Installing Or Re-installing SH3 Correctly > OS Compatibility Modes > SH3.exe As An Ad
Installing Or Re-installing SH3 Correctly > OS Compatibility Modes > SH3.exe As An Administrator
Picture 1 > Where to install.
You can install SH3 on any drive on your system > A:B:C:
For this tutorial I am using > Drive D:
Make a new folder on the drive you are going to install the game.
The name you use cannot contain spaces.
No > Silent Hunter 3
Yes > SilentHunter3
For this Tutorial I have made a folder called > SHIII
![](https://s32.postimg.org/blvg4kmqt/1_Make_a_new_folder.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/pw156roq9/1_Make_a_new_folder.jpg)
Picture 2 > Shows installing from a dvd.
![](https://s14.postimg.cc/49m4ptxwh/2_Install.jpg)
Picture 3 > Where Not To Install SH3.
You can see the default installation is C:\Program Files (x86)
Do not install in the default > Program Files (x86) folder.
![](https://s31.postimg.org/h0c5bqrmz/3_Browse.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/4z4x2810x/3_Browse.jpg)
Picture 4 > Locating your > New Game Folder.
The Tutorial > New Game Folder > SHIII
Use the Browse Button to locate your > New Game Folder > SHIII on the D: drive.
Press Ok to confirm.
![](https://s31.postimg.org/r24yvhnbv/4_Select_new_folder.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/otqyohlf5/4_Select_new_folder.jpg)
Picture 5 > This should show D:\SHIII as the installation path.
This picture has been taken from a different game installation.
Apologies for any confusion.
![](https://s31.postimg.org/jjgoelg2j/5_Confirmation_of_destination.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/989n4jwm9/5_Confirmation_of_destination.jpg)
Picture 6 > You do not need to register your game.
![](https://s32.postimg.org/4zt1ngz5h/6_Never_register.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/mcf7h943l/6_Never_register.jpg)
Picture 7 > Click finish to complete the installation.
![](https://s32.postimg.org/x63ux2585/7_Install_completed.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/u55v994xt/7_Install_completed.jpg)
Picture 8 > Shows the SH3.exe is using the latest game version v1.4.0.1 > v1.4b
![](https://s31.postimg.org/5843zicd7/8_SH3_exe_v1_4.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/uj778az5t/8_SH3.exe_v1.4.jpg)
Picture 9 > Right click with the mouse on the > SH3.exe and > Select Properties.
![](https://s32.postimg.org/s4nx9l10l/9_Properties.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/3lda6l1o1/9_Properties.jpg)
Picture 10 > How to Run As Administrator.
Select the > Compatibility Tab
Tick the box > Run this game as an Administrator.
![](https://s32.postimg.org/fm1cten1x/10_Run_as_administrator.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/7hqm2l235/10_Run_as_administrator.jpg)
Picture 11 > How to change the Compatibility Mode.
Tick the box > Run this program in Compatibility Mode for
OS10 select OS7.
OS8.1 only if needed try OS7.
OS7 only if needed XP.
You will know if a compatibility mode is needed if your game crashes at any time during the loading process.
![](https://s32.postimg.org/6kckminqd/11_Select_compatibility_mode.jpg) ![](https://s14.postimg.cc/gcrgd4tgh/11_Select_compatibility_mode.jpg)
Last edited by THEBERBSTER; 08-19-18 at 06:58 AM.
Reason: Replaced missing pictures
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