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I cannot get the sims deluxe to run, so i tried reinstalling it. At the end of it, it said "error setting version in registry aborting installation" how can i sort it out?
Asked at 21:09 on Friday 1 July 2005 by palepinkninja Report this Question


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Have you got the right windows type?
Answered at 23:28 on Sunday 31 July 2005 by Heidi (Hezzie-C)
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Yes, I have windows XP. It had always worked before, and now its not. I can't figure out why.
Answered at 20:45 on Monday 1 August 2005 by palepinkninja
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Try running the Sim Eraser, available at the official Sims site by Maxis. It will completely erase the game from your registry and computer. Then try to re-install. This program worked for me many times.
Answered at 21:13 on Monday 1 August 2005 by Meg (littletex)
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