Resolved: Simple fix needs help !

Cruzin1440 · 03-04-2009

I just fired up my old game Homeworld 2. Everything works fine but you could not see the whole screen, just barely clips it. So I go the options and make screen bigger and restarted. Now say when I click option or anything for that matter, you can only see half the screen! You can't click [accept] button since it was located on the bottom of the screen. Soooo I can't go back and change it the way it was.

I uninstalled and reinstalled but the options didn't change for some reason.

Help with this matter would be much appreciated.

Arctos · 03-04-2009

Install the "game" in Compatability mode, right mouse click on the "game".exe file, select what ever compatibility mode it was designed to run under....

Cruzin1440 · 03-04-2009

Originally Posted by Arctos

Install the "game" in Compatability mode, right mouse click on the "game".exe file, select what ever compatibility mode it was designed to run under....

That's a no go.

How do I uninstall then reinstall without it keeping the same settings before? Because I was content with the way it worked before, but after reinstall setting are the same. ><

Bli · 03-05-2009

Can you locate your save games?
I haven't played Homeworld 2 so I can't tell you exactly where they are, but the personal settings file is usually stored either in the same folder with the saved games, or very close to them.

Cruzin1440 · 03-05-2009

Originally Posted by Bli

Can you locate your save games?
I haven't played Homeworld 2 so I can't tell you exactly where they are, but the personal settings file is usually stored either in the same folder with the saved games, or very close to them.

Hmm not seeing it.

I mean if I uninstall it why would everything be saved? Not only does it keep the same settings I switched too.. but also checked the training missons I completed prior to changing setting making this unplayable.

Would a UNWISE be better then a straight up uninstall?

LoneWolf · 03-05-2009

Often times when you install a program or game the uninstaller removes much of it but not all.

I'm guessing once you run your uninstaller if you look around your directory tree you'll likely find a directory/folder still there that was created by the game installation and it has those settings in it.

Delete that directory/folder after uninstalling then you should be back to where you were when you installed the first time.

*Hint* the directory/folder is not always obvious ergo it may not be named after the game itself but after the maker/company.

Cruzin1440 · 03-05-2009

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Often times when you install a program or game the uninstaller removes much of it but not all.

I'm guessing once you run your uninstaller if you look around your directory tree you'll likely find a directory/folder still there that was created by the game installation and it has those settings in it.

Delete that directory/folder after uninstalling then you should be back to where you were when you installed the first time.

*Hint* the directory/folder is not always obvious ergo it may not be named after the game itself but after the maker/company.

Looked but didn't find anything.. Then I was messing around and tried running as administrator and everything for some reason reset. So now I'm good. =) thx for help all.

03-04-2009	#1
Cruzin1440 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Simple fix needs help ! I just fired up my old game Homeworld 2. Everything works fine but you could not see the whole screen, just barely clips it. So I go the options and make screen bigger and restarted. Now say when I click option or anything for that matter, you can only see half the screen! You can't click [accept] button since it was located on the bottom of the screen. Soooo I can't go back and change it the way it was. I uninstalled and reinstalled but the options didn't change for some reason. Help with this matter would be much appreciated.

03-04-2009	#2
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 3,712 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: Simple fix needs help ! Install the "game" in Compatability mode, right mouse click on the "game".exe file, select what ever compatibility mode it was designed to run under.... __________________ Bikpela Google bilong mi wantok - Malware Prework Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us! PCHF open 24/7

03-04-2009	#3
Cruzin1440 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Simple fix needs help ! Originally Posted by Arctos Install the "game" in Compatability mode, right mouse click on the "game".exe file, select what ever compatibility mode it was designed to run under.... That's a no go. How do I uninstall then reinstall without it keeping the same settings before? Because I was content with the way it worked before, but after reinstall setting are the same. ><

03-05-2009	#4
Bli Tech Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 275 PC Experience: Learning never ends	Re: Simple fix needs help ! Can you locate your save games? I haven't played Homeworld 2 so I can't tell you exactly where they are, but the personal settings file is usually stored either in the same folder with the saved games, or very close to them. __________________ .:Rules:. .:Pre-Work:. .:CCleaner:. .:Memtest:. .:SpeedFan:.

03-05-2009	#5
Cruzin1440 Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4 PC Experience: Some Experience	Re: Simple fix needs help ! Originally Posted by Bli Can you locate your save games? I haven't played Homeworld 2 so I can't tell you exactly where they are, but the personal settings file is usually stored either in the same folder with the saved games, or very close to them. Hmm not seeing it. I mean if I uninstall it why would everything be saved? Not only does it keep the same settings I switched too.. but also checked the training missons I completed prior to changing setting making this unplayable. Would a UNWISE be better then a straight up uninstall?

03-05-2009	#6
LoneWolf Wandering Cruncher Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,323 PC Experience: Experienced	Re: Simple fix needs help ! Often times when you install a program or game the uninstaller removes much of it but not all. I'm guessing once you run your uninstaller if you look around your directory tree you'll likely find a directory/folder still there that was created by the game installation and it has those settings in it. Delete that directory/folder after uninstalling then you should be back to where you were when you installed the first time. Hint the directory/folder is not always obvious ergo it may not be named after the game itself but after the maker/company. __________________ Regards........... LoneWolf *Belarc Advisor/Prework* /Test your Internet Speed/PCHF Rules Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!** Last edited by LoneWolf; 03-05-2009 at 01:30 AM.

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