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    Cannot Install Fallout 3...helpppp

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by big_coop69, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. big_coop69

    big_coop69 Notebook Guru

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    Ok well I bought the game a few days ago and have been trying everything I know to get this game to install...When I run setup it errors out when it is loading the installshield and that is as far as I can get...I have tried system restore up to a month ago, uninstalled ALL my games, and even booted in safe mode and still nothing...I am running Visa 64 bit on my Gateway P-7811, all drives updated and no other problem playing/installing any other game...This is the error I get

    An error (-5004 : 0x80070002) has occurred while running the setup
    Please make sure you have finished any previous setup and closed other applications
    If the error still occurs, please contact your vendor: Bethesda Softworks

    Then when I click details this is what is listed under that

    Error Code -5004 : 0x80070002
    Error Information
    >SetupDLL/SetupDLL.cpp (3085)
    PAPP:Fallout 3
    PGUID: 974c4b12-4d02-4879-85e0-61c95cc63e9e
    $11.0.0.28844

    I have also tried the disc on my friends computer and I was able to install the game without any problems...Any help would be great because I am stumped...
     
    big_coop69, Nov 26, 2008
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  2. directeuphorium

    directeuphorium Notebook Evangelist

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    well i don't know how to help, but i will say that i have fallout 3 on my 7811 via steam.
     
    directeuphorium, Nov 27, 2008
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  3. big_coop69

    big_coop69 Notebook Guru

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    Yea I have googled the error and still haven't found anything on it...
     
    big_coop69, Nov 27, 2008
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  4. fiziks

    fiziks Notebook Evangelist

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    I had a similar problem installing FEAR. After searching around I found some similar errors but they had different error numbers. Still, the solution that worked for them worked for me. The solution was to rename or delete C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Professional, reboot, and retry the install.
     
    fiziks, Nov 27, 2008
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    stonesrubber Notebook Consultant

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    Yup..............Fiziks.............Dats what yo do...........BIg c....i have the same problem with fallout 3.............just rename the file(U can delete the file too......but i recommend not doing do...........)and try re installinmg the programme...........
     
    stonesrubber, Nov 27, 2008
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