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Old 09-08-2007, 01:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 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?
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Old 09-08-2007, 10:31 AM   #2 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 09-08-2007, 11:31 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default 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?
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Old 09-08-2007, 05:37 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default 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.
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Old 09-08-2007, 06:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default 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.
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Old 09-08-2007, 06:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default 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.
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Old 09-10-2007, 05:32 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Default 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?
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If you manually delete the files, the registry will still have it listed. I personally never used ccleaner, but I believe that works.
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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
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Default 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.
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