how can i fix this??? i dont have the reciept to get a refund and buy a new one but dont know of anywhere in town that repairs discs, HELP ME PLZ PLZ PLZ!!!!!!

yh but im poor, and was the toothpaste thing sarcasm? oh well too late. WELL ANYWAY is it illegal to get the startup file i mean it still needs a product key which i have and i have the disc

In order to install the Halo CE (Custom Edition) game you MUST own a copy of the Halo PC Retail version of the game, have the Halo PC Retail version CDROM and the CD Product Key number which is printed on the yellow sticker labeled "Product Key". You MUST have the CDROM inserted into your CD Drive to install and run the game. If you do not have the physical CDROM and the correct CD Key you will not be able to install or run the game. Installing the Halo CE game will not affect or change your Halo PC Game they can both run on the same computer.

Purchase the Halo PC game:
http://www.google.com/products?q=Halo+Combat+Evolved+%2F+PC+&show=dd

You really can't be that poor if you can't afford a $10 game. C'mon! If you were poor, you'd probably not even be using the internet!