Hi Hec,
Try reinstalling Galaxies using this unique technique instead. ;-)
Here's how to properly install or reinstall a game (and/or patch):
1. Backup any saved games and/or mods to a safe location.
2. Uninstall the game using Control Panel / Add-Remove programs.
* Manually delete the game folder or saved games if necessary.
3. Clear any references to the game leftover in your registry using:
http://www.webmasterfree.com/regcleaner.html
4. Click My Computer / Rightclick the Drive & Choose Properties
/ Run the "Disk Cleanup..." / Next Click the "Tools" Tab and run
the "Error-Checking" and "Defragmentation" utilities.
5. After a reboot close & exit your Antivirus and any other programs
using this method:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=331796
6. Install the game again from your original CD, do not use a backup.
7. Don't reuse the saved games/mods until you properly test the game.
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Cheers,
Jimmy S.
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http://nibblesnbits.tk
Microsoft Online Tech Support:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=376
Game FAQ's:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
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| I play Star Wars Galaxies, and until recently i was
| playing it fine. Unitl I activated WindowsXP. Now i
| cant launch the game and I cant install it from my CD-ROM
| anymore. The setup error message says error code -6005,
| not sure what that means. Everything else seems to work
| fine. I'm just at the end of my ropes. Can anyone help
| me out? Thanks Hec
