Computer question

[Steve]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Kathryn" <kcawte at n...> wrote:
>  I have a software problem and I'm hoping one of you technically
> minded people out there can help me.
> 
> I tried installing CivIII on  my system (I've had it on there before 
> so I know it works) and it crashed my computer. Since the start up 
> program was causing things to freeze I couldn't uninstall it properly 
> so I simply deleted the folder that it had been installed in 
> 
> K

bboyminn:

Step 1: 
Start Windows (I assume MS-Windows) and click the [Start] button to
open the main menu and select [Run] from the menu. Then enter the
program name MSCONFIG; That is the System Configuration Utility. Run
that program and select the STARTUP tab on the far right side of the
MSCONFIG windows. That will give you a list of most of the programs
that automatically start when your computer starts. Uncheck any
entries that are related to CivIII. You may not always be able to tell
by the program name, but you should be able to make a reasonable
determination from the Directory/Folder location.

That may or may not help. Also remember that some of those programs
must be there in order for Windows to run.

Step 2:

If you have Norton utilities/Norton System Works, then you might have
a chance of recovering. 'Norton Registry Tracker' will make a backup
of your registry. Run it hand have it save a 'snapshot'.

Then run 'Norton WinDoctor' (not System Doctor). This will scan your
Registry for any entries that are invalid. Once the program is done it
will give you a list of Error. This list can be quite long on most
computers who have never had a registry scan. 

Switch to [Advanced] view, and look throught the list of error.
Initially, just fix errors that are obviously related to 'CivIII'.
That might be enough to get you back in operation. The program keeps
track of fixes and assuming you haven't messed up too bad, you can
re-run the program and UNDO your fixes.

To fix the error select it and right click on then select Repair.
Norton will give you a list of suggested repairs. For items clearly
related to 'CivIII' choose the DELETE option.


There are other Registry analyser/repair programs on the market, some
you can even download for free, but I'm not familiar with them, and
can't comment on their reliability.

Just a few thoughts.

Steve/bboyminn

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