A way to install the same mods on another computer?

sexymonkeys · Post by **sexymonkeys** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:14 pm

EDIT: Can't uninstall SoA after uninstalling ToB

Is there a way to install the same mods on another computer without having to go through all the downloading and installing?

Would copying a certain folder allow me to have the same gaming experience on a different computer?

Help would be appreciated

Thrar · Post by **Thrar** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 2:25 am

Copying the whole folder should definitely work. However, I think it should be enough just to copy:

- the 'override' subfolder
- BGMain.exe
- baldur.ini
- CHITIN.key
- dialog.tlk
- weidu.log

I took the file list from the thread about cleaning up the installation; I just assume that it should work the same way to duplicate an existing installation.

Thrifalas · Post by **Thrifalas** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:27 am

The BG games are very picky when it comes to regkeys and just copying everything would only give you the "Install Game" option when you tried to play.

Also, you'll need to copy each mod's subfolder for it to work. Installing a mod will leave a folder named something else (c2 for ItemUpgradeMod for example) that would need to be copied.

I strongly suggest that you take the time and actually make an identical installation. It's definitely the easiest way to get it to work.

sexymonkeys · Post by **sexymonkeys** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:24 am

Thanks for the replies. I tried copying the entire folder as Thrar said but this resulted in Throne of Bhaal asking to be installed as Thrifalas said. Now there's a new problem.

I uninstalled Throne of Bhaal to start from a clean install, but after Throne of Bhaal was uninstalled Shadows of Amn wouldn't be uninstalled and it's not in the program list. In my Baldur's Gate directory there's no Uninstall type .exe file, and the baldur.exe has disappeared as well. A lot of the file is still intact with Shadows of Amn stuff though. If I insert my SoA disc 1, it asks if I want to play because SoA is still installed.

Does anyone know how I can uninstall it? Because it's not showing in the program list as I said.

Thanks for all the replies so far.

Thrifalas · Post by **Thrifalas** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:54 am

Run "RegEdit" which will bring you to the RegKeys.

Remove the following keys:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\App Paths\BG2Main.exe
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{8DAE4336-2B71-11D4-9A6C-006067325E47}

Then go to your Program Files directory and find the hidden directory "InstallShield Installation Information" and delete the directory labeled "{8DAE4336-2B71-11D4-9A6C-006067325E47}"

Only do this if you know what you're doing. Incorrectly changing entrys in the RegEdit can lead to a malfunctioning computer. You should be fine as long as you are really careful, though.

sexymonkeys · Post by **sexymonkeys** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:31 pm

Thanks a lot. It worked perfectly.

I couldn't find "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{8DAE4336-2B71-11D4-9A6C-006067325E47}", but I assumed that meant it's already been deleted somehow.

Now I can delete the remaining files and reinstall. Thanks so much for all your replies.

Thrifalas · Post by **Thrifalas** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 5:32 am

Glad to be of help.

Enjoy your playthrough and don't hesitate to ask if there's anything else you're wondering about!