Shogun no longer works on my computer?

[Zrazys]

Thanks. I have the version from Sold-Out software (Warlord Edition) and the system requirements sate that it is compatable with XP.

I don't think that I downloaded anything new, but did mess around with my registry trying to get rid of spyware programs. I used HiJackThis, and ended up deleting everything in the registry, so perhaps that removed a program that could have helped with the game.

[Irinami]

My guess would be a problem with the registry. Re-uninstall Shogun, run a Scan Disc, a Virus scan, and then a DeFrag, then Re-Re-install. MIGHT help. It won't hurt, for sure. Other than that, I have no idea. I'm running WinXP (Home on one machine, Pro on another), SP2, everything up to date and it's running just fine.

[Zrazys]

Re-uninstall Shogun-I did it.

Scan Disc- The Scan Disc program said that it couldn't do anything with the disc. I used Disc 1.

Virus scan-I scanned Disc 1 and, Disc 2, and no infection was found.

DeFrag-I defraged the computer.

Re-Re-install-I did, and still ran into the same problem.

Thanks.

[Irinami]

Um. I meant ScanDisc on your hard drive, same with the virus scan. ;) It's an extremely long shot. You might also... how do I put this? Duplicate your CD for backup purposes, back up the original set and reinstall off the duplicated set. I can inform you of how to do it, just IM me and ask, but making sure it's legal in your jurisdiction is your responsibility.

[Zrazys]

Perhaps I'll try that, or I could just purchase the game again off of ebay, or one of the sellers on amazon.com.

First, I'll try and download the game on another computer to see if I have the same problem. If I do, then I'd imagine that the disc has become defective somehow.

Also, I have something called CheckDisc on my computer, Would that be the same?

[Irinami]

Probably the same, IIRC CheckDisk is Symantec/Norton's special ScanDisc. I'd use it... might find something.

[Shambles]

sounds like a registry problem.

if you have windows xp cd.

restart pc press delete to enter bios
make 1st boot device CDROM
and Second boot device Hard disk
While still in bios stick windows xp cd in your pc and then say save and exit,

When prompted press a key to boot from Cd rom.

Proceed as if you were going to install windows xp
Carefully Reading what each screen tells you, (becarefull not to go to far)

Keep proceeding allong and you will be given choices,

When given the choice
Select repair windows xp

DO Not Use recovery console.

DO Not Use Automated System recovery


This will fix any windows registry entries you Really need, and Should allow you to Install shogun again.