Sims Install Error

[bigAL1985]

I was recently given a computer from a friend, the computer is about 3 years and had Windows XP Pro installed on it (homebuilt box, no restore CD's ). When trying to install or uninstall the Sims on the computer, I get the following error message from the InstallShield Installer. "Error getting sku number from registry. Aborting installation." This is very puzzling and I have never encountered such an error anytime, especially when uninstalling. I have included a screenshot of the error I keep getting. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The screenshot is here: http://sweb.uky.edu/~camast2/error.GIF

Thanks in advance,
AL

 

[hyPoxxx.dll]

It looks like your trying to uninstall it...

Try popping in the SIMS CD and try and repair the installation.

 

[bigAL1985]

I've tried that but I get the exact same error, that's why I only included the screenshot of the uninstall. This error occurs very early in the process. I've never seen anything I couldn't reinstall.