Flash Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 i installed splinter cell a week ago and yesterday i formatted my computer but splinter cell was in another drive and I borrowed it to a friend . I try to intall patches and it says that it cannot retrieve installation folder. someone help me here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpediem Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Call your friend that has your borrowed, legally bought copy and ask him to look in his registry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 i installed splinter cell a week ago and yesterday i formatted my computer but splinter cell was in another drive and I borrowed it to a friend . I try to intall patches and it says that it cannot retrieve installation folder. someone help me here? Uhhh...not sure if I am following you here...so I'll answer your question both ways that it appears to me OPTION 1 I can read your question as saying that you are trying to install patches, but first you need Splinter Cell installed. Format = everything on drive gone OPTION 2 (the more likely, I think :huh: ) I also read it as you are talking about a second hard disk, which you lent to a friend, then formatted your primary drive. You HAVE TO REINSTALL THE GAME. Shouldn't be any trouble, considering that you have a "legal copy" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machima Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I smell bull****. Just go to your friend and get the disks back, then re-install. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddingguy Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I agree w/ the above statements. Just ask your copy of SplinterCell back and play the damn game, because its really great! Btw.... Chode, another 'drive' might also be another 'partition' so there has not to be a second HD in his system. Just details I know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 18, 2004 Author Share Posted January 18, 2004 he's playing the game too so he needs the cds to play it, i guess ill just wait a few more weeks then :pinch: how is this bull? it's not like i want to reinstall every single game after i reformatted when i can still run it. The only reason why windows cannot location the splinter cell install folder is because of the key that points to the folder in the registry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pargo Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 if its your game, tell your friend he needs to get off his @$$ and buy his own copy :angry: fool lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Isnt the registration code on the box? He could just tell you that over the phone? If not, just take the game back, and stop being a ###### about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 18, 2004 Author Share Posted January 18, 2004 i'm in no rush to get it back since I already beat the game 2 times but i'm just trying hard mode because i'm bored most of the time. registration code? what are you talking about? I mean when you go to run and type regedit, you'll see what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringlex Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Why does everyone immediately assume he's trying to use a pirate copy of the game? o_O All he's saying is that he installed the game on one hard drive, reformatted the drive with windows on it, therefore nuking out all his registry entries, including the ones for Splinter Cell. I guess that those registry keys have to be present in order for the game to load. Registry != serial number. Flash, PM or MSN me and I'll hook you up with the files you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 18, 2004 Author Share Posted January 18, 2004 Finally someone who understands my situation, thanks pringlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Why does everyone immediately assume he's trying to use a pirate copy of the game? o_OAll he's saying is that he installed the game on one hard drive, reformatted the drive with windows on it, therefore nuking out all his registry entries, including the ones for Splinter Cell. I guess that those registry keys have to be present in order for the game to load. Registry != serial number. Flash, PM or MSN me and I'll hook you up with the files you need. Well, if you want to get technical, if he lent the full copy to a friend to them to play, that is illegal :huh: You purchase the game as a single licensed copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_7799 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 dont get so hissy over a game people. big frickin deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chode Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 dont get so hissy over a game people. big frickin deal hmmm...me thought this was the gaming section of the forum. You must be looking for the exit. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekrosoft13 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Well, if you want to get technical, if he lent the full copy to a friend to them to play, that is illegal :huh: You purchase the game as a single licensed copy. true its his fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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