Can`t uninstall?

[Medpaul1941]

Hello, I am new here and I have a problem, I am trying to uninstall Silent hunter 3, and well, I get an error message when its half way through, then I get a fatal error and the uninstaller closes! :down:
This what the error message says: Error 1316.A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file C\Windows\Installer\Silent Hunter III.msi
then the fatal error where the uninstaller shuts down says: Error -1603 Fatal error during installation. Consult Windows installer help (msi.chm) for more information.

Please help!

[Paul Riley]

Try re-installing the game again from the disc right over your current installation,carry out no other task while the installation is complete.Then reboot your system and try to uninstall again.
I am not sure what could have caused your uninstall error but the above procedure is the correct way to install and uninstall programs.You may be missing part of the main installation files or they may have become corrupt.
You could always try installing the latest Windows Installer to your system,this usually eliminates most installation problems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

Really though,removing SH3 from your system is unacceptable,this cannot be allowed to continue! ;)

Good luck.

[Gerald]

Hello, I am new here and I have a problem, I am trying to uninstall Silent hunter 3, and well, I get an error message when its half way through, then I get a fatal error and the uninstaller closes! :down:
This what the error message says: Error 1316.A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file C\Windows\Installer\Silent Hunter III.msi
then the fatal error where the uninstaller shuts down says: Error -1603 Fatal error during installation. Consult Windows installer help (msi.chm) for more information.

Please help!

Try to boot your system,and use cd for uninstall...if this not work you can handle this by picking files to bin

[Gerald]

Try re-installing the game again from the disc right over your current installation,carry out no other task while the installation is complete.Then reboot your system and try to uninstall again.
I am not sure what could have caused your uninstall error but the above procedure is the correct way to install and uninstall programs.You may be missing part of the main installation files or they may have become corrupt.
You could always try installing the latest Windows Installer to your system,this usually eliminates most installation problems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

Really though,removing SH3 from your system is unacceptable,this cannot be allowed to continue! ;)

Good luck. about your new sig. below so thats was the main reason fpr pic shot,however good pic,but hardly from your mission,maybe after a couple of whiskey,this was your dream...........shark attack in BF44............ :hmmm:

[Paul Riley]

about your new sig. below so thats was the main reason fpr pic shot,however good pic,but hardly from your mission,maybe after a couple of whiskey,this was your dream...........shark attack in BF44............ :hmmm:

I changed my pic again to another old favourite :03:

[Gerald]

I changed my pic again to another old favourite :03:

Nothing.........yet :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Hello, I am new here and I have a problem, I am trying to uninstall Silent hunter 3, and well, I get an error message when its half way through, then I get a fatal error and the uninstaller closes! :down:
This what the error message says: Error 1316.A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file C\Windows\Installer\Silent Hunter III.msi
then the fatal error where the uninstaller shuts down says: Error -1603 Fatal error during installation. Consult Windows installer help (msi.chm) for more information.

Please help!

Welcome to SubSim matey http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/welcome.gif

If the above advice fails to resolve your issue, boot up your computer in SAFE MODE then uninstall (preferably via the game disc option).

[Paul Riley]

Welcome to SubSim matey http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/welcome.gif

If the above advice fails to resolve your issue, boot up your computer in SAFE MODE then uninstall (preferably via the game disc option).

Good point Jim,safe mode is your friend if all else fails.

[Jimbuna]

I changed my pic again to another old favourite :03:


Try ImageShack for your sig, you don't have to create an account and keep it in your account folder.

[Medpaul1941]

Try re-installing the game again from the disc right over your current installation,carry out no other task while the installation is complete.Then reboot your system and try to uninstall again.
I am not sure what could have caused your uninstall error but the above procedure is the correct way to install and uninstall programs.You may be missing part of the main installation files or they may have become corrupt.
You could always try installing the latest Windows Installer to your system,this usually eliminates most installation problems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=889482fc-5f56-4a38-b838-de776fd4138c&displaylang=en

Really though,removing SH3 from your system is unacceptable,this cannot be allowed to continue! ;)

Good luck.
I am removing it for a clean installation to run GWX 3.0!

[Medpaul1941]

Well, I managed to get the re-installation done and GWX 3.0 installed but now its telling me that MOVIETEXT.ACT file is missing? Is this downloadable?

[FIREWALL]

Well, I managed to get the re-installation done and GWX 3.0 installed but now its telling me that MOVIETEXT.ACT file is missing? Is this downloadable?

Did you go back after Unistall to C:\Programfiles\Ubisoft, and remove the Ubisoft folder ?

Then go to Documents and remove SH3 ?


THEN... When you reinstalled SH3 did you patch to 1.4 ?

Slow down and do it right. Good Luck :salute:

[Medpaul1941]

Yes it has been patched to the 1.4. But I didn`t delete the Ubisoft folder because I had other games in that file! But alls I am asking for is the MOVIETEXT.ACT download PM me if anyone has it.

[FIREWALL]

Sorry I'm late getting back. I was on a patrol in GWX. :DL

In the Ubisoft folder is Silent Hunter III. You have to delete it after Uninstall.

GWX install demands it done a certain way.

If you do't do the install the way the GWX Manual says you will always have problems if an install at all. Sorry that's the way it is.

Btw I have the files to eliminate haveing to leave the SH3 CD in drive. And TWICE it BORKED the whole install about 3 or 4 patrols later.

You think I wasn't pissed. :haha:

[Gerald]

Sorry I'm late getting back. I was on a patrol in GWX. :DL

In the Ubisoft folder is Silent Hunter III. You have to delete it after Uninstall.

GWX install demands it done a certain way.

If you do't do the install the way the GWX Manual says you will always have problems if an install at all. Sorry that's the way it is.

Btw I have the files to eliminate haveing to leave the SH3 CD in drive. And TWICE it BORKED the whole install about 3 or 4 patrols later.

You think I wasn't pissed. :haha:

After hard and pissed mission......:haha:

[FIREWALL]

After hard and pissed mission......:haha:

You got that right, Kaleun. :salute: :haha:

[Paul Riley]

You got that right, Kaleun. :salute: :haha:

Thats one hard pissed UBoat commander,just what the Kriegsmarine needs! :salute:

[Gerald]

Thats one hard pissed UBoat commander,just what the Kriegsmarine needs! :salute: Btw........I'm wondring what they tried to say :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Well, I managed to get the re-installation done and GWX 3.0 installed but now its telling me that MOVIETEXT.ACT file is missing? Is this downloadable?

I understand from reading another thread that frau kaleun is sending you the file you require.

You should heed the advice offered by FIREWALL regarding the SH3 folder contained within C\MyDocs because even if tour new install should work it WILL give you problems after you make saves to the same location from your newer install.

[Medpaul1941]

Guys, I have to tell you something, the game dosen`t exactly install, I can`t install it again because the computer still thinks its there after I hand pick the files in the bin! Do I just buy a new disk or what?

[robbo180265]

Use Crap cleaner http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Or a prgramme like it to make sure that everything has gone.

And when you think everything has - do a search of files and programmes to make sure.

[Gerald]

Use Crap cleaner http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Or a prgramme like it to make sure that everything has gone.

And when you think everything has - do a search of files and programmes to make sure.
Make some backup before,otherwise,change can take place :zzz:

[Jimbuna]

Guys, I have to tell you something, the game dosen`t exactly install, I can`t install it again because the computer still thinks its there after I hand pick the files in the bin! Do I just buy a new disk or what?

You neeed to cleanse your registry files.

I use this...http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm.... there is a free trial version you can grab.

[Paul Riley]

As Jim said,it sounds like a lot of junk has accumulated in your registry base,cleaning this COULD alleviate the problem but is not guaranteed.Either clean the registry manually (a risky endeavour if you dont know what you are doing!) or buy a certified reg cleaner from say Amazon,or you may be able to find some freeware online.
The only safe way to return your system to its factory defaults (original working order) is to format the entire system.By that I mean insert your original operating system disc (if you have it) and clean install the entire OS from scratch again,making sure to back up all important files,like saved games etc.
This WILL guarantee the return of your original system and restore the default windows installation files needed to install stuff,and probably allow you to install SH3 again properly ONLY if you are sure there is nothing wrong with the SH3 disc and it has worked before with no problems.
If your system was built for you by a friend for example you may not have the original OS disc at hand,in which case it may be prudent to buy one.I still use Win XP home edition and its still a rock solid OS,although the Service Pack 2 has been known to cause problems with games and is quite bulky in size,a whopping 400MB I think it was!
Sorry if this is no help,but formatting WILL remove all problems that were not there before.I personally carry out a format usually once a month or so,just helps to keep her weight down by removing all the uneeded,and likely corrupt junk.

[Jimbuna]

or you may be able to find some freeware online.



http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img144/8426/lookherewd0.gif :DL

You neeed to cleanse your registry files.

I use this...http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm.... there is a free trial version you can grab.

[Gerald]

http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img144/8426/lookherewd0.gif :DL
:salute:

[Paul Riley]

http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img144/8426/lookherewd0.gif :DL

Is that a high five Jim? hehe

[JScones]

Again, guys, search the &*#^! archives before guessing! This same question has been asked and answered before. It is not SH3 related - search Google and follow the oodles of instructions. Seriously, it only takes a few minutes to do.

Heck, I'll even help you get started... http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hs=nCm&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=Error+1316.+a+network+error+occurred+while+attem pting&spell=1 (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-GBfficial&hs=nCm&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=Error+1316.+a+network+error+occurred+while+attem pting&spell=1)

Hint: Windows installer cleanup utility...

[Gerald]

Again, guys, search the &*#^! archives before guessing! This same question has been asked and answered before. It is not SH3 related - search Google and follow the oodles of instructions. Seriously, it only takes a few minutes to do.

Heck, I'll even help you get started... http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&hs=nCm&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=Error+1316.+a+network+error+occurred+while+attem pting&spell=1 (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-GBfficial&hs=nCm&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=Error+1316.+a+network+error+occurred+while+attem pting&spell=1)

Hint: Windows installer cleanup utility...


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Originally Posted by JScones View Post
IT'S JUST BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT MODS HAVING NAMES STARTING WITH [ ARE NOT CORRECTLY HANDLED BY JSGME!

I know the reason and will be working on an update as time permits over the next few weeks. In the meantime, the workaround is simply to ensure that mod names DO NOT START with a [. For example:

BAD:
C:\Games\SilentHunter\MODS\[My Mod] Conning Tower Emblem\data\

GOOD:
C:\Games\SilentHunter\MODS\(My Mod) Conning Tower Emblem\data\
C:\Games\SilentHunter\MODS\Conning Tower Emblem [My Mod]\data\
C:\Games\SilentHunter\MODS\Conning Tower [My Mod] Emblem\data\
So the main Q,is how may people install in A,well if you have split your hard drive in partion,a stand for floppy or dvd.cd......but anyway,thing get more unstable or slower on this side of earth!
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[JScones]

Vendor, why do you keep quoting a totally unrelated post of mine in every thread I post in?

[Gerald]

I post early and get nothing from you ,that's way,sorry if I take some of your time, but this or another Q was important!

[JScones]

Seriously, I have no idea what you are asking. How many people install what (JSGME? SH3? Leisuresuit Larry?) into A? And why is where people install what into A such a burning question that you must follow me all over the forum with it?

Frankly, I have no idea how many people install what into A, B, C, Q or Z drive, and I fail to see even the relevance of the question in the context of the message I posted.

Sorry, you have lost me on this one Vendor. Perhaps you might like to start a poll?

[Paul Riley]

Quite a bit of slagging of here lately,not good :down: