Bad uninstallation of game, so won't let me install it again

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I recently uninstalled a game (using the uninstaller) and as far as l could
tell the uninstallation went well, all of the files were deleted etc.
However, coming to install the game again l've found my PC still thinks that
the game is installed (it still appears under Programs and Features.)
I can't select install on the CD's autorun, l have also tried manually
looking at the CD's files and selecting "setup" but this just runs an
uninstallation program that makes no difference. Selecting to remove the
program from the Programs and Features also makes no difference. I have tried
everything listed on the windows help website and couldn't find something
that worked and the developer has no information on this subject.
Basically is there a way to tell my PC that l have already unistalled the
game? Or anything left that might be telling my PC otherwise?

I'm using Vista Home Premium and the game is Baldur's Gate 2

Cheers!
 
I recently uninstalled a game (using the uninstaller) and as far as l
could tell the uninstallation went well, all of the files were deleted
etc. However, coming to install the game again l've found my PC still
thinks that the game is installed (it still appears under Programs and
Features.) I can't select install on the CD's autorun, l have also
tried manually looking at the CD's files and selecting "setup" but
this just runs an uninstallation program that makes no difference.
Selecting to remove the program from the Programs and Features also
makes no difference. I have tried everything listed on the windows
help website and couldn't find something that worked and the developer
has no information on this subject. Basically is there a way to tell
my PC that l have already unistalled the game? Or anything left that
might be telling my PC otherwise?

I'm using Vista Home Premium and the game is Baldur's Gate 2
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Probably going to have to delve into the Registry Editor, find entries
for Baldur's Gate and remove them. I won't tell you how, because, well
it's dangerous.

You might try a program called ccleaner (Crap Cleaner),
http://www.ccleaner.com it should detect that there are entries for BG2
on your system, but the game is gone and remove those erroneus entries.

Just watch yourself, I usually advise against modifying your registry.

Oh, before you do all these, run System Restore and click on the link to
"open System Protection", then create a restore point in case you mess
something up.

GL!
 
Andy said:
Probably going to have to delve into the Registry Editor, find entries
for Baldur's Gate and remove them. I won't tell you how, because, well
it's dangerous.

You might try a program called ccleaner (Crap Cleaner),
http://www.ccleaner.com it should detect that there are entries for BG2
on your system, but the game is gone and remove those erroneus entries.

Just watch yourself, I usually advise against modifying your registry.

Oh, before you do all these, run System Restore and click on the link to
"open System Protection", then create a restore point in case you mess
something up.

GL!
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Pleased to report that this worked =)

Used that Crap Cleaner program you recommended and let it do it's stuff.
Then it had the option to remove Baldur's Gate from the list of Programs and
Features and that did the trick.

Thanks a load mate!
 
Pleased to report that this worked =)

Used that Crap Cleaner program you recommended and let it do it's
stuff. Then it had the option to remove Baldur's Gate from the list of
Programs and Features and that did the trick.
Click to expand...

Dude, for a Baldurs Gate fan, anytime. Great, great game.
 
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