You won't find any cracks here. We're all legit users. Besides, if it won't install from a cd what makes you think a crack, hack, or whatever on a demo version will work any better. It's the same program and installation process minus the cd. Contact E-on's tech support. If they've replaced a defective cd already and you are still getting the same error upon attempting to install the program then chances are it has nothing to do with a defective cd. Try contacting Microsoft tech support. Ron