Hi i posted on here about a week ago about my computer problem but cannot find the thread, so i will start a new one. My problem is that when i go to install a game (football manager 2006) it says:

"Error 1606. Could not access network location %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\"

I have downloaded the latest windows installer (msi) and have now downloaded sp2. I have all the latest virus defintions etc ad have run all the spyware programs i have. I am running a hp pavilion with 2.8Ghz and 512 DDR Ram. ThanksContact the manufacturer of Football Manager 2006.

Technical support will have an answer.Will do, will post back when they reply. Thanks for quick reply!No problem.

It is most likely a known issue with a specific work around.

Hi,
The tech support people at Football Manager have basically said that the problem is not linked at all to their game as it comes up before the game is installed, which i can understand as i get this error message when trying to install other software, not just games.
Maybe it is something to do with registry? that is all i can guess from looking on google.
Regards
Have you tried USING a registry cleaner?

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Create backups of all important FILES before proceeding.

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Error: "Error 1606. Could not access network location <file name and location>" when attempting to install or uninstall Norton AntiVirusIs the C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Start Menu\Programs\Startup directory on your computer?Hi i have downloaded two of them programs and i'm still stuck with the problem Btw, yes i have that folder on my c: drive. Sorry for the delayAnyone have any ideas?
Check the properties of your startup directory for any restrictions.
Try disabling all antivirus/antispyware programs before installing the game.Hi mate,

I already tried switching off antivirus and spyware but to no avail. As for my startup directory, it was empty! Not SURE why, as quite a few programs run when i boot up.
Im just wondering if there is any WAY of saving/holding onto my mp3's, videos, documents and important programs while making the computer like it was when i first got it, because i am sure the problem lies deep within the registry, or some other location, which i dont really want to go messing around in.

Regardsanyone?  :-/You can copy your data's to CDRW, if you have that capacity, or network to a friend's computer that has a burner and back the data up from there.

Programs will have to be installed again once Windows is reinstalled. No way around that. Quote

Check the properties of your startup directory for any restrictions.