some folks here are all too familiar with my vista problems... The problem is that vista likes to hang on to some slightly hidden files associated with games when you uninstall them.
An easy fix is to follow the advice above and when you reinstall... Do so OUTSIDE of program files directory.
For example, my SH3 path is directly in the C: in a folder entitled "Kriegsmarine" and is not installed within program files.
Since adopting this method of installation/ uninstall I have had ZERO CTDs in Sh3... And I used to be a CTD king when it came to GWX!
Good luck with your problems.
~GR
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