"Invalid Data"

IamIowa · 03-24-2003, 01:02 AM

I recently installed a new anit-virus software program and after running this program anytime I clicked on the Ootp5, Ootp4, or Ootp3 shortcuts or even clicking directly on their programs the "Invalid Data" appears and I cant run the games.

So naturally I uninstalled that anti-virus program immediately knowing what my priorities were

and tested each game again and I still got the same message "Invalid Data". Then I figured that the antivirus program messed up my games. I uninstalled Ootp5 and redownloaded it, installed it, and tested it. It didnt work. I then decided to put the patch in just for the hell of it. It fixed the problem, I could run the game. Til I restarted my computer and tried it again. It wouldnt work, so I put the patch on again and it fixed it.

Now the question is. Why does restarting my computer seem to mess it up?

I would guess that resetting my registry to before I installed the antivirus software might fix this problem. I dont remember how to get into the registry to accomplish this.

I have a Gateway with Windows 98SE if anyone can help me with this situation I would appreciate it

sporr · 03-24-2003, 10:10 AM

Bump for my co-commish

03-24-2003, 01:02 AM	#1
IamIowa Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 216	"Invalid Data" I recently installed a new anit-virus software program and after running this program anytime I clicked on the Ootp5, Ootp4, or Ootp3 shortcuts or even clicking directly on their programs the "Invalid Data" appears and I cant run the games. So naturally I uninstalled that anti-virus program immediately knowing what my priorities were and tested each game again and I still got the same message "Invalid Data". Then I figured that the antivirus program messed up my games. I uninstalled Ootp5 and redownloaded it, installed it, and tested it. It didnt work. I then decided to put the patch in just for the hell of it. It fixed the problem, I could run the game. Til I restarted my computer and tried it again. It wouldnt work, so I put the patch on again and it fixed it. Now the question is. Why does restarting my computer seem to mess it up? I would guess that resetting my registry to before I installed the antivirus software might fix this problem. I dont remember how to get into the registry to accomplish this. I have a Gateway with Windows 98SE if anyone can help me with this situation I would appreciate it __________________ Boston Redsox - Baseball Maelstrom Co-Commish, 1995 runner-up Iowa Stormraiders - New World 1984 Champion, 1986 Champion, 1987 runner-up, 1988 champion, 1993 runner-up Los Angeles Dodgers - DBLC

03-24-2003, 10:10 AM	#2
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	Bump for my co-commish