Ask the Experts / RCT2 Install Error

I have a bit of a problem. I had to uninstall RCT2 on my moms pc so I could clean out the PC. Course when I uninstalled RCT2, not everything went away like it should have, so I deleted it myself. When I reinstalled RCT2, I got an error saying that there was an error launching the game. Anyone know what happened? I feel stupid. >.>

I have a bit of a problem. I had to uninstall RCT2 on my moms pc so I could clean out the PC. Course when I uninstalled RCT2, not everything went away like it should have, so I deleted it myself. When I reinstalled RCT2, I got an error saying that there was an error launching the game. Anyone know what happened? I feel stupid. >.>

If by "deleting it myself" you mean throwing away any leftovers on your harddisk, you might have missed some hidden files and/or keys in the registry, which can confuse the new install of the game.

Sometimes cleaning the old keys not completely can give problems after reinstalling.

If you are not familiar with editing the registry (throwing away the wrong keys can mess up your complete system!!) you can do this via a safe cleaning program, for instance
EasyCleaner by ToniArts

Small program that comes with a very clear helpfile and is very user-friendly: as long as you configure it to make backups of the deleted keys, nothing can go wrong with it.

Then, first de-install RCT2 again,
After that use EasyCleaner (or any other good registry-cleaner of your choice) to delete any left-over registry keys, as well as any useless temp-files etc.
Then try reinstalling again.

Well it works, but now the installation stops on 19% at an Object Data file called "VEKVAMP.DAT." Any reason for that?

clean your cd

Tried cleaning the CD, didn't work. :\ Unless you mean its data.

than you disk probally has to many schratches ... buy a new one ... they are about 10 euro now so that isn't that much .

than you disk probally has to many schratches ... buy a new one ... they are about 10 euro now so that isn't that much .

Well it does have a scratch, but I don't know why the CD works fine on my Dads pc. Though I was thinking of buying a new CD. And I live in the USA so I don't know much about Euro.

It's like $5. Maybe a bit more. However, I recommend going to "Add/Remove Programs" and uninstalling RCT2 that way. Then go to "C:/Program Files/Infogrames Interactive/RollerCoaster Tycoon 2" and erasing everything that is still there. Actually, just erase the Infogrames folder. Then go in with your NEW RCT2 disc and reinstall the game. Make sure to hit "Full Install" or "Custom" (custom just leads to full install). It should work fine after that.

And if you need ideas on where to look for the game (oh yeah, do NOT buy the Triple Thrill Pack - trust me) check GameStop, GameCrazy, Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, or maybe even Circuit City. One of them should have it.