How can I completely de-install the game ?

Due to the large number of in-game crashes I get, I decided to de-install the game (FM 2010), and then re-install it.

But to my surprise, even after de-installing, deleting the left behind folders, then re-installing from the game disk it somehow 'remembered' all my previous settings, and will therefore probably remember any bad data or whatever came about as a result of my 1st install.

So how can I de-install the game so that the comp thinks it was never installed before ?

You could try using a program like Ccleaner, run the uninstaller and then the utilities to get rid of everything else. Takes minutes and very easy to use.

A full computer wipe? A bit drastic though.

A full computer wipe? A bit drastic though.

Very drastic and dramatic Vic. My idea should work for him.

Very drastic and dramatic Vic. My idea should work for him.

Agreed. Didn't see your post until after I'd written mine.

Due to the large number of in-game crashes I get, I decided to de-install the game (FM 2010), and then re-install it.

But to my surprise, even after de-installing, deleting the left behind folders, then re-installing from the game disk it somehow 'remembered' all my previous settings, and will therefore probably remember any bad data or whatever came about as a result of my 1st install.

So how can I de-install the game so that the comp thinks it was never installed before ?

Deleting the folders should do it I'd have thought. Which folders did you delete?

Tried the above.

Used uninstaller to uninstall. Looked to see if any folders were left behind and manually deleted.

Used Ccleaner to look for any registry stuff etc and deleted anything that showed up for the game

Reinstalled the game, and it STILL remembered my preferences etc.

Why can't this game be completely deleted from a comp ? Where does the game put it's hidden stuff ?

Getting rid of a virus is easier than removing FM 2010

What version of windows are you using?

Windows 7 - start>documents there is a Sports Interactive folder

Windows 7 - c:\users\(username)\AppData\Roaming is another Sports Interactive folder (for this folder you need to enable *view hidden folders and files) *google it if you dont know how to

There may be the same locations for Windows Vista. The key is to enable the viewing of hidden folders and files so you can see them to delete them.

Uninstall... It's UNinstall.

Did you also remove the Sports Interactive folder in My Documents? I believe that's where all the user files are.

How to carry out a Manual Uninstall

To Remove the Game files follow these steps:

Windows XP

1: Open “My Computer”

2: Navigate to “C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive

Windows Vista/Windows 7

1: Click “Start”

2: Click “Computer”

3: Navigate to “C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive

If you have more than one version of the game installed (For example, you have FM2008 and FM2009 installed) and only wish to remove one then go into the Sports Interactive Folder and delete the folder of the game you wish to remove.

Next you need to remove save games and other content: REMEMBER BACK UP ANYTHING HERE YOU WANT TO KEEP! Copy Save Games elsewhere on your system when you do this.

Windows XP:

1: Open “My Computer”

2: Navigate to “C:\Documents and Settings\<Name>\My Documents”

Vista and 7:

1: Click on “Start”

2: Click on “Computer”

3: Navagate to “C:\Users\<Name>\Documents”

Look for the Sports Interactive Folder and follow the same steps for the game files.

Next remove your Cache and settings files:

First of all you need to turn on hidden files and folders.

XP:

My Computer

'Tools'

'Folder Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

VISTA and 7:

My Computer

'Organize'

'Folder and Search Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

Once this is done, follow the instructions below:

Windows XP:

1. Open “My Computer”

2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\

3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.

4. Delete the “Football Manager 2010” Folder.

Wndows Vista and 7:

1. Click “Start”

2. Click your username on the start Menu

3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”

4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder

5. Delete the “Football Manager 2010” Folder.

Finally you will need to edit your registry to remove information Sports Interactive stores there.

Windows XP

1: Click on “Start”

2: Click on “Run”

3: In the text prompt box type “regedit”

4: Navigate to:

Windows Vista and 7

1: Click on “Start”

2: In the Search box type “regedit”

3: Navigate to: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\

4: Delete the “Sports Interactive Ltd” Folder.

Note: Please do not tamper with anything else in this folder, your registry is very sensitive and changing something could cause your computer to malfunction.

Once all the steps above are complete your game will be completely uninstalled.

How to carry out a Manual Uninstall

To Remove the Game files follow these steps:

Windows XP

1: Open “My Computer”

2: Navigate to “C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive

Windows Vista/Windows 7

1: Click “Start”

2: Click “Computer”

3: Navigate to “C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive

If you have more than one version of the game installed (For example, you have FM2008 and FM2009 installed) and only wish to remove one then go into the Sports Interactive Folder and delete the folder of the game you wish to remove.

Next you need to remove save games and other content: REMEMBER BACK UP ANYTHING HERE YOU WANT TO KEEP! Copy Save Games elsewhere on your system when you do this.

Windows XP:

1: Open “My Computer”

2: Navigate to “C:\Documents and Settings\<Name>\My Documents”

Vista and 7:

1: Click on “Start”

2: Click on “Computer”

3: Navagate to “C:\Users\<Name>\Documents”

Look for the Sports Interactive Folder and follow the same steps for the game files.

Next remove your Cache and settings files:

First of all you need to turn on hidden files and folders.

XP:

My Computer

'Tools'

'Folder Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

VISTA and 7:

My Computer

'Organize'

'Folder and Search Options'.

The go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders'

Once this is done, follow the instructions below:

Windows XP:

1. Open “My Computer”

2. Navigate to : “Documents and Settings\<Username>\Application Data\

3. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder.

4. Delete the “Football Manager 2010” Folder.

Wndows Vista and 7:

1. Click “Start”

2. Click your username on the start Menu

3. Click on “AppData” and then “Roaming”

4. Go into the “Sports Interactive” Folder

5. Delete the “Football Manager 2010” Folder.

Finally you will need to edit your registry to remove information Sports Interactive stores there.

Windows XP

1: Click on “Start”

2: Click on “Run”

3: In the text prompt box type “regedit”

4: Navigate to:

Windows Vista and 7

1: Click on “Start”

2: In the Search box type “regedit”

3: Navigate to: “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\

4: Delete the “Sports Interactive Ltd” Folder.

Note: Please do not tamper with anything else in this folder, your registry is very sensitive and changing something could cause your computer to malfunction.

Once all the steps above are complete your game will be completely uninstalled.

Thx a LOT for the above (Vista BTW) it worked :D:D