Jeff-Groves is right here: DON'T launch the game until you have removed the Starforce files, this old s*** DRM can harm your system. First patch with 1.4b then overwrite with the special files that replace the Starforce files. This replacement package should be available in the download section, or make use of Jeff's gentle offer. Be sure to NOT launch the game before that !! (If you did you would need to use the Starforce removal tool immediately.)
The patch 1.4b is necessary because it will correct game bugs and is essential to install mods afterwards, they will not work without.
So you need to:
- Install SH3 ; don't launch the game
- Patch at 1.4b; don't launch the game
- Remove Starforce with special package.
Now you can play the stock game (not recommended) or load additional mods / megamods. If you have a widescreen monitor, then download one of the widescreen GUI mods for a nicer game experience.
I recommend the mods WAC 5.01 or LSH3-2015, but there are tons out there...
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