Issues with GMAT Prep software

Question

I am facing a strange issue.

I had installed GMAT Prep software earlier and attempted 1st test.

Now when I uninstalled the GMATPrep s/w fully and re-installed I am finding the first test to be marked as attempted. Due to this I am unable attempt the first test again.

Please suggest

bb · Answer

You need to wipe out some files from the HDD. 
There are files in the C:/Program Files/GMATPrep folder.

1. Uninstall again
2. Wipe out the folder
3. Re-install

pm4553 · Answer

bb, what files do you need to wipe out? I've been uninstalling and re-installing GMATPrep, but I still see the same issue that prinits mentioned.

Should I delete ".DAT" and "text" files (i find this - C:/Program Files/GMATPrep folder/exams)

bb · Answer

Just delete the entire GMATPrep folder. That used to be the key to reinstalling.

prinits · Answer

Yes deleting the entire folder solves the issue

phoenix09 · Answer

Something confuses me...when you wipe out the first attempts at the 2 CATS, then re-install...next time you take a test..is it the same questions? I am confused how you can use it again as an accurate gauge, if you are familiar with the questions.

bb · Answer

Not all - there are 750 questions in the GMAT Prep, so they last for quite a while - usually 4 tests are possible, sometimes 6 with only a few overlapping questions

meng · Answer

Hihi

I followed the method suggested but it is not working. Uninstalling GMATprep, deleting the entire GMATprep folder (including the Practice Test 1/2.dat files) and reinstalling GMATprep.
I still get back the same 2 unfinished tests.
Pls help. Thanks.

bigoyal · Answer

For those using Windows Vista 
I just discovered that GMATPrep creates a folder and log file at following location:

C:\Users\{user_name}\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\GMATPrep\exams

{user_name} will vary from system to system. Otherwise, you can directly open your user folder from desktop and navigate to \AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\GMATPrep\exams

*Make sure you have hidden files visible

bblast · Answer

i am using windows 7.
1>Wiped out the folder from c drive after uninstall.
2>Reinstalled.
3>started. All was fresh and un attempted.
4>The moment I close the software and reopen it. The entire history(including the tests) which I took in January(6 months back) come up, and all is same as it was before the uninstall. There is a hidden file somewhere which is causing this.

Any idea guys. Maybe in the users folder ?

Although its been 6 months since i used these tests. I stil wana ensure the best score prediction.

I've heard that attempting the test again from this point causes a lot of repeats, whereas if I am able to refresh this then I will see fewer repeats. But how to refresh ? :?:

mohater · Answer

Why are you posting the same question in multiple threads?

Did you check for hidden files and folders? Did you check the multiple locations?

You've obviously missed something.

bblast · Answer

SORRY ABOUT posting in multiple threads,

I have checked all files on C drive. In fact after deleting the entire GMATPrep folder its strange how the past test files come back in the EXAM folder again,

mohater · Answer

Did you check your user account folders?

C:\users\(the rest to the GMATPrep user folder)

bblast · Answer

windows 7 has only 2 folders in C:/users/.....

Admin and public- most of the data is desktop related in these folders.

I dont think i'll find anything here. Forget it. I guess I'll just restart the test. Anyways its been 6 months since I last used them. Unlikely that i remember more than 1-2 questions.

mohater · Answer

You don't have the setting set to view hidden folders and files: https://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind ... dden-files Please read replies/posts in the future. This information was previously covered and you have glanced over it many times. You will still have a chance of seeing repeat questions even if you reset everything.

bblast · Answer

thanks for ur support, finally fixed the bug,

actually recycler and a few other viruses do not allow us to display hidden files. The only fix for this is to format the C drive. I did not want to format my laptop now. So i was in a fix.

So I came with a workaround. I used nero to view the hidden files and deleted them from C drive. Nero/roxio/any burning software would work.

Takeaway->The gmatprep folder in C drive itself hides all the test files even after deleting the folder(this may sound weird). We always need to delete all hidden files for refreshing the entire software.
The thing that shocks me that I had shift deleted the gmat prep folder previously. But after re-install the hidden files reappeared. Only when I manually deleted the hidden files today did I actually succeed in refreshing.

Prapruet · Answer

finish the 2nd one and then i think you can choose to restart both test again, try it!!

harshavmrg · Answer

bb...i got what you said...now i can see that tests are appearing as attempted...Will the questions change now if i take the test or will the same questions reappear?

LalaB · Answer

I hava Windows 7

after downloading this prog, I click on it twice, and get the following error- Microsoft Visual C+++ Runtime Library -Program C/users/Downloads/Gmatprepsetup(1).exe abnormal program termination

could u please advise me what to do? :oops:

smodak · Answer

I would try downloading and installing the MSVC++ runtime here https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/deta ... laylang=en Also clean up registry with something like ccleaner. Are you sure you do not have a spyware or virus? Please use my suggestions at your own risk. I will not be responsible for you loss of data, programs etc.

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