Sorry to ask this in the mods forum but I have a real problem here

[rascal101]

Hi Danlisa,
Thanks for your suggestions, I'm already aware of CC Cleaner, I use it plus, Reg Mechanic, plus Easy Cleaner. I have done what you suggested a couple of times over, with the reboots etc. I've been into the Registry and I am sure there is nothing left that is connected with SH3, at least not outwardly labelled as such.

So now what do I do, I cant repair it, or uninstall it or delete it I have heard of this issue before and there is a way to deal with it. But I'm buggered if I know what to do. I did a search on Error:-1610 there are some interesting threads on other games forums with sollutions for those games, but I'm not sure how to apply what they suggest to SH3.

Do you know any one on the SH3 forums whos is a real PC Wiz, if not yourself who might be able to help?

Regards
Jonathan aKa Rascal

Originally Posted by danlisa

Ok, this is not a SH3 game error. It's a windows problem. Basically you have a partially installed & corrupted installer lodged into Window's memory and it can't execute SH3's installer while it is present.

Here's the easiest way to remove Sh3 fully and remove the corrupt installer.

Delete the SH3 Program Folder from the root directory (usually c: ).
Delete the SH3 folder within My Documents.

Reboot your PC.

Visit http://www.ccleaner.com/ and download the free software (virus free and very good), then run the cleaner & registry fixer.

Shutdown & Restart your PC.

Reinstall SH3. - Do not skip any of these above. The reboots are important.

One word of caution. While the registry is only a listing service for windows, you can do permanent damage by messing with it if you don't know exactly what you are looking for. For example there are about 4 entries, in different locations, for SH3 alone. If you should decide to edit your registry manually always create a restore point.