Spore launch errors, PLEASE HELP!

[Resonator]

So I just bought Spore and the Galactic Adventures expansion. I'm running on Windows 7 64-bit and I've tried installing / uninstalling Spore 3 times now because I continuously get the same 2 errors on launch;

- Configuration Script Failed [2000]
- Could not find a needed package. The data directory is missing or corrupt. [1004]

I'm having trouble finding solutions online, I've tried deleting my registry and different compatibility modes to no avail. Does anybody have any idea on how to fix this?

[Resonator]

bump, I really need help, I want to play some Spore!

[McGunns]

I checked the Spore forums, because I too were having the exact same errors and this is what I found.
It is due to 64 bit Window 7 registry deleting the SPORE entries automatically after each installation and patching.

HOW TO FIX SPORE for 64 bit Windows 7
1. Open C:\Windows\regedit as administrator

2. Find
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432node\Electronic Arts\SPORE

3. Add the following as string value if they are not there
AppDir = SPORE
DataDir = C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\SPORE\Data\
InstallLoc = C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\SPORE
PlayerDir = My Spore Creations

4. Add the following as 32bit DWORD value
ReIndexYesOrNo = 0
InstallCompleted = 1

5. Open Spore and have fun

Note: change the blue text to your installation directory, the one shown is the default directory

>blue text was the c:\ files next to DataDir and InstallLoc
I tried looking for the exact place but I couldn't find the files to change.

Maybe you will have more luck

[GL_DONT_CARE]

THANK YOU McGunns! IT WORKED!

I changed:

AppDir = Spore
DataDir = D:\Games\Steam\SteamApps\common\Spore\Data\
InstallLoc = D:\Games\Steam\SteamApps\common\Spore

All is well now! Thanks so much!

[NoLifeKing85]

Awesome, this works! Great job!

[iMusey]

McGunns do u know how to fix it for vista

[Toasty]

Hmmm, I can't seem to find Spore under Electronic Arts.

[iMusey]

i cant find Wow6432node

[Toasty]

Автор сообщения: Sevz Teh Frisky Kitten

i cant find Wow6432node

It should be at the very bottom of software, at least it was for me.

[iMusey]

its not there

[Grim]

i cant find the Electronic Arts folder anywhere

[iMusey]

at the bottom of mine is ZSMC

[Ramo]

Toasty same here i cant fine spore under electronic arts

[Cynical Shoof]

Does anyone know how to fix on windows 8 ????
i dont even have an electronic arts folder

[ggShini YT]

Im on Windows 7 and I dont have a Spore folder under Electronic Arts.

[ggShini YT]

Автор сообщения: Toasty

Hmmm, I can't seem to find Spore under Electronic Arts.

Thats what Im saying.