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    Problem when installing Oblivion and Fallout 3

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by darthvader1432, Jun 20, 2010.

  1. darthvader1432

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    I get that error code when I try to run either of the setups after putting the game cd into my computer. I haven't tried any other games but I am going to see if I have the same problem with dead space a little later. Please any help would be greatly appreciated. Im running windows 7 64bit ultimate
     
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    hmmm, When I go into C/program files/common files there is no installshield folder......what gives?
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 22, 2010
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    Did you remove it by any chance?

    Grab your Windows 7 disc and do a repair/recovery.
     
    TomTom2007, Jun 22, 2010
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    Well I found it under c/program files (x86)/common files and I renamed it and tried it again but I have the same error. It made a new install-shield folder by itself but I still don't know what the problem is. I would really really prefer not to reinstall windows.....Is there anyway to get rid of installshield altogether and install the newest version? A weird thing is, I am installing dead space fine from the disc, but not oblivion or fallout 3....I think this means that the problem is specifically with installshield because I didn't see installshield pop up during the dead space install like it did with the two bethesda games.
     
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    Problem is...............Bethesda made both of these mediocre games ! :eek:
     
    rdalev, Jun 22, 2010
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    starting to think it's bethesda's problem rather than installshield's I will be sure to try those fixes in a bit
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 22, 2010
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    Well, I'd agree that the engine Bethesda uses in both games is very special, but that you can't install them sounds a bit too much. Have you tried to look an answer in their forums? Usually they have good info.
     
    lozanogo, Jun 23, 2010
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