[SidB]

I'm trying to install MOH:AA. When I insert the install CD, autorun.exe runs and shows me the initial screen, but when I select "Install", a black DOS window opens and closes immediately and nothing else happens.

I tried manually running setup.exe through Windows Explorer, but the same thing happens. Could the file be corrupt? It doesn't have the regular icon that setup files have, instead it has the plain icon that DOS programs have.

I've installed the game from this CD before, and it worked fine. Can't remember if the icon showed at the time or not, but it doesn't now. I checked the CD and I can't see any scratches. Any ideas? If setup.exe is indeed corrupt as I think it is, can I get it from somewhere and somehow use it to install? Are there any other ways I can install the game?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.


Sid

[Johnj]

Make sure the cd is clean and doesn't have any scratches.

[SidB]

Tried it. There are no scratches. The disc isn't as shiny and clean as a brand new disc. After all, I've had it for a while, but it's clean enough. I've had dirtier-looking discs work before. That doesn't seem to be the problem. But setup still won't start.

By the way, the file size of setup.exe is 55 KB. Can anyone check their discs and tell me if that's the correct size? Otherwise it's probably corrupt. In that case, can someone give me the file?

I can't return it after all this time and I'd hate to buy the whole game again.


Sid

[Johnj]

Sid your responce indicates you had the game installed, you removed the game, and now you would like to reinstall the game. Follow the steps outlined below then try to reinstall ok.

If you are attempting to reinstall Medal of Honor Allied Assault and you are getting a window that provides you with the options to Modify, Repair, or Remove the game or you have uninstalled the game but it still shows up in Add or Remove Programs then some files are still left on your system. These files located in your registry. The following steps will completely remove the game and all of its settings from your computer, but be warned that if these steps are not followed correctly, there is a possibility that your installation of windows could become corrupted. If you do not wish to complete these steps yourself, you may call one of our phone representatives with the phone number provided in the back of the game manual for help in reinstalling the game. It is recommended that you print out this page before proceeding.

1. Delete the games directory.
a. Double click on My Computer.
b. Double click on C:\
c. Double click on Program Files
d. Double click on EA Games
e. Right click on MOHAA.
f. Click Delete.

2. Next delete MOHAA from the start menu as well.
a. Click on Start
b. Click on Programs
c. Click on EA Games
d. Right click on Medal of Honor Allied Assault.
e. Click Delete.

3. Now load the registry editor. Go to Start -> Run -> type in "regedit" (without the quotes).

Before doing anything in the Registry it is important that a backup be made. If any mistakes are made while working in the Registry the system could become unstable or inoperable as a result.

To back up your Registry in Windows XP:
1. Click on File
2. Click on Export
3. Type in Backup in the File name field.
4. Change the Export range to All.
5. Click Save (By default this file should will saved to My Documents)

To back up your Registry in Windows 98/Me
1. Click on Registry
2. Click on Export Registry File
3. Type in Backup in the File name field.
4. Change the Export range to All.
5. Click Save (By default this file should will be saved to My Documents)

4. Expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE by clicking on the plus next to it.

5. Expand Software by clicking on the plus next to it.

6. Expand Microsoft by clicking on the plus next to it.

7. Expand Windows by clicking on the plus next to it.

8. Expand CurrentVersion by clicking on the plus next to it.

9. Expand Uninstall by clicking on the plus next to it.

10. Click on {0DEA94ED-915A-4834-A87E-388D012C8E02} one time so that it is highlighted and then press the delete key on your keyboard. When asked if you are sure you would like to delete this file select Yes.

11. With this file deleted close the Registry Editor.

NOTE* The following steps should only be taken if a mistake was made during the above steps to remove the Registry key.

To restore your Registry in Windows 98/Me/XP
1. Right click on the Backup.reg file that you created.
2. Click Merge, this will then cause your Registry to be restored.
The above steps to restore the Registry should ONLY be taken if you have deleted a key you did not mean to delete. Restoring the Registry when it is working fine can result in unwanted effects.

Now that the above Registry entry has been deleted the game can be reinstalled normally. You will no longer receive the Modify, Repair, or Remove screen when attempting to run the installation wizard. Additionally the game will no longer appear in your Add or Remove Programs list.

[Poseidon]

i sometimes have this problem with downloaded .exe programs - but unfortunately i havent found out what the problem is - i usually redownload it from another mirror or the same mirror and it works.

[SidB]

Johnj, thanks for the lengthy instructions, but that's not the problem. Yes, I did have the game installed previously, but I have since switched to a new computer. The point I was making is that on my previous installation, I hadn't encountered this problem, the same setup file had worked correctly.

My problem is that the file setup.exe won't start running. When I try to start it, the regular setup wizard does not appear. Instead, the DOS command prompt window opens (as if I have executed a DOS program) and immediately closes again. It stays open for half a second, then it's gone, and nothing else happens.

m1ck97, my file isn't a downloaded one, it's *on* the CD. But you mentioned re-downloading, and essentially, that is what another friend of mine suggested: that I try to get the lone setup.exe file from somewhere else, and replace mine with it. I'm not sure exactly how I can replace it on the CD-ROM. But perhaps I can copy everything to my hard drive and replace setup.exe and install from the hard drive? Is that possible? If yes, where can I get setup.exe?

[snipes]

JohnJ, bless you man. I just got my AA and expansions working because of you. Many thanks. beer:

[.:=|HC|=:. Ajax]

sid sounds more like a windows problem

scratch my ass if i know what to do about it

check microsofts website see if any has had the same problem installing other things
or save yourself the time and reading and do the old
cry: windows reinstall cry:

[TonyMontana]

ehh format lol

[Mr.Buttocks]

Originally Posted by TonyMontana

ehh format lol

My name is James Earl Jones.

[Poseidon]

I know u didnt download it - i'm just saying i have simular problems occasionally with downloaded .exe files

[SidB]

Thanks, Ajax, but no luck. I've been looking through Microsoft's Knowledge Base but haven't been able to find anything like my problem. Most of the stuff there has error codes associated with it, and I don't get any.

A friend of mine said she used to get an error message saying "Wrong version of Windows" on setup for a different game. She thought it may be a Windows problem, but then replacing the setup.exe and setup.ini files worked.

Also, m1ck, if re-downloading works for you, perhaps replacing mine will work. I might just have to re-install Windows, but as a final effort, I want to try that. Can anyone tell me what's in the setup.ini file on the MOH CD? Mine's got garbage characters. That might have something to do with it. Also, can someone give me just the setup.exe file? Please? It's just over 50 KB, I think. (My friend replaced those two files and burned everything onto a new CD. Would that work with MOH? Does it have any protection features that don't let you play the game if it's not an original CD? In that case, I ought to give up right now.)

If that doesn't work, I'll have to either re-install Windows or give up and go buy a new copy. annoy:

By the way, I do appreciate all the help. Thanks a ton.