drewy Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 i want 2 completely remove FM, but i have always found that there are folders and settings still lurking around on my hard drive after u uninstall FM. any suggestions so that i can completely remove it!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar2000 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Maybe try add/remove programs in control panel? I think once you uninstall the game all the major files are gone, just a few folders hanging around that don't really take up any space and can be deleted manually. Maybe double check with a tech person first though because im no expert, thats what I find with my laptop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 thanks mate. yeah i uninstalled it that way, deleted all other folders i could find but probably a few hanging about elsewhere!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrazT Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 There are instructions for a full uninstall in the FAQ I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal postie Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 i still have FM09 on my computer because the uninstaller package wont uninstall it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PW Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Please see below: How to Carry out a Manual Uninstall on a PC To Remove the Game files follow these steps: Windows XP 1: Open “My Computer” 2: Navigate to “C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive Windows Vista and 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/or 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, before following this step we recommend you back up any content you do not wish to lose, you can do this by copying your saved games to another location on your system. Your saved games are located here in the 'Games' folder. Windows XP: 1: Open 'My Computer' 2: Navigate to 'C:\Documents and Settings\<Name>\My Documents' Windows Vista and Windows 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. Windows XP: 1. Click on 'My Computer' 2. Select 'Tools' 3. Choose ''Folder Options'. 4. Once there go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders' Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. Click 'My Computer' 2. Select 'Organize' 3. Next Click 'Folder and Search Options'. 4. Once there go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders' When you have followed these steps you need to 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 Windows 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: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\' 5. Delete the 'Sports Interactive Ltd' Folder. Windows Vista and Windows 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. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRich Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Or just... Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Go down the list to the FM version you wish to uninstall > Click it > Click Remove Simples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PW Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 The Add/Remove option will not remove all the folders and the registry entries. It will remove the game from a basic perception but not fully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo7 Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 what happens if I just delete the whole Sports Interactive folder? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVS_Gooner4life Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I just want to say that by default the appdata folder is not visable, you have to enable "show hidden files and folders" to be able to see it. Best way to reach it is to just type %appdata% in the command line interface. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PW Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 If you delete the whole SI folder then it will stop the game working and remove numerous files off your PC but there will still be registry entries and random files elsewhere on your pc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Please see below:How to Carry out a Manual Uninstall on a PC To Remove the Game files follow these steps: Windows XP 1: Open “My Computer” 2: Navigate to “C:\Program Files\Sports Interactive Windows Vista and 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/or 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, before following this step we recommend you back up any content you do not wish to lose, you can do this by copying your saved games to another location on your system. Your saved games are located here in the 'Games' folder. Windows XP: 1: Open 'My Computer' 2: Navigate to 'C:\Documents and Settings\<Name>\My Documents' Windows Vista and Windows 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. Windows XP: 1. Click on 'My Computer' 2. Select 'Tools' 3. Choose ''Folder Options'. 4. Once there go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders' Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. Click 'My Computer' 2. Select 'Organize' 3. Next Click 'Folder and Search Options'. 4. Once there go to the 'View' tab and select 'Show hidden files and folders' When you have followed these steps you need to 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 Windows 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: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\' 5. Delete the 'Sports Interactive Ltd' Folder. Windows Vista and Windows 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. thanks PW this was very helpful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertodibaggio Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Yeah, I was looking around my computer whilst waiting for the demo to load and found files as old as FM06 right through to 2010. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Yeah, I was looking around my computer whilst waiting for the demo to load and found files as old as FM06 right through to 2010. me 2. i'm just preparing my computer for FM2011!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVS_Gooner4life Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 me 2. i'm just preparing my computer for FM2011!!!! Same here, just did a complete reinstallation of the computer to prepare for FM11, i want it to run as smooth as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholes=legend Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I've managed to find and delete all but the registry key one. Doesn't seem to be a SI file in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewy Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 I've managed to find and delete all but the registry key one.Doesn't seem to be a SI file in there. yeah same 4 me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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