7 replies to this topic

[Biscuithammer]

So I've tried reinstalling MWO recently and it's telling me that "A version of Mechwarrior Online is already installed." And won't continue. I've uninstalled MWO, so I'm not sure what to do.

[Biscuithammer]

Bump. I'd appreciate a solution. But I guess I won't be heartbroken if I can't re-install.

[MavRCK]

uninstall mwo

use ccleaner to clean your registry

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

you can also use it to remove mwo

update your drivers etc too

then reinstall mwo

Edited by MavRCK, 25 May 2013 - 02:18 PM.

[Solomon Ward]

^ +1 for CCleaner

[Tarl Cabot]

http://support.micro....com/kb/2438651

[Biscuithammer]

Okay, before I install ccleaner what files am I looking for specifically?

[Col Jaime Wolf]

Biscuithammer, on 31 May 2013 - 01:00 PM, said:

Okay, before I install ccleaner what files am I looking for specifically?

try using ccleaner for your registry, failing that do the following.

start->run (windows key->r)
type "regedit" (minus quotes) into the run menu, hit enter
using regedit navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\piranha games
delete the piranha games folder tree in regedit, then try to reinstall MWO and it should work.
let me know how it goes

[Hexenhammer]

Mellifluer, on 11 June 2013 - 08:42 PM, said:

try using ccleaner for your registry, failing that do the following.

start->run (windows key->r)
type "regedit" (minus quotes) into the run menu, hit enter
using regedit navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\piranha games
delete the piranha games folder tree in regedit, then try to reinstall MWO and it should work.
let me know how it goes

Life saver! I had an idea it was this and was about to spaz out. Hopefully PGI wil fix this issue.