Article: Q323936
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-AUG-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Train Simulator, version 1.0
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SYMPTOMS
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While using Train Simulator, you may receive the following error message:
Error reading train database file
CAUSE
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This issue may occur if a third-party add-in program for Train Simulator has
been installed.
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, follow these steps to remove Train Simulator and then
reinstall it to a new folder.
NOTE: Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following
steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product
documentation to complete these steps.
Part 1: Remove Train Simulator:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click Microsoft Train Simulator, and then click Add/Remove.
4. Click Uninstall, and then click Yes.
5. When the removal process is complete, click OK.
Part 2: Delete the Train Simulator Folder:
1. Remove the Train Simulator CD from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start, point to Find, and then click "Files or Folders".
3. In the Named box, type "Train Simulator" (without the quotation marks).
4. In the "Look in" box, click My Computer.
5. Click to select the "Include subfolders" check box.
6. Click Find Now.
7. Right-click the Train Simulator folder, click Delete, and then click Yes.
8. Close the Find window.
Part 3: Reinstall Train Simulator to a New Folder:
1. Insert Train Simulator Disc 1 into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
2. Click Install, and then click the right-arrow button on the screen.
3. Click Custom, and then click Change.
4. In the Path box, delete the existing path, type the following line
"<drive>:\Program Files\Microsoft Games\TrainSim" (without the
quotation marks)
where <drive> is the drive on which you want to install Train Simulator,
and then click OK.
5. When you are prompted to create the folder, click Yes.
6. Click the right-arrow button on the screen two times. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the installation.
7. When Setup is complete, restart the computer.
Additional query words:
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Keywords :
Technology : kbHomeProdSearch kbGamesSearch _IK kbTrainSim kbSimSearch
Version : :1.0
Issue type : kbprb
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