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Dicky
16-05-2005, 03:05 PM
I currently have 5.0.2 installed and have my saved game. I've tried installing the 5.0.5 patch but to no avail. If I take a backup of my saved games directory and reinstall FM05, with 5.0.5, will my 5.0.2 game play?
Tom
16-05-2005, 07:22 PM
Yes. :)
Dicky
17-05-2005, 07:57 AM
Thanks Tom.

I tried this last night and I got the same error as when I tried to load the patch before......

Unable to read current FM2005 folder.

Error 0x00000002 - The system cannot find the file specified.

....now I've seen that the resolution to this is to uninstall and reinstall which I've done. The resolution I saw mentioned that it was to do woth the registry. Should I just uninstall, delete any SIGames/Sports Interactive registry entries and reinstall? Are there any specific registry keys which need to be removed? I'm in IT support so don't worry about confusing me with tech talk.

Thanks in advance.
Tom
17-05-2005, 10:03 AM
Yep, try that. That error message is very weird so it must be related to a corrupt registry key or something like that. There's no other way to explain it.

The registry key you need to delete is HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Sports Interactive Ltd.

You might also want to use a registry cleaner to repair any problems in your registry. I use RegClean (http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,4666,00.asp). :y:
Dicky
17-05-2005, 10:58 AM
OK Tom, I'll try that. Like you say, its a weird one as the game is definitely installed!!

I'll let you know how I get on and maybe we could move this post to the FAQ's if it works. :thbup:
Dicky
18-05-2005, 08:51 AM
Well I have no idea what is causing this error. I uninstalled and ran RegClean which didn't actually remove any SI keys. I then searched the registry manually and deleted all keys relating to SI, then rebooted.

Reinstalled, applied the patch and still get that god damn error. I've even tried using my mates CD which doesn't make a difference.

Its really p*ssing me off now! :wacko:
Tom
18-05-2005, 10:32 AM
Make sure you're running as an administrator when you install the patch (and the game for that matter too).
Dicky
18-05-2005, 11:13 AM
I'm pretty sure that my user is an administrator, but i'll log in as THE administrator user and try again - I was thinking that it must be permissions. I ran FileMon and can see that its having problem finding certain files, but most of them seem to be in the TEMP directory.
Tom
18-05-2005, 11:47 AM
In that case it might be worth deleting everything in your temporary directory before installing the game, just in case it's a problem there.
Dicky
18-05-2005, 12:24 PM
Cool, I'll try that - hopefully that'll work.

Cheers for your ongoing help Tom!
Tom
18-05-2005, 12:28 PM
No problem. :)
Dicky
19-05-2005, 08:22 AM
No luck - I think I'm going to have to admit defeat. The only other option is to rebuild my PC but I am sure I tried that last time this happened when 5.0.3 came out.

I've even disabled my virus software and firewall incase they were blocking file access but the same thing happened. I tried to get into Safe Mode but could not so do.....is it F8 on start up? I tried that but got a different selection screen....asking me to choose the boot device.
Tom
19-05-2005, 12:58 PM
Yes, it's F8. You can also use msconfig to start in safe mode when you next reboot.
Dicky
20-05-2005, 08:22 AM
No luck - I'm giving up on this one. Its really annoying as I've got a legit copy of the game and can't update it. SI's resoolution is to reinstall and i've tried that and it doesn't work.

If you have any more ideas on this post them here or e-mail me through my profile.

Thanks.
Dicky
24-05-2005, 06:02 PM
Just a quick update - I totally rebuilt my PC this morning and installed FM, and then attempted to upgrade to 5.0.5 but got the same fucking message! I should get my money back for not being able to upgrade!

If you ever find out what the resolution to this is, PLEASE let me know :'(
Tom
24-05-2005, 07:04 PM
Try 5.0.3. It's basically the same patch, with slightly fewer fixes. :)
Dicky
25-05-2005, 03:44 PM
As the sketch goes in Little Britain....."Computer says no!". ;)
Tom
25-05-2005, 03:53 PM
I think you may have to accept defeat then. :(
Dicky
25-05-2005, 04:28 PM
I think you are right. Just to check, my platform is Windows XP SP2 and I have my programs on the C drive and documents on the D drive, where the games tactics etc are kept.....would this make any difference?
Tom
25-05-2005, 04:51 PM
Shouldn't do. All of my saved games and tactics are on D drive too.
Dicky
25-05-2005, 05:21 PM
Shouldn't do. All of my saved games and tactics are on D drive too.

Oh well, I've gone to the SI forums to see if they can help...worth a try I guess.

Thanks again. :thbup:
Tom
25-05-2005, 05:40 PM
No worries. :y: