I used "Add/Remove Programs" in Windows 2000 to uninstall Sidekick99. Now when I try to reinstall it from the original CD, I get an error message "Severe! This installation has detected that a previous installation or uninstallation requires you to restart your computer.", after which it shuts down the Sidekick setup. I have restarted my computer several times but continue to get the error message. How can I get it to reinstall? I have years of data in my data files that I need access to.
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Dear wilcc,
See the following FAQ by clicking on the link:
faq807-2246
Regards Jim
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See the following FAQ by clicking on the link:
faq807-2246
Regards Jim
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windancertoo
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Dear wilcc,
I am experiencing the same problem while trying to install Sidekick 99 on a new Dell 8300 which has Windows XP Professional installed. Installation is stopped by the window that shows "The installation has detected that a previoius installation or un-installation requires you to restart your computer". I tried the suggestion to re-name the wininit file to wininit.old but ended up with the same result as before. Have you had found a way to install Sidekick 99. I've used it for about 8 years and would hate to have to give it up.
Regards,
windancertoo
I am experiencing the same problem while trying to install Sidekick 99 on a new Dell 8300 which has Windows XP Professional installed. Installation is stopped by the window that shows "The installation has detected that a previoius installation or un-installation requires you to restart your computer". I tried the suggestion to re-name the wininit file to wininit.old but ended up with the same result as before. Have you had found a way to install Sidekick 99. I've used it for about 8 years and would hate to have to give it up.
Regards,
windancertoo
Dear Windancertoo,
I believe has managed to install by following the instructions (3rd time lucky)!
Regards Jim
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I believe has managed to install by following the instructions (3rd time lucky)!
Regards Jim
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Dear All,
Windancertoo I believe has managed to install by following the instructions (3rd time lucky)!
Regards Jim
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Windancertoo I believe has managed to install by following the instructions (3rd time lucky)!
Regards Jim
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Dear wilcc and windancertoo,
+ anyone else reading this or any thread in this forum.
Please see the following as it will be a problem for Sidekick99 users!
FAQ807-5231
for a special news update on Sidekick99
Regards
Jim
Regards Jim
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+ anyone else reading this or any thread in this forum.
Please see the following as it will be a problem for Sidekick99 users!
FAQ807-5231
for a special news update on Sidekick99
Regards
Jim
Regards Jim
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