Can't install GWX (HELPPPPP)

nikbear · 02-25-10, 07:48 PM

My previous installation of GWX 3.0 developed a fault so I removed it from my puter,removed SH3 and SH3Cmdr just for good measure,ran a registry scan to make sure nothing was lurking.
All seemed clear

I've reinstalled SH3 and when I try to install GWX it stops and tells me there are mods installed via JSGME and I need to deactivate them before I can proceed

But that can't be right? Where on earth are these mods

And with a clean install,how can it already have JSGME with mods

Im at a total loss as to where these phantom mods may be

Any ideas? All help appreciated,thank you.

ReallyDedPoet · 02-25-10, 08:36 PM

Did you delete all of the files. After
uninstalling sometimes there can be
stuff left over in the main SH3 folder.
Mainly from old mods.

Also, make sure the SH3 folder in My
Documents is deleted.

irish1958 · 02-26-10, 08:17 AM

rdp is right. there are left-over files.
What I have done to eliminate these problems is to have an install of SH3 on DVD, and I just copy this to my puter. I then use multiSH3 to keep things straight, and I can install all my mods and addons without any problems. If necessary, I can delete any old installs at this time without any problems, including the SH3 file in my documents.

nikbear · 02-26-10, 09:24 AM

Ive checked everything,cleaned the puter of all sh3 files,and still this thing pops up

Is it possible that my GWX DL has been corrupted and needs to be deleted

If I have to that seems to be the only way to progress

Silent Steel · 02-26-10, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikbear

Ive checked everything,cleaned the puter of all sh3 files,and still this thing pops up

Is it possible that my GWX DL has been corrupted and needs to be deleted

If I have to that seems to be the only way to progress

Hi nikbear,

Just an advice - I've had issues like this myself.
What got me out of this was the CCleaner, a freeware program that for sure will find and erase all unnecessary crap.

NB - after scanning and before deleting anything CHECK CLOSELY to make sure you just delete files you want to get rid of!

You can download it for free here http://pcforalla.idg.se/2.4476/1.124629
it's a swedish magazine but english version of the software. ("Hämta direkt" = download)
I downloaded it there and it's clean - no spy or viruses!

Good luck and keep me posted about any progress mate.

Rgds

nikbear · 02-26-10, 11:22 AM

Cheers SS,thats the cleaner that I use!

Works a treat,but what ever it is is still there

What I don't understand is that with a fresh install of SH3,when I try to install GWX,it tells me that mods are installed via JSGME,which doesn't come with SH3

So where is it seeing those mods installed

If this persists Im going to have to remove everything to do with SH3 of the puter,and try again with fresh D/L's of GWX on a fresh SH3 install!

Well thats my weekend sorted then!

Thanks for the help people,It means a lot

Silent Steel · 02-26-10, 11:34 AM

Cheers to you too

Have you tried to scan and uninstall with the Revo Uninstaller?
Really able and reliable SW!
Find the english version here http://pcforalla.idg.se/2.4476/1.159791
Still the same magazine but it's clean and safe.

The Revo finds about everything you don't need. Try it.

l

Threesixtyci · 02-26-10, 03:03 PM

If I remember the game throws stuff in the My Documents directory, and those need to be cleared out too.

frau kaleun · 02-26-10, 03:06 PM

Running some kind of registry cleanup program doesn't hurt either, if that's not included in the programs already mentioned.

Threesixtyci · 02-26-10, 03:36 PM

As for JSGME, that is included when you install GWX. My guess is you didn't delete the sub-directories in the game's folder/directory and it found the first install of GWX.

The GWX installation is real picky about that stuff... pretty much have to clear everything out before it will install.

Jimbuna · 02-26-10, 05:33 PM

Use the disc 'uninstall' option.

Delete the SH3 folder in C\MyDocs.

Perform a registry clean.

I use RegVac, there is a free trial version here:

http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm

nikbear · 02-26-10, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Threesixtyci

As for JSGME, that is included when you install GWX. My guess is you didn't delete the sub-directories in the game's folder/directory and it found the first install of GWX.

The GWX installation is real picky about that stuff... pretty much have to clear everything out before it will install.

That's what I exactly think is going on,problem is I've searched everything and can't seem to find anything that would cause a problem

nikbear · 02-26-10, 06:58 PM

You won't frickin believe this!!!! I just found an Ubisoft folder lurkin,it had some French stuff in it,a 'Head' file

and some other weird stuff

What the dickin's is that all about?

KL-alfman · 02-26-10, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikbear

You won't frickin believe this!!!! I just found an Ubisoft folder lurkin,it had some French stuff in it,a 'Head' file

and some other weird stuff

What the dickin's is that all about?

sounds weird!
is it mayhaps some files relating to starforce?
and where was this folder located?

nikbear · 02-26-10, 09:21 PM

I have a starforce free copy of the game,it was in the c:program files folder,god knows what it was doing there

Its all a little bit bizzare to be honest

02-25-10, 07:48 PM	#1
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Can't install GWX (HELPPPPP) My previous installation of GWX 3.0 developed a fault so I removed it from my puter,removed SH3 and SH3Cmdr just for good measure,ran a registry scan to make sure nothing was lurking. All seemed clear I've reinstalled SH3 and when I try to install GWX it stops and tells me there are mods installed via JSGME and I need to deactivate them before I can proceed But that can't be right? Where on earth are these mods And with a clean install,how can it already have JSGME with mods Im at a total loss as to where these phantom mods may be Any ideas? All help appreciated,thank you. __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-25-10, 08:36 PM	#2
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Did you delete all of the files. After uninstalling sometimes there can be stuff left over in the main SH3 folder. Mainly from old mods. Also, make sure the SH3 folder in My Documents is deleted. __________________ Back in the Day

02-26-10, 08:17 AM	#3
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	rdp is right. there are left-over files. What I have done to eliminate these problems is to have an install of SH3 on DVD, and I just copy this to my puter. I then use multiSH3 to keep things straight, and I can install all my mods and addons without any problems. If necessary, I can delete any old installs at this time without any problems, including the SH3 file in my documents. __________________ Irish1958

02-26-10, 09:24 AM	#4
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Ive checked everything,cleaned the puter of all sh3 files,and still this thing pops up Is it possible that my GWX DL has been corrupted and needs to be deleted If I have to that seems to be the only way to progress __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-26-10, 11:22 AM	#6
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Cheers SS,thats the cleaner that I use! Works a treat,but what ever it is is still there What I don't understand is that with a fresh install of SH3,when I try to install GWX,it tells me that mods are installed via JSGME,which doesn't come with SH3 So where is it seeing those mods installed If this persists Im going to have to remove everything to do with SH3 of the puter,and try again with fresh D/L's of GWX on a fresh SH3 install! Well thats my weekend sorted then! Thanks for the help people,It means a lot __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-26-10, 11:34 AM	#7
Silent Steel Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Noch dabei Posts: 1,732 Downloads: 618 Uploads: 0	Cheers to you too Have you tried to scan and uninstall with the Revo Uninstaller? Really able and reliable SW! Find the english version here http://pcforalla.idg.se/2.4476/1.159791 Still the same magazine but it's clean and safe. The Revo finds about everything you don't need. Try it. l

02-26-10, 03:03 PM	#8
Threesixtyci Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CC, Texas Posts: 114 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	If I remember the game throws stuff in the My Documents directory, and those need to be cleared out too.

02-26-10, 03:06 PM	#9
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Running some kind of registry cleanup program doesn't hurt either, if that's not included in the programs already mentioned.

02-26-10, 03:36 PM	#10
Threesixtyci Torpedoman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CC, Texas Posts: 114 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	As for JSGME, that is included when you install GWX. My guess is you didn't delete the sub-directories in the game's folder/directory and it found the first install of GWX. The GWX installation is real picky about that stuff... pretty much have to clear everything out before it will install.

02-26-10, 05:33 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Use the disc 'uninstall' option. Delete the SH3 folder in C\MyDocs. Perform a registry clean. I use RegVac, there is a free trial version here: http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-26-10, 06:58 PM	#13
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	You won't frickin believe this!!!! I just found an Ubisoft folder lurkin,it had some French stuff in it,a 'Head' fileand some other weird stuff What the dickin's is that all about? __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

02-26-10, 09:21 PM	#15
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	I have a starforce free copy of the game,it was in the c:program files folder,god knows what it was doing thereIts all a little bit bizzare to be honest __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.