Uninstall Issue and Install to different directory

[throwingmuse]

I installed PinballX today and I discovered that it would not allow me to change the default installation direction. I prefer to have my emulators and frontends stored in a directory other than C:. After the install, I attempted to uninstall PinballX. The uninstaller script ran successfully -- it didn't present any errors -- but it did not remove every file. In the PinballX directory is the file: Flash.ocx. I cannot delete it manually, even with Administrator access. I attempted to delete it while in Safe Mode but it would not allow me.

What do I have to do to get the Flash.ocx file deleted from the PinballX directory so that I can then delete the PinballX directory on C:? Does it have to be unregistered? Will this impact my standard Flash app?

Also, is it possible to change the installer to allow users to select the installation directory?

Thanks!

[horseyhorsey]

For now , all you need to do is copy over all contents to wherever you like. Mine resides in I:\hyperpin folder. Anytime its updated , just run the installer and check files by date modified to see whats been changed and move these newer files over.

Long winded but you get quick at it after a few versions

[throwingmuse]

I am not able to move the entire directory as Flash.ocx cannot be moved (i.e. copied and then deleted). I need to enable the ability for Flash.ocx to be deleted.

OS: Windows 7 64 bit

[Tom Speirs]

Did you try a reboot?

[throwingmuse]

Yes, I rebooted several times, both standard and safe modes.

I finally managed to delete the file and folder. It appears to be related to inherited security properties. I had to modify Flash.ocx properties, delete all users, add back myself as the owner, and set Full Control permissions. Only then was I able to delete the file.

Here were the steps I had to follow:

1. Turn off simple file sharing in :tools *options :view
2. R CLICK file -CLICK properties -CLICK securities tab -CLICK advanced
3. -NOW remove all users AND re-add ONLY 1 USER admin (you)
4. un-check the inheritance box

5. Grant Full Control

6. Save then delete

[Tom Speirs]

It should unregister the file when uninstallting the app. Did you do a proper uninstall or just delete the folder.

[throwingmuse]

Control Panel - Programs and Features - PinballX - Uninstall