Disc Errors on Install

[steve11]

I have had a hard disc in my ps2 for about 2 years and all has been good until recently. Now often if I try to install a dvd game onto the hard disc, straight away (at 1%) I get the error message asking if I want to quit or try again (trying again and continuing with the installation does nothing). When I play the game directly from DVD it plays fine, boots up quickly so the laser seems ok. Anyone help me with this? I use HDLoader 0.8b patched with an 80gb Maxtor and Messiah 2.
Also, I see that really the best way is to install using HDL_Dump, for this which type of cable do I need? And do I need the software only on the PC or is there also software running on the PS2 at the same time, excuse my ignorance and thanks in advance.

[und0]

If you want to install games images via network, you need "hdl_dump" running on the PC and the "hdld_svr.elf" running on the PS2, if you attach the PS2 HD on your PC, you only need "hdl_dump".

For the cable, if you have a router/switch/hub at home you only need a simple ethernet CAT5 patch cable, instead if you want to link your PS2 directly to your PC, you probably need an ethernet crossover patch cable...

[steve11]

Thanks mate.