BF2142 Problem

[Ty07allstar]

When i click the install link for the demo it loads then flashes a green screen (install screen) then the install shuts down. Why is this happening and what can i do to fix it?

 

[FragTek]

What OS are you running?

 

[Ty07allstar]

I'm running XP Pro SP2. I have just updated my framework and directx9.

EDIT:I think the problem is when i got to Add/Remove Programs Battlefield 2142 is still in there from when i installed it before. I cant remove it though. It says Setup.exe has encountered a problem and stops. How can i uninstall this or just get rid of this? I searched the computer and it is not on my computer its only in add/remove programs.

 

[Ty07allstar]

Does anyone know how i can get Battlefield 2142 out of the add/remove programs? When i click remove it comes up with a box that says "setup.exe has encountered a problem." I have tried in safe mode and still didnt work. What can i do?

 

[Ty07allstar]

Bump* I really want to play any ideas?

 

[MikeEnIke]

What do you mean you want to play? You are trying to uninstall it.

 

[Pyr0]

What do you mean you want to play? You are trying to uninstall it.

he needs to remove all traces of it before trying to reinstall tho

Ty07allstar, (i know it can be a pain in the ass, but...) have you tried searching through the registry to remove traces of it?

 

[Ty07allstar]

he needs to remove all traces of it before trying to reinstall tho

Ty07allstar, (i know it can be a pain in the ass, but...) have you tried searching through the registry to remove traces of it?

Yes i have. When i click the setup it flashes the install screen then it closes.

 

[Pyr0]

if all traces are removed from the registry, there wouldn't be an entry in the add/remove programs

i'm trying to remember an app that i had a while ago that logs all changes made when something's installed....

if i can remember it, i'll install 2142 to see if there are any stray files put in system folders and what changes are made to the registry etc.

 

[Ty07allstar]

There is. Where should i go in the registry to try to remove all traces of it? I wen to the software section in hkey_current_user.

 

[Ty07allstar]

I just removed all things that had to do with BF2142 in the registry and now it's not in the Add/Remove Programs anymore. Hopefully it will install.

 

[Pyr0]

cool, lemmie know how it goes, i started downloading the demo about an hour ago, but it's taking ages to download cos of slow mirrors it's only at about 50% now