Reinstalling error

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: nukkxx

In fact I didn't apply the latest update this time (i reinstalled 3 times and forgot the patch this time)...
I probably should have.
So I'm currently downloading the latest patch from matrix server (using update.exe) and will install it.
Sorry. Will see if this is the cause but previous times apllying the patch didn't change. Will confirm in 5 minutes.

That's OK and sure go ahead and do that, but lack of the patch does NOT explain the missing files, so have a look at my questions. Others here might have better questions too.

[nukkxx5058]

Can you actually "attach" the file to your post instead of just pasting it in? The forum removes extra spaces and that makes the columns go away and it's harder to see things.

Even so, it is obvious that some files are missing, and that brings up the question "why?".

Were there any errors during the installation? Where did you get the media or file that you are using to install from? Are you the only user on that PC? During the installation, did Windows prompt you with the security question to allow that program to modify your system? Did you answer "yes"? Or do you not have administrator rights (somebody else's PC, a work PC, etc.)? Any additional information you can provide that might help us figure out things?

- No error during install,. Everything went smoothly
- the original file is a backup stored on an external USB HD
- I answered yes to autorization to modify
- I do have admin rights

Additional info: the first install I tried was not on my C drive (where the OS. I installed on a secondary partition (I:\)of the main HD wher ei usually store my data (docs, pics, ...).

Other info, as i said somewhere above, when I try to uninstall the game using the standard w\indows procedure (control pannel>uninstall a program", WITP is not listed. Couldn't find WiTP in REGDIT neither

[nukkxx5058]

One more info:

- the original file is a backup stored on an external USB HD

But I also tried to copy the original file to C: and then install on C: with the same result.

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: nukkxx

Can you actually "attach" the file to your post instead of just pasting it in? The forum removes extra spaces and that makes the columns go away and it's harder to see things.

Even so, it is obvious that some files are missing, and that brings up the question "why?".

Were there any errors during the installation? Where did you get the media or file that you are using to install from? Are you the only user on that PC? During the installation, did Windows prompt you with the security question to allow that program to modify your system? Did you answer "yes"? Or do you not have administrator rights (somebody else's PC, a work PC, etc.)? Any additional information you can provide that might help us figure out things?

- No error during install,. Everything went smoothly
- the original file is a backup stored on an external USB HD
- I answered yes to autorization to modify
- I do have admin rights

Additional info: the first install I tried was not on my C drive (where the OS. I installed on a secondary partition (I:\)of the main HD wher ei usually store my data (docs, pics, ...).

Other info, as i said somewhere above, when I try to uninstall the game using the standard w\indows procedure (control pannel>uninstall a program", WITP is not listed. Couldn't find WiTP in REGDIT neither
I just checked my (Windows 7) PC, and it is shown as installed in Control Panel, so you have identified a problem. But what is causing it? Perhaps the installer file you are using is bad in some way. That could explain the missing files, too.

[nukkxx5058]

Perhaps the installer file you are using is bad in some way. That could explain the missing files, too.

Well, as I said the install finished OK with the "you successfully installed WITP" message.
So i suppose that if the "WarinthePacificAdmiralsEdition-SetupRelease-v10079DR" file had a problem I couldn't be able to finish he install. But who knows ...

[BillBrown]

You are missing a lot of files, so something is wrong. I would try removing all traces of WitP:AE and try again from scratch.
You might have to go into the registry and delete all of the references there, or run a registry cleaner program after you delete all the files.

CCleaner is the one I have used in the past. You will probably have to run it multiple times to get everything right.

[nukkxx5058]

ah ! But I don't have an uninstall process so i have to delete directly the folder ... But the registry will remain. So I guess i have to delete them manually, The problem: I don't know whee to find them with regedit.
But if you think that CCleaner will work even if I don't use the standard 'uninstall' procedure ?
Anyway, will give it a try... but appreciate your insight.

[nukkxx5058]

OK so i deleted the WITP:EA install directory and runned CCleaner untill no more registry errors were found (twice)
Now I'm reinstalling !
Wish me good luck

[nukkxx5058]

So I just reinstalled after CCleaner and same problem ...
The content of the directory is the same."Unable to find PW data"
And again, I had the "Successful install" message...

[witpqs]

Run a Windows Defender FULL scan on your PC. It should take quite a while. Do not do a quick scan.

[chemkid]

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[nukkxx5058]

I have AVG and Zonealarm so I'm quite sure I don't have a virus ...
it's a registry problem, I'm quite sure of it

[witpqs]

ORIGINAL: nukkxx

I have AVG and Zonealarm so I'm quite sure I don't have a virus ...
it's a registry problem, I'm quite sure of it

How would a Registry problem prevent only *some* of the files from being copied in?

[nukkxx5058]

why do I get the "sucessful install" end message if files are missing ?

[nukkxx5058]

ORIGINAL: chemkid

maybe your installer got corrupted - here's a snip of my details - verify the byte size.
maybe you'll have to re-download your installer from matrix... [&:]

man, there goes your day trying to install a great game...

good luck! [:)]

OK here we are !

Mine:
WarinthePacificAdmiralsEdition-SetupRelease-v10079DR
100 MB (105,634,149 bytes)

[nukkxx5058]

And it appears that I have a second BACKUP somewhere on my drive with :
462 MB (484,828,290 bytes)
Hourra !
I'm installing it instead of the first one and I'll let yo know guys !!!
I LOVE YOU ! )))))))))))))))))))))))

[nukkxx5058]

And YESSSSS !! It works ! (just need to update to the latest patch, hope i won't have more problems )
You guys are geniuses and very nice of you to spend time and energy helping ! Greatly appreciated.
No idea why my first file was corrupt. Probably an error when copying onto my external HD.

THANKS AGAIN !

[witpqs]

[8D]

[nukkxx5058]

and for information, now the game is listed in the control panel/uninstall utility.
geeeee can't believe i had a corrupted file !

[nukkxx5058]

My version is now 1.7.11.24 so I think it all OK !

Once more: Thank you very much to all of you !