Hi Gmesgr,
Step C of this method should fix that problem nicely for you..
Here's how to properly install or reinstall a game (and patch):
Step A: Temporarily disable Startup programs one at a time, starting with
Firewall, Antivirus & AdBlockers using this method:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=331796 or this utility:
http://new.jtsoft2001.com/windows/startup.php Reboot, go to Step B.
Step B: In Control Panel / Add-Remove Programs, delete the game and then
the game's folder especially if you previously experienced problems
with a patch, or if you installed the Trial, Mods, NO CD patches, etc.
Note: Click Start to Search or Find your game. Many times there are two installs
of the same game on a system and the patch installs to the wrong one. Also if you
installed a Trial version of the game, this could be causing a conflict.. Uninstall it
and delete the folder.
Step C: Install and Run Regcleaner and if it finds any stray registry keys for the
game, delete them. Reboot your computer, and then re-install the game.
Regcleaner Download:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.html
Step D: Play a single player game, using an administrators account if necessary.
Step E: Download new game patches or mods in case the old ones are corrupt.
Double click the patch/mod to install it. If it's a .zip file, unzip it into the
game's folder and follow the instruction in it's readme.txt file.
Step F: Reboot your computer, verify that your game is working properly, and
re-enable any programs that you disabled using the method in Step A.
Cheers,
Jimmy S.
Microsoft MVP Windows XP Shell/User:
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Additional Support Resources: My Zone.com Helpsite:
http://nibblesnbits.tk
Game FAQ's:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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| Hi there,
| I had a full install of a cd-rom game on my pc. However, something went wrong and I had to do a system restore.
| Now, when I try to re-install the game, it just keeps giving me the message "Do you want to un-install?" I click yes but it never
fully does.
| I can see the program in add/remove programs but when I click remove, nothing happens.
| Any ideas on how I can find and get rid of remaining files? I also did a system search but could not find the remaining files.
