Error code 1004 and 2000 when opening spore

[TylerReality]

Okay, so i downloaded spore from Steam and went to play it from there and everytime i go to open it an error comes up saying configuration script failed 2000 and then another error message after that saying could not find a needed package. The data directory is missing or corrupt 1004

what do I do?

this is for windows 8 as well.

[war176]

Same problem, been looking for help on the internet for a long time about this I really wish someone would give some answers.

[superattacker751]

is it for mac if it is u may need to reinstall spore

[jonasd77]

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Spore/SPORE-error-2000-and-1004/m-p/1384452#U1384452

[ocupers]

ok, I had this problem just like you guys, but someone kindly helped me fix it, so, I'm linking you guys what helped me out!!

http://steamcommunity.com/app/17390/discussions/0/864973980864791186/#p1