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Offline OlBuzzard

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unable to load SGO4
« on: January 22, 2005, 01:32:38 am »
Once we got past the Firewall ...  we had a bad crc etc...   so we came back and read the forum (again) ... and determined that we needed to uninstall the SGO4 and DL a more recent copy.  ( so we did) ...

Now when we attempt to reload the new SGO4 ..  it tells me that it is already on file and that it must be UN-installed before reloading.

Hmmmm  ..  ok  ..  let's uninstall ..  but according to "my computer"  ...  and "all programs" listed  ....  it's  NOT there.

hmmmm  ok ..  let's Uninstall the entire game completely ...  everything ..  make sure that there are no remaining folders any where ....  etc.  In other words ..  make CERTAIN it is completely Uninsullated.

OK  ...   done ....

Now Reinstall everything ...  right !!   

WRONG !!  Once again the SGO4  (targeted at the appropriate file) ...  will not load.  The same message is comming back up....  " a copy of SGO4 already exists to install uninstal previous copy ....etc ..."

conclusion ...   we're toasted !!  I cant remove something that is NOT there ..   and I cant reload the correct SGO4.

If one of ya could review over this mess again and see if Old bone head here has over looked something I would deeply appreciate it.

Sorry to be such a pain in the tush guys !!

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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2005, 01:41:45 am »
I'm sorry that you missed the uninstall shortcut on the start menu. I'm also sorry that you missed the uninstall link in the add/remove programs dialog... perhaps I should put a note in the acknoledgements text to the effect. (the natural place to look).

I hope you are not running multiple installs. In future please ask at the first sign of trouble instead of uninstalling the works. Often its just some little simple thing. We're here to help!

(P.S. it is free and makes no warranty and nobody else seems to have this much trouble with it, though I feel for your situation. I can understand the frustration)

P.S. ...to get on, try a clean install, patch to 2552, install OP+4 and SGO4 and all shoud be good. ... but before you do...

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hmmmm  ok ..  let's Uninstall the entire game completely ...  everything ..  make sure that there are no remaining folders any where ....  etc.

AHA, before installing SGO4 remove the following registry entries from your registry that correspond to the following lines from the installer script and you will be ok to reinstall the SGO4 mod: (please do so very carefully - be sure you don't delete anything else, there is no undo in the registry editor and your entire system depends on it)

WriteRegStr HKLM "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SGO4" "DisplayName" "SGO4 Files"
WriteRegStr HKLM "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SGO4" "UninstallString" '"$INSTDIR\SGO4_Uninstall.exe"'

(you cannot reinstall the mod because these say it is there, you cannot uninstall because you manually deleted the uninstall exe, this should fix you up...)


The mod requires that it be uninstalled before it is reinstalled to protect your original files, as the current game files are backed up when the mod installs.
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2005, 02:55:16 am »
Quote from: Bonk on January 22, 2005, 01:41:45 am
I'm sorry that you missed the uninstall shortcut on the start menu. I'm also sorry that you missed the uninstall link in the add/remove programs dialog... perhaps I should put a note in the acknoledgements text to the effect. (the natural place to look).

Well, so much for the idiot proof installer. :P But hey, it has worked so well till now! There is always a problem eventually. Sorry Ol Buzz, we are learning too. Bonk, have that thing in the installer have flashing red letters. I havent heard of anyone else running into this, so lets make sure we can do our best toprevent it from occuring again. ;)
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2005, 10:31:18 am »
uhhh   actually guys ..  I used the uninstaller ..  I NEVER simply delete a file ..  besides if you try that with XP ..  a little window pops up and TELLS you to use the uninstall program ... 

That said ..  BONK ..  where is this data found ...  where do I locate it ..  I will review it and see if I can do it without messin' someting up worse than it already is.

thanks
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2005, 10:37:44 am »
right click on your OP icon, go to properties, find target. You'll see a icon that looks like a trash can that says SGO4 uninstall. Run it. When you download the newer one it'll tell you it already exsists, do you want to replace it, say yes.
Then run the new installer. Simple as that, sir.  ;D
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2005, 11:15:34 am »
sir ..  as requested ..  we looked for that file  (icon ..  uninstall ...)  as you can see ..  it's just not there ..    which would be consistant with the file being "removed or uninstalled" using the "add / remove" program through windows XP

I'm almost certain this can be fixed ..  we just need to figure out which flie we need to review to find the problem.

thanks again !

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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2005, 12:24:10 pm »
Give bonk a bit on this, olbuzzard, and we will get u fixed up unless someone else knows. We are still taking care of some issues, so it will be a bit.
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2005, 01:09:33 pm »
good news ..   bad news...

the good news is ..  I rechecked the Add/Remove program files ...  and found the listing of the SGO4 ..  there was nothing there  ( and it had not appeared there earlier this AM ..  don't ask me why ..  I have NO EARTHLY idea ) ..   

the bottom line is ..  we removed it .. and were able to proceed with a fresh install ..  WO HOO !!

 8)

The bad news is ..   the 2nd DL I did last night of what I thought was the correct SGO4 apparently still gives me the bad CRC stuff ...

This is really embarrassing ...

could one of ya please hook me up with the right link here.  It took me an hour to DL last night .. but it would be worth it to finally get on.

again I deeply appreciate your patience bud !!

Sorry for the confusion...  what is really strange ...  I have done NOTHING differently that what we did last night.  LOL..  PC's  ..  go figure !!  Right ???
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2005, 01:12:51 pm »
The same link is still good, it was updated at 6 am EST today, just reload it.
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2005, 01:21:18 pm »
thanks bud !
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2005, 02:58:24 pm »
ahh buzz is flying again. lookfoward to seeing you on the battle field.GH Sir
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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2005, 03:01:19 pm »
ahhh  Kurok my old "friend" .. 

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and the same to you as well ... 

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Re: unable to load SGO4
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2005, 03:17:03 pm »
ty sir
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