Win 8.1 install problem

jeffnc · 12-07-14, 12:16 AM

I have a DVD copy of SH3 left over from years ago - never got around to it. Just built a new PC and want to give it a try.

I've read "The Silent Hunter III Guide - Not Only For Beginners of [SH3]". I believe I understand the instructions, although I'm not sure about one part.

For "Choose Destination Location", it defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\ but I browse to and select a folder I created called C:\silent3. It seems to accept that, and 2 screens later I'm asked to "Select Program Folder". Here the default is Ubisoft\Silent Hunter III. I'm not really sure what this folder is for but I enter silent3.

In any case, it doesn't matter what folders exist or what I type, the game files are always installed into C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\ and nothing I do seems to change that. Extremely frustrating.

Ideas?

blackswan40 · 12-07-14, 03:56 AM

Hi Jeffnc Welcome to subsim I don't have win 8.1 but try this click start menu then computer click drive C you see program files folder & also programme file (x86) folder also other programme folders for other games & applications

make your own folder right click anywhere on the white area then click new then folder call it Games or Wolfpack then install SH3 there I think your 1st install got confused because you called it silent3
then once its installed & working you can make more installed copies of the game make other folders in my documents for different versions of SH3
PEN-1 FOLDER=(SH3-GWX) PEN-2 FOLDER=(SH3-LSH-5.1)

at Subsim we have our own teamspeak 3 channel ill be on there all day if you need any help ill be on teamspeak

blackswan40

jeffnc · 12-07-14, 10:05 AM

I think you might not understand what I was doing blackswan. I've already created a new folder. It doesn't matter if I call that folder Game or Silent3 or whatever, when I select that new folder during the install process, the install pretends to accept it, then just ignores it and installs in C:\Program Files (x86)\SilentHunterIII. There's no reason I can think of that the install would get confused by a directory names silent3, but it doesn't matter - I've tried other directory names.

ReallyDedPoet · 12-07-14, 10:35 AM

Check out #2 Option in this thread. Here

I have Win 8.1 and the game runs fine.

Welcome to SUBSIM

jeffnc · 12-07-14, 10:40 AM

ReallyDedPoet, if you read my post you'll see that I've already gone through that post. All it says is to install to a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86).

To repeat my problem, I am trying to follow the instructions in that install guide, but when I enter a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86) to install to, it installs in C:\Program Files (x86) anyway.

The instructions posted in this thread, as well, DO NOT WORK for me. It will not go in any directory I tell it to go.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=windows+8

ReallyDedPoet · 12-07-14, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffnc

ReallyDedPoet, if you read my post you'll see that I've already gone through that post. All it says is to install to a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86).

Just noticed that

It's strange, I have created a folder outside of C:\Program Files (x86) called Submarine. See below and it has worked.

jeffnc · 12-07-14, 01:40 PM

It's hard to know if this is a problem with my SH3 copy, or some kind of Windows problem. I'm using a legit copy of SH3 on DVD with an install key, which by the way I wasn't asked to enter.

ReallyDedPoet · 12-07-14, 03:16 PM

Try naming it the same as I did: Submarine.

jeffnc · 12-08-14, 01:34 PM

That might work Blitzkrieg, but I'm not sure what you mean in the context of the FAQ install instructions, which are as follows. Where in this process are you proposing to move the files?

05. Begin installation of SH3 as normal
=> Change the target installation path so you do NOT install to the default path. Choose for example d:\SH3-stock
07. When you get to finish screen DO ***NOT*** press "Finish".
=> THIS IS VERY CRUCIAL!! Do NOT hit it!
08. Execute the patch-to-1.4b with settings "Run As Admin" and XP service pack 2.
For the version I use this file is for instance called "silent_hunter_3_dvd_1.4b_emea.exe"
=> It is crucial to do this with Admin privileges, do NOT try anything else or it is not going to work!
09. ONLY after #8 has completed, THEN hit finish.

Sailor Steve · 12-11-14, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffnc

I have a DVD copy of SH3 left over from years ago - never got around to it.

How old is it? If it's an original from 2005 it has StarForce on it and I've heard it won't work on newer Windows systems. You might try this solution. If your copy is newer then ignore this message.

jeffnc · 12-11-14, 06:38 PM

I'm pretty sure it's the 2005 or before version. I'll give that a try when I'm back at that computer......

jeffnc · 12-15-14, 05:37 PM

No, I can't get this installed and working no matter what.

I'm willing to try another version. The whole point of this for me was to not pay for another game, but use one that I already have. But oh well.

In your FAQ post for installing this game, you gave a link for a "Revival" edition, and that link pointed to the Steam game. And you said if we have that version, we don't need the complicated install workarounds.

But in another post you said the Steam version is NOT recommended.

I'm more confused now than ever.

What version do you recommend for me to buy to get this game installed and working?

THEBERBSTER · 12-15-14, 07:19 PM

Hi jeffnc

Check out my Post #150

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804&page=10

Peter

12-23-14, 05:52 PM

Sell it at a garage sale like I did mine.

I could NEVER get the old Starforce boxed version to re-install under ANY conditions no matter how many tools or work arounds I tried.

Bought SH3 Digital Download off of Amazon yesterday for $2.50.

The problem is either they really chewed down the options under graphics or something because it looks visually like its running on a 20 year old graphics card on my machine.

I SH4 on the the hand look s beautiful. might have to play with screen res to get it to look right, otherwise visually it looks like, er, crap.

12-07-14, 10:05 AM	#3
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you might not understand what I was doing blackswan. I've already created a new folder. It doesn't matter if I call that folder Game or Silent3 or whatever, when I select that new folder during the install process, the install pretends to accept it, then just ignores it and installs in C:\Program Files (x86)\SilentHunterIII. There's no reason I can think of that the install would get confused by a directory names silent3, but it doesn't matter - I've tried other directory names. Last edited by jeffnc; 12-07-14 at 10:23 AM.

12-07-14, 10:35 AM	#4
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,775 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Check out #2 Option in this thread. Here I have Win 8.1 and the game runs fine. Welcome to SUBSIM __________________ Back in the Day

12-07-14, 01:40 PM	#7
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's hard to know if this is a problem with my SH3 copy, or some kind of Windows problem. I'm using a legit copy of SH3 on DVD with an install key, which by the way I wasn't asked to enter. Last edited by jeffnc; 12-07-14 at 02:21 PM.

12-15-14, 07:19 PM	#13
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Hi jeffnc Check out my Post #150 http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804&page=10 Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

12-07-14, 12:16 AM	#1
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Win 8.1 install problem I have a DVD copy of SH3 left over from years ago - never got around to it. Just built a new PC and want to give it a try. I've read "The Silent Hunter III Guide - Not Only For Beginners of [SH3]". I believe I understand the instructions, although I'm not sure about one part. For "Choose Destination Location", it defaults to C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\ but I browse to and select a folder I created called C:\silent3. It seems to accept that, and 2 screens later I'm asked to "Select Program Folder". Here the default is Ubisoft\Silent Hunter III. I'm not really sure what this folder is for but I enter silent3. In any case, it doesn't matter what folders exist or what I type, the game files are always installed into C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII\ and nothing I do seems to change that. Extremely frustrating. Ideas?

12-07-14, 03:56 AM	#2
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,485 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	SH3 WIN 8.1 INSTALL Hi Jeffnc Welcome to subsim I don't have win 8.1 but try this click start menu then computer click drive C you see program files folder & also programme file (x86) folder also other programme folders for other games & applications make your own folder right click anywhere on the white area then click new then folder call it Games or Wolfpack then install SH3 there I think your 1st install got confused because you called it silent3 then once its installed & working you can make more installed copies of the game make other folders in my documents for different versions of SH3 PEN-1 FOLDER=(SH3-GWX) PEN-2 FOLDER=(SH3-LSH-5.1) at Subsim we have our own teamspeak 3 channel ill be on there all day if you need any help ill be on teamspeak blackswan40 __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER

12-07-14, 10:40 AM	#5
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ReallyDedPoet, if you read my post you'll see that I've already gone through that post. All it says is to install to a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86). To repeat my problem, I am trying to follow the instructions in that install guide, but when I enter a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86) to install to, it installs in C:\Program Files (x86) anyway. The instructions posted in this thread, as well, DO NOT WORK for me. It will not go in any directory I tell it to go. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=windows+8

12-07-14, 03:16 PM	#8
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The one and only East Coast Posts: 10,775 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Try naming it the same as I did: Submarine. __________________ Back in the Day

12-08-14, 01:34 PM	#9
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That might work Blitzkrieg, but I'm not sure what you mean in the context of the FAQ install instructions, which are as follows. Where in this process are you proposing to move the files? 05. Begin installation of SH3 as normal => Change the target installation path so you do NOT install to the default path. Choose for example d:\SH3-stock 07. When you get to finish screen DO *NOT* press "Finish". => THIS IS VERY CRUCIAL!! Do NOT hit it! 08. Execute the patch-to-1.4b with settings "Run As Admin" and XP service pack 2. For the version I use this file is for instance called "silent_hunter_3_dvd_1.4b_emea.exe" => It is crucial to do this with Admin privileges, do NOT try anything else or it is not going to work! 09. ONLY after #8 has completed, THEN hit finish.

12-11-14, 06:38 PM	#11
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm pretty sure it's the 2005 or before version. I'll give that a try when I'm back at that computer......

12-15-14, 05:37 PM	#12
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No, I can't get this installed and working no matter what. I'm willing to try another version. The whole point of this for me was to not pay for another game, but use one that I already have. But oh well. In your FAQ post for installing this game, you gave a link for a "Revival" edition, and that link pointed to the Steam game. And you said if we have that version, we don't need the complicated install workarounds. But in another post you said the Steam version is NOT recommended. I'm more confused now than ever. What version do you recommend for me to buy to get this game installed and working?

12-23-14, 05:52 PM	#14
mrmertz Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Sell it at a garage sale like I did mine. I could NEVER get the old Starforce boxed version to re-install under ANY conditions no matter how many tools or work arounds I tried. Bought SH3 Digital Download off of Amazon yesterday for $2.50. The problem is either they really chewed down the options under graphics or something because it looks visually like its running on a 20 year old graphics card on my machine. I SH4 on the the hand look s beautiful. might have to play with screen res to get it to look right, otherwise visually it looks like, er, crap.