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When installing older titles like DiRT 3, the Windows installer relies on compressed .cab files. If the installer encounters a "Media6.cab" or "Media.rar" error, it means the extraction process has failed. This is common in repackaged versions or older physical disc copies.

If this doesn’t fix your issue

Using Windows' native ZIP extractor or outdated software frequently corrupts compressed block data. Download the latest stable version of 7-Zip or WinRAR.

Open your game's installation folder and go to the folder.

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Select a destination path for the fixed archive and choose .

If you have a friend with a working copy of the game, try using their installer. Alternatively, if you own a legal copy, consider these options: