[Resolved] InstallShield error - Page 2

Wolfdue387 · 06-22-2007

Originally Posted by madmonkey

The extra time spent was most likely used to put a clean version of the InstallShield folder back in it's place. This confirms it's the version of the InstallShield used by Betheda (7.0) and not one that was already on your PC.

Do you have enough space to copy the contents of the CD to your HDD? If so, can you create a folder on your desktop called say Oblivion. Then copy the contents of the CD to that folder and then run setup from there?

I have plenty of room. I'll try that and let you know how it goes.

Wolfdue387 · 06-22-2007

That didn't work. I even tried renaming the new InstallShield folder but that didn't do anything either. Are you as lost as I am about what this could be?

madmonkey · 06-22-2007

Sorry wolf, I've just realised there's another InstallShield folder you need to rename in C:\Program Files\Common Files. Can you try renaming that too?

Wolfdue387 · 06-22-2007

Don't worry about it. That one didn't work. What's really odd is that all my other games install fine. It's just this one game that doesn't want to cooperate.

madmonkey · 06-22-2007

This may seem like a silly question, but you are using the original CD right? Only I've just been onto Macrovision the suppliers of InstallShield. The only other known problem is where older versions of setup files (pre v5.x) are used with newer.

Otherwise, my last suggestion (however, this has rarely worked), is to simulate the conditions of the machine these files were created. To do this, you will need to change your Regional and Language Options, from within Control Panel and change everything you see from "United States" to "United Kingdom" from both Regional Options tab, Languaged > Details and the Advanced tab, just for the installation.

Wolfdue387 · 06-22-2007

Originally Posted by madmonkey

This may seem like a silly question, but you are using the original CD right? Only I've just been onto Macrovision the suppliers of InstallShield. The only other known problem is where older versions of setup files (pre v5.x) are used with newer.

Otherwise, my last suggestion (however, this has rarely worked), is to simulate the conditions of the machine these files were created. To do this, you will need to change your Regional and Language Options, from within Control Panel and change everything you see from "United States" to "United Kingdom" from both Regional Options tab, Languaged > Details and the Advanced tab, just for the installation.

That didn't work either.

I'm using the original CD, so I don't know what else there is to try. I think I'm just going to take it back to the store. Thanks anyway. I really appreciate all your help.

madmonkey · 06-23-2007

Any time.. but Oblivion it's a fantastic game. I'll see if any of the other Tech's can help before you do.

06-22-2007	#8
Wolfdue387 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 100	Originally Posted by madmonkey The extra time spent was most likely used to put a clean version of the InstallShield folder back in it's place. This confirms it's the version of the InstallShield used by Betheda (7.0) and not one that was already on your PC. Do you have enough space to copy the contents of the CD to your HDD? If so, can you create a folder on your desktop called say Oblivion. Then copy the contents of the CD to that folder and then run setup from there? I have plenty of room. I'll try that and let you know how it goes.

06-22-2007	#9
Wolfdue387 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 100	That didn't work. I even tried renaming the new InstallShield folder but that didn't do anything either. Are you as lost as I am about what this could be? Last edited by Wolfdue387; 06-22-2007 at 04:18 AM.

06-22-2007	#10
madmonkey Site Manager Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 8,984 PC Experience: ...	Sorry wolf, I've just realised there's another InstallShield folder you need to rename in C:\Program Files\Common Files. Can you try renaming that too? __________________ <br />

06-22-2007	#12
madmonkey Site Manager Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 8,984 PC Experience: ...	This may seem like a silly question, but you are using the original CD right? Only I've just been onto Macrovision the suppliers of InstallShield. The only other known problem is where older versions of setup files (pre v5.x) are used with newer. Otherwise, my last suggestion (however, this has rarely worked), is to simulate the conditions of the machine these files were created. To do this, you will need to change your Regional and Language Options, from within Control Panel and change everything you see from "United States" to "United Kingdom" from both Regional Options tab, Languaged > Details and the Advanced tab, just for the installation. __________________ <br />

06-22-2007	#13
Wolfdue387 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 100	Originally Posted by madmonkey This may seem like a silly question, but you are using the original CD right? Only I've just been onto Macrovision the suppliers of InstallShield. The only other known problem is where older versions of setup files (pre v5.x) are used with newer. Otherwise, my last suggestion (however, this has rarely worked), is to simulate the conditions of the machine these files were created. To do this, you will need to change your Regional and Language Options, from within Control Panel and change everything you see from "United States" to "United Kingdom" from both Regional Options tab, Languaged > Details and the Advanced tab, just for the installation. That didn't work either. I'm using the original CD, so I don't know what else there is to try. I think I'm just going to take it back to the store. Thanks anyway. I really appreciate all your help.

06-23-2007	#14
madmonkey Site Manager Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 8,984 PC Experience: ...	Any time.. but Oblivion it's a fantastic game. I'll see if any of the other Tech's can help before you do. __________________ <br />

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