Help! I'm STUPID!

03-19-2001, 08:53 PM

I goofed big time. I was installing my game, and after completing the first disc, it said insert disc 2. I then accidentally hit the power button and shut my computer off. Now when I insert the disc it gives me an un-install option but when I try that it can't find the uninstall log. What can I do?

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Mike

Sazerac · 03-19-2001, 09:12 PM

First of all, you're NOT STUPID. Accidents happen.

Second: Try to uninstall the game through "Add/remove Programs" through Control Panel...see if it has a record for the game in the list box.

If that doesn't work:

Third: Try deleting the Activision folder from your C: drive. Then empty the recycle bin. (Make sure you back up your savegames to another disk, if you want to save them.)

Fourth: If ALL ELSE FAILS:

you can try going into your Registry and deleting out every key that points to WizardsWarriors or Activision. BEWARE!!! I do not recommend this for beginners. Editing the Registry can be VERY dangerous for your computer. Make sure you back up a copy of it before you edit it.

In fact, if the first three don't work, Mark, e-mail me at sazerac1963@yahoo.com and I may be able to walk you through a Regedit session. But I STRONGLY suggest you try the first three suggestions before resorting to a Registry edit.

Best of luck to you! Hope it works out.

-Sazerac

03-20-2001, 02:34 PM

I did it! First I deleted all the files except for my save game file. It still wouldn't install so I moved my save game file to the recycling bin but didn't delete it. I could then install the game and then restore my save game file. Thank you sooo much Sazerac!! Cet must really fear me to put me through this. Thanks again!

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Mike

mammawlin · 03-20-2001, 03:27 PM

Cool Saz! I was so worried about this guy, but afraid to tell him to start deleting. I am so glad you were able to help him out. Welcome Mike!

Sazerac · 03-20-2001, 05:47 PM

All right Mike! Way to go!! (and a pat on the back for me, too...I was pretty worried as well!)

-Sazerac

adam warlock · 03-21-2001, 07:50 AM

good job both of you

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03-19-2001, 08:53 PM	#1
deltim27 Guest Posts: n/a	I goofed big time. I was installing my game, and after completing the first disc, it said insert disc 2. I then accidentally hit the power button and shut my computer off. Now when I insert the disc it gives me an un-install option but when I try that it can't find the uninstall log. What can I do? ------------------ Mike

03-19-2001, 09:12 PM	#2
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	First of all, you're NOT STUPID. Accidents happen. Second: Try to uninstall the game through "Add/remove Programs" through Control Panel...see if it has a record for the game in the list box. If that doesn't work: Third: Try deleting the Activision folder from your C: drive. Then empty the recycle bin. (Make sure you back up your savegames to another disk, if you want to save them.) Fourth: If ALL ELSE FAILS: you can try going into your Registry and deleting out every key that points to WizardsWarriors or Activision. BEWARE!!! I do not recommend this for beginners. Editing the Registry can be VERY dangerous for your computer. Make sure you back up a copy of it before you edit it. In fact, if the first three don't work, Mark, e-mail me at sazerac1963@yahoo.com and I may be able to walk you through a Regedit session. But I STRONGLY suggest you try the first three suggestions before resorting to a Registry edit. Best of luck to you! Hope it works out. -Sazerac

03-20-2001, 02:34 PM	#3
deltim27 Guest Posts: n/a	I did it! First I deleted all the files except for my save game file. It still wouldn't install so I moved my save game file to the recycling bin but didn't delete it. I could then install the game and then restore my save game file. Thank you sooo much Sazerac!! Cet must really fear me to put me through this. Thanks again! ------------------ Mike

03-20-2001, 03:27 PM	#4
mammawlin Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: Columbus, Ohio USA Posts: 650	Cool Saz! I was so worried about this guy, but afraid to tell him to start deleting. I am so glad you were able to help him out. Welcome Mike!

03-20-2001, 05:47 PM	#5
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	All right Mike! Way to go!! (and a pat on the back for me, too...I was pretty worried as well!) -Sazerac

03-21-2001, 07:50 AM	#6
adam warlock Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: I live inside of my mind..... Age: 54 Posts: 3,234	good job both of you

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