HOW TO : Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
HOW TO : Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
This is the best way of making sure you have a fresh version of Perfect Golf which has not been broken by the multiple updates the game has had since release. If you do not have this fresh version, you will suffer from various issues such as drops from hitting into water or your player in game loading without a name, in clothes you have not chosen, or with clubs you have not selected.
First, you will want to copy your courses folder or move it, to save having to download all user-created courses when you re-install the game. To do this, simply drag the Courses folder from within the \Steam\steamapps\common\Perfect Golf folder, onto your desktop.
Uninstall the game as you normally would for other programs. Do this by going to you Windows Programs and Features window and selecting the program and choosing Uninstall.
Then remove the Steam\steamapps\common\Perfect Golf folder which will still be present after the uninstall.
Run CCleaner to remove temporary files and scan the registry using CCleaner's tool for obsolete entries and remove them.
Reboot your computer, regardless if its needed, then re-install game in Steam again.
First, you will want to copy your courses folder or move it, to save having to download all user-created courses when you re-install the game. To do this, simply drag the Courses folder from within the \Steam\steamapps\common\Perfect Golf folder, onto your desktop.
Uninstall the game as you normally would for other programs. Do this by going to you Windows Programs and Features window and selecting the program and choosing Uninstall.
Then remove the Steam\steamapps\common\Perfect Golf folder which will still be present after the uninstall.
Run CCleaner to remove temporary files and scan the registry using CCleaner's tool for obsolete entries and remove them.
Reboot your computer, regardless if its needed, then re-install game in Steam again.
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Re: Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
Great post, thank you Sir!
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Re: Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
Thanks very helpful tips mike. I do use C Cleaner but am wary of using the Registry clean in case it removes vital files
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Re: Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
u can also use iobit uninstaller too
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Re: Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
Wow, saw this thread and saw Mike's tag, thought he was back for a brief moment. Miss you Mike.
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Re: HOW TO : Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
Hi, My Brother is just getting a new computer and will need to reinstall PG from his old machine. To retain his existing characters and courses, is the above 2016 information still the best way to follow?
Thanks Gerry
Thanks Gerry
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Re: HOW TO : Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
It is yes. In your brothers case you will need to backup the "Courses" folder to an external drive then put them in the same folder on the new PC, overwriting everything.
You should also backup the file called autoexec.cfg found in the "Config" folder if it exists at all and restore it to the same location on the new PC.
You should also backup the file called autoexec.cfg found in the "Config" folder if it exists at all and restore it to the same location on the new PC.
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Re: HOW TO : Guidance on how to remove and re-install clean version of Perfect Golf
not sure if this thread is needed anymore......on his new pc installing steam then PG will retain his charater/level....he will need to transfer the courses from his old pc or dowload again from pgls....
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