Need Some Help!

bigheadbran · 01-10-2007, 06:17 PM

ok i wanted to put a game on my computer which i took off because i needed the room on my pc and it says the game is still on my pc so it wont install it. i went to add or remove programs and it was in there but when i clicked on it it told me the uninstall file was missing so it couldnt take it off. any help would b majorly appreciated. thanx

**pharoah** · 01-10-2007, 06:25 PM

go here and look on the left hand side at freeware.download add/remove pro.it can delete entries from the add remove section of the control panel.after that be sure to delete any files left in program files by the game.

bigheadbran · 01-11-2007, 01:27 PM

that didnt work it took it off of that but when i try to install it it still says there is a previous version of the game on there

KoLAddict · 01-11-2007, 04:49 PM

Go to your drive where the game is installed, usually C: drive under programs, and look for the game. Sometimes games don't fully uninstall and leave files behind. Look for an uninstall option in there. Otherwise, google the ERASER UTILITY. It is an excellent utility for getting things deleted. It has saved me lots of trouble.

bigheadbran · 01-11-2007, 06:18 PM

the game doesent have a file anywhere on the computer. i did some searches and i didnt find them.

KoLAddict · 01-11-2007, 08:21 PM

There has to be something left over. Otherwise it wouldn't even know the game was on the hard drive.

Maybe someone knows of a way to search for all traces of a program and delete them?

**pharoah** · 01-11-2007, 08:39 PM

if you feel comfortable with registry editing you could search in the registry for any traces leftover,also use the search feature just inside the start menu,and search for files.try entering the game maker name,as well as the game name itself.if it finds any files just be sure they are files leftover from that game before you delete them.

01-10-2007, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigheadbran Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Need Some Help! ok i wanted to put a game on my computer which i took off because i needed the room on my pc and it says the game is still on my pc so it wont install it. i went to add or remove programs and it was in there but when i clicked on it it told me the uninstall file was missing so it couldnt take it off. any help would b majorly appreciated. thanx

01-10-2007, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	go here and look on the left hand side at freeware.download add/remove pro.it can delete entries from the add remove section of the control panel.after that be sure to delete any files left in program files by the game. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-11-2007, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	if you feel comfortable with registry editing you could search in the registry for any traces leftover,also use the search feature just inside the start menu,and search for files.try entering the game maker name,as well as the game name itself.if it finds any files just be sure they are files leftover from that game before you delete them. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

01-11-2007, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigheadbran Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	that didnt work it took it off of that but when i try to install it it still says there is a previous version of the game on there

01-11-2007, 04:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	Go to your drive where the game is installed, usually C: drive under programs, and look for the game. Sometimes games don't fully uninstall and leave files behind. Look for an uninstall option in there. Otherwise, google the ERASER UTILITY. It is an excellent utility for getting things deleted. It has saved me lots of trouble.

01-11-2007, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigheadbran Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3 OS: xp	the game doesent have a file anywhere on the computer. i did some searches and i didnt find them.

01-11-2007, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
KoLAddict Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 454 OS: XP	There has to be something left over. Otherwise it wouldn't even know the game was on the hard drive. Maybe someone knows of a way to search for all traces of a program and delete them?