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I took out the link, No one should send you a way to avoid copy protection when they do not know if you have a legit copy. ;)

However with the problem you describe a new Setup file would do you no good.

What you need to do is let the computer know the game is uninstalled.

http://www.europa-universalis.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=57457

Will give you instructions on clearing your registry.