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Can't uninstall MM4 - "unins000.dat does not exist"
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 3:43 pm
by MM3 monkey
Can anyone tell me how to uninstall MM4 please?
I am trying to do a completely fresh install of MM5; I don't need to keep anything at all from MM4.
I've installed MM5 but I get this error when I try to uninstall MM4: "C:\Program Files (x86)\MediaMonkey\unins000.dat does not exist. Cannot uninstall."
Also, if I do manage to uninstall MM4, which folders/files can I delete to get rid of all lingering MM4 remnants without affecting the clean install of MM5. I haven't imported any audio/video files into MM5 yet.
Thanks.
Re: Can't uninstall MM4 - "unins000.dat does not exist"
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 3:45 pm
by Lowlander
You could install MediaMonkey 4 to get missing parts back. Full uninstall is explained here:
https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/kno ... diamonkey/
Re: Can't uninstall MM4 - "unins000.dat does not exist"
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 3:56 pm
by MM3 monkey
Ha. Just replied to you in another thread (look for the word "prolifically") and what I wrote just became even more true.
Thank you! I'll give it all a go.
Re: Can't uninstall MM4 - "unins000.dat does not exist"
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 4:10 pm
by MM3 monkey
Success. Thanks again, Lowlander.
Re: Can't uninstall MM4 - "unins000.dat does not exist"
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 4:24 pm
by drakinite
MM3 monkey wrote: ↑Sun May 02, 2021 3:43 pm
Also, if I do manage to uninstall MM4, which folders/files can I delete to get rid of all lingering MM4 remnants without affecting the clean install of MM5. I haven't imported any audio/video files into MM5 yet.
After you're finished importing your database and setting to MM5, and everything works, if you do want to clear out your MM4 database/settings you can go to:
%appdata%/MediaMonkey
MediaMonkey 5 uses a different folder for its database and settings (%appdata%/MediaMonkey5).
But just to be safe, I'd recommend zipping it up into a backup folder before deleting the contents of that folder. Better to be cautious when dealing with your database, especially if you've been using MediaMonkey since 2007 (as I see that's when you joined the forum)
Re: Can't uninstall MM4 - "unins000.dat does not exist"
Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 2:08 am
by MM3 monkey
Thanks. You're totally right, and I knew that. I'm starting from scratch though.
I had a big hiatus from organising my music and I think all I really need is the tags/metadata in the files which should be fine.
I've got an old MM.db so I should be OK.
What you said needed saying though so I appreciate it and any other people who don't realise what you said should take note.
drakinite wrote: ↑Sun May 02, 2021 4:24 pm
MM3 monkey wrote: ↑Sun May 02, 2021 3:43 pm
Also, if I do manage to uninstall MM4, which folders/files can I delete to get rid of all lingering MM4 remnants without affecting the clean install of MM5. I haven't imported any audio/video files into MM5 yet.
After you're finished importing your database and setting to MM5, and everything works, if you do want to clear out your MM4 database/settings you can go to:
%appdata%/MediaMonkey
MediaMonkey 5 uses a different folder for its database and settings (%appdata%/MediaMonkey5).
But just to be safe, I'd recommend zipping it up into a backup folder before deleting the contents of that folder. Better to be cautious when dealing with your database, especially if you've been using MediaMonkey since 2007 (as I see that's when you joined the forum)