HELP!!!!!!

[GBS]

I have really screwed up. Some how my computer is no longer recognising HTTR. I messed up somthing while attempting to reorganize my file by moving the Matrix file by drag and drop from the C drive into the programsd folder.
Then when trying to start the game got a message that says " Error executing file C:\matrixgames\Highway to the Reich\start.exe. System could not find the file specified." Couldn't get anything to work so I decided to uninstall the program and start again. I used the uninstall feature on the start up menue for HTTR and got "ERROR : could not load initialization file". Nothing worked including ADD/Remove programs feature on the control panel.
So then i decided to remove the file by deleating every thin manually from the C drive on my computer.

Now when I put the disk back in to try and reinstall the game all I get is The same error message about ther system not being able to find the Start.exe file specified.

I can't play, I cant uninstall and I can even reinstall. It's like my computer no longer recognises HTTR.

I have brand new machine with lots of power and using windows XP home.

Am I no longer allowed to play HTTR. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

[JudgeDredd]

I guess that a registry entry is present.

By manually removing the folder and game, it's most likely that a registry entry is left and, when inputting the CD, it's checking the registry and, because it finds the key, it assumes it's installed - therefore it won't let you install - and when you click play - it won't let you play.

I would think the easiest thing to do is edit the registry (MAKE A BACKUP). I'd look for the string "matrix" or "matrixgames" or "matrix games" or "httr" or "highway"...etc...you get the picture. Once found, I'd delete the key.

BUT - and I warn you - I know how to edit the registry - if you don't know what to do, wait for technical from Matrix. They will know exactly what's going on and why and they may well have another solution.

I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU MESSING WITH THE REGISTRY. It's just what I would do, but like I said, I know a little of what I'm doing with my PC - and if I do f**k it up, I can rebuild my pc...no crying involved.

[general billy]

Maybe someone else may have other suggestions to add. But I would say this is a registry problem.
Ive had this problem with a few other games, by doing what u done. I suggest u find urself a good registry clearner and clean up ur registry. There is a manual method that u can also use, but i suggest you need some experience doing that. Have a search online on how thats done.
Another way is too wipe out ur system and reinstall windows, I know that a pretty long cut but that should teach u never to manualy drag important files, when u can use the uninstallation program.

[Marc von Martial]

ORIGINAL: GBS

So then i decided to remove the file by deleating every thin manually from the C drive on my computer.

First backup your registry.

1. click "Start"
2. clikc "Run..."
3. type in "regedit" and click "okay"
4. browse to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Matrix Games"
5. Delete the complete "Highway to the Reich" key there
6. reinstall (and don´t move programms that use installers around anymore [:-][;)])

We will not be held responsible for anything bad you do to the registry of your computer.

[Arjuna]

Thanks guys for replying so quickly to GBS's plight. GBS we feel for you matey. But I guess you've leraned not to mess with "installed" file locations, hey?! Cleaning out the old registry entry should fix things. If you still have a problem, please let us know. Good luck. [:)]

[Golf33]

You can install HTTR in your Program Files folder, during installation it will ask you where to install and you can browse for a different folder. Pick the one you want and it will install there.

Regards
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