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Is this safe?

Posted: 2009-08-17 18:54
by Psycho
I'm trying to remove bf2 completly from my pc so i canr e-install to try and fix my CTD.
I found this in other forums but Idk if its safe to do?

To delete the save files:

1. Open My Documents.
2. Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.

To delete the game files (in the default location):

1. Open My Computer.
2. Open the C drive.
3. Open the Program Files folder.
4. Open the EA GAMES folder.
5. Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.
6. Close all open windows.
7. Right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.
to edit the registry and remove Battlefield 2:

1. Click on the Start button.
2. Click on Run.
3. Type regedit in the text field.
4. Click File and then choose Export.
5. Name the file Backup and make sure the Export Range is set to All.
6. Click Save; you will now be returned to the Registry Editor window.
7. Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
8. Click the plus sign next to Software.
9. Click the plus sign next to DICE.
10. Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.
11. Click the plus sign next to Electronic Arts.
12. Right-click and choose Delete on any Battlefield 2 folders.
13. Click the plus sign next to Microsoft.
14. Click the plus sign next to Windows.
15. Click the plus sign next to CurrentVersion.
16. Click the plus sign next to Uninstall.
17. Right-click on the key named {04858915-9F49-4B2A-AED4-DC49A7DE6A7B} andchoose Delete.
18. A Confirm Key Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
19. Close the WindowsRegistry Editor.
20. Go to the following folder: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information (If you cannot find this folder you may have to go to Tools > Folder Settings and click the setting to “SHOW hidden folders.&#8221 ;)
21. Find the folders with the exact same values as the registry keys above and delete them.
22. Empty the recycle bin once more.

Battlefield 2 is now completely removed from your system.

Re: Is this safe?

Posted: 2009-08-17 19:13
by smart_boy00
so why wouldn't you just click uninstall from the contorol pannel < add remove programs?

Re: Is this safe?

Posted: 2009-08-17 19:18
by Psycho
It dosn't comepletly remove it. When I uninstall it and go back to my EADM it says install not download.
I need to re-download the files because the CTD keeps occuring

Re: Is this safe?

Posted: 2009-08-17 19:29
by smart_boy00
I would say remove the game useing uninstall or add remove programs. when you go arround deleting folders and files you tend to miss things. I would also look into the EADM folder and see if it has a saved download from BF2. mine use to do this to me too.

Re: Is this safe?

Posted: 2009-08-17 19:32
by Rudd
iirc if you uninstall EADM then it'll get rid of the files

Re: Is this safe?

Posted: 2009-08-17 19:35
by Psycho
Not in the EADM folder but I'll try uninstalling eadm and see.

Edit: Thanks m8 it worked :)