i have the game installed. Halo Custom Edition. but HEK says its not installed and that i should install the game before installing hek. is this because i didn't get halo ce from Halo maps . org?

i got my halo from here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbo663-ofVc

this is what happens when i try to install HEK

http://i54.tinypic.com/9qzhc0.jpg

That is your issue, you have to pay for a copy of halo combat evolved, pirated software does not allow the halo editing kit install.

In order to install the Halo CE (Custom Edition) game you MUST own a copy of the Halo PC Retail version of the game and have the CD Product Key number which is printed on the yellow sticker labeled "Product Key". If you do not have the correct Halo PC 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.


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http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm%3Fpage=topic&topicID=2979

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Programs

Halo Custom Edition Game - required
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=410

Halo Custom Edition V1.09 Patch update - required
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?fid=4987

Halo Custom Edition (CE) Editing Kit - optional
http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=3&fid=411