JTCS won't launch anymore - what is going on?

[Scud]

Well since I am about to Totalize this computer I won't mind learning about Rededit... How should I proceed? I still have some fifteen year old Glenfiddich stacked somewhere

First, make a restore point. If you're not sure how, type restore point in in the start menu/search box.

Next uninstall the game. Check for any files left behind on your C and D drives. If you find any, delete them too. Reboot.

Now for the fun part:

You can access regedit by going to the start menu and typing regedit.exe in the search box, then launching the exe file that will appear as the result of the search.

WARNING: You screw up anything in this file and your operating system is likely toast. Good luck with your restore.

Under the edit menu is a "find" and "find next". Type in Matrix Games. The object here is to find the files that pertain to John Tiller's Campaign Series and deleting them. Just highlight the folder and hit the delete key. You want to avoid deleting any other Matrix Games since, if you do, they're gone. No going back, without going through a system restore. After each delete, do another "find" or "find next" since there will probably be folders in multiple places. Delete as you go until the search no longer finds anything. Close regedit and reboot. Drink some scotch.

I would advise, since you're curious, to just go in and look around and get familiar with it. If you feel comfortable or don't care, then proceed.

Again, screw up and it's not a fun recovery, however, theoretically you should be able to restore through a command prompt to the restore point you made earlier. Otherwise, reformat the drive and reinstall the op system, all your aps, utilities, etc.

Good luck. Enjoy the scotch! Good for celebrating OR drowning sorrows.

Dave