfuly downloaded stuff for a different EA game from there so I don't understand why this isn't working. Any help would be extremly wonderful. Thanks.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1805216.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1805216.page GMT
I need more help.[/quote]

Good news is the parts pack shows as registered in your profile. Now, this is likely an EADM error, try running task manager, then go to processes tab, then eliminate all processes named core.exe or anything else that resembles EA Download manager (eg. EADM). Then try again. If it doesn't work uninstall your EADM version and reinstall.

This happens upon download not install right?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1805932.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1805932.page GMT

I have tried different browsers and different computers like you guys have suggested. I have also cleared my history and such. It dosen't show up on my profile that I even have the pack. I have tried several codes. I only have the base game, so I shouldn't have any compatability issues.

I have already successfuly downloaded stuff for a different EA game from there so I don't understand why this isn't working. Any help would be extremly wonderful. Thanks.[/quote]

Did you download the third-party download of the robot parts before trying to get the "legal" one? Also, the email you used wasn't a very long adress or had weird characters in it right? Can you also try doing a passoword reset at ea.com (you can use the forgot password feauture) and then clear cache and cookies again, then go to dr. pepper's site and reclaim the code?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1805936.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1805936.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1806319.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1806319.page GMT
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1114607

If you have a legitimate Dr Pepper code, and have registered it with your EA account correctly, you can still grab the download via EADM.

The install procedure doesn't work, as this attempts to patch Spore to v1.6. However, the download contains a separate BP2_Data.package (you can find where this is in the EADM settings, mine was C:\P..Files\EA Games\EADM or something like that) file which can be copied into:

C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\spore\Data

And this will give you access to the new Robot parts.


I would recommend going through the full process to make sure the parts are registered to your Spore account. The parts pack will appear on your My Spore page on the Sporepedia as a purple icon with a white robot head. If this icon is present, you'll be able to share any creations with the robot parts.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1807306.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1807306.page GMT Is there anything else I can try or am I just out of luck? I would really like the parts. Thanks for all of your suggestions.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1808207.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1808207.page GMT You can also try contacting dr. pepper's site runners, use this email
webmaster@drpepper.com
include your code.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809507.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809507.page GMT
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1114607

If you have a legitimate Dr Pepper code, and have registered it with your EA account correctly, you can still grab the download via EADM.

The install procedure doesn't work, as this attempts to patch Spore to v1.6. However, the download contains a separate BP2_Data.package (you can find where this is in the EADM settings, mine was C:\P..Files\EA Games\EADM or something like that) file which can be copied into:

C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\spore\Data

And this will give you access to the new Robot parts.


I would recommend going through the full process to make sure the parts are registered to your Spore account. The parts pack will appear on your My Spore page on the Sporepedia as a purple icon with a white robot head. If this icon is present, you'll be able to share any creations with the robot parts.[/quote]


Not everyone downloaded Spore from steam. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809514.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809514.page GMT
I got a sporebot code, I went to the pepper site and entered it there and followed the instructions..
Until this point where I got stuck:

" You previously claimed the following:

Prize: Spore Bot Parts Pack

Title: Spore

Platform: PC

When: 02-01-2010 at 23:25:24

You must finalize your redemption here. "

So I click the "here button" and it sents me to this page :
http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper
( Internal Server Error )

I don't know what to do at this point. I'm pretty much clueless.

Any help is very appreciated! =)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809539.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809539.page GMT You can also try contacting dr. pepper's site runners, use this email
webmaster@drpepper.com
include your code.[/quote]

But is that going to transfer all your EA licensed software to the new account?

It is my understanding that same email address has to be used to register at the Dr. Pepper site, EA site, EADM, and spore. Your primary email address is the link that connects all the different databases.



]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809546.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809546.page GMT You can also try contacting dr. pepper's site runners, use this email
webmaster@drpepper.com
include your code.[/quote]

But is that going to transfer all your EA licensed software to the new account?

It is my understanding that same email address has to be used to register at the Dr. Pepper site, EA site, EADM, and spore. Your primary email address is the link that connects all the different databases.



[/quote]


Changing your email at ea.com updates it for your EADM purchases as well. Since you use the same login info to get into EADM as EA.com and Spore.com they are all linked. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809749.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1809749.page GMT
I have the bot pieces icon on my page but I dont have them in my game.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1810459.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1810459.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1810730.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1810730.page GMT
So I do that; download the newest EADM version and try again. But then the EADM isn't able to startup and it gives me this message:


"Error: This application failed to initialize proberbly. Please ensure that you are not attempting to run the application on multiple Windows accounts simultaneously. If the problem still persists, please reinstall the application."


I don't know what to do now; I have tried reinstalling the EADM but still this message is popping up when I start it and I don't have any other Windows accounts actually.

Any help is appreciated.

EDIT: Oh and my spore-game can't startup either now, usually when I start Spore it starts up EADM first, and now that EADM doesnt work it gets stuck at the same message. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812186.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812186.page GMT
So I do that; download the newest EADM version and try again. But then the EADM isn't able to startup and it gives me this message:


"Error: This application failed to initialize proberbly. Please ensure that you are not attempting to run the application on multiple Windows accounts simultaneously. If the problem still persists, please reinstall the application."


I don't know what to do now; I have tried reinstalling the EADM but still this message is popping up when I start it and I don't have any other Windows accounts actually.

Any help is appreciated.[/quote]

Try manually uninstalling EADM then reinstall from http://www.spore.com/patch

Manually Uninstall EA Download Manager ( EADM )
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=11090

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812307.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812307.page GMT
I have the bot pieces icon on my page but I dont have them in my game.[/quote]

Make sure you've installed the latest flash/macromedia flash player. Try using another browser too, and make sure that you allow plugins under internet options.

PS. Are you using this link?
spore.com/patch it includes a link on its own.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812340.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812340.page GMT
Try installing the one from the spore disc. What is the exact error you're getting, and did you make sure it was uninstalled first?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812343.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812343.page GMT


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812391.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812391.page GMT
So I do that; download the newest EADM version and try again. But then the EADM isn't able to startup and it gives me this message:


"Error: This application failed to initialize proberbly. Please ensure that you are not attempting to run the application on multiple Windows accounts simultaneously. If the problem still persists, please reinstall the application."


I don't know what to do now; I have tried reinstalling the EADM but still this message is popping up when I start it and I don't have any other Windows accounts actually.

Any help is appreciated.[/quote]

Try manually uninstalling EADM then reinstall from http://www.spore.com/patch

Manually Uninstall EA Download Manager ( EADM )
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=11090

[/quote]


Is there any other way to solve this?
I'm afraid to do the steps since you recommend having a computer professional perform these steps.. I mean, if I make a tiny mistake it can damage my system, right?
I'm no computer genius. So I can't risk this..

Edit: and you aren't sure that this might even work if I do it right. It's just really bad 'cause I can't even use Spore now.. I could before though with the old version of EADM I had.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812436.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812436.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812511.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812511.page GMT

Is there any other way to solve this?
I'm afraid to do the steps since you recommend having a computer professional perform these steps.. I mean, if I make a tiny mistake it can damage my system, right?
I'm no computer genius. So I can't risk this..

Edit: and you aren't sure that this might even work if I do it right. It's just really bad 'cause I can't even use Spore now.. I could before though with the old version of EADM I had.[/quote]

You can call support and ask them to walk you through the steps if you prefer or to get a second opinion.

How to contact Technical Support - USA
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/184.page#678
Where can you get technical support for other countries and languages?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=9002]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812744.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812744.page GMT
No Purchase Necessary.
You can write a letter to:
YOU Technology Brand Services, Inc., 701 Gateway #101, South San Francisco, CA 94080
I suggest you include a self addressed stamped envelope with your letter requesting a code so that they can just put the code in the envelope and send it out.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812756.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812756.page GMT
No Purchase Necessary.
You can write a letter to:
YOU Technology Brand Services, Inc., 701 Gateway #101, South San Francisco, CA 94080
I suggest you include a self addressed stamped envelope with your letter requesting a code so that they can just put the code in the envelope and send it out.[/quote]

Does it have to be mailed or is there some e-mail, and second, I thought it ended on the first of February, what happened with that?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812804.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812804.page GMT

Is there any other way to solve this?
I'm afraid to do the steps since you recommend having a computer professional perform these steps.. I mean, if I make a tiny mistake it can damage my system, right?
I'm no computer genius. So I can't risk this..

Edit: and you aren't sure that this might even work if I do it right. It's just really bad 'cause I can't even use Spore now.. I could before though with the old version of EADM I had.[/quote]

You can call support and ask them to walk you through the steps if you prefer or to get a second opinion.

How to contact Technical Support - USA
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/184.page#678
Where can you get technical support for other countries and languages?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=9002[/quote]


Thanks for your help Kaliena
I just got tired of trying to fix the problem that way, it's just getting more and more complicated.
Personally, do you think a reinstall of the whole game would fix the problem?
I'm okay if it means I lose my creations, I just want to be able to start up Spore again without having to go through all the technical stuff. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812870.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812870.page GMT Thanks for your help Kaliena
I just got tired of trying to fix the problem that way, it's just getting more and more complicated.
Personally, do you think a reinstall of the whole game would fix the problem?
I'm okay if it means I lose my creations, I just want to be able to start up Spore again without having to go through all the technical stuff. [/quote]
Since EADM is separate from Spore and Spore GA uninstalling and reinstalling Spore won't fix a problem that is isolated to EADM. I can't say that I would bother with uninstalling and reinstalling Spore in your situation as I wouldn't expect that to fix the problem.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812925.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812925.page GMT Does it have to be mailed or is there some e-mail, and second, I thought it ended on the first of February, what happened with that?[/quote]

No email. You have to do paper mail.

It is Feb 1st of next year (2011). Dr. Pepper will accept letter requests until Jan 1, 2011 and then you have another month to receive the letter with the code and redeem it through the web site.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812937.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812937.page GMT Thanks for your help Kaliena
I just got tired of trying to fix the problem that way, it's just getting more and more complicated.
Personally, do you think a reinstall of the whole game would fix the problem?
I'm okay if it means I lose my creations, I just want to be able to start up Spore again without having to go through all the technical stuff. [/quote]
Since EADM is separate from Spore and Spore GA uninstalling and reinstalling Spore won't fix a problem that is isolated to EADM. I can't say that I would bother with uninstalling and reinstalling Spore in your situation as I wouldn't expect that to fix the problem.
[/quote]


Oh I see... But how come it worked before I got the newer version of EADM?
It has always worked just fine, until today that I downloaded the new version of EADM.

EDIT: By reinstalling Spore I start with the old EADM, I dont?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812938.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812938.page GMT Does it have to be mailed or is there some e-mail, and second, I thought it ended on the first of February, what happened with that?[/quote]

No email. You have to do paper mail.

It is Feb 1st of next year (2011). Dr. Pepper will accept letter requests until Jan 1, 2011 and then you have another month to receive the letter with the code and redeem it through the web site.

[/quote]

So wait, does that mean if I sent the mail out today, it would take until next year before they send it to me, or they send it to me whenever they get it.

Sorry, but I want to be completely clear on this.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812948.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812948.page GMT Thanks for your help Kaliena
I just got tired of trying to fix the problem that way, it's just getting more and more complicated.
Personally, do you think a reinstall of the whole game would fix the problem?
I'm okay if it means I lose my creations, I just want to be able to start up Spore again without having to go through all the technical stuff. [/quote]
Since EADM is separate from Spore and Spore GA uninstalling and reinstalling Spore won't fix a problem that is isolated to EADM. I can't say that I would bother with uninstalling and reinstalling Spore in your situation as I wouldn't expect that to fix the problem.
[/quote]
Yes. Since you have a code and have redeemed it and the parts logo appears on your profile, go to
http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
and download the parts from them and install it. This is the exact same program (all someone did was upload the program from the EADM download cache). Just do a manual download instead of having EADM download it.






]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812949.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812949.page GMT Thanks for your help Kaliena
I just got tired of trying to fix the problem that way, it's just getting more and more complicated.
Personally, do you think a reinstall of the whole game would fix the problem?
I'm okay if it means I lose my creations, I just want to be able to start up Spore again without having to go through all the technical stuff. [/quote]
Since EADM is separate from Spore and Spore GA uninstalling and reinstalling Spore won't fix a problem that is isolated to EADM. I can't say that I would bother with uninstalling and reinstalling Spore in your situation as I wouldn't expect that to fix the problem.
[/quote]
Yes. Since you have a code and have redeemed it and the parts logo appears on your profile, go to
http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
and download the parts from them and install it. This is the exact same program (all someone did was upload the program from the EADM download cache). Just do a manual download instead of having EADM download it.


[/quote]

My problem is not that I don't have the new parts anymore.
I can't start-up Spore anymore.

I guess on the way I got lead to another problem. And this is off topic right? I'm sorry

I don't think my computer is installing the new EADM properbly.

Maybe getting an old version would help? 'casue it worked just fine before.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812960.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1812960.page GMT
So wait, does that mean if I sent the mail out today, it would take until next year before they send it to me, or they send it to me whenever they get it.

Sorry, but I want to be completely clear on this.[/quote]
It means if you mail out something you'll get a code when they process the letter. If you send your letter postmarked by at least the date mentioned you'll get a letter back with a code. It doesn't mean you have to wait a year or whatever to get a code.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813011.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813011.page GMT My problem is not that I don't have the new parts anymore.
I can't start-up Spore anymore.
I guess on the way I got lead to another problem. And this is off topic right? I'm sorry
I don't think my computer is installing the new EADM properbly.
Maybe getting an old version would help? 'casue it worked just fine before.[/quote]
[/quote]
You could try uninstalling EADM and installing it from the DVD, however I think EADM automatically upgrades itself to the latest version. Is this a disc installed Spore, not an EADM?Try uninstalling EADM and then launch Spore see if it works. If it doesn't work with EADM removed from your PC (assuming you can do this because you have a disc version) then your issue isn't with EADM at all, it's with Spore.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813025.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813025.page GMT My problem is not that I don't have the new parts anymore.
I can't start-up Spore anymore.
I guess on the way I got lead to another problem. And this is off topic right? I'm sorry
I don't think my computer is installing the new EADM properbly.
Maybe getting an old version would help? 'casue it worked just fine before.[/quote]
[/quote]
You could try uninstalling EADM and installing it from the DVD, however I think EADM automatically upgrades itself to the latest version. Is this a disc installed Spore, not an EADM?Try uninstalling EADM and then launch Spore see if it works. If it doesn't work with EADM removed from your PC (assuming you can do this because you have a disc version) then your issue isn't with EADM at all, it's with Spore.[/quote]

Thanks for answering Kaliena

Yes, I have disc-version of Spore.

That's a good idea. I know it upgrades itself, though I never thought about it recently. Forgot about that.

So that means that it's just the new download that doesnt work with my computer?

Or maybe, remeber I told you that my computer comes up with a message:

"Error: This application failed to initialize proberbly. Please ensure that you are not attempting to run the application on multiple Windows accounts simultaneously. If the problem still persists, please reinstall the application."

Maybe, my computer thinks I'm having two different EADM installed and running at the same time. ?
Because I already had an EADM and then downloaded and installed another..
?


EDIT: and about the "Try uninstalling EADM and then launch Spore see if it works."

It works, Spore starts up. I didnt know it could ? I was told by the EADM when uninstalling it that running Spore without it would cause Spore to not run proberbly. And I want my Spore to run smoothly of course.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813052.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813052.page GMT
Yes, I have disc-version of Spore.
That's a good idea. I know it upgrades itself, though I never thought about it recently. Forgot about that.
So that means that it's just the new download that doesnt work with my computer?
Or maybe, remeber I told you that my computer comes up with a message:
"Error: This application failed to initialize proberbly. Please ensure that you are not attempting to run the application on multiple Windows accounts simultaneously. If the problem still persists, please reinstall the application."
Maybe, my computer thinks I'm having two different EADM installed and running at the same time. ?
Because I already had an EADM and then downloaded and installed another..
?[/quote]
If you haven't already make sure you have cold booted your machine, meaning you logged everyone out of windows and turned it off and killed the power to it and left it that way fora minute or two, then turned it back on. I assumed you've already done this, but just in case. Other than that go ahead and try just uninstalling EADM and see if Spore works.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813061.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813061.page GMT It works, Spore starts up. I didnt know it could ? I was told by the EADM when uninstalling it that running Spore without it would cause Spore to not run proberbly. And I want my Spore to run smoothly of course.[/quote]

All this means is that because EADM is not running, it can't push updates, or expansions that are digital download purchases, or additional addons (like the Dr. Pepper parts). EADM isn't need to run spore.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813077.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813077.page GMT It works, Spore starts up. I didnt know it could ? I was told by the EADM when uninstalling it that running Spore without it would cause Spore to not run proberbly. And I want my Spore to run smoothly of course.[/quote]

All this means is that because EADM is not running, it can't push updates, or expansions that are digital download purchases, or additional addons (like the Dr. Pepper parts). EADM isn't need to run spore.

[/quote]

Wow, thank you DVDMaster!

I think remember I though it said that it wouldnt be able to run proberbly without EADM. isnt that the words they used?
I was afraid it might cause my creations to get deleted and all kinds of problems.

So I guess that means all problems are solved.

Thanks again Kaliena and DVDMaster for all your help

And Slime too! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813094.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1813094.page GMT [quote]"You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/quote]

Only the really annoying part is no matter what I do (log out and stay logged out, try different browser, clearing cache and cookies) I still can't get the parts downloaded. Is there a certain download screen that will appear when the Dr. Pepper site links you to the Spore site? All I'm getting is this (sorry for the really big pic):
[img]http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae230/sparrior09/DrPepper.png?t=1264022672[/img]

If it's some kind of glitch, I hope Maxis gets on it right away (but I know they won't, lol). ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1816488.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1816488.page GMT Please note:
There is a known issue with the following install path.
Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

To fix this issue, please complete the following steps:
1. Uninstall Spore and Spore Galactic Adventures
2. Re-install Spore
3. Re-install Spore Galactic Adventures
4. Return to this page to install the Spore Bot Parts Pack.

So, I did all this and it still didn't work, I've done this twice. It's still not working. What do I do?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1816533.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1816533.page GMT [quote]"You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/quote]

Only the really annoying part is no matter what I do (log out and stay logged out, try different browser, clearing cache and cookies) I still can't get the parts downloaded. Is there a certain download screen that will appear when the Dr. Pepper site links you to the Spore site? All I'm getting is this (sorry for the really big pic):

If it's some kind of glitch, I hope Maxis gets on it right away (but I know they won't, lol). [/quote]
Looking at your spore profile, it does not appear that that you have registered a code. (you don't have the robo parts icon).

I would try registering that code again at the dr pepper site.
If that does work, I'd get a different code and try that one.
When doing all this registration stuff, use the same email address for all the web sites. It should be the one that spore is registered to.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817121.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817121.page GMT Please note:
There is a known issue with the following install path.
Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

To fix this issue, please complete the following steps:
1. Uninstall Spore and Spore Galactic Adventures
2. Re-install Spore
3. Re-install Spore Galactic Adventures
4. Return to this page to install the Spore Bot Parts Pack.

So, I did all this and it still didn't work, I've done this twice. It's still not working. What do I do?[/quote]

Connecting to get the download is not related to uninstalling and reinstalling Spore. That is only required IF you somehow installed the Bot parts and THEN tried installing Galactic Adventures. That install path isn't okay. Since you haven't even downloaded the bot parts, it doesn't apply to you.

Instead, install the latest EA Download Manager from http://www.spore.com/patch and then go back to the download page and try downloading again. If that fails try using a different web browser and try downloading again. See the first post on this page for how to skip directly to downloading.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817393.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817393.page GMT [quote]"You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/quote]

...
If it's some kind of glitch, I hope Maxis gets on it right away (but I know they won't, lol). [/quote]
Are you using the same e-mail address for both the drpepper website and the spore.com website?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817398.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817398.page GMT Please note:
There is a known issue with the following install path.
Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

To fix this issue, please complete the following steps:
1. Uninstall Spore and Spore Galactic Adventures
2. Re-install Spore
3. Re-install Spore Galactic Adventures
4. Return to this page to install the Spore Bot Parts Pack.

So, I did all this and it still didn't work, I've done this twice. It's still not working. What do I do?[/quote]

Connecting to get the download is not related to uninstalling and reinstalling Spore. That is only required IF you somehow installed the Bot parts and THEN tried installing Galactic Adventures. That install path isn't okay. Since you haven't even downloaded the bot parts, it doesn't apply to you.

Instead, install the latest EA Download Manager from http://www.spore.com/patch and then go back to the download page and try downloading again. If that fails try using a different web browser and try downloading again. See the first post on this page for how to skip directly to downloading.[/quote]

It didn't work. I re-installed EADM and tried again, and it didn't work. It was still connecting, so I closed the browser canceled the download and tried in a new browser. It still didn't work.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817997.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1817997.page GMT
Since your spore profile shows the robopart icon, you can go to
http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
And manually download the parts patch.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818007.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818007.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818011.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818011.page GMT [/quote]

Please review the first post of this thread and then advise what step you might be stuck at in the process.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818412.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818412.page GMT [quote]"You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/quote]

...
If it's some kind of glitch, I hope Maxis gets on it right away (but I know they won't, lol). [/quote]
Are you using the same e-mail address for both the drpepper website and the spore.com website?[/quote]
The same e-mail, yes.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818870.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1818870.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1819086.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1819086.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1822684.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1822684.page GMT webmaster@drpepper.com
with your code, maybe they can help. You can of course make a new one with a different email, won't hurt to try.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1822843.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1822843.page GMT webmaster@drpepper.com
with your code, maybe they can help. You can of course make a new one with a different email, won't hurt to try.[/quote]
I created a new account, though when I entered the code it gave me an error message since I had already activated it with my other account (obviously =P).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1823991.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1823991.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1825744.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1825744.page GMT Alright then. Thank you.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1827056.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1827056.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper. I have error 500. What me to do?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830829.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830829.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper. I have error 500. What me to do?[/quote]
Try first clearing your temporary internet files. http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835
Try using a different web browser, like IE instead of Firefox or vice versa.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830882.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830882.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830922.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830922.page GMT
Since your spore profile shows the robopart icon, you can go to
http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
And manually download the parts patch.

[/quote]It's be not official.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830928.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830928.page GMT Since your spore profile shows the robopart icon, you can go to
http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
And manually download the parts patch.
[/quote]It's be not official.[/quote]
It is however a copy of the exact same files that are downloaded using EADM. Since it is the identical software, it functions exactly the same (once you have registered a Dr. Pepper code and have the robo parts icon on your spore profile page).

Alternative download locations for people who can't get the EADM has been common since the earliest spore patches. This is no different.




]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830999.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1830999.page GMT It is however a copy of the exact same files that are downloaded using EADM. Since it is the identical software, it functions exactly the same (once you have registered a Dr. Pepper code and have the robo parts icon on your spore profile page).

Alternative download locations for people who can't get the EADM has been common since the earliest spore patches. This is no different.

[/quote]
Yup, this is pretty much correct. If you get the Bot part logo on your Spore.com profile page you can download the files and install them from a third party location. SimProgram's files are copy of what is downloaded from EADM.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831014.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831014.page GMT
Thanks ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831200.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831200.page GMT Since your spore profile shows the robopart icon, you can go to
http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/
And manually download the parts patch.
[/quote]It's be not official.[/quote]
It is however a copy of the exact same files that are downloaded using EADM. Since it is the identical software, it functions exactly the same (once you have registered a Dr. Pepper code and have the robo parts icon on your spore profile page).

Alternative download locations for people who can't get the EADM has been common since the earliest spore patches. This is no different.[/quote]
That is, if I download this patch I can publish creations because I have picture Bot Parts?
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831214.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831214.page GMT That is, if I download this patch I can publish creations because I have picture Bot Parts?
[/quote]

You have the bot part logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/andy1295 so yes, you can publish bot parts, once they are installed on your Spore game.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831290.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831290.page GMT
Thanks [/quote]


If you got the third party files and installed them first you should be able to redeem a code via the drpepper.com website and have it work, to my understanding. Do go ahead and try the 7-11 codes and see if you can successfully redeem one to get the bot part logo on your spore.com profile. In the end you need a bot part logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/Delta317 next to the other game logos.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831293.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831293.page GMT
Thanks [/quote]


If you got the third party files and installed them first you should be able to redeem a code via the drpepper.com website and have it work, to my understanding. Do go ahead and try the 7-11 codes and see if you can successfully redeem one to get the bot part logo on your spore.com profile. In the end you need a bot part logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/Delta317 next to the other game logos.[/quote]

Thank you, I'll give it a shot then.

EDIT: Worked like a charm ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831312.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1831312.page GMT
SOMEBODY HELP MEEEEEEEEE!!!!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833333.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833333.page GMT That is, if I download this patch I can publish creations because I have picture Bot Parts?
[/quote]
[quote=SporeMaster]You have the bot part logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/andy1295 so yes, you can publish bot parts, once they are installed on your Spore game.[/quote][/quote]

I HAVE ERROR 500 ON DOWNLOADING PAGE, I CAN'T DOWNLOAD PATCH... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833673.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833673.page GMT
SOMEBODY HELP MEEEEEEEEE!!!![/quote]

What else have you tried? Did you try clearing temporary files and cookies on your web browser? Did you try using a different web browser? Read through the first post and follow all the troubleshooting steps there.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833676.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833676.page GMT That is, if I download this patch I can publish creations because I have picture Bot Parts?
[/quote]
[quote=SporeMaster]You have the bot part logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/andy1295 so yes, you can publish bot parts, once they are installed on your Spore game.[/quote][/quote]

I HAVE ERROR 500 ON DOWNLOADING PAGE, I CAN'T DOWNLOAD PATCH... [/quote]

If you already tried all steps mentioned in the first page you can try:
a) contacting help.spore.com
b) getting it off a third-party site, it should work
c) both

Seriously try the suggestions first, including switching browsers.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833767.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833767.page GMT That is, if I download this patch I can publish creations because I have picture Bot Parts?
[/quote]
[quote=SporeMaster]You have the bot part logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/andy1295 so yes, you can publish bot parts, once they are installed on your Spore game.[/quote][/quote]

I HAVE ERROR 500 ON DOWNLOADING PAGE, I CAN'T DOWNLOAD PATCH... [/quote]

If you already tried all steps mentioned in the first page you can try:
a) contacting help.spore.com
b) getting it off a third-party site, it should work
c) both

Seriously try the suggestions first, including switching browsers.[/quote]I the legislative person, but I will try...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833781.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833781.page GMT
The 500 Internal Server Error means that "The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request". So in this case there is a problem with their database or in communicating to EA's servers that you have redeemed the code. It is something that needs to be fixed by EA/Dr. Pepper.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833795.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833795.page GMT

So do contact help.spore.com with your account info.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833797.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833797.page GMT
The 500 Internal Server Error means that "The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request". So in this case there is a problem with their database or in communicating to EA's servers that you have redeemed the code. It is something that needs to be fixed by EA/Dr. Pepper.


[/quote]

While error 500s start as server errors they often linger on the user's computer well after the error is fixed. Often they are temporary errors that go away in a few minutes or a few hours. When the browser's cache isn't cleared those temporary internet files save the error 500 page and continue to refer to it even when the error is no longer on the live page. That is why we suggest clearing temp files and trying a different browser. Now, a chronic error 500 that EVERYONE is getting all the time for hours at end is something that the webmaster must fix. If only one person is affected then likely they are in the situation of having the error website cached on their individual computer and they must take the required troubleshooting steps to correct it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833801.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1833801.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1834122.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1834122.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1834147.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1834147.page GMT [/quote]

Once a game is shown as registered in your profile, it never unregisters. Both the C&C parts pack and the robot parts pack show as registered in your sporepage. What is the trouble you're having?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1834390.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1834390.page GMT [quote]"You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information." error when trying to download the parts on spore.com, even after successfully typing in your code and info on dr. pepper's site. [/quote]

Only the really annoying part is no matter what I do (log out and stay logged out, try different browser, clearing cache and cookies) I still can't get the parts downloaded. Is there a certain download screen that will appear when the Dr. Pepper site links you to the Spore site? All I'm getting is this (sorry for the really big pic):

If it's some kind of glitch, I hope Maxis gets on it right away (but I know they won't, lol). [/quote]
Looking at your spore profile, it does not appear that that you have registered a code. (you don't have the robo parts icon).

I would try registering that code again at the dr pepper site.
If that does work, I'd get a different code and try that one.
When doing all this registration stuff, use the same email address for all the web sites. It should be the one that spore is registered to.


[/quote]

As a test with the system, I made 2 accounts with Dr. Pepper. One with my spore email and one without. Both give me the same result as Chaos'. I'm tired of trying to figure it out. I'm a bit computer savvy so I more than went out of my way to diagnose the issue and try different paths. Same result. I get the same page that Chaos did. Rather than waste more time banging my head, I decided to just hope this issue can be resolved and I can try again in the coming weeks...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1836623.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1836623.page GMT You have the bot logo at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/andy1295 therefor you can install the bot parts either way and you will be able to publish.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1837950.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1837950.page GMT [url]www.spore.com/view/drpepper[/url]
Is there a way i can contact maxis, or dr.pepper and give them my code so they can activate the code and put the bot parts on my account for me? or atleast direct me to the download site.... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838052.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838052.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838359.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838359.page GMT
As long as you downloaded it with EADM then yes it would still be available to install via EADM.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838535.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838535.page GMT [url]www.spore.com/view/drpepper[/url]
Is there a way i can contact maxis, or dr.pepper and give them my code so they can activate the code and put the bot parts on my account for me? or atleast direct me to the download site.... [/quote]
Why are you uninstalling? You don't need to do this in order to get the bot parts. You don't have the bot part logo yet at this site:http://www.spore.com/view/profile/Fuzzyice which means you haven't redeemed your bot code successfully. Read through the first post of this thread and try the suggestions there for redeeming the code. You have to successfully do that and link it to your Spore.com profile before downloading even enters the picture.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838545.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1838545.page GMT ill start my story i got a dr pepper finally a month ago and i made a dr pepper account and put in my code (so far oso good ) and then i clicked the redeam button on a little pop up and then it brings me to that site where it sayz i hav to redeam my parts and i did all ready! so i click the redeam link a whole bunch more and here i am now STILL trying to fix it and today i went to the forum to see if any one had my prob and they had the exact problem! i had to log outta spore then click the redeam link and i WOULD OF popped up but guess what it did the same old crud and i repeted the whole progress like 8 time and notin happen! can some one plz tell me what to do?!?!??!!?!?!?!!? god spore waz so stoopid to do this contest with dr p anyway PLZ HELP ME IM DYING TO GET THESE PARTS!!!!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1839513.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1839513.page GMT ill start my story i got a dr pepper finally a month ago and i made a dr pepper account and put in my code (so far oso good ) and then i clicked the redeam button on a little pop up and then it brings me to that site where it sayz i hav to redeam my parts and i did all ready! so i click the redeam link a whole bunch more and here i am now STILL trying to fix it and today i went to the forum to see if any one had my prob and they had the exact problem! i had to log outta spore then click the redeam link and i WOULD OF popped up but guess what it did the same old crud and i repeted the whole progress like 8 time and notin happen! can some one plz tell me what to do?!?!??!!?!?!?!!? god spore waz so stoopid to do this contest with dr p anyway PLZ HELP ME IM DYING TO GET THESE PARTS!!!![/quote]I don't understand...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1840182.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1840182.page GMT [url]www.spore.com/view/drpepper[/url]
Is there a way i can contact maxis, or dr.pepper and give them my code so they can activate the code and put the bot parts on my account for me? or atleast direct me to the download site.... [/quote]

It know shows as registered. All you need to do is go to this page
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
and let EADM pop up, I'm not sure it works that way, maybe you need to start EADM yourself and log in.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1840206.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1840206.page GMT ill start my story i got a dr pepper finally a month ago and i made a dr pepper account and put in my code (so far oso good ) and then i clicked the redeam button on a little pop up and then it brings me to that site where it sayz i hav to redeam my parts and i did all ready! so i click the redeam link a whole bunch more and here i am now STILL trying to fix it and today i went to the forum to see if any one had my prob and they had the exact problem! i had to log outta spore then click the redeam link and i WOULD OF popped up but guess what it did the same old crud and i repeted the whole progress like 8 time and notin happen! can some one plz tell me what to do?!?!??!!?!?!?!!? god spore waz so stoopid to do this contest with dr p anyway PLZ HELP ME IM DYING TO GET THESE PARTS!!!![/quote]

Try making a new dr. pepper account. Before doing that, can you try this for me, change your email on ea.com to a short email adress? Just as a shot in the dark. Then make a new account on dr. pepper's, use the same code.
You can use gmail for example to quickly create an account.

Otherwise I'd recommend trying on another computer altogether, or, if it fails, contacting both maxis and dr. pepper's site with your code.
webmaster@drpepper.com
help.spore.com

Did you see the codes at the first page?
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1840209.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1840209.page GMT ill start my story i got a dr pepper finally a month ago and i made a dr pepper account and put in my code (so far oso good ) and then i clicked the redeam button on a little pop up and then it brings me to that site where it sayz i hav to redeam my parts and i did all ready! so i click the redeam link a whole bunch more and here i am now STILL trying to fix it and today i went to the forum to see if any one had my prob and they had the exact problem! i had to log outta spore then click the redeam link and i WOULD OF popped up but guess what it did the same old crud and i repeted the whole progress like 8 time and notin happen! can some one plz tell me what to do?!?!??!!?!?!?!!? god spore waz so stoopid to do this contest with dr p anyway PLZ HELP ME IM DYING TO GET THESE PARTS!!!![/quote]

Try making a new dr. pepper account. Before doing that, can you try this for me, change your email on ea.com to a short email adress? Just as a shot in the dark. Then make a new account on dr. pepper's, use the same code.
You can use gmail for example to quickly create an account.

Otherwise I'd recommend trying on another computer altogether, or, if it fails, contacting both maxis and dr. pepper's site with your code.
webmaster@drpepper.com
help.spore.com

Did you see the codes at the first page?
[/quote]



still didnt work but i do have 3 different emails on some:

[i] SMSlime edit: Emails removed. No need to post them on a public forum. [/i]

i tried many different way of change and making acconts on every website for this prob

but i dont think its my emails! i just think its spore.com!

if u or anybody else knows what to do plz write back plz i really need spore bot parts (i hav them but it wont let me download em! ) ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1844538.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1844538.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1844608.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1844608.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1845129.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1845129.page GMT


i did the simprogram download but the bad part about that waz that u CANT share them b/c it is the illigel version an there is a lock on it i unistalled it b/c wats the point of having the freakin parts when u cant even share it! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1845385.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1845385.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1845479.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1845479.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846064.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846064.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846068.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846068.page GMT


i did the simprogram download but the bad part about that waz that u CANT share them b/c it is the illigel version an there is a lock on it i unistalled it b/c wats the point of having the freakin parts when u cant even share it! [/quote]

You need to redeem a DrPepper code before downloading the simprogram file if you want to be able to upload. Any creations created prior to redeeming a code would be locked. See the first post of this thread for details on redeeming a code.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846417.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846417.page GMT
You need to download a file in order to install the bot parts. They are downloaded via EA Download Manager normally. Please review the first post of this thread and let us know what step you are having trouble with in the redeeming of the Dr Pepper code and then the download and install of the parts.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846418.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846418.page GMT It isn't listed under S for Spore, instead look for it higher up in the listing.
http://www.spore.com/view/profile/sparky216 your profile shows a bot part, so all you need to do is either launch EADM and download the parts and install them or download them from simprogram instead and install them.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846420.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846420.page GMT If you had installed the third-party version of the robot parts prior to entering the code, registering and installing the parts from Dr. Pepper's site, the creatures already downloaded will remain locked after installing the "legal" version. New ones should work.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/135/48839.page#1798926
[/quote]

It keeps saying I need to install Core Spore. 1) what is that? Isn't that the game you need in order to install them. and 2) I didn't use a 3rd party.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846477.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846477.page GMT If you had installed the third-party version of the robot parts prior to entering the code, registering and installing the parts from Dr. Pepper's site, the creatures already downloaded will remain locked after installing the "legal" version. New ones should work.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/135/48839.page#1798926
[/quote]

It keeps saying I need to install Core Spore. 1) what is that? Isn't that the game you need in order to install them. and 2) I didn't use a 3rd party.[/quote]

Try this
Don't have Core Spore error message
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/49216.page#1737654]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846517.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846517.page GMT i cant download it and when i click the link to download it redirects me to my profile!!!! is pent money only for spore and now i cant get it!!!!!!!!!! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846565.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846565.page GMT If you had installed the third-party version of the robot parts prior to entering the code, registering and installing the parts from Dr. Pepper's site, the creatures already downloaded will remain locked after installing the "legal" version. New ones should work.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/135/48839.page#1798926
[/quote]

It keeps saying I need to install Core Spore. 1) what is that? Isn't that the game you need in order to install them. and 2) I didn't use a 3rd party.[/quote]

Try this
Don't have Core Spore error message
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/49216.page#1737654[/quote]
After having a chat with an EA guy, he told me to unistall everything and reinstall. After I did this, my original spore works fine and allows me to use c&c parts even though I never reinstalled those. But my galactic adventures won't let me use half of my creatures because it says I don't have core spore. I launched original spore, but a database update did not take place. Should I uninstall everything and reinstall? And should I download firefox and see if I can get the mech parts?

EDIT: I copied over my roaming data (again), and relaunched spore. Everything is back to normal. Except I still don't have mech parts.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846710.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846710.page GMT Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
If that doesn't work too you can, at your own risk, download the parts pack off a third-party website.[/quote]

This is where I'm stuck. Whenever I click the download link, it redirects me to spore.com. In my profile, it shows I have them, I just can't intiate the download. So would it be safe to use the 3rd party download?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846749.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1846749.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1848245.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1848245.page GMT I have redeemed my code but when I click on the "Start downloading my purchases" link, it just sends me to my myspore page and no downloads start. The sign saying I have the pack appears on my profile, but when I check in-game it doesn't seem to have the bot parts. I live and am in Arizona in the US right now, so location is not the problem. Most people still asking for help here are having this exact problem as I notice. I have Norton 360 Premier Edition 2009, and that may have something to do with the issue, like thinking the download is somehow a threat, but I'm not sure, so if anyone can clear that up, please do. I've tried IE 8 and it doesn't work either! The Bot Parts Pack has never appeared in my EADM either, even though my Dr.Pepper account uses the same email as my EA account and Spore account. I'm desperate for an answer. Please, SporeMasters, help us.
[u][i][b][size=24][color=red]WE NEED HELP.[/color][/size][/b][/i][/u]
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1848623.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1848623.page GMT When you click the download link, it is suppose to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.

If this does not work, download the latest version of the EADM.



]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1849389.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1849389.page GMT When you click the download link, it is suppose to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.

If this does not work, download the latest version of the EADM.



[/quote] This did not work. I have already updated to the latest version of EADM and did everything you said. nothing changed. Thanks for trying though.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1849460.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1849460.page GMT If you had installed the third-party version of the robot parts prior to entering the code, registering and installing the parts from Dr. Pepper's site, the creatures already downloaded will remain locked after installing the "legal" version. New ones should work.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/135/48839.page#1798926
[/quote]

It keeps saying I need to install Core Spore. 1) what is that? Isn't that the game you need in order to install them. and 2) I didn't use a 3rd party.[/quote]

Try this
Don't have Core Spore error message
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/49216.page#1737654[/quote]
After having a chat with an EA guy, he told me to unistall everything and reinstall. After I did this, my original spore works fine and allows me to use c&c parts even though I never reinstalled those. But my galactic adventures won't let me use half of my creatures because it says I don't have core spore. I launched original spore, but a database update did not take place. Should I uninstall everything and reinstall? And should I download firefox and see if I can get the mech parts?

EDIT: I copied over my roaming data (again), and relaunched spore. Everything is back to normal. Except I still don't have mech parts.[/quote]

Yes, try that. How to back up
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
you also need My Spore Creations folder in Documents.
Then,
Manually Uninstall Spore - More Thorough, Includes Registry entries
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20380
Manually Uninstall Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20849
Manually Uninstall Galactic Adventures
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=22476
Manually Uninstall Creature Creator
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=19880
Manually Uninstall EA Download Manager ( EADM )
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=11090
then reinstall in this order: spore>patch 5.1>C&c>ga>robot parts.

Does it redirect you to your sporepage when you click download?
Anyway to get it, do this
I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now?
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1850910.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1850910.page GMT When you click the download link, it is suppose to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.

If this does not work, download the latest version of the EADM.



[/quote] This did not work. I have already updated to the latest version of EADM and did everything you said. nothing changed. Thanks for trying though.[/quote]

See my previous post, it includes a link which you can visit yourself instead of expecting to be redirected. The problem has been reported to Maxis.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1850916.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1850916.page GMT If you had installed the third-party version of the robot parts prior to entering the code, registering and installing the parts from Dr. Pepper's site, the creatures already downloaded will remain locked after installing the "legal" version. New ones should work.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/135/48839.page#1798926
[/quote]

It keeps saying I need to install Core Spore. 1) what is that? Isn't that the game you need in order to install them. and 2) I didn't use a 3rd party.[/quote]

Try this
Don't have Core Spore error message
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/49216.page#1737654[/quote]
Thanks. I'm attempting that now.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851060.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851060.page GMT



WHAT ELS DO I HALFTO DO GEUNIS!!!!!!!!EVERY THING ELTS WONT WORK IVE BEEN UP FOR 3 NIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!AND HAD ALLITLE BIT TO MUCHCOFFIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851231.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851231.page GMT



WHAT ELS DO I HALFTO DO GEUNIS!!!!!!!!EVERY THING ELTS WONT WORK IVE BEEN UP FOR 3 NIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!AND HAD ALLITLE BIT TO MUCHCOFFIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote]

The bot parts show up as registered in your sporepage, so the worst is over.
http://www.spore.com/view/profile/nutynutbar

What error do you get? Did you try the suggestions in the first post?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851701.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851701.page GMT When you click the download link, it is suppose to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.

If this does not work, download the latest version of the EADM.



[/quote] This did not work. I have already updated to the latest version of EADM and did everything you said. nothing changed. Thanks for trying though.[/quote]

See my previous post, it includes a link which you can visit yourself instead of expecting to be redirected. The problem has been reported to Maxis.[/quote]Looks to me like this will work. Thanks! I'm off to go test it!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851955.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1851955.page GMT How could it not work!?! I refuse to use a third-party download unless someone else here has used one and had no problems after their account shows the mech parts sign (including loading other players [and your own] mech creations after making them).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852037.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852037.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852436.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852436.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852615.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852615.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852681.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1852681.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854334.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854334.page GMT Your profile at http://www.spore.com/view/profile/nightninja shows the bot parts listed. You may download the parts from simprogram if you prefer or try updating EADM by downloading it from http://www.spore.com/patch and then ensure that the firewall or parental control software is turned off, and then reaccess the download page and see if EADM responds correctly.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854562.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854562.page GMT
Thoughts?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854955.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854955.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854963.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1854963.page GMT And no, I DO NOT want to download the parts off a third-party website, due to the fact that I trust very few website with dowloads. And besides, the only reason I wanted this pack was to UPLOAD THEM.

So I'd really, really appreciate it if I could get some help.
Please.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855290.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855290.page GMT


The dragon eggs below are near death! If you don't want them to die, help me hatch them before the week ends, by clicking on them and viewing them. Do this ESPECIALLY if you haven't already done so, please! Each individual egg has a link to its profile so you can view it. Click on EACH egg individually if you want to help! It won't take long! There are only four of them! Thanks!



[url=http://dragcave.net/view/9q2D][img]http://dragcave.net/image/9q2D.gif[/img][/url]
[url=http://dragcave.net/view/j370][img]http://dragcave.net/image/j370.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://dragcave.net/view/sIWe][img]http://dragcave.net/image/sIWe.gif[/img][/url]
[url=http://dragcave.net/view/hejP][img]http://dragcave.net/image/hejP.gif[/img][/url]
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855719.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855719.page GMT And no, I DO NOT want to download the parts off a third-party website, due to the fact that I trust very few website with dowloads. And besides, the only reason I wanted this pack was to UPLOAD THEM.

So I'd really, really appreciate it if I could get some help.
Please.[/quote]

If you tried all of this

I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now?
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.

except downloading it off simprograms of course, then I can only tell you to wait until a Maxis update on this.
You can try contacting help.spore.com but I don't think they'll be of help, if you do include your code too.



Spiritkitten, the same applies to you, but please don't spam the thread.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855744.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855744.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855806.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1855806.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1856406.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1856406.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1856445.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1856445.page GMT
Is it possible that the link is broken? If you hover above the link you are supposed to click to begin the download in EADM, you can see that the address is set to take you to your main page, not a download.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857009.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857009.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857074.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857074.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857426.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857426.page GMT
That would be the next question. Perhaps if anyone was able to get it to work today or yesterday, they would be kind enough to paste what the download address is - the one that their link actually led to in order to initiate the download in EADM. I'm assuming the link is broken for everyone though, otherwise I would be confused as to why it doesn't lead to the right place for only some of us.

Just to put it on the record, I am a Vista 64-bit user and tried the link both from Firefox and IE7, both up to date.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857587.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1857587.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1858828.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1858828.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1859064.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1859064.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860102.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860102.page GMT
Spore has been a life saver, haha.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860104.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860104.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860150.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860150.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860159.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860159.page GMT
I am running Vista OS 32 bit. My computer is fairly new also.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860317.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860317.page GMT but then it brought me to my spore page and it did nothing! my ea manager didnt pop up or anything! can someone who got the parts tell me what happen to them? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860320.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860320.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860433.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860433.page GMT
ill get my dad to help me hes an expert at the computer junk! (i donno if he will help me anymore cuz he is tired of this dr pepper junk) but if my dad can fix this ill tell u wat he did trust me i think he will kno ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860471.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860471.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860639.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1860639.page GMT [/quote]



i did it! i finally got spore bot parts! for all of u who r begging to kno how i got this is heres how i got it:

first if u go to dr pepper and redeam ur parts then it will bring u to a page where it gives a link to where u download it so it brings u to ur page and says u hav spore bot parts if nothin pops up no worries i kno wat u hav to do! (if it shows u dont hav the parts stop reading cuz this aint gonna help u if it says u dont have it) tht page all of u were afraid of going on the third party site) just dowload that and this time since it says u hav the parts it will share the creatures!!!!!! so go download it at: http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download ( but make sure ur page says u hav the bot parts cuz if u don't the creatures with the parts on it wont share)

i hope this helps a ton of pplz ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861323.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861323.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861497.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861497.page GMT [/quote]



i did it! i finally got spore bot parts! for all of u who r begging to kno how i got this is heres how i got it:

first if u go to dr pepper and redeam ur parts then it will bring u to a page where it gives a link to where u download it so it brings u to ur page and says u hav spore bot parts if nothin pops up no worries i kno wat u hav to do! (if it shows u dont hav the parts stop reading cuz this aint gonna help u if it says u dont have it) tht page all of u were afraid of going on the third party site) just dowload that and this time since it says u hav the parts it will share the creatures!!!!!! so go download it at: http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download ( but make sure ur page says u hav the bot parts cuz if u don't the creatures with the parts on it wont share)

i hope this helps a ton of pplz [/quote]

I should have followed the link before my last post...

So, according to the third party site, we can't share creatures because we don't have the publication entitlement, but what you're saying is that by having already been granted access to the official download which shows us as having the bot parts (gives us the bot parts icon), that IS the entitlement and we WILL be able to share our creatures with the third party download? Kind of a long question, but hopefully it makes sense, haha.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861515.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861515.page GMT
I should have followed the link before my last post...

So, according to the third party site, we can't share creatures because we don't have the publication entitlement, but what you're saying is that by having already been granted access to the official download which shows us as having the bot parts (gives us the bot parts icon), that IS the entitlement and we WILL be able to share our creatures with the third party download? Kind of a long question, but hopefully it makes sense, haha.[/quote]

You're exactly right. This is what many people have done so far. If you'd like to know, before the idea popped up (before I found it, anyway, on the forum threads), I found and checked out simsprograms while looking up ways to fix the download errors. It looks alright, and I heard from others who have used it that it works great and will let you share your creations (ONLY if you have the Bots Parts Icon on your Spore page). I myself most likely will not use the simsprograms download, as I don't like to use unofficial or illegal sources, safe or not. Have fun if you'd like to, though! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861556.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861556.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861571.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861571.page GMT [/quote]



guys trust me i did this and it worked and there were no problems with the game! im telling the truth u can even go to my spore page! i now hav creations with the parts! trust me! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861613.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861613.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861624.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1861624.page GMT
In the past, there hasn't been any problems with those downloading patch 1.3, 1.5 and 1.51 from 3rd party sites when they couldn't get the patches from EADM. So I expect the same to be true with the robo parts pack.

I don't see how it will cause any problems since the 3rd party download is the [b]exact[/b] same software that is downloaded by the EADM. Since it is the exact same software, there will not be any way for future installers/patches to tell if the the parts were installed using EADM or a manual download.




]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862156.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862156.page GMT
It's the exact same file package as provided by EADM. I've checked. As long as your entitlement matches up on your profile page it's fine.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862168.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862168.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862170.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862170.page GMT
In the past, there hasn't been any problems with those downloading patch 1.3, 1.5 and 1.51 from 3rd party sites when they couldn't get the patches from EADM. So I expect the same to be true with the robo parts pack.

I don't see how it will cause any problems since the 3rd party download is the [b]exact[/b] same software that is downloaded by the EADM. Since it is the exact same software, there will not be any way for future installers/patches to tell if the the parts were installed using EADM or a manual download.




[/quote]









listen....... this third party download WILL work like a real spore patch. the reason it wont share sometimes is because u hav to hav the bot icon on ur page then the third party download is not a third party download to YOU any more its like a shortcut, like it would be like if maxis put a button if the pop up didnt pop up

just y wont u do it? i works 100% and no errors! i did it and now its ur turn. try it! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862182.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862182.page GMT
You can find the download at simprograms.com, however it is not an official one and is not endorsed by Maxis/EA. However it's identical, as far as we can tell.

[quote]Hi, my bot parts work fine and all but the easiest way to sum my problem up is that the game crashes the very second I use one of the social buttons when I have any of the bot parts on my creature in the main game. It does this continuously. Is there a way to fix this? Thanks.[/quote]

You can't socialise with robot parts, updated first post.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862202.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862202.page GMT
just y wont u do it? i works 100% and no errors! i did it and now its ur turn. try it! [/quote]

If you had read the post before yours, you would see that I already thanked DVDMaster for clearing up my only reservation - meaning I went ahead and did it, now that I know that it is exactly the same thing and will not cause any issues with future patches. I'm enjoying making a robo-scorpion as we speak ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862212.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1862212.page GMT
just y wont u do it? i works 100% and no errors! i did it and now its ur turn. try it! [/quote]

If you had read the post before yours, you would see that I already thanked DVDMaster for clearing up my only reservation - meaning I went ahead and did it, now that I know that it is exactly the same thing and will not cause any issues with future patches. I'm enjoying making a robo-scorpion as we speak [/quote]


so r u saying tht u did wat i did?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864413.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864413.page GMT
Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying. Worked perfectly, thank you. As far as anyone can tell it's the exact same file we should have been able to download through the Spore site.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864444.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864444.page GMT
You can find the download at simprograms.com, however it is not an official one and is not endorsed by Maxis/EA. However it's identical, as far as we can tell.

[quote]Hi, my bot parts work fine and all but the easiest way to sum my problem up is that the game crashes the very second I use one of the social buttons when I have any of the bot parts on my creature in the main game. It does this continuously. Is there a way to fix this? Thanks.[/quote]

You can't socialise with robot parts, updated first post.[/quote]


So, in response to me, were you answering my question about the Spore 2 beta download? Also, in the second response, you're saying the socialization buttons aren't an option with the bot parts pack? Is this an error in the game or intentional? I suppose it were intentional, the option to socialize wouldn't even appear. If it is an error, do you think Maxis will fix it soon (after they fix the download, of course)? I hope so. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864473.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864473.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864602.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1864602.page GMT
Intentional or not, there should not be an option to socialise at all. Can anyone confirm that it actually crashes? It's going to be some weeks before I can access Spore.
And about the spore 2 beta download, check the link. You looked, but you didn't see.

[quote]for whatever reason my bots parts wont download, every time i click on the link to download them it brings me to my spore page and nothing happens, it shows the Robot parts icon but i dont have the parts. Is there a bug in the system? i chck back later and the page said that there were technical problems going on.[/quote]
Please read the last three or four pages, and this
I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now?
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1865023.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1865023.page GMT
-MC]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1865173.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1865173.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1865630.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1865630.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868370.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868370.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868408.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868408.page GMT I'm not sure that the robo parts work with Spore Creature Creator. The EADM download includes "patch 6" in addition to the robo parts. As far as I can tell "patch 6" is just a new copy of patch 1.51 which gave you asymmetry. Since patch 1.51 didn't work with spore creature creator, I'm not sure patch 6 will work either.

But I could be wrong.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868480.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868480.page GMT
Intentional or not, there should not be an option to socialise at all. Can anyone confirm that it actually crashes? It's going to be some weeks before I can access Spore.
And about the spore 2 beta download, check the link. You looked, but you didn't see.

[quote]for whatever reason my bots parts wont download, every time i click on the link to download them it brings me to my spore page and nothing happens, it shows the Robot parts icon but i dont have the parts. Is there a bug in the system? i chck back later and the page said that there were technical problems going on.[/quote]
Please read the last three or four pages, and this
I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now?
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.[/quote]


Thanks! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868862.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868862.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868897.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868897.page GMT
That's really weird. I have the download problem where it sends you to your MySpore page. This problem of yours seems to be new. I understand, also, that they mentioned they tried something to fix the downloads, but this didn't work for me.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868953.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1868953.page GMT
The robot parts pack does not show up as registered on your spore games list. Is this an unused code you're using, and did you enter the same email you used for Spore? If not then you can make a new dr. pepper account with the correct email this time. Try the workaround on the first page as well.

Also another player reported success in pressing back and restarting, so try to redeem it again then press back and do it again, just make sure you do it as in the first page.

Spiritkitten, I'll let them know you're still having problems, let's hope you're the only one The simprograms download should work but it's not endorsed by Maxis/ EA.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1870746.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1870746.page GMT
The robot parts pack does not show up as registered on your spore games list. Is this an unused code you're using, and did you enter the same email you used for Spore? If not then you can make a new dr. pepper account with the correct email this time. Try the workaround on the first page as well.

Also another player reported success in pressing back and restarting, so try to redeem it again then press back and do it again, just make sure you do it as in the first page.

Spiritkitten, I'll let them know you're still having problems, let's hope you're the only one The simprograms download should work but it's not endorsed by Maxis/ EA.[/quote]


Simprogram download works like a charm when u download it but the only way u can share ur creatures is if ur account says u do hav the parts ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1874259.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1874259.page GMT
The robot parts pack does not show up as registered on your spore games list. Is this an unused code you're using, and did you enter the same email you used for Spore? If not then you can make a new dr. pepper account with the correct email this time. Try the workaround on the first page as well.

Also another player reported success in pressing back and restarting, so try to redeem it again then press back and do it again, just make sure you do it as in the first page.

Spiritkitten, I'll let them know you're still having problems, let's hope you're the only one The simprograms download should work but it's not endorsed by Maxis/ EA.[/quote]

Ah, thanks, SporemasterSlime! Since Maxis is working hard to get these problems fixed, I'll wait it out. Thanks again to both you and BooneBum for the suggestions about simsprograms. I do have the icon on my page, so if Maxis says they give up on fixing the problems, I'll check them out again. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1874542.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1874542.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1875058.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1875058.page GMT Please note:
There is a known issue with the following install path.
Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

To fix this issue, please complete the following steps:
1. Uninstall Spore and Spore Galactic Adventures
2. Re-install Spore
3. Re-install Spore Galactic Adventures
4. Return to this page to install the Spore Bot Parts Pack.

So, I did all this and it still didn't work, I've done this twice. It's still not working. What do I do?[/quote]

Just check the EA Download manager,It apears automaticly]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1875116.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1875116.page GMT
Thanks for your patience.

MC]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1884387.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1884387.page GMT Well ive reinstalled a few times and tried again a few times. Any suggestions?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1885787.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1885787.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1886753.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1886753.page GMT Well ive reinstalled a few times and tried again a few times. Any suggestions?[/quote]

Do you have Spore and EADM installed in the default location?

Sinless_Shadow, try using another browser like FF3 or IE7/8 and try again today. Usually 500 errors are temporal.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1887780.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1887780.page GMT
programfiles/electronicarts/EAdownloadmanager

I think thats where its going.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1887841.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1887841.page GMT Check that too. Also when you reinstall do you use the latest version which you can get from spore.com/patch?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888166.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888166.page GMT Check that too. Also when you reinstall do you use the latest version which you can get from spore.com/patch?[/quote]
Yeah spore is installed to that path and I used the latest version ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888185.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888185.page GMT
If nothing works, you can always get it off simprograms.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888245.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888245.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888914.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1888914.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/profile/Sinless_Shadow
You have the bot logo on your profile so you can download the parts from simprogram's website and install it that way instead if you prefer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1889142.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1889142.page GMT
If nothing works, you can always get it off simprograms.[/quote]

So I tried all that but it still didnt work. I did however get it to work another way. I dont know why I tried this but I went looking for an older version in my ea games. I found one in my folder for SIMs 3 world adventures. I installed that and when i ran it it automatically updated to the newest version. Which then gave me the same problem. So reinstalled it. This time I ran the EADM as Admin and it worked. It didnt update itself or anything but it allowed me to load the Bot parts into my game.

Thanks for the help though , its not the first time the EADM has giving me trouble. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890403.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890403.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890628.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890628.page GMT
That's an odd problem. I wonder what's causing these errors? Also, MaxisCactus said the download link should have been working by now, but it still isn't working for me. However, I have come up with an idea that could maybe help me out with my problem. I wonder if it will work at all? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890878.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890878.page GMT Wait, are you using one of the non-unique codes? (one that multiple users can use) If so, I've heard that they were from a Mass Effect 2 promo, but if you continue further into the redemption process, you will eventually have the option to select Spore's Robo Parts instead.

Oh, and props to SMSlime for upkeeping this troubleshoot. You must already know how thankful the community is. (well, [i]I[/i] hope it is, anyways) ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890906.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890906.page GMT Wait, are you using one of the non-unique codes? (one that multiple users can use) If so, I've heard that they were from a Mass Effect 2 promo, but if you continue further into the redemption process, you will eventually have the option to select Spore's Robo Parts instead.

Oh, and props to SMSLime for upkeeping this troubleshoot. You must already know how thankful the community is. (well, [i]I[/i] hope it is, anyways) [/quote]

It didnt unfortunately. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890942.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1890942.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/75/50530.page
the latest ones, it seems you can't use the reusable codes for Spore now. There are some on the first post of this thread though (they may be the same, I'm not sure).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1891798.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1891798.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1892871.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1892871.page GMT
You're correct. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1893689.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1893689.page GMT
You're correct. [/quote]

i guess ill have to try it then! so this makes me wonder, have you tried it spirit?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1894947.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1894947.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1895747.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1895747.page GMT However you still need to get a Dr. Pepper code and register it so that you have the robo parts icon on your spore profile page. If you do not have the icon but use the simprogram, you will be able to create robo parts, but do be able to upload them or download them to the sporepedia.

the simprograms download is just a solution for those who can't get the EADM download to work.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1895851.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1895851.page GMT However you still need to get a Dr. Pepper code and register it so that you have the robo parts icon on your spore profile page. If you do not have the icon but use the simprogram, you will be able to create robo parts, but do be able to upload them or download them to the sporepedia.

the simprograms download is just a solution for those who can't get the EADM download to work.


[/quote]

well yes, i have the code entered and everything, and i have the icon, so i guess ill use simprograms, cause EADM is giving me tons of troubles]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1897169.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1897169.page GMT However you still need to get a Dr. Pepper code and register it so that you have the robo parts icon on your spore profile page. If you do not have the icon but use the simprogram, you will be able to create robo parts, but do be able to upload them or download them to the sporepedia.

the simprograms download is just a solution for those who can't get the EADM download to work.


[/quote]

well yes, i have the code entered and everything, and i have the icon, so i guess ill use simprograms, cause EADM is giving me tons of troubles[/quote]

Yeah, mine isn't working, either. To answer your earlier question, I haven't tried it yet because I figured I'd just wait. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1897460.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1897460.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1901741.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1901741.page GMT
That's odd. Someone said you could see buddies' past creations with it. I guess that's more reason for me to wait, then. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1907345.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1907345.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1913174.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1913174.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1913534.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1913534.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1914690.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1914690.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1914827.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1914827.page GMT
i guess i never thought of that, ill try that!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1915130.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1915130.page GMT
In both IE and Firefox. (I accidentily nuked my browsing history while doing so, which I am a little miffed about.) I ~DID~ read the first post. I'd try a different computer but it sounds like an automatic install, so THAT wouldn't work. I have seen that 500 error on this site before, and this latest... frustration has made me realize that this is the ONLY place I have ever seen a 500 error. So, I ask again. What exactly IS a 500 error?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1915408.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1915408.page GMT
You need to install the parts. You should be able to run the installer from EADM since you have already downloaded them.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916127.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916127.page GMT [/quote]

They usually take their time, I've seen two recent reports on support taking way too longs to respond, if you get no response until Friday shoot me a PM with your ticket number.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916129.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916129.page GMT
In both IE and Firefox. (I accidentily nuked my browsing history while doing so, which I am a little miffed about.) I ~DID~ read the first post. I'd try a different computer but it sounds like an automatic install, so THAT wouldn't work. I have seen that 500 error on this site before, and this latest... frustration has made me realize that this is the ONLY place I have ever seen a 500 error. So, I ask again. What exactly IS a 500 error?[/quote]

It's quite a generic server error. I can't really tell you more.
http://www.checkupdown.com/status/E500.html]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916131.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916131.page GMT In general, a 500 error is an error on the server -- that there is a problem querying a database or updating something or communicating with other servers (such as Dr. Pepper's server having problems telling EA's servers to enable the part download for EADM). For the most part, clearing cookies and browser cache, and switching browsers are just ways to getting getting you to tray again and making sure that the results you see (the error) is truly what the server is telling you (instead of the browser using a locally saved copy of the page).

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916173.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916173.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916400.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1916400.page GMT
You need to install the parts. You should be able to run the installer from EADM since you have already downloaded them.[/quote]

Thanks so much, I got the parts! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1918120.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1918120.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1918833.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1918833.page GMT
well.... switching from internet explorer to firefox didnt work, not quite shure how to clear cookies... also do you mean clead the cache on the EADM? cause it wont let me cclear it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1918861.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1918861.page GMT

I'll get back to you after I get it reinstalled.

Edit: *Ding!* We have a winner! ...and I'm an hour late for bed. I'll try it out this weekend.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1919918.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1919918.page GMT [/quote]



i did it! i finally got spore bot parts! for all of u who r begging to kno how i got this is heres how i got it:

first if u go to dr pepper and redeam ur parts then it will bring u to a page where it gives a link to where u download it so it brings u to ur page and says u hav spore bot parts if nothin pops up no worries i kno wat u hav to do! (if it shows u dont hav the parts stop reading cuz this aint gonna help u if it says u dont have it) tht page all of u were afraid of going on the third party site) just dowload that and this time since it says u hav the parts it will share the creatures!!!!!! so go download it at: http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download ( but make sure ur page says u hav the bot parts cuz if u don't the creatures with the parts on it wont share)

i hope this helps a ton of pplz [/quote]
Is this safe will i be able to share]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1921243.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1921243.page GMT [/quote]

Spiritkitten, my maxis contact wants to know if you're logging into EADM with the email you used when registering on the Dr Pepper site. (nothing to do with the quoted part).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1922889.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1922889.page GMT
There are instructions on the first post, it's the first entry. You need to have EADM running if it doesn't pop up on its own, and log in with the same email you used on the dr. pepper's site (that must be your spore email, obviously).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1923010.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1923010.page GMT
well.... switching from internet explorer to firefox didnt work, not quite shure how to clear cookies... also do you mean clead the cache on the EADM? cause it wont let me cclear it.[/quote]
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835

Not sure how it can be done on EADM, I'll post when I find something.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1923017.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1923017.page GMT [/quote]



i did it! i finally got spore bot parts! for all of u who r begging to kno how i got this is heres how i got it:

first if u go to dr pepper and redeam ur parts then it will bring u to a page where it gives a link to where u download it so it brings u to ur page and says u hav spore bot parts if nothin pops up no worries i kno wat u hav to do! (if it shows u dont hav the parts stop reading cuz this aint gonna help u if it says u dont have it) tht page all of u were afraid of going on the third party site) just dowload that and this time since it says u hav the parts it will share the creatures!!!!!! so go download it at: http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download ( but make sure ur page says u hav the bot parts cuz if u don't the creatures with the parts on it wont share)

i hope this helps a ton of pplz [/quote]
Is this safe will i be able to share[/quote]

Yes, other players have tried it with success, of course Maxis/EA can't endorse this.
Can you try getting to the download page again and trying to download them again as in the first post anyway?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1923020.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1923020.page GMT [/quote]

Spiritkitten, my maxis contact wants to know if you're logging into EADM with the email you used when registering on the Dr Pepper site. (nothing to do with the quoted part).[/quote]

Yeah, I am. The user name and password is the same--although I did change my password beforehand to be the same as my Dr.Pepper and Spore account. I changed it because I forgot it, and I hope that didn't mess it up. I don't remember them saying log into EA with your Dr.Pepper account though. Also, I still haven't received a reply from EA yet, though. I asked them why it won't let me activate Spore on the EADM, even though (despite what the message says) it IS a Digital Download Game. I didn't think of this until last weekend, but I thought that maybe the download won't work because Spore isn't "activated" with the EADM. When I read it "lets you download your game should you lose it and download 'some bonus content from the game company'", I figured that and the talk about "Do you see it (the download) in the Spore section of your EADM?" meant another possible solution.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1924534.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1924534.page GMT I'll pass your response along.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1926638.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1926638.page GMT I'll pass your response along.[/quote]

So activating my game with the EADM isn't going to help me? Aww.... I wanted to use the bots parts in my submission for the pi day contest. Well, at least they're working on a solution to my problem. Oh, and thanks for trying to get this working for me! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1927455.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1927455.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931514.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931514.page GMT [/quote]



i did it! i finally got spore bot parts! for all of u who r begging to kno how i got this is heres how i got it:

first if u go to dr pepper and redeam ur parts then it will bring u to a page where it gives a link to where u download it so it brings u to ur page and says u hav spore bot parts if nothin pops up no worries i kno wat u hav to do! (if it shows u dont hav the parts stop reading cuz this aint gonna help u if it says u dont have it) tht page all of u were afraid of going on the third party site) just dowload that and this time since it says u hav the parts it will share the creatures!!!!!! so go download it at: http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download ( but make sure ur page says u hav the bot parts cuz if u don't the creatures with the parts on it wont share)

i hope this helps a ton of pplz [/quote]
Is this safe will i be able to share[/quote]

I was able to install the parts using a reusable code. But I unfortunately installed them [i]before[/i] installing Galactic Adventures, so I had to do a complete reinstall of Spore. Then, I installed GA. Then I installed Creepy and Cute. But I didn't reinstall the Bot Parts patch because I'm too scared of the possibility of messing up the game again. The other reason I'm scared is because if it goes wrong, my little brother will kill me since we share spore.

So I have 3 options if I want to get the bot parts back:
1. Wait until Maxis releases the patch (not likely)
2. Open up EADM and click the start download button to re-download it
3. I do what it says in the quoted text, download the one from www.simprograms.com because it already says on my profile that I have the parts.

Which of the 3 is least risky (and doesn't take a year to do)?

Or I don't reinstall it at all. Are there any risks if I try to reinstall the bot parts? Remember: I have Spore, GA, and C&C installed if that info helps.

A thousand thanks if anyone can help me with this or at least give some more information about my problem]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931682.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931682.page GMT How to Determine the Version of Spore
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/9565.page
just remember that the updating content database process may take a while.

- Updating content database process appears frozen
That is normal. The spore icon on the pop up that will usually spin will not during this procedure so while it may look frozen, it's not. It might last for more than an hour, and it is highly recommended that you turn off all user-ran background processes before starting Spore/GA after patching. For troubleshooting crashes during it see this post
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/48839.page#1722568

To be safe, you can always back up saves
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
and My Spore Creations folder in Documents.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931685.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931685.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931691.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931691.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931695.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931695.page GMT
It says that my version is 1.2.0.2818 for spore and 3.2.0.2818 for galactic adventures. Does that mean I have the latest patch? (5.1?)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931697.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1931697.page GMT
In case you were replying to me, I already have the latest version of EADM. It just doesn't want to activate my Spore game (even though the Creepy and Cute Parts Pack got activated), and it doesn't want to download the Bots PArts Pack. I followed all of the instructions given, too. I'm not sure why it won't download the Bots PArts pack. I thought having it activated (Spore) in my EADM would help, but SporemasterSlime said it wouldn't.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1932444.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1932444.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1932836.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1932836.page GMT
Failure to ask for help when you need it leads to failure in life in general, amigo. The same goes with completely ignoring all advice given to you. For example, I clicked on your dragon egg and noticed you have only 19 hours left to hatch it, and it only has 74 views or so. My advice to you? Put it all over forums. The DragonCave website has a forum thread with a list of links to websites specifically made to have your dragons viewed and clicked and for you to do the same for other people's own dragon's. Also, be active in forums, especially those that allow them in your signatures (which should be most that let you have a signature). And myself? I'm going to continue asking for help about my Bots Park expansion that I paid a whopping 49 cents for, and take whatever advice I get. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1934281.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1934281.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937038.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937038.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937039.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937039.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937140.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937140.page GMT
But if I [i]do[/i] install them, I'll do it in the morning because I'll have time to fix it if it goes wrong.

Just in case, if I do have to reinstall, should I install C&C before or after GA?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937149.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937149.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937423.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937423.page GMT
But if I [i]do[/i] install them, I'll do it in the morning because I'll have time to fix it if it goes wrong.

Just in case, if I do have to reinstall, should I install C&C before or after GA?[/quote]

Just make sure GA is installed BEFORE you download the Bots Parts. As for Creepy and Cute, I don't think it makes a differnece. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937482.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937482.page GMT
But if I [i]do[/i] install them, I'll do it in the morning because I'll have time to fix it if it goes wrong.

Just in case, if I do have to reinstall, should I install C&C before or after GA?[/quote]

yes , C&C before GA, also if you back up your saves nothing wrong should happen unless the universe explodes.

[quote]This my problem i click on download and i go to myspore page...[/quote]

Did you read the first entry in the OP?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937491.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937491.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937577.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937577.page GMT You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.

and are you logging into EADM using the same email you used on dr. pepper's site?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937740.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1937740.page GMT You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.

and are you logging into EADM using the same email you used on dr. pepper's site?[/quote]

Hopefully this works for them. I finally got a response back from EA (a week later!) about my problems activating my Spore disc with the EADM. Do you know what they said? They said I should update my question in the next 144 hours if their assistance (which they never gave me) didn't help me. If I didn't update it in the next 144 hours, (which I did ), then they'd assume I was no longer having troubles with the EADM. ... That was pretty ridiculous, I think. I updated it telling them I really expect an answer within the next 24 hours. So even if I did activate my Spore disc with the EADM it wouldn't work? I mean, the download link would still bring me to my Spore page (I did use the same user name and password for my Dr.Pepper account, EA account, and Spore account, by the way). ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1938424.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1938424.page GMT
But if I [i]do[/i] install them, I'll do it in the morning because I'll have time to fix it if it goes wrong.

Just in case, if I do have to reinstall, should I install C&C before or after GA?[/quote]

yes , C&C before GA, also if you back up your saves nothing wrong should happen unless the universe explodes.

[quote]This my problem i click on download and i go to myspore page...[/quote]

Did you read the first entry in the OP?[/quote]

I installed C&C [i]after[/i] GA. Is that gonna be a problem?

And Spiritkitten, I have GA already but not bot parts so I don't have to worry about that]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1939524.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1939524.page GMT
The rectangle says that its EA Download Manager

EDIT: Well, EADM had an error that made it have to close, so the only way for me to get those parts as far as I know is to find a way back to that page. If you look on my profile, I think it even says I have the robo parts pack. But I [i]dont[/i].]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1939732.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1939732.page GMT
The rectangle says that its EA Download Manager

EDIT: Well, EADM had an error that made it have to close, so the only way for me to get those parts as far as I know is to find a way back to that page. If you look on my profile, I think it even says I have the robo parts pack. But I [i]dont[/i].[/quote]

On page one SporemasterSlime posted a link to the download page. If you can't find it there, they quoted the part with the link in a post on the previous page. That's odd that the EADM gave you error messages. Well, I hope I was any help to you. Good luck!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1940497.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1940497.page GMT
The rectangle says that its EA Download Manager

EDIT: Well, EADM had an error that made it have to close, so the only way for me to get those parts as far as I know is to find a way back to that page. If you look on my profile, I think it even says I have the robo parts pack. But I [i]dont[/i].[/quote]

On page one SporemasterSlime posted a link to the download page. If you can't find it there, they quoted the part with the link in a post on the previous page. That's odd that the EADM gave you error messages. Well, I hope I was any help to you. Good luck![/quote]

I tried both of those, I just get a 500 internal server error page... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941032.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941032.page GMT
The rectangle says that its EA Download Manager

EDIT: Well, EADM had an error that made it have to close, so the only way for me to get those parts as far as I know is to find a way back to that page. If you look on my profile, I think it even says I have the robo parts pack. But I [i]dont[/i].[/quote]

On page one SporemasterSlime posted a link to the download page. If you can't find it there, they quoted the part with the link in a post on the previous page. That's odd that the EADM gave you error messages. Well, I hope I was any help to you. Good luck![/quote]

I tried both of those, I just get a 500 internal server error page... [/quote]

Hmmm... Try going to drpepper.com again. Sign in, click on "learn more about prizes", scroll down a little and click on Code History, then click on "more info" next to claimed EA prize under Prizes Won, click "continue", click on the "here" where it says "You must finalize your redemption here", login to your EA account using the same log in information you used to make the Dr. Pepper account (if you are prompted to do so by the site), login to your Spore account using the same login information you used to login to your EA account and make the Dr. Pepper account with (if you are prompted to do so by the site), and try to download it that way. If you still get the error message, try a few times throughout the day for a few days. This problem occurred before, but it only lasted a day or so. I hope I was of any help to you! Good luck! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941106.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941106.page GMT
Or more simply, download it off simprograms, it will work like a charm.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941108.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941108.page GMT I think, if I can activate my Spore game with the EADM, I might try that idea anyway, even if it probably won't work. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941189.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1941189.page GMT
I just tried to install it. The installer gave me an error: "You must uninstall spore before uninstalling spore dr pepper bot parts". But I was trying to install and not uninstall. For now, I'll try the one from simprograms. It should work since the bot parts show up as registered on my spore profile.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1943738.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1943738.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1943807.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1943807.page GMT
They're working on fixing people's problems, I think, so I don't think you have to wait that long. I'm waiting until they resolve my issue, which is the download link taking me to my MySpore page and not opening up the EADM to download the Bots Parts PAck. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944355.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944355.page GMT
Sigh, this means I'll have to reinstall again if I want the parts.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944598.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944598.page GMT How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/


there should be an option in EADM to locate it, otherwise it could be here
C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache\{ Anonymous }

You need to have patch 5.1 already installed for this to work.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944640.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944640.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944827.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944827.page GMT
No, it's not. Did you use one of the reusable codes? I heard EA made them have only Mass Effect 2 available as a prize because of all the people just looking them up online to use. If you did, just buy a 20 oz. of Dr.Pepper Cherry (it's not available on regular bottles, I think). ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944889.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1944889.page GMT How to Install Mods (Third party website link, no endorsement)
http://sporedum.wordpress.com/spore-modding/how-to-install-mods/


there should be an option in EADM to locate it, otherwise it could be here
C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache\{ Anonymous }

You need to have patch 5.1 already installed for this to work.[/quote]

That will only install the parts, not the patch with it. And 2, the link is broken, seems like they restructured the sporedum site. And if I do that, how will I remove the parts, just in case?

I think that the installer gives me the error message "you must uninstall spore before uninstalling bot parts", because it detects that the uninstaller of the bot parts is still in the Add/remove programs. So, that means that I should be able to install it again if the remove 2010 dr pepper every bottle/cup wins promotion is not on the add or remove programs list! Wait, if I'm correct, that would require hacking the registry, right? I would have to delete all registry entries refering to the bot parts pack. Does anyone know what entries that would be?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1946634.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1946634.page GMT
[quote]Chat Transcript
03/10/2010 09:16 PM

Hi, my name is Keith. How may I help you? [08:42:06 PM]

: I had SPORE and I installed robot parts. I had to manually uninstall SPORE to get rid of the parts because I was about to install Galactic Adventures and C&C. When I had installed SPORE, Galactic Adventures, and C&C (in that order), I tried to install the robot parts again through EADM. When I did, the installer gave an error saying I have to remove SPORE before removing the robot parts even though I was trying to install and not uninstall them. [08:42:44 PM]

Keith: I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. [08:42:07 PM]

Keith: Please wait while I research, the issue further. [08:42:19 PM]

: The problem might have been caused when I manually removed SPORE but I didn't remove the robot parts through Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel. I think that the installer gives the error because the parts were removed but the uninstaller/uninstall information was not removed. [08:46:47 PM]

Keith: Thanks for waiting. [08:47:33 PM]

Keith: I suggest you to please manually uninstall the game and install it again, please visit the below link. It contains the steps for manually uninstalling the game :

[url]http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20380[/url] [08:49:09 PM]

Keith: I hope it should resolve your issue. [08:50:26 PM]

: I also have GA and C&C installed. Do I have to manually uninstall those too? And in what order? [08:51:57 PM]

Keith: You need not to install C&C. [08:51:02 PM]

Keith: Uninstall*. [08:51:11 PM]

: why not? [08:52:52 PM]

: and what about GA? [08:53:18 PM]

Keith: Please visit the below link to uninstall the Spore: Galactic Adventures :
[url]http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=22476[/url] [08:52:04 PM]

: now tell me, why don't I have to remove C&C? [08:54:16 PM]

Keith: The C&C is a different game, it should create any effect to the game spore . [08:54:28 PM]

: I thought that Creepy & Cute is a parts pack? [08:56:45 PM]

Keith: Ok [08:55:35 PM]

: So I have to remove everything (except C&C), remove the robot parts through add/remove programs, reinstall
spore >> GA >> Robot parts? [08:57:24 PM]

Keith: I am really sorry, I thought Command and Conquer. [08:56:10 PM]

: oops. should have said creepy and cute. So I do have to remove C&C also? [08:58:07 PM]

Keith: Please visit the below link to manually uninstall the game Spore Creepy & Cute Parts :
[url]http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20849[/url] [08:57:47 PM]

: Should I install Galactic adventures before or after Creepy & Cute? And at what point do I install patch 5.1? [08:59:48 PM]

Keith: Please wait I will provide you the steps . [08:59:07 PM]

: OK. [09:00:49 PM]

Keith: Please install the game in following order :
1. Spore
2. Spore: Galactic Adventures
3. Spore Creepy & Cute Parts
4. Patch [09:03:13 PM]

: Thanks. One last question, do I have to manually remove EADM or do I not have to remove it at all? [09:05:07 PM]

: oh, by patch, do you mean patch 5.1 or the robot parts patch? [09:05:31 PM]

Keith: Yes, patch 5.1. [09:04:11 PM]

: do I have to remove EADM? [09:06:07 PM]

Keith: If you wish you can manually uninstall EA Download Manager and then reinstall it. In order to manually uninstall EA Download Manager visit:
[url]http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=11090[/url] [09:05:06 PM]

: but is it required to uninstall it? [09:06:54 PM]

Keith: No, [09:06:08 PM]

: good. does it make any difference if I install patch 5.1 directly after spore and again after installing GA? [09:08:07 PM]

: because I read on the patch notes that after installing GA, the patch has to be installed again. [09:08:38 PM]

Keith: Ok [09:08:45 PM]

: So I install like this? spore>>patch 5.1>>GA>>patch 5.1>>Creepy and cute>>robot parts [09:11:52 PM]

Keith: Please visit the link to patch your game :
[url]http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20419[/url] [09:12:40 PM]

Keith: Is there anything further I may assist you with today?
[09:12:50 PM]

: No. Thank you Keith [09:15:34 PM]

Keith: Many thanks for your continued patience
[09:14:12 PM]

Keith: If you need any additional assistance, you can contact us again. [09:14:20 PM]

Keith: Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts support today. [09:14:25 PM]

disconnected ('Concluded by Agent'). [09:16:04 PM][/quote]

The guy (Keith) said I would have to manually uninstall everything. So I have to manually uninstall SPORE, SPORE: Galactic Adventures, and Creepy & Cute.

Then, I go to Start >> Control Panel >> Add/Remove Programs and remove the program called "2010 DR PEPPER EVERY BOTTLE/CUP WINS PROMOTION".

Finally I have to reinstall in this order:

SPORE >> Patch 5.1 (latest patch) >> Creepy & Cute Parts Pack >> SPORE: Galactic Adventures >> Patch 5.1 >> Dr. Pepper SPORE Bot Parts

I hope I have enough time to do it before we move and won't have Internet connection until June.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1947919.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1947919.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1948210.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1948210.page GMT
I think that EA recently fixed it so that the reusable codes only give prizes for Mass Effect. I was lucky to redeem the reusable code [i]before[/i] they fixed it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1948252.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1948252.page GMT Download Patch 1.05 from Softpedia
http://games.softpedia.com/get/Patch/Spore-Patch.shtml

it's the same patch the robot parts install.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1948447.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1948447.page GMT As for me, Ea resolved my issue with not being able to activate my Spore disc with the EADM and they activated it for me, but alas, SporemasterSlime was right-- it didn't help prompt the EADM to begin installing the Spore Bots Parts PAck. I guess I'll have to wait, then. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950117.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950117.page GMT
EDIT: Once I reinstall, will the robot parts still be listed as an option in EADM under my account?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950684.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950684.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950802.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950802.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950992.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1950992.page GMT
But wait for a solution first and save this suggestion as a last resort.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951047.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951047.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951055.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951055.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951065.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951065.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951182.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951182.page GMT
There is no Mac version. Somehow or other, another user named Inferno7 managed to get the Bots Parts onto their Mac and brags about it regularly. They might be able to help you get it on yours, too. Maybe you even can find something in the Mac threads, but if not, then try contacting Inferno7. Good luck! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951342.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951342.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951391.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951391.page GMT
That would be cool if they had metallic roars. Glad you resolved your problem, though! Lol, mine is that the download link just redirects me to my MySpore page and doesn't open up the EADM to begin downloading the Spore Bots Parts Pack. Nothing seems to be getting it to begin downloading.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951422.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951422.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951686.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951686.page GMT Thank you, guys.

PS: OMS means Oh My Spode!

EDIT: And now it's broke again. All the adventures are locked, all robots are locked, all C&C are locked. Attempting emergency fix...

EDIT2: It worked! Deleting the .prop files in the preferences folder worked!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951708.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1951708.page GMT
May I know your spore name, SMSlime, cause I wanna make you a trophy (seriously!).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1952029.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1952029.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1952056.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1952056.page GMT Thank you, guys.

PS: OMS means Oh My Spode!

EDIT: And now it's broke again. All the adventures are locked, all robots are locked, all C&C are locked. Attempting emergency fix...

EDIT2: It worked! Deleting the .prop files in the preferences folder worked![/quote]

Congratulations! I'm going to see if the downloads will work yet for me. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1953694.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1953694.page GMT
There's a website called Simsprograms that has the download available. It's a trusted download that works, too, so you don't need to worry. You won't be able to share your creations with bots parts or view creations made with bots parts, though. In order to share them, the website has to recognize that you registered a code successfully (whether or not the download link actually worked), and the bots parts icon will appear on your MySpore page. I'm sure you can find codes online somewhere, if not here. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1953707.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1953707.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1954605.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1954605.page GMT
After signing in, go to "learn more about prizes" next to the code entry, then scroll down a bit and click on code history. this should let you see the history of the codes you entered and whenever (if ever) you claimed the prize for that code. If you haven't (or at the time couldn't or didn't) claim your prize yet, you can do so by clicking on the "more info" (or possibly "claim prize!" for you) next to the entry for your code. I hope I was of some help to you! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1955319.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1955319.page GMT
After signing in, go to "learn more about prizes" next to the code entry, then scroll down a bit and click on code history. this should let you see the history of the codes you entered and whenever (if ever) you claimed the prize for that code. If you haven't (or at the time couldn't or didn't) claim your prize yet, you can do so by clicking on the "more info" (or possibly "claim prize!" for you) next to the entry for your code. I hope I was of some help to you! [/quote] It says "NO ACTIVITY"

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1955405.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1955405.page GMT
After signing in, go to "learn more about prizes" next to the code entry, then scroll down a bit and click on code history. this should let you see the history of the codes you entered and whenever (if ever) you claimed the prize for that code. If you haven't (or at the time couldn't or didn't) claim your prize yet, you can do so by clicking on the "more info" (or possibly "claim prize!" for you) next to the entry for your code. I hope I was of some help to you! [/quote] It says "NO ACTIVITY"

[/quote]

That's not good. Hmm.... try re-entering your code again. I don't know if that will work, I'm just telling you what I would do... If it still says that the code has already been entered even though your code history shows "no activity", then I'd try contacting Dr.Pepper via e-mail or phone call. I think they might be able to fix it for you. Don't be afraid to be persistent, too, in getting their help. I hope it works out for you, and good luck! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1955454.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1955454.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1956283.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1956283.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1959656.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1959656.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1960004.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1960004.page GMT
I have the same problem. Actually, I did the same thing you did, lol. The link is supposed to prompt the EADM to open and begin downloading the Bots Parts PAck into the game. I suppose it then brings you to your MySpore page and adds the Bots Parts icon to your MySpore page to indicate you successfully redeemed your code (although it doesn't indicate a successful download). As far as I know and SporemasterSlime has told me, Maxis and EA are working on a solution to this and various other technical issues with the Bots Parts Pack. If you want, you can download the Bots Parts Pack from a website called Simsprograms. It's a safe download that works. Since you have the icon, you won't have the problem of not being able to share your creations or view and download your friends' creations that have the Bots Parts in them. I hope I was of any help to you! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961168.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961168.page GMT

EA recently changed the re-usable codes to only feature Mass Effect 2 as a prize because (I assume) so many people were using them offline to get the Spore Bots Parts. If you can, use a non-reusable code. I don't think if it was a different code it would tell you that you couldn't use it, unless a) it was another reusable code and you can only use them once or something like that, or b) you got a non-reusable code off of the internet that was already used. I could be wrong, though. Try getting your own non-reusable code, if you can, or from somebody that hasn't used theirs (and you know hasn't been used yet, unless you want to keep guessing at which ones are used and which aren't). I hope I was of any help to you! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961209.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961209.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961844.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961844.page GMT
Yeah, sorry about that, edited.

[quote]And what?[/quote]
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961980.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1961980.page GMT
I can't find them any more, so im gonna ask here.

I downloaded the Bot Parts with EADM, I have the little pink symbol next to my name on my spore homepage,
but I dont know what to do to give me the bot parts in game (It doesn't know I have it)

So.. a lil help would be schweet

Incase it matters I got it off a code of a Dr pepper bottle, not off 3rd party resources
..

well I found out the problem..
after EADM downloaded it i forgot to click install

now its just saying updating content database.. from previous posts it should just be a waiting game from now on.

and there we go! got em! yay!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1962608.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1962608.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1965331.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1965331.page GMT I have the same problem. Actually, I did the same thing you did, lol. The link is supposed to prompt the EADM to open and begin downloading the Bots Parts PAck into the game. I suppose it then brings you to your MySpore page and adds the Bots Parts icon to your MySpore page to indicate you successfully redeemed your code (although it doesn't indicate a successful download). As far as I know and SporemasterSlime has told me, Maxis and EA are working on a solution to this and various other technical issues with the Bots Parts Pack. If you want, you can download the Bots Parts Pack from a website called Simsprograms. It's a safe download that works. Since you have the icon, you won't have the problem of not being able to share your creations or view and download your friends' creations that have the Bots Parts in them. I hope I was of any help to you! [/quote]
I don't want to download anything EA doesn't support. If I get a second code, will it let me try the download again? Or will it say that I already have that award, and not let me get it? I wish they had tested these things before they released the codes. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1966411.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1966411.page GMT I have the same problem. Actually, I did the same thing you did, lol. The link is supposed to prompt the EADM to open and begin downloading the Bots Parts PAck into the game. I suppose it then brings you to your MySpore page and adds the Bots Parts icon to your MySpore page to indicate you successfully redeemed your code (although it doesn't indicate a successful download). As far as I know and SporemasterSlime has told me, Maxis and EA are working on a solution to this and various other technical issues with the Bots Parts Pack. If you want, you can download the Bots Parts Pack from a website called Simsprograms. It's a safe download that works. Since you have the icon, you won't have the problem of not being able to share your creations or view and download your friends' creations that have the Bots Parts in them. I hope I was of any help to you! [/quote]
I don't want to download anything EA doesn't support. If I get a second code, will it let me try the download again? Or will it say that I already have that award, and not let me get it? I wish they had tested these things before they released the codes. [/quote]

Yeah, I didn't use Simsprograms, either. Anyway, I'm not sure what would happen if you tried to use another code. It's a good idea though, and worth a try, right? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1966597.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1966597.page GMT Anyway, I'm not sure what would happen if you tried to use another code. It's a good idea though, and worth a try, right? [/quote]
Okay. I'll get a second code the next time I go to the store. Thanks for your help!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1966634.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1966634.page GMT Anyway, I'm not sure what would happen if you tried to use another code. It's a good idea though, and worth a try, right? [/quote]
Okay. I'll get a second code the next time I go to the store. Thanks for your help![/quote]

Did you try downloading them as here?
I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now?
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper
When you click the download link, it is supposed to open up EADM so that EADM download the file (it isn't suppose to open a normal download that asks you where to save the file.) If EADM does not starting downloading, start EADM and then select the tab with your email address and click the red x to close that tab. Then click sign in and sign in to you spore account (the one you used when registering the Dr. Pepper code). The Dr. Pepper parts pack should show up on the spore account tab of the EADM.
If this doesn't happen, make sure you have updated EADM to the latest version, and turn off anti-virus programs and firewalls that could be blocking EADM.
If all fail, you can get the robot parts pack from a third-party site, which as far as we can tell is identical with the official one.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1967098.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1967098.page GMT
Yeah, do that.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1967102.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1967102.page GMT
Yeah, do that.[/quote]

Well, Ill try to get a screenshot uploaded to a website sometime soon. Were you saying I should do any of the other things, or just the screenshot (did you mean I shoild un/re install EADM? or SPORE? or neither?)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1968438.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1968438.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1970922.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1970922.page GMT
[quote=SporeMasterSlime]Try clearing cache and cookies and revisiting the page on IE7. It should work now. Do other parts of the site work?[/quote]

I've tried this and still it refuses to keep from a 500. I've also tried it on another computer with no luck. I'll try back in a few days; perhaps it's the site. But if you could help me it'd be appreciated. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1971621.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1971621.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1972968.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1972968.page GMT
[quote=SporeMasterSlime]Try clearing cache and cookies and revisiting the page on IE7. It should work now. Do other parts of the site work?[/quote]

I've tried this and still it refuses to keep from a 500. I've also tried it on another computer with no luck. I'll try back in a few days; perhaps it's the site. But if you could help me it'd be appreciated. [/quote]

Did you try just logging into EADM and see if they're there?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1974178.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1974178.page GMT
I'm not sure why you can't run GA so I can't help you with that, maybe if you included more details? There's a way to uninstall the bot parts it's in the end of the opening post.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1974180.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1974180.page GMT

Thanks, I had a unintelligent moment there.

Again, thanks for that, and thanks for helping all us Sporeans out there!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1974707.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1974707.page GMT Can anyone help me?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977085.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977085.page GMT Can anyone help me?[/quote]

Try running another Browser like [u]FireFox[/u] or [u]Google Chrome[/u] instead of [u]Internet Explorer[/u]. The 500 Error is usually associated with the Browsers Cache & should be wiped clean to solve this.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977106.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977106.page GMT
I'm not sure why you can't run GA so I can't help you with that, maybe if you included more details? There's a way to uninstall the bot parts it's in the end of the opening post.[/quote]

Well some are locked and adventures have the red circles with red lines through them in sporepedia, but when i hit tha tab for GA in GA i look into adventures and none are locked or anything. I haven't tried to play any as of yet.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977169.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977169.page GMT
I have seen this with creations before, it shows up online as such, yet you can view the creation ingame just fine. I think it has something to do with the servers just not working right.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977227.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977227.page GMT
I'm not sure why you can't run GA so I can't help you with that, maybe if you included more details? There's a way to uninstall the bot parts it's in the end of the opening post.[/quote]

Well some are locked and adventures have the red circles with red lines through them in sporepedia, but when i hit tha tab for GA in GA i look into adventures and none are locked or anything. I haven't tried to play any as of yet.[/quote]

If they show up with banned circles in-game try this
Don't have Core Spore error message
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/49216.page#1737654]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977314.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1977314.page GMT (I have installed spore, C & C then GA in that order, Do I do bot parts next or patch GA?)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1978595.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1978595.page GMT
I'm not sure why you can't run GA so I can't help you with that, maybe if you included more details? There's a way to uninstall the bot parts it's in the end of the opening post.[/quote]

Well some are locked and adventures have the red circles with red lines through them in sporepedia, but when i hit tha tab for GA in GA i look into adventures and none are locked or anything. I haven't tried to play any as of yet.[/quote]

If they show up with banned circles in-game try this
Don't have Core Spore error message
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/49216.page#1737654[/quote]

It worked! Thanks Slime ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1979027.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1979027.page GMT (I have installed spore, C & C then GA in that order, Do I do bot parts next or patch GA?)[/quote]

Installation Order: [i]Spore, Patch5.1, C&C, GA, Patch 5.1 Again [u]unless[/u] you have Bot Parts[/i]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1979470.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1979470.page GMT Spore, C & C, GA now do I do patch or bot patch?
I have not installed Bot Parts yet.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980357.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980357.page GMT Spore, C & C, GA now do I do patch or bot patch?
I have not installed Bot Parts yet.[/quote]

If you have the Bots Pack then you do not need to patch again, the Bots Pack is Patch 1.06.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980374.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980374.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980734.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980734.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980947.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1980947.page GMT
My solution: upload it somewhere else, like [google]sporebase[/google], that way you can bypass the upload problem.

I am an american player, I just didn't want to BUY the parts. Also, the spore patch 6 (I think it's six) brings us to force-save without the hacking save-without-name flaw.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1984477.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1984477.page GMT [quote]
Get your Spore Bot Parts free from Dr. Pepper™!
Bot Parts
Bot Parts
How to Download your Game:
I have EA Download Manager
Start downloading my purchases
[/quote]
But when I click to download them on EADM, is says "Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ealink) isn't associated with any program."]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1986294.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1986294.page GMT
My solution: upload it somewhere else, like [google]sporebase[/google], that way you can bypass the upload problem.

I am an american player, I just didn't want to BUY the parts. Also, the spore patch 6 (I think it's six) brings us to force-save without the hacking save-without-name flaw.[/quote]

If you could get s non-reusable unused code off of the internet, that's another way to get the parts without buying a Dr. Pepper. However, you're way is probably easier. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1987264.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1987264.page GMT [quote]
Get your Spore Bot Parts free from Dr. Pepper™!
Bot Parts
Bot Parts
How to Download your Game:
I have EA Download Manager
Start downloading my purchases
[/quote]
But when I click to download them on EADM, is says "Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ealink) isn't associated with any program."[/quote]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1987645.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1987645.page GMT [quote]
Get your Spore Bot Parts free from Dr. Pepper™!
Bot Parts
Bot Parts
How to Download your Game:
I have EA Download Manager
Start downloading my purchases
[/quote]
But when I click to download them on EADM, is says "Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ealink) isn't associated with any program."[/quote] Now it is saying 500 whenever I try and open the Spore site.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988140.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988140.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988247.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988247.page GMT
You can manually Uninstall Bot Parts from your [u]Remove Programs or Add/Remove[/u] in your [u]Control Panel[/u] & remove [u]2010 Dr Pepper EA Games Every Bottle/Cup Wins Promotion[/u]. Then try installing patch 5.1 then Bots Pack (not 100% on this though, the damage may already be done).]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988565.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988565.page GMT [quote]
Get your Spore Bot Parts free from Dr. Pepper™!
Bot Parts
Bot Parts
How to Download your Game:
I have EA Download Manager
Start downloading my purchases
[/quote]
But when I click to download them on EADM, is says "Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (ealink) isn't associated with any program."[/quote][/quote]

Just run EADM and log in with your spore credentials. Normally EADM should run when you click the link so you might as well do it on your own. Otherwise you can just get the pack off simprograms.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988832.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988832.page GMT
You can also try removing the bp2_data.package file off the spore data directory and hope it works. Just perform a windows search for it in the program files folder. If both don't work, you may need to uninstall everything and reinstall in this order:
spore>patch 5.1>c&c>GA>robot parts
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
and My Spore creations folder in Documents.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988834.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1988834.page GMT
It seems to me Patch 1.6 or even the pack itself has corrupted some file. Every time I try to play GA or even Core Spore, my game crashes. It might get a bit into the "Updating Database," but usually, it just crashes, saying SPORE encountered a problem and needs to close.

Considering people had issues with this 2 months ago, I have very little hope of this ever getting fixed. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1989984.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1989984.page GMT
It seems to me Patch 1.6 or even the pack itself has corrupted some file. Every time I try to play GA or even Core Spore, my game crashes. It might get a bit into the "Updating Database," but usually, it just crashes, saying SPORE encountered a problem and needs to close.

Considering people had issues with this 2 months ago, I have very little hope of this ever getting fixed. [/quote]

Try these suggestions first.

Game Crashes at Startup:
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/4710.page]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1990126.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1990126.page GMT - Updating content database process appears frozen
That is normal. The spore icon on the pop up that will usually spin will not during this procedure so while it may look frozen, it's not. It might last for more than an hour, and it is highly recommended that you turn off all user-ran background processes before starting Spore/GA after patching. For troubleshooting crashes during it see this post
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/48839.page#1722568
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1990182.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1990182.page GMT - Updating content database process appears frozen
That is normal. The spore icon on the pop up that will usually spin will not during this procedure so while it may look frozen, it's not. It might last for more than an hour, and it is highly recommended that you turn off all user-ran background processes before starting Spore/GA after patching. For troubleshooting crashes during it see this post
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/15/48839.page#1722568
[/quote]

Why would Spore be attempting to Download a patch if it already has the Bots Pack?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1990226.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1990226.page GMT I now have NO BOTS PACK, and I am NOT going to take the risk of trying to install the pack again. Well, at least until an actual FIX has been created for the problem. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1991737.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1991737.page GMT they don't appear when i play the game and the game never said "updating content database" when i oped it.

should i reinstall it or did i not install it correctly?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1991973.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1991973.page GMT they don't appear when i play the game and the game never said "updating content database" when i oped it.

should i reinstall it or did i not install it correctly?[/quote]

You don't just download them, you should also install them from EADM, there should be an install button next to the download.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1992822.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1992822.page GMT they don't appear when i play the game and the game never said "updating content database" when i oped it.

should i reinstall it or did i not install it correctly?[/quote]

You don't just download them, you should also install them from EADM, there should be an install button next to the download.[/quote]

right when i tried to install them, all that appears is something called "adobe air"
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1994679.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1994679.page GMT [/quote]

Adobe Air (Adobe Integrated Runtime) Its an Internet Application to present Flash Animations or Documents. You may need to download Adobe Air before continuing.

Adobe Air [i](Freeware)[/i]:
http://get.adobe.com/air/]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1995722.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1995722.page GMT Now I'll never have mech parts....]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1995907.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1995907.page GMT Now I'll never have mech parts....[/quote]

- If you get any sort of browser error (eg. 500) try clearing cache and cookies first, and use IE7 or FF3 first
How to clear the cache and cookies of your web browser (External Link)
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/26595.page#718835
For persistent error you could also contact the Dr. Pepper's site people, here
webmaster@drpepper.com
include your serial. Try using a different computer altogether. You can also try simply signing into EADM with your spore credentials and hope you can download the pack.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1998532.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1998532.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1998690.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/1998690.page GMT [/quote]

Adobe Air (Adobe Integrated Runtime) Its an Internet Application to present Flash Animations or Documents. You may need to download Adobe Air before continuing.

Adobe Air [i](Freeware)[/i]:
http://get.adobe.com/air/[/quote]

i have, and now a thing keeps poping up saying to update adobe air but i am not able to click the update button.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2000095.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2000095.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2001549.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2001549.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2001936.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2001936.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper. It was actually working a while ago, but now I keep getting the 500 Internal Error message.

Edit: I have already cleared my cache, deleted the cookies, and restart my computer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002204.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002204.page GMT
Is this because i have not installed any of the recommended updates lately?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002210.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002210.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper. It was actually working a while ago, but now I keep getting the 500 Internal Error message.

Edit: I have already cleared my cache, deleted the cookies, and restart my computer.[/quote]

Try logging into EADM with your spore credentials, see if the robot parts pack is listed as available in the products tab or something like that.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002721.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002721.page GMT
Is this because i have not installed any of the recommended updates lately?[/quote]

Just go to control panel and select add/remove programs and you'll find it there. Or make a search for adobe.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002734.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002734.page GMT
Is this because i have not installed any of the recommended updates lately?[/quote]

Just go to control panel and select add/remove programs and you'll find it there. Or make a search for adobe.[/quote]

it is nowere on my computer, i don't think it installed correctl. that would explain the update problem.
I will try to install the parts again, hopfully adobe air wont apear again.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002893.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2002893.page GMT I will try to install the parts again, hopfully adobe air wont apear again.[/quote]

I have heard that Adobe can have several issues with PCs to where patching & updating Adobe can cause similar issues to were updating is impossible. If I find a Work Around I will Post.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2009195.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2009195.page GMT
I have the bot parts dowloaded/ were are they on my computer?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2013838.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2013838.page GMT
I have the bot parts dowloaded/ were are they on my computer?[/quote]

If you have successfully installed the Bots Pack then you can find them in your Creature Editor in Spore.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2013853.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2013853.page GMT
I have the bot parts dowloaded/ were are they on my computer?[/quote]

If you have successfully installed the Bots Pack then you can find them in your Creature Editor in Spore.[/quote]

i only have them dowloaded not actully installed. yet. last time i tried it wanted to reinstall EA dowload manager when it is already on my desktop and then when i einstalled the dowloadmanager it wanted to install Adobe air.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2013864.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2013864.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2014961.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2014961.page GMT [/quote]

as i said before, i installed it and i have the bot parts dowloaded but i do not actully have the installed.
i was confused on what exactly do i do to install them and were are they located right now.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015025.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015025.page GMT I haven't been able to download them yet (an issue I think Maxis is still working on amongst all the other problems that have been encountered), so I'm not entirely sure on what that looks like, but if you open up your EADM, in your account page/tab there should be the 2010 Dr.PEpper Promotion Bots Parts PAck or something like that with an installation option next to or under or above or around it. Sorry if that wasn't much, but I hope I was of some help to you! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015071.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015071.page GMT
I redeemed my prize, I have the Bots Pack in my profile, but when I click on "Start downloading my purchases", it just takes my to my profile. I've tried clearing my cache, different browsers, but it still doesn't work.

Could you please help me?

EDIT: I've read about the Simprograms, and I was wondering if that's the only way. Apart from that I'm going to use that download because I'm fed up.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015466.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015466.page GMT
I redeemed my prize, I have the Bots Pack in my profile, but when I click on "Start downloading my purchases", it just takes my to my profile. I've tried clearing my cache, different browsers, but it still doesn't work.

Could you please help me?

EDIT: I've read about the Simprograms, and I was wondering if that's the only way. Apart from that I'm going to use that download because I'm fed up.[/quote]

Yeah, this happens occasionally and has been passed along to Maxis. Did you try logging into EADM and see if the download is there? Use the email adress you used on Dr. Pepper's site.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015552.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2015552.page GMT
I redeemed my prize, I have the Bots Pack in my profile, but when I click on "Start downloading my purchases", it just takes my to my profile. I've tried clearing my cache, different browsers, but it still doesn't work.

Could you please help me?

EDIT: I've read about the Simprograms, and I was wondering if that's the only way. Apart from that I'm going to use that download because I'm fed up.[/quote]

I have the same exact problem. Since I don't really want to use the download, I'm going to wait for now until Maxis finds a solution to the problem. If you take SporemasterSlime's suggestion and check your EADM to see if the download is there and don't see it, then we're still in the same boat. Good luck!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2018173.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2018173.page GMT im from Croatia in europe they didnt sell it here and i cant get the parts... please someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2019225.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2019225.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2019466.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2019466.page GMT I clicked on the download today and the link worked! Thank you to SporemasterSlime for the support with my problem, and to Maxis and EA for fixing it! I have successfully downloaded the Bots Parts PAck and installed it. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2020478.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2020478.page GMT I'm confuzzled ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2020763.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2020763.page GMT I'm confuzzled [/quote]

Floating animation and no asymmetry after installing patch 1.05
Please try browsing to the SporeApp.exe file and launching the game from there, it is located within the c:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Spore\Sporebin folder for regular core Spore and at C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE_EP1\SporebinEP1\SporeApp.exe for Spore Galactic Adventures. If that works you can try creating a new desktop icon pointing to the location for your Spore core or Spore GA SporeApp.exe file.

(the robot parts automatically install patch 1.05 too)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2021649.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2021649.page GMT it worked thank you so much ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2021849.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2021849.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2026016.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2026016.page GMT
if not....i don't know what to say...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2032661.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2032661.page GMT i will check for further problems (if any) tomarrow.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2032934.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2032934.page GMT EDIT: Here I'll show you
[IMG]http://i39.tinypic.com/99nxg1.png[/IMG]
*code entered*
[IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/wa4w2r.png[/IMG]
Do you see anything about spore? i don't. And if I'm doing something wrong, tell me
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2034415.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2034415.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2047181.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2047181.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2064774.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2064774.page GMT [/quote]

Log into EADM with your spore credentials and see if the parts are available for download. If not just get them off simprograms, you will be able to upload.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2065951.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2065951.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2066047.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2066047.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2089893.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2089893.page GMT
That's what I'm having trouble with, I've tried to get it with two different codes, and every time I try to claim it, the Spore website keeps telling me I need to still claim my prize, no matter what I do. The only thing I haven't tried is using a different computer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2091603.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2091603.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2093438.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2093438.page GMT
Thanks in advance.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2098033.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2098033.page GMT
Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Log into EADM with your spore credentials. The pack should be available for download.

Alternatively get it off simprograms.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2098126.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2098126.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper), the page says that my install path is invalid. It describes the path as this:

Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

However, when I go to the Customer Support Help Section, it says that one should only experience this problem if they install the Bot Parts Pack before installing Galactic Adventures. I have already installed GA and I am trying to install the pack.

Should I do what it says and uninstall Spore and GA then reinstall them, or is there another way to fix it? Should I uninstall the Creepy and Cute Parts Pack too? My code was legitimate, if that is of any importance. I also have more codes; should I use a different code and try again? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2100244.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2100244.page GMT
[i]"Firefox doesn't know how to open this adress..."[/i]

I'm starting to get a little ticked. Help.

EDIT: Wait, don't listen to me! It's all right! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2101057.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2101057.page GMT
Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Log into EADM with your spore credentials. The pack should be available for download.

Alternatively get it off simprograms.[/quote]
Thanks for the response, however the pack is no showing in the eadm and I'm also not sure where to find the pack on simprograms.com.....
btw I got the code from someone else (I'm not American) and I don't know if that affects the download...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2101427.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2101427.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2103984.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2103984.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper), the page says that my install path is invalid. It describes the path as this:

Spore PC > Spore Bot Parts > Spore Galactic Adventures

However, when I go to the Customer Support Help Section, it says that one should only experience this problem if they install the Bot Parts Pack before installing Galactic Adventures. I have already installed GA and I am trying to install the pack.

Should I do what it says and uninstall Spore and GA then reinstall them, or is there another way to fix it? Should I uninstall the Creepy and Cute Parts Pack too? My code was legitimate, if that is of any importance. I also have more codes; should I use a different code and try again? [/quote]

Go ahead and install the pack. What's on the support page is right. No need for reinstall.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2104201.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2104201.page GMT
Thanks in advance.[/quote]

Log into EADM with your spore credentials. The pack should be available for download.

Alternatively get it off simprograms.[/quote]
Thanks for the response, however the pack is no showing in the eadm and I'm also not sure where to find the pack on simprograms.com.....
btw I got the code from someone else (I'm not American) and I don't know if that affects the download...[/quote]

http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=download+robot+parts+spore+simprograms
First result.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2104203.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2104203.page GMT
Technically, no, but you can still get them and use them.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/48776.page]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2104205.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2104205.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2106809.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2106809.page GMT
I'm afraid the only fix for 2000 error that I know of at least is a reinstall. Back up saves as of here
How do I back up saves / How do I back up saved games?
http://help.spore.com/cgi-bin/easpore.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=20401
You should also back up My Spore Creations folder in (My) Documents!
uninstall everything then reinstall in the following order:
spore>patch 5.1>c&C>GA>robot parts.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2107022.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2107022.page GMT EDIT: Just solved that problem...Nevermind.. But when I put in the code it asks me to log in...why is that?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2120060.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2120060.page GMT EDIT: Just solved that problem...Nevermind.. But when I put in the code it asks me to log in...why is that?[/quote]

It's like that. You need to make a dr. pepper account first so click register.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2125129.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2125129.page GMT
First time going through the "Updating Content Server" I bailed fifteen minutes in because I need the computer for something else.

Second time through it was crashed by my screensaver popping up, too much to handle I guess.

I am on third time, and t has been going an hour and a half now (screen saver and the like is off right now)

How long should I allow it to sit on "Updating Content Server" until I declare it futile? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2143887.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2143887.page GMT
Others have reported up to an hour.
I would give it a total of 2 hours, then reboot the PC. (this is just a guess).



]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2143924.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2143924.page GMT
I restarted and got on. I can use bot parts to make creations, but everyone elses creations that use bot parts are still locked (in their words because I lack core spore, which is of course untrue)]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2144988.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2144988.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2149596.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2149596.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2158943.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2158943.page GMT Does anyone know how to get it to work!?[/quote]

it does not crash they just didnt make the simbol spin]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172611.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172611.page GMT
never use firefox for downlading stuff trust me use ie8 or safari for windos or crome]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172615.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172615.page GMT EDIT: Just solved that problem...Nevermind.. But when I put in the code it asks me to log in...why is that?[/quote]

It's like that. You need to make a dr. pepper account first so click register.[/quote]

which is stupid. why cant people make life simple anymore?

edit sorry for triple posting.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172622.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172622.page GMT
never use firefox for downlading stuff trust me use ie8 or safari for windos or crome[/quote]

If the program appears to be locked up (not responding), this is normal. The software has to make changes to everything in your sporepedia. depending on the number of items in your sporepedia and the speed of you computer, it may take a while. On my older pc (single core CPU) with 80,000 items in my sporepedia, it too several hours (I left the machine on over night).

If it crashes to the desktop, this is not normal.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172624.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172624.page GMT
never use firefox for downlading stuff trust me use ie8 or safari for windos or crome[/quote]

If the program appears to be locked up (not responding), this is normal. The software has to make changes to everything in your sporepedia. depending on the number of items in your sporepedia and the speed of you computer, it may take a while. On my older pc (single core CPU) with 80,000 items in my sporepedia, it too several hours (I left the machine on over night).

If it crashes to the desktop, this is not normal.
[/quote]

no dvd he is talking about downloading eadm not getting the stupid updating content databace]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172633.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2172633.page GMT [Snip]
Also 7-11 Convenience Stores are giving out cards with codes. According to other players these codes are usable by multiple players. Here are some of the codes being given away: CBEEAAA41NWH - CBEEAAAE4L9N-CBEEAAAFQG9J - CBEEAAAE98ZV
[Snip]
EDIT: These codes do no longer work for Spore, sorry.[/quote]Has anyone found any more codes that I could use?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2197357.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2197357.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/52347.page

[b]I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now? [/b]
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper[/quote]

I went to that page just now and I get an error called 500.

Help please.

Edit, Edit, I tried the clear cookies suggestion on the first page, but it still won't work, suggestions?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2217882.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2217882.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2234624.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2234624.page GMT http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/

This is the exact same software, just delivered as a download instead of pushed via EADM.


]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2234749.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2234749.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2234970.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2234970.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2237578.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2237578.page GMT
EDIT: Nevermind. It just had a picture of mass effect 2, and I thought that meant it was what I had won. How do you delete posts?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2247912.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2247912.page GMT

[b]EDIT: [/b]the site says,"Ends 12/31/10. Redeem by 1/31/2011."
Only seven to eight months until the bot parts are possibly free... Yay... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2266309.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2266309.page GMT You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on Dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.
[/quote]

I got my parts from a third-party website. [b]Will MAXIS fix the problem with the uploading? [/b]
I already build some really cool stuff and i want to upload it... [/quote]

I know! This is utter bull dust! I made an amazing cyborg with the parts (in fact, every set of parts I had, including core spore, creepy and cute, exoskeleton limbs, and bot parts) and when I shared it, it didn't come up on the web!
I wish to let people see what I have accomplished! I live in Australia, and I got those frigging parts! Anyone would be proud of that! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2281540.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2281540.page GMT - Inability to upload creations with robot parts, and the robot parts icon does not show on the sporepage
You have probably downloaded the parts off a third-party website, in that case you will not be able to upload stuff containing them. Unless you actually get them via entering the code on dr. Pepper's site they won't work properly and you might endanger your system, let alone the fact you will have an unsupported build of Spore and it's not exactly legal.[/quote]

But, WHY? Why Maxis don't make a patch with them, I will make creatures with roboparts![/quote]

They probally will make a patch when the Dr. Pepper prize thing ends.[/quote]

Good point. Never thought about when the patch would happen.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2292367.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2292367.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2317088.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2317088.page GMT [size=18] [/size]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2325773.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2325773.page GMT [size=18] [/size][/quote]
When I look at your profile: http://www.spore.com/view/myspore/Stchurdak
I do not see the Dr. Pepper part icon.

Did you register at the Dr. Pepper site to validate your parts pack (or did you just download the parts pack from sim programs)?
When you registered, did you use the same email address that it attacked to your Stchurdak profile?
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2325820.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2325820.page GMT
A couple months ago, I found a marked bottle. When I redeemed it, I got some Mass Effect 2 promotion or something...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2371133.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2371133.page GMT [b] - Unknown/random error at redirection from the dr. pepper's site to spore.com / inability to start download[/b]
Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
[/quote]
I think this is my problem. MySpore page says that I have the parts, But they are not in-game. Whenever I try that link, I get a '500 internal server error' Which doesn't make any sense, because my connection is just fine! Any suggestions before I call tech support?[/quote]

I'm having the exact same problem with my game.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2387027.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2387027.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2408032.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2408032.page GMT
When I run GA, it doesn't respond and it crashes.

On regular Spore, it says there is a missing package and the game crashes.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2425640.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2425640.page GMT
Gave up trying, sent in a ticket on both sides and am awaiting their replies.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2461536.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2461536.page GMT
Two customer service reps (after checking that the codes I was using were legit) even tried to manually entitle the robot parts to my account and I was still unable to access the download link, nor does the bots part icon appear on my spore page. I can only assume there's some kind of account data problem with some accounts that is causing this. The most recent message from EA is that their engineers are aware of the issue and working toward a solution, but they have no ETA on when a fix will be deployed. So, I guess I shouldn't be holding my breath.

At least I know I'm not the only one experiencing this problem to this degree.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2461665.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2461665.page GMT
Two customer service reps (after checking that the codes I was using were legit) even tried to manually entitle the robot parts to my account and I was still unable to access the download link, nor does the bots part icon appear on my spore page. I can only assume there's some kind of account data problem with some accounts that is causing this. The most recent message from EA is that their engineers are aware of the issue and working toward a solution, but they have no ETA on when a fix will be deployed. So, I guess I shouldn't be holding my breath.

At least I know I'm not the only one experiencing this problem to this degree.[/quote]

I have a simmilar problem (except for the customer support and multiple codes) and It will not direct me to the actual download page for the bot parts. I have tried all advice and I ended up uninstalling EA download manager, and the new download manager seems to not register that I have ANY spore. Please help!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2486302.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2486302.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2514061.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2514061.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2528864.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2528864.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2529646.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2529646.page GMT
My personal story is as follows:

From my account page at the Dr. Pepper site, I entered a legitimate code from a bottle cap. After attempting to click through the "You must finalize your redemption here" page and using the same EA login at both the Dr. Pepper site and the Spore site, I was presented with the "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts" page.

I got the same result with a second code from another cap. I still get that result when clicking through the Code History section of the Dr. Pepper site.

I took this to EA support via email and was directed to the [url=http://support.ea.com/cgi-bin/ea.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=24099&p_created=1262815664&p_sid=R2c*kp6k&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MSwxJnBfcHJvZHM9Nyw2MjIwLDYzMDAmcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0zLjYzMDAmcF9jdj0mcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1kci4gcGVwcGVy&p_li=&p_topview=1]GA/Bot Parts install order help file[/url]. This was not very helpful, since my issue is not [i]installing[/i] it but [i]acquiring[/i] it. I was also provided with the link to the [url=http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/]sim programs[/url] copy of the patch. Of course, you can't upload creatures with bot parts using this method, so that doesn't help either. Also, I have no idea why EA technical support would send me to a third party site rather than address the issue directly.

I'm not sure if the Dr. Pepper site is not sending the right information or if the Spore site is not receiving properly. Is there a way to talk to someone who would be able to figure that out? Is there a way to determine if anyone has been successful in getting the bot parts recently?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2559286.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2559286.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2560698.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2560698.page GMT [/quote]

From the [url=http://www.drpepper.com/promotions/ea/]Dr Pepper-EA Games Every Bottle/Cup Wins page[/url]:

"NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Please see code under the cap or inside packages of specially marked Dr Pepper products. Enter Codes/Get Rules/Free Code Info on DrPepper.com. Subject to full Official Rules. Void where prohibited. [b][i]Ends 12/31/10. Request Free Codes by 12/31/10. Redeem by 1/31/2011.[/i][/b]"

EDIT: If Spore Bot Parts are an exception, I would think somebody would have said something. I would, at least, expect the option to choose that as a prize to be removed from the Dr. Pepper site and for the "You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts" page on the Spore site to be replaced with a "Spore Robot Parts are no longer available" page.

**I have used the Dr. Pepper-EA promotion to successfully obtain all three Mass Effect 2 prizes with no issues whatsoever.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2564874.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2564874.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2569154.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2569154.page GMT I finally got the parts ^^. But my problems is that Spore says sometimes, that i don't have Core Spore ô.O
I mean, sometimes appears a lock.
It's nearly the same like if you you want to look at a crteature with C&C, but i haven't it installed.
A picture:
[img]http://s2.imgimg.de/uploads/Unbenannt1b99af2fjpg.jpg[/img]

i have C&C, GA, all patches and the Robot parts. ( i have downlaoded them first from a third-party website. Yesterday i got a code from a good Spore friend, who lives in the USA. Now i can upload my creations...)

This proplems appears after i installed the "patch 6"

Please help [/quote]

Just delete and redownload all the locked creatures again. Not a lot of people use these parts, so there shouldn't be many.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2586953.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2586953.page GMT
[quote]Thank you for your patience. It looks as though the issue you have submitted is more complex than it seemed initially. We require more time for investigation, but rest assured we are working hard to resolve your issue in a timely manner. We encourage you to update your incident with any additional information that might help us fix your problem faster. To update your incident, click on the 'To view or update your question from our support site, click here' link.
www.support.ea.com

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and look forward to getting you back in the game!

Thanks,

Maria
EA Game Support[/quote]

It looks like they have recognized the epidemic nature of the problem and are working on a real fix.

Edit content below:

[b][i][size=18][color=red]UPDATE:[/color][/size][/i][/b]

This issue seems to have been resolved, at least for me.

I just logged into the Spore site and my profile, for the first time, displayed the Bot Parts icon:

[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img]

This suggests that the site recognizes that I've redeemed the code. I proceeded to the Dr Pepper site to attempt to click through the prize claim screens for one of the codes I had entered. However, the link to the Spore site has been replaced with text saying the prize had been previously claimed.

I instead entered the URL that the link at the Dr Pepper site would have directed me to:

[url]http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper[/url]

Now, rather than telling me I needed to redeem a code, the page displayed links to either download the patch using EADM or to download EADM.

I downloaded and installed the patch. I then created a test creature with robot parts and shared it. I checked the Spore site to see that it had successfully uploaded.

I'm not sure what action EA has taken, but Bot Parts seems to be working now. I have no idea if this has happened for other people. If not, perhaps there is just a very long delay on the site recognizing the codes have been redeemed. I have informed EA Customer Support, so maybe they'll respond and shed some light on the exact nature of the issue. I am still experiencing issues with Creepy & Cute, but this gives me confidence that that issue will also be resolved in due course.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2588092.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2588092.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2621058.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2621058.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2622032.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2622032.page GMT
When they fix the problem.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2625744.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2625744.page GMT
When they fix the problem.[/quote]

Might the problem be the glitch that gave it to people free?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2625765.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2625765.page GMT
When they fix the problem.[/quote]

Might the problem be the glitch that gave it to people free?[/quote]

I'm not familiar with such a glitch, but maybe that's just because I haven't read about issues other than the one I was having.

Two days ago is when it suddenly started working for me, after I had initially submitted a code over a week ago. Now you report that it says it has been taken down as of yesterday. When I go back to the same page today, I just get a 500 HTML error.

It seems like whatever fixed it for me was not a fix for everyone and they took it down for further maintenance. It's hard to tell. It would be nice if they provided internal troubleshooting updates to the community on a blog or something. It's not as if they would have to provide a level of detail that would compromise export controlled information or anything. Just a general idea of what's going on. I've seen other publishers and developers do it.

When the problem was fixed for me, I first noticed it when I logged into my profile on the Spore site and saw the Bot Parts icon. Only then did I check the download URL to find it was correctly displaying the download. That suggests to me the functionality of the download page is directly related to whether the site recognizes a redeemed code.

When did you redeem a code? If it was prior to the 9th, I would expect you do have the Bot Parts icon on your profile. I sounds like that's not the case, though.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2626178.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2626178.page GMT
EDIT: Boycotting Dr. Pepper until they bring back the bots parts. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2627857.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2627857.page GMT
Now, for my code. I got a "Downloadable poster" of a Bots Part creation waving at me. Why do I feel like this is EA Games/Dr. Pepper laughing at me saying "tough luck"? What the heck is the point of a "downloadable poster"? Seriously? I would rather have my soda refunded because that picture is useless. I thought these codes were for ingame content, not for something I could have gone to www.google.com and searched for using their images search.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2629585.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2629585.page GMT
Now, for my code. I got a "Downloadable poster" of a Bots Part creation waving at me. Why do I feel like this is EA Games/Dr. Pepper laughing at me saying "tough luck"? What the heck is the point of a "downloadable poster"? Seriously? I would rather have my soda refunded because that picture is useless. I thought these codes were for ingame content, not for something I could have gone to www.google.com and searched for using their images search.[/quote]

I don't know if they changed it since I redeemed my code (and had previously redeemed 3 other codes for Mass Effect 2 items), but that "downloadable poster" is just the first item in a slide show of items you can choose. You don't have to select it. If, after entering a code and selecting a game, you click through the slide show, you should eventually come to the Bot Parts. Choose that and it will be the prize you get for your code. Whether it works right now is an entirely different issue. But, unless the Dr Pepper site has changed something, you are by no means forced to take the poster. It's just the first item in the list.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2631235.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2631235.page GMT
Add: Nope.. Need a new code if I want to try anything. This whole thing is retarded.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2631853.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2631853.page GMT wtf]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2632500.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2632500.page GMT
Because they are.
You were all like, "I want this one!"
They were all like, "Nowayman."
You had a sad.
Then they were all like, "Mwahahahahahaaaa!"

It's TRUE! They did it to me too!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2633587.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2633587.page GMT
Okay, I went ahead and bought another code.. Lets see what happens.. I'll update.

[b]UPDATE:[/b] They're only giving out wallpapers and "Downloadable posters"... Completely and utterly re-tar-ded.

[b]Add:[/b] I got an email from EAxis saying reinstall both Spore and S:GA. Does this seriously work?

[quote=Anosognos]When the problem was fixed for me, I first noticed it when I logged into my profile on the Spore site and saw the Bot Parts icon.[/quote]

How long ago was this? 2 day's ago? 3 at this point? Did you have to reinstall? What happened?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2633926.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2633926.page GMT
Okay, I went ahead and bought another code.. Lets see what happens.. I'll update.

[b]UPDATE:[/b] They're only giving out wallpapers and "Downloadable posters"... Completely and utterly re-tar-ded.

[b]Add:[/b] I got an email from EAxis saying reinstall both Spore and S:GA. Does this seriously work?

[quote=Anosognos]When the problem was fixed for me, I first noticed it when I logged into my profile on the Spore site and saw the Bot Parts icon.[/quote]

How long ago was this? 2 day's ago? 3 at this point? Did you have to reinstall? What happened?[/quote]

Let me know if this works. I tried to redeem a code on the 10th, and couldn't get the bot parts either.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2634113.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2634113.page GMT
So until they fix the issue (which is just a simple communication line between the Dr. Pepper website and our EA accounts saying: "Hey they used the code and requested the bot's pack. Send them the required info." Then, the next time we log into our game with our Spore account it recognizes the bots pack is pending download, just like pending creatures to be downloaded from the Spore.com Sporepedia, they download and do their thing right there.) we won't be seeing the bot pack unless we download from a third party.. but even then 80% of the fun is still missing (the sharing/uploading).

I know my explanation sounds simple but it might not be. IDK, I'm not a programmer.

[b]Add:[/b] I'm downloading a third party install untill EAxis and Dr. Pepper can get their crap together. If you want the third party download too, just [url=http://www.simprograms.com/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/]click here.[/url] The link is under the main picture. For further instructions, read the webpage.

[b][color=red]WARNING:[/color][/b] As I have said before, this is a third party download. [i]"The “patch 1.06″ is not an EA/Maxis product. Please exercise caution and only download content from sources you trust. If you install this patch, you will have an unsupported build of the game, which may mean you won’t be able to get help from CS in the future. This patch will allow you to play with the new parts in game, but you will not be able to publish them because it does not grant the entitlement necessary for publication."[/i]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2634352.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2634352.page GMT
How long ago was this? 2 day's ago? 3 at this point? Did you have to reinstall? What happened?[/quote]

This was on the 9th. From what I can gather, they began working on the issue when the number of complaints about it reached critical mass and they realized it was a problem with the site. They fixed it on the 9th and this fix stayed in place for less than 24 hours.

The most likely scenario is that the fix introduced some loophole or vulnerability. As a result, they took it down on purpose on the morning of the 10th do more work on it. Thus you can't even redeem a code for it right now.

As for the reinstall, that's what I was told to do by EA customer support when I first submitted this issue on July 24th. That "fix" is to correct an issue with installing Bot Parts before GA. It has [i]nothing[/i] to do with being able to redeem a code, downloading Bot Parts, or getting the site to recognize you own it. My suggestion is not to even try email. The phone support people are a different group and are much better trained.

Edit:

EA Customer Support:

650-628-1001

OR

866-543-5435

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm PST ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2635499.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2635499.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2635686.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2635686.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2635936.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2635936.page GMT
Sorry, should have posted it:

650-628-1001

OR

866-543-5435

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm PST

You'll want to say "Agent" as soon as the introductory recording starts or you'll have to go through several menus and long, irrelevant recordings before you even get put on hold to talk to someone.

I don't know if it's even worth calling right now. I'm pretty sure they're aware of the issue and the fix is entirely on their side. I suppose you may want to give it shot just to be sure.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2637179.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2637179.page GMT
Apparently, EA received reports of problems, so the promotion is over.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2637266.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2637266.page GMT
Apparently, EA received reports of problems, so the promotion is over.[/quote]

Has there been an official announcement? As far as I know, they took them down for maintenance. They worked on this issue for a while and I was able to get them when they were briefly available last week. I don't see any reason to think they won't be back up later unless there is a statement from EA.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2637343.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2637343.page GMT
Can someone please post or PM me a screenshot of the page that says you can't use them anymore?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2638034.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2638034.page GMT
NOTE: A problem has been found with the "Spore Bot Parts Pack" prize. It has been temporarily removed from the catalog, but will be back soon.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2638161.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2638161.page GMT
Can someone please post or PM me a screenshot of the page that says you can't use them anymore?[/quote]

I haven't seen the message, myself. Since I already got the Bot Parts, I don't think I'd be able to get to it without redeeming another code. It sounds like it's probably on the Dr Pepper site, though I haven't seen anyone specify. If I try to go directly to the [url=http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper]download page[/url], I just get a 500 Error.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2639675.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2639675.page GMT
Can someone please post or PM me a screenshot of the page that says you can't use them anymore?[/quote]

I haven't seen the message, myself. Since I already got the Bot Parts, I don't think I'd be able to get to it without redeeming another code. It sounds like it's probably on the Dr Pepper site, though I haven't seen anyone specify. If I try to go directly to the [url=http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper]download page[/url], I just get a 500 Error.[/quote]

Yet, when I go to the [url=http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper]download page[/url], I just get the stupid "you must redeem a code" crap, after I've already done it. S'ok, though, I put in a help desk request, and they're working on it.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2641208.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2641208.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2644352.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2644352.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2644652.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2644652.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2647143.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2647143.page GMT
Everyone else, if the problem persists throughout the week, I'll let Maxis know.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2648498.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2648498.page GMT
[IMG]http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y355/ian_hodge/Spore/BotPartsUnavailable.jpg[/IMG]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2648696.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2648696.page GMT
That's actually been up since the afternoon of the 10th (EST).

EDIT: @ SporeMasterSlime: I received a reply to my help desk question stating, and I quote,

"Greetings,

Thank you for contacting Electronic Arts Customer Support.

We are really sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. We have manually entitled (to Spore Bot Parts pack ) in your account (account name). So Please login with this account(account name) and password so that you can access the item in your game.

If you still have any further issues, please do let us know.

Sincerely,

Name Changed to Protect the Innocent
EA Customer Support"

But yet, when I check my page, I get no Bot Parts icon, and the download still isn't available through EADM. Maybe you can help explain what they mean by, "manually entitled to Spore Bot Parts pack in your account?"

Or maybe I'm just doing something wrong?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2648732.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2648732.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2650595.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2650595.page GMT
"You need to redeem your Dr. Pepper code on the Dr. Pepper site in order to get Spore Robot Parts. Go here for more information"

[b]Edit[/b]: [color=darkblue]Got them working. For anyone who's wondering, I had to input the code and click finalize redmeption, where it took me to a page on spore that told me I had to input a code.

I then started EA download manager, and it was in my download queue.

Hope this helps[/color]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2650914.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2650914.page GMT
ADD: I logged out and back in.. the Bot parts Icon is there. I go back to the download page and it says 500 error for server. Will the third party download I posted earlier work?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2654372.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2654372.page GMT
ADD: I logged out and back in.. the Bot parts Icon is there. I go back to the download page and it says 500 error for server. Will the third party download I posted earlier work?[/quote]

Yes, the parts will be sharable as long as you have the icon on your page, no matter where you got them from.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2654452.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2654452.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2656405.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2656405.page GMT
But as it seems some of you have gotten your bot parts now, I'm assuming this is good news and a step in the right direction. Yay! ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2669120.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2669120.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2669971.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2669971.page GMT

Assuming I can find such a person in the States, can I use their Dr Pepper code to unlock the Parts for my European version?

Sorry for my idiocy, thanks in advance.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2679930.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2679930.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2680467.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2680467.page GMT
Now the hard part, haha.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2681495.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2681495.page GMT
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]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2693816.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2693816.page GMT I REALLY REALLY REALLY want the robot parts but I live in the United Kingdom Maxis, PLEASE can you make a patch or an expansion pack with these parts in like the creepy & cute. Why did you have to attach them to some drink bottle I have never heard of anyway
PLEASE make them into a patch or an expansion pack - (I'll pay good money for those parts.) ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2696496.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2696496.page GMT

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2718625.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2718625.page GMT
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[/quote]


I am having the same issue, entered two different codes and tried to use them for two different games (Spore and Mass Effect 2) and all I get is that same error. And when I click on the Help Center, I just gives me a full window version of that same error.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2722393.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2722393.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2722517.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2722517.page GMT
Say I had the full Spore set-up, including Core Spore, C&C, Exo Parts, Bot Parts, the other patches, etc.

Then imagine that for some reason, I had some computer trouble, and I ended up reinstalling Spore. (but not losing any creations/game-saves) When I come to reinstalling the Bot Parts, I hit a roadblock. I registered with a code before, installed the patch, and it worked fine. But it seems that I can't access the download link again through the Dr. Pepper site without using another code. (if anyone knows otherwise though, please correct me)

So, I'm wondering if it would be advisable to download the patch from a (trusted) third-party site and install it. I would technically be able to share creations, since my account has previously been verified, correct? Beside possibly voiding the warranty, is there anything else I should be aware of before I continue?
[size=4][color=E1EBF2]EDIT: This post/page is now possibly be related to the answer the of Life, the Universe, and Everything.[/color][/size]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2723246.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2723246.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2723257.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2723257.page GMT Ah, I forgot about that. See, this is what these types of topics are for. Thanks! [i]*begins to download from EADM.*

*Time remaining: 'bout 2 hours..*[/i]

Yup, thanks a bunch. ... ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2723325.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2723325.page GMT
--text wall--

[b] - Unknown/random error at redirection from the dr. pepper's site to spore.com / inability to start download[/b]
Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
If that doesn't work too you can, at your own risk, download the parts pack off a third-party website.

--text wall--

[/quote]

I just get error 500, internal server error! I need help.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2729751.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2729751.page GMT
sinds i want these things as well but it is not in holland (yet i hopeXD)

or if there is an other way to get these part's

i at one piont find it not completly fare trough if it will only be in usa
sinds that nobody from outside can downlode and look at your creations, seeing spore is national wide game...

but i do think you people are lucky to have these parts, but i really hope it come's to other country's as well...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2752176.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2752176.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2752670.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2752670.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2752698.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2752698.page GMT tell me is this a mod if not its rera]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2777242.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2777242.page GMT is this albe on dice i want it now ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2777247.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2777247.page GMT
A about LONG YEAR to wait ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2792864.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2792864.page GMT
A about LONG YEAR to wait [/quote]

Yes. A very long year, and I bet they'll probably do it in the big countries.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2793033.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2793033.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2801761.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2801761.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2803432.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2803432.page GMT How to install mods.
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/47391.page#1642309

That will bypass the installer, but you MUST have your game patched to the latest version in order for this to work.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2805397.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2805397.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2805997.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2805997.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2806053.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2806053.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2807771.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2807771.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2817062.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2817062.page GMT
http://drpepper.com/promotions/EA]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2846605.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2846605.page GMT [/quote]

The bot parts icon shows up in your sporepage. Follow the instructions to get them through EADM.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2848151.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2848151.page GMT Okay so mine whenever I try to create somethiong it randomly crashes. Please somebody, anybody HELP!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2848300.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2848300.page GMT
I reimported my old save files BEFORE attempting to reinstall the bot parts. Would this affect the download? How I can get EADM and Spore to communicate?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2860487.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2860487.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2861105.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2861105.page GMT
Yes they were previously installed as shown here:

http://www.spore.com/sporepedia#qry=usr-world_piece%7C2269585804%3Asast-500595271300%3Apg-20

I re-installed in this order

Spore > All patches > C&C > ???

(Don't have GA)

I found the BP2 package file but apparently I can't open it with what I've got on my computer.

Update: Manually lanched the package file by opening it with the Sporeapp. I get an error message stating 'another instance of the game is already running [1000]' which is the same message I got when I tried to run it through EADM. Interesting...]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2862329.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2862329.page GMT How to Install Mods
http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/47391.page#1642309
Then run Spore again. It should work.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2862973.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2862973.page GMT
The downloaded file is placed here:

[i]C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE_BP2[/i]

Copy this file and paste it here:

[i]C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\SPORE\Data[/i]

Run Spore

It should work. For me it did.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2868230.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2868230.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2892824.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2892824.page GMT I got my parts from a third-party website. [b]Will MAXIS fixs the problem with the uploading? [/b]
I already build some really cool stuff and i want to upload it... [/quote]

You should be able to upload once you get a Dr.Pepper code and register it. The problem with upload isn't a problem with the patch, it is that the EA server's are rejecting the upload because according to their records you don't have the roboparts. (It is like trying to upload a C&C creation to an account that doesn't have C&C).


[/quote]

One thing that EA is smart about. Especially with pirated copies of any program of spore. They can detect it and will reject it if its not the real thing. EA good idea and maxis.

it's a total rippoff what you all are doing.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2908892.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2908892.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2926843.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2926843.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2968938.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2968938.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2968940.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2968940.page GMT
The game is registered on my spore page, but I still have no clue as to how to download this pack.

Please help.

Also, the link for here http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/

It says right on the page that - "If you install this patch, you will have an unsupported build of the game, which may mean you won’t be able to get help from CS in the future. This patch will allow you to play with the new parts in game, but you will not be able to publish them because it does not grant the entitlement necessary for publication"

Does the fact that I have the bot part icon on my page mean that I have "the entitlement necessary for publication?"

[color=blue]EDIT: MEVERMIND! Downloaded, tested, works. However, that link still does not work. Figured you should know.[/color]]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2988432.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/2988432.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3012616.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3012616.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/list/67558.page

And if you want them, hurry! The promotion runs out soon.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3027464.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3027464.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3027955.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3027955.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3038664.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3038664.page GMT
Slime, you're my hero. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3078527.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3078527.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3120566.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3120566.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3166322.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3166322.page GMT EDIT : answered on other thread]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3181767.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3181767.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3205004.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3205004.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3375893.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3375893.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3449316.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3449316.page GMT
What error?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3452619.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3452619.page GMT [b] - Unknown/random error at redirection from the dr. pepper's site to spore.com / inability to start download[/b]
Check your sporepage
www.spore.com/view/profile (you will need to log in)
if the robot parts icon is there (on the left of the screen, it looks like this
[img]http://www.spore.com/static/war/images/content/packaging/BP2Icon.png[/img] )
that means the game is associated with your account and you should be able to go here
https://www.spore.com/login.jsp?redirectTo=/view/drpepper skipping the procedure, and download the parts.
[/quote]
I think this is my problem. MySpore page says that I have the parts, But they are not in-game. Whenever I try that link, I get a '500 internal server error' Which doesn't make any sense, because my connection is just fine! Any suggestions before I call tech support?[/quote]

I have that exact same problem! i want the parts, especially since so many other people don't have them, lol, and i made a Dr.pepper.com account for it, entered the code, got the thing on EADM (origin), downloaded it from there, and they're not in the game! help please, people! for me and this guy!]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3515004.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3515004.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3516425.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3516425.page GMT DD]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3520632.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3520632.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3558512.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3558512.page GMT I installed the bot parts like a mod, as the setup.exe was not working. Downloaded from Simprograms. Still able to share the creatures with bot parts, however, as I registered my code last week. Help would be appreciated. Thank you.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3590345.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3590345.page GMT
I believe you have installed your game the wrong way round. It must go like this to avoid most errors:

Spore
Spore C&C [b]AND[/b] patch 2.
Patch 5
Spore GA
Patch 6 (Roboparts)

Then, someone else may have your answer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3590346.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3590346.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3604565.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3604565.page GMT
Yes it is.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3608374.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3608374.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3628596.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3628596.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3628652.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3628652.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3742722.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3742722.page GMT
tryed it dident wourk]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3742724.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3742724.page GMT
Installing bot parts before galactic adventures bugs up the game so badly you can't play at all. I've experienced this firsthand

Here is the install path I used for reinstallation:
Core SPORE>Creepy & Cute>SPORE Galactic Adventures>SPORE patches 1 through 5>Bot Parts.
Creepy and Cute and Galactic Adventures are add-ons, not patches, yet bot parts is a patch, patch 6 to be exact.
I hope this helps.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3755031.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3755031.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3802654.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3802654.page GMT
Dr Pepper teamed up with EA to offer a small parts pack sort of like C&C, but it was a few robot parts.

Anybody can download and install the parts, but it pretty much sucked because to share creations, you had to get a code off a Dr Pepper cap. And you had to be in the USA.

Lots of people installed it. Some people magically didn't register but still can share them, which is a database malfunction.

If you violate the terms and install and share (which you can by putting the creations out on somewhere like http://www.servimg.com/ and people can drag them into their spore) -- the worst thing legally Dr Pepper can do is ask you to stop and possibly for compensation LOL which is about the cost of a pop, since the things were free with pop.

I can't imagine they would bother anyway.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3802676.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3802676.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803085.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803085.page GMT
Interesting. You could share and all? There was a thing where some people didn't enter a code, but the bot parts still opened up for sharing. It's connected to your profile, so if you could share on one machine, you should be able to share on all of them.

Lemonsockbob was the first person I remember it happening to, and that was about 2 days into the promotion.

Superraptor says he can share them too, without a code. Neither of you have the "badge" for bot parts though. There was a rumour they were going to open the bot parts sharing for everyone at some point. The promotion was over in December of last year, so I wonder if they actually did. I may try with one of my test IDs.
]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803247.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803247.page GMT
Interesting. You could share and all? There was a thing where some people didn't enter a code, but the bot parts still opened up for sharing. It's connected to your profile, so if you could share on one machine, you should be able to share on all of them.

Lemonsockbob was the first person I remember it happening to, and that was about 2 days into the promotion.

Superraptor says he can share them too, without a code. Neither of you have the "badge" for bot parts though. There was a rumour they were going to open the bot parts sharing for everyone at some point. The promotion was over in December of last year, so I wonder if they actually did. I may try with one of my test IDs.
[/quote]I didn't share, I forgot to test that, but everything else seemed to work fine. I will go ahead and download it on my good computer.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803251.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803251.page GMT
Everything but the sharing should work fine for anyone who has spore fully patched and installs it after everything else.

The only problem is that they have to be added after C&C and GA (if you have those). ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803290.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803290.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803323.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803323.page GMT http://www.spore.com/view/drpepper
[img]http://i.imgur.com/QsYtz.jpg[/img]

And when I click the link on that screen, it just redirects me back to the Dr. Pepper site.


This also happens when I click the link provided in the OP under
[quote][b]I've successfully redeemed my code at dr. pepper's site, what do I do now?[/b]
You should be redirected to this page automatically, if not just go there yourself. [/quote]

What the hell is going on?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803429.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803429.page GMT
I'd guess not, although I thought it warned you that you couldn't share when you tried... Been a long time since I tried anything like that...

@BrokenEyeReborn ::

Get the parts patch here. Make sure you install it after GA is all that page means.

http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/

There is no guarantee you will be able to share creations in the normal way, in fact you shouldn't be able to, but you can share them to particular people via FB, http://www.servimg.com/ , or public folders on skydrive or dropbox or other sharing sites.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803487.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803487.page GMT
Get the parts patch here. Make sure you install it after GA is all that page means.

http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/

There is no guarantee you will be able to share creations in the normal way, in fact you shouldn't be able to, but you can share them to particular people via FB, http://www.servimg.com/ , or public folders on skydrive or dropbox or other sharing sites.

[/quote]

Well that's the thing, see. I've already got the simprograms version.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803729.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803729.page GMT
Get the parts patch here. Make sure you install it after GA is all that page means.

http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/

There is no guarantee you will be able to share creations in the normal way, in fact you shouldn't be able to, but you can share them to particular people via FB, http://www.servimg.com/ , or public folders on skydrive or dropbox or other sharing sites.

[/quote]

Well that's the thing, see. I've already got the simprograms version.[/quote]

Forgive me then, why are you on those EA pages? There is no way to even redeem a code if you had one. The promotion is long over and done.

The simprograms version is identical to what EA released. They just captured the file. Cactus verified that, so you're not missing anything.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803802.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803802.page GMT
Get the parts patch here. Make sure you install it after GA is all that page means.

http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/

There is no guarantee you will be able to share creations in the normal way, in fact you shouldn't be able to, but you can share them to particular people via FB, http://www.servimg.com/ , or public folders on skydrive or dropbox or other sharing sites.

[/quote]

Well that's the thing, see. I've already got the simprograms version.[/quote]

Forgive me then, why are you on those EA pages? There is no way to even redeem a code if you had one. The promotion is long over and done.

The simprograms version is identical to what EA released. They just captured the file. Cactus verified that, so you're not missing anything.

[/quote]

I was told that the reason that people with the simprograms version of the patch have trouble uploading is because while the program portion of Spore knows you've got the bots patch, the online portion of Spore doesn't. So if you go through the process of downloading the EA version of the patch, the online portion of Spore would be informed that you've got the patch, as if you'd just gotten it, allowing you to upload bots creations.

Now I don't know if this is true, but considering the way computers think, it certainly makes sense, and the fellow who told me about it certainly seemed to know what he was talking about. And even if it isn't true, its pretty frustrating that this error is preventing me from finding out.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803855.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803855.page GMT I was told that the reason that people with the simprograms version of the patch have trouble uploading is because while the program portion of Spore knows you've got the bots patch, the online portion of Spore doesn't. So if you go through the process of downloading the EA version of the patch, the online portion of Spore would be informed that you've got the patch, as if you'd just gotten it, allowing you to upload bots creations.

Now I don't know if this is true, but considering the way computers think, it certainly makes sense, and the fellow who told me about it certainly seemed to know what he was talking about. And even if it isn't true, its pretty frustrating that this error is preventing me from finding out.[/quote]

Dunno who told you, but that's fairy dust voodoo speak wishfulness.

I have the simprograms version. I couldn't share. Then I got a Dr Pepper code from Davo and registered it. Viola! I could share!

When you registered with Dr Pepper, they sent a web services notification to EA that you had registered. It doesn't care if you have it downloaded or not. At all. Or where you downloaded from. When that notification came from DR Pepper's site, EA set a value in your user record in the EA database saying you have clearance from Dr Pepper.

That's when the badge gets set on your homepage, and the same value tells the server to let you upload (share) bot part creations.

There are some cases where through bugs or prior use, some users have the value set, even though they never got the code from Dr Pepper. If they bother to install the bot parts, they are able to share. That happens often enough that I wondered if EA may have opened it for more people, but prolly not.

Where you got the patch doesn't matter. If you have the patch doesn't matter.

The only thing that the EA database cares about is that notification from Dr Pepper.

]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803868.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803868.page GMT I have the simprograms version. I couldn't share. Then I got a Dr Pepper code from Davo and registered it. Viola! I could share!

When you registered with Dr Pepper, they sent a web services notification to EA that you had registered. It doesn't care if you have it downloaded or not. At all. Or where you downloaded from. When that notification came from DR Pepper's site, EA set a value in your user record in the EA database saying you have clearance from Dr Pepper.

That's when the badge gets set on your homepage, and the same value tells the server to let you upload (share) bot part creations.

There are some cases where through bugs or prior use, some users have the value set, even though they never got the code from Dr Pepper. If they bother to install the bot parts, they are able to share. That happens often enough that I wondered if EA may have opened it for more people, but prolly not.

Where you got the patch doesn't matter. If you have the patch doesn't matter.

The only thing that the EA database cares about is that notification from Dr Pepper.

[/quote]

Uh, yeah. That's kinda what I just said.

Fairy dust and voodoo speak indeed. ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803891.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803891.page GMT I was told that the reason that people with the simprograms version of the patch have trouble uploading is because while the program portion of Spore knows you've got the bots patch, the online portion of Spore doesn't. So if you go through the process of downloading the EA version of the patch, the online portion of Spore would be informed that you've got the patch, as if you'd just gotten it, allowing you to upload bots creations.

Now I don't know if this is true, but considering the way computers think, it certainly makes sense, and the fellow who told me about it certainly seemed to know what he was talking about. And even if it isn't true, its pretty frustrating that this error is preventing me from finding out.[/quote]

[quote=BrokenEyeReborn][quote=ashkelon]
I have the simprograms version. I couldn't share. Then I got a Dr Pepper code from Davo and registered it. Viola! I could share!
...

Where you got the patch doesn't matter. If you have the patch doesn't matter.

The only thing that the EA database cares about is that notification from Dr Pepper.

[/quote]

Uh, yeah. That's kinda what I just said.

Fairy dust and voodoo speak indeed. [/quote]

Actually, what I heard you saying was that you had to get ahold of the canonical EA patch so you could be absolutely certain that wasn't the problem.

I think *I* just said that you didn't.]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803903.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3803903.page GMT ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3821118.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3821118.page GMT [/quote]


You mean THIS unavailable patch? Hmmm Downloads for me.

http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3821282.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3821282.page GMT [/quote]


You mean THIS unavailable patch? Hmmm Downloads for me.

http://www.simprograms.com/12752/dr-peppereas-spore-1-06-patch-and-14-mech-parts-download/[/quote]

Bit late to the party

I did get bot-parts legitimately back in the day, I have the icon on my Sporepedia page.

I can't seem to download the patch on the new laptop I put spore on, I go into Origin(?) it downloads the patch, the install process begins, and then crashes.

If I get the Simprograms one, should I be able to share creations, since I DID have the botparts?]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3828943.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3828943.page GMT My account still has the bot parts icon but I don't have the ability to access my creatures with bot parts and cannot even see them. It has progressed to the point that some of my core spore creatures are being locked up! Is there some way I can get the bot parts back and share the creatures, and if not, can I at least free my core creatures from this odd two-dimensional limbo dimension? ]]> http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3844130.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3844130.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3844452.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3844452.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3854857.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3854857.page GMT http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3855146.page http://forum.spore.com/jforum/posts/preList/48839/3855146.page GMT