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theryanbradley 
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 Topic: Install IssuesPosted: 22 Apr 2008 at 5:48pm |
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Okay so here's the problem.....
Anything I try to install automatically attempts to install to C:/ root even if the file is meant to install to a sub-directory (assuming it doesn't ask for an install folder).
If the installer is setup to check my computer for a certain program (i.e. FS9) it as such can't find as my computer forces it to look in the C:/ root.
Obviously this means I am forced to not install some things because I can't change the installation directory.
Any Idea's? Could be something very trivial but I really don't want to do any restores or reinstallations.
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Ryan There's a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One is a technician, the other is an artist in love with flight. |
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Rich
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Posted: 22 Apr 2008 at 10:26pm |
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Hi Ryan,
Does this refer to a Just Flight installer? |
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theryanbradley
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 11:47pm |
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Not at the moment.
I only have Traffic from JF and that was installed before this problem.
Anyone else?
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Ryan There's a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One is a technician, the other is an artist in love with flight. |
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VulcanB2
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 11:49pm |
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Scan your system for viruses. Sounds suspect if they're all doing it. If that's clear, I suggest re-installing Windows.
Best regards, Vulcan. |
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theryanbradley
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Posted: 23 Apr 2008 at 11:57pm |
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McAfee found nothing
I knew it would result in Window's re-install. I could try a repair rather than a full format as even my 160GB ExHDD won't handle the things I'd need to transfer to a fresh install.
I'll try it tomorrow on my day off (got to love striking teachers). Thanks for planting the seed Vulcan.
I'm excellent with hardware issues but Software drives me round the bend. I'll get back to say how it goes!
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Ryan There's a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One is a technician, the other is an artist in love with flight. |
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theryanbradley
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Posted: 24 Apr 2008 at 3:54pm |
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Well I've just given up and started compressing my important files for backup then I'm going to re-format.
It look's like quite a bad system error possibly (my diagnosis) caused by an installation in the past that incorrectly created backups of vital files (boot.ini ect), but despite rebuilding it in the recovery console it didn't fix the problem which leaves me thinking the problem is deep within the System Files that make up the Windows XP installation.
Ah well. Must carry on........
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