Universe_JDJ
10/15/2007 7:21:00 AM
Marc wrote:
>
> "Universe_JDJ" wrote:
>
>> Marc wrote:
>>> Hi. I recently installed all of my Sims 1 on my Vista pc. Because I installed
>>> them in the wrong order The Sims updated itself when I tried to play and
>>> removed all the expansion packs. I then tried to install it again but it
>>> keeps telling me that House Party is already installed but it gives me the
>>> option to install it when i insret the disk. I have removed the sims from the
>>> uninstall/remove programs from Control Panel, and have manually removed the
>>> file from C:/Program Files.
>>>
>>> I have been on The Sims website and done everything possible as to what they
>>> have asked, and they said The Sims House Party is stuck on my reigistry and
>>> this is something I need to ask Microsoft for help with please can you help
>>> me? Thanks
>> If you feel adept to the task, you could remove the offending the
>> entries from the registry yourself. Click on:
>>
>> Start --> Run... ---> Type in Regedit --> Click OK.
>>
>> The keys would probably be in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE or
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software.
>>
>> Look for the Sims or Maxis. Deleting the entries out should enable you
>> to reinstall it again, but be careful in the registry and make a backup
>> of anything you delete using File --> Export in the Registry editor. You
>> could mess up your computer.
>>
>> Thanks so much Universe JDJ it has worked and is installing successfully thanks ever so much :) Marc
No problem.