How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work?

706 · 09-08-2007, 01:26 AM

I want to uninstall a game, specifically Knights of the Old Republic 2. I hired it so I don't have a copy of it on me. When I try to uninstall I get an error and the uninstaller closes. So how can I uninstall a game when this happens? This has actually happened to me before with Oblivion but luckily there was a guide on the net showing how to do it. Do I just delete all the files on my computer then delete any registry entries for Kotor or Lucasarts?

Preacher · 09-08-2007, 10:31 AM

im not sure but maybe Delete the Folder and remove game menu from start menu, but it'll still be listed as if its installed. Thats about all i know.

fade2black2004 · 09-08-2007, 11:31 AM

have you tried going through the control panel and add/remove programs?

Vaanish · 09-08-2007, 05:37 PM

1. Go to the directory of the install.

2. Manually delete the folder.

3. Download & install CCleaner.

4. Open CCleaner and go to tools section.

5. Highlight the program which you wish to uninstall.

6. Delete entry.

Trotter · 09-08-2007, 06:17 PM

Fade is right in that you should try using Add/Remove Programs first. Deleting the folder and such will leave a lot of crap in your registry.

Nukem · 09-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Then I would even go so far as to search for files, folders that might be in a spot you have not looked... then you might also want to use ccleaner to look for issues (registry keys) that might have been used for the game.

706 · 09-10-2007, 05:32 AM

Yeah I tried the add/remove programs, that's the first thing I always do but it just runs the same uninstaller as the uninstall shortcut. I'll give ccleaner a go, it will delete any registry entries the game left?

Beefcake · 09-10-2007, 02:03 PM

If you manually delete the files, the registry will still have it listed. I personally never used ccleaner, but I believe that works.

jonny_uk · 09-10-2007, 02:09 PM

yeah id also try going the add/remove programmes route, if that fails aswell then delete the folder manually and then use ccleaner to delete registry entries

veedubfreak · 09-10-2007, 04:48 PM

Reinstall windows

I kid I kid, but add/remove programs in the control panel is usually the best bet, most programs dont require the disk to uninstall.

09-08-2007, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
706 Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 83	How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? I want to uninstall a game, specifically Knights of the Old Republic 2. I hired it so I don't have a copy of it on me. When I try to uninstall I get an error and the uninstaller closes. So how can I uninstall a game when this happens? This has actually happened to me before with Oblivion but luckily there was a guide on the net showing how to do it. Do I just delete all the files on my computer then delete any registry entries for Kotor or Lucasarts?

09-08-2007, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Preacher Master Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ra'anana, Israel Posts: 2,235	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? im not sure but maybe Delete the Folder and remove game menu from start menu, but it'll still be listed as if its installed. Thats about all i know. __________________

09-08-2007, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
fade2black2004 Console Gamer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,605	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? have you tried going through the control panel and add/remove programs? __________________ UFC LHW CHAMPION FORREST GRIFFIN = Pure MMA

09-08-2007, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vaanish Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 1,692	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? 1. Go to the directory of the install. 2. Manually delete the folder. 3. Download & install CCleaner. 4. Open CCleaner and go to tools section. 5. Highlight the program which you wish to uninstall. 6. Delete entry.

09-08-2007, 06:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Trotter Tech-Forums Management Das BanHammer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The South Posts: 13,946	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? Fade is right in that you should try using Add/Remove Programs first. Deleting the folder and such will leave a lot of crap in your registry. __________________ Avatar created by pokernod Tech-Forums Management -Das Banhammer- CoolerMaster WaveMaster (black) - Vantec Stealth 520W DFI LanParty UT nF4 SLI-D - AMD Athlon X2 4200+ - Zalman CNPS9500 2GB (2x1 GB) G.SKILL ZS - Seagate 80GB, 250GB SATA - Razer Lachesis ATI 3850 w/Accelero S1 - NEC 19" MultiSync 1970GX RegistryBooster, SpeedUpMyPC, SpyEraser, WinTasks - Uniblue Free Software Trials

09-08-2007, 06:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nukem On deployment Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,021	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? Then I would even go so far as to search for files, folders that might be in a spot you have not looked... then you might also want to use ccleaner to look for issues (registry keys) that might have been used for the game. __________________ Why aren't you folding yet? Help me look for E.T.

09-10-2007, 05:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
706 Junior Techie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 83	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? Yeah I tried the add/remove programs, that's the first thing I always do but it just runs the same uninstaller as the uninstall shortcut. I'll give ccleaner a go, it will delete any registry entries the game left?

09-10-2007, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Beefcake Monster Techie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,780	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? If you manually delete the files, the registry will still have it listed. I personally never used ccleaner, but I believe that works. __________________ G. Skill 2GB PC6400 @ 4-4-4-12 eVGA 8800 GTX @ 620/1000 Seagate Barracuda 250GB GIGABYTE GA-965G-DS3 -- Intel E6600 C2D Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Antec Truepower II 550W HannsG HG216D 22" widescreen LCD (1680x1050) Logitech G5 (Revised model) ----- Saitek Eclipse II keyboard

09-10-2007, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,355	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? yeah id also try going the add/remove programmes route, if that fails aswell then delete the folder manually and then use ccleaner to delete registry entries

09-10-2007, 04:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
veedubfreak Official DFI Bricker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,672	Re: How can I completely uninstall a game when the uninstaller doesn't work? Reinstall windows I kid I kid, but add/remove programs in the control panel is usually the best bet, most programs dont require the disk to uninstall. __________________ Gaming Rig Mountain Mods UFO Intel Q6600 g0 3.6ghz 1.4v Custom H2O 2x2gb Ocz Reapers@ 4-4-4-12 HIS 4870 Crossfire Asus Rampage Formula x48 Corsair 750TX 24" Acer + 24" Soyo #1 3dmark06 holder 21554 "U" is a letter, "you" is a word. Just say no to lazy typing.

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