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how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby fulanito_uk » Sat Feb 27, 2010 4:12 am

I want to reinstall fs2004 minus all my addons and aircraft and start from scratch... i did an uninstall last night reinstalled and all the planes and scenery we still there which is the best way to do this?

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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby Fozzer » Sat Feb 27, 2010 4:28 am

Did you complete the un-install using your FS 2004 Disk No 1?

(The un-installer program is on disk No 1)

...followed by deleting any left-over unwanted Folders?

The recommended way...

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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby ShaneG_old » Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:41 am

Use Opa's Uninstall/Re-Install guide.

Very helpful, and many great tips.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]


http://www.simviation.com/simviation/in ... =91&page=0

Uninstalling and Reinstalling FS2004 - Some Tips and Tricks.
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Uninstalling and Reinstalling FS2004 - Some Tips and Tricks. Sooner or later almost everyone will be faced with the need or desire to uninstall FS2004 and do a clean re-installation. This offering - in .doc and .pdf formats - outlines the procedures with the goal of making the entire process as painless and fool-proof as possible. The recommendations are based on my personal experience and the experience of many others. There may be some important items which you have never considered. Please unzip to a temporary folder. Compiled for your flying enjoyment by David "Opa" Marshall.
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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby fulanito_uk » Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:16 am

thanks.. yes used the c.d uninstall will give te guide a read!
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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby aeroart » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:32 pm

There's a terrific uninstaller I learned about in PCWorld magazine. Go to:
www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstalle ... nload.html Download the free one.

It not only removes the "visible" files within the program, it also tells you which registry keys are associated with the program you are removing, without making you run regedit, where you can do a lot of damage. Just be careful deleting when it shows you the list of keys within the registry that are associated with the application you are uninstalling. Check ONLY the ones that are in bold type!!!

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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby Raptor22 » Sat Feb 27, 2010 12:41 pm

aeroart,

I use Revo-Uninstaller. Great Utility.
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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby aeroart » Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:29 pm

I forgot something -- delete the FS9 folder. It's a hidden folder in c:\. If you don't know how to access it, reply to this post.

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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby fulanito_uk » Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:32 am

Revo-Uninstaller worked a charm!

Thanks guys!
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Re: how to fully uninstall fs2004?

Postby Opa » Sun Feb 28, 2010 2:55 pm

Revo-Uninstaller worked a charm!

Thanks guys!


I agree - Revo is excellent.

Just to be on the safe side, prior to doing a re-install you should still do a manual check to see if any files or folders from the previous installation were not removed.

That would include the hidden cfg files as well as the main FS folder also.

Never hurts to err on the side of caution. :)
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