GoW uninstall + reinstall issues..

[Kaphiri]

hey all.
does anyone have a method of manually uninstalling gears of war?. my ENTIRE install file got deleted by a mate of mine, and every time i try to uninstall the game to re-install it, it says it cant..

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error number80040702
description: failed to load DLL: FireWallInstallHelper
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is the error i get
and it wasn't just a normal delete.. he shift-deleted the ENTIRE thing =[

please help.

(i did post this same thing in another thread, but was rushed when i posted it, so i didn't see the "new thread" button down the bottom and theres no edit button.... XD) :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[WOBBLER]

Have you tried paulpsomiadis thread http://forums.epicgames.com/showthread.php?t=596618 there's a section about half way down that covers this.

[Kaphiri]

Than.. oh your joking.... now when i try to INSTALL it i get another error..

Error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid

. ive tried going through paul's method's of fixing the problem but the same error keep coming up..

[Jashobeam]

I think I'd be trying again from scratch - pick your way through the registry and delete/rename likely suspects. Also rename your Gears folders, both the install and the corresponding profile folder.

There is a utility provided by Microsoft for removing dodgy installs too - go search the technet for it. I think it might be mentioned in paulpsomiadis' thread as well.

[Kaphiri]

Ive tried both of those things. XD neither of the worked. the registry editing, took ages but i got through it.. that didnt work, and neither did the cleaner..

I dont know if this is related or not. but when i try to open the Gears of War.msi file it says:

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The configuration data for this product is corrupt
Contact your support personnel.
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That help at all?

[Wiskyeye]

Hello,
New member and first post so dont be harsh. lol I dont know if I'm even posting this in the right thread. I recently purchased G.o.W from windows marketplace and it was a downloaded purchase. After a very long DL and install process it gave me two errors. [some file could not be copied] and my only option was to select ok. It also offered the option to launch the game once it finished the install which I selected of corse. Needless to say it never started. I tried to manualy start it with the ICON under start menu/games :( then I tried to dbl click the [startup.exe] in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\Gears of War\Binaries. Nothin happened. So at this point I simply uninstalled and restarted the DL and install process. Great no errors this time or so I thought. The game tried to start but then a window pops up saying [please insert the correct DVD-ROM, click OK, and restart the application] um.... This is a downloaded purchase "I DONT HAVE A DISC GRRR" I contacted M$=microsoft and the agent errmm tech guy told me they didn't offer the game for DL purchase and that he could not provide any assistance or support for this issue. At this point I'm sorry to admitt he is lucky I could not touch him. He eventualy acknowledge after walking him threw the entire purchase process I had a valid complaint. Because I made the purchase on a M$ website! Now he starts to be more helpfull and lets me speak with his manager. The manager told me he had heard of this but never actually had the issue come up before, and the only way he could resolve this issue was to send me a hard copy? Which in turn means hurry up and wait. If any one has any ideas how to fix this issue please reply to this post or Email me. Guess i'll uninstall and reinstall it again and see if that works. Sorry for the rant but I'm sure you'll understand.
The only reason I purchased a DL version was that no retailer in my area had a copy on the shelf. I supose I could have had one of them order it for me or purchased it online and received it 2 or 3 days later, but I wanted it now, after playin it at my relatives for a few hours. "GRIN"
Also here are my "DXDIAG Summary" system specs. If any of you see a potential problem please let me know.
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Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
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System Model: W3611
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 1183MB used, 3154MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8800 GTS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0193&SUBSYS_C8293842&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1375 MB
Dedicated Memory: 608 MB
Shared Memory: 766 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.7519 (English)
DDI Version: 10
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/16/2008 14:01:00, 5689344 bytes
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 20.7 GB
Total Space: 144.1 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD1600JS-22NCB1 ATA Device
Drive: D:
Free Space: 4.8 GB
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File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD1600JS-22NCB1 ATA Device
Drive: E:
Model: TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H652D ATA Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 6.00.6001.18000 (English), 1/19/2008 00:49:51, 67072 bytes

[Sum_Guy]

this has probely already been resoulved but if it hasnt and your desperate to play the game you could always try a no-cd crack theres pleanty just go to google nd search for gears of war no-cd crack v1.0 or 1.2 or whatever version you have

[swinnboy]

if someone know how to fix that problem themself can u plz contact me on andrew_Swinbourne@hotmail.com

[Quake1up]

Please look at the post "halp" on this forum area for my post which should fix this issue.