Steam and GWX3

spitfire1122 · 12-14-09, 08:19 AM

Greetings fellow U-Boaters! I've recently downloaded SH3 from Steam onto a new computer and am trying to go through the process of installing GWX3. However, during the installation phase it tells me that it can't proceed as it has located some modded files. Now, this is a completely fresh download/install from Steam so I have no idea what modded files it could be talking about.

Has anyone come across this issue before? Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance.

Dissaray · 12-14-09, 01:42 PM

I had this problem to once. The fix is easy, thoguh time consuming. All you have to do is go into your steam games tab and right click on SH3 and select deleat local content. Once that is done go to the directory where your steam stuff is, useualy it is some thing like C:Program files\ steam\ steam aps\ common\. If you find any trace of SH3 there delete it, back up an mod down loads if they are stored there if you want them for later. Then go to your My Documents folder and find the SH3 directory there, should be right in My Documents no need to hunt thru subfolders. Back up anything you want to keep, campain saves and such. After you do all this there is no trace of SH3 in any steam directory or directory they create. Re-down load the game from steam and install GWX3 and then put back any backed up files that you wanted to keep.

If there is a simpler or faster way of doing it I don't know what it is, but that way worked for me.

danlisa · 12-14-09, 04:25 PM

As this is a new install/pc you only need to point GWX's installer at the SH3 files in the Steam Apps folder. Simple as that.

spitfire1122 · 12-15-09, 12:43 AM

Thanks guys. The 2nd solution, of simply pointing the installer into my steamapps directory, worked a treat.

VirtualVikingX · 12-15-09, 11:04 AM

Yeah Steam SH3 and GWX 3.0 works great.

Rogue Tomato · 12-16-09, 05:02 PM

Right, I just installed SH3 from steam fresh, when I try to install GWX directly to the silenthunter3/SH3 folder It still says modded files were found, It also says this when I try to intall it into the steamapps folder.

Rogue Tomato · 12-16-09, 06:58 PM

I've checked the readme and my SH3 appears to be updated to version 1.4, I'm running vista aswell if that would cause a problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

RoaldLarsen · 12-17-09, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Tomato

Right, I just installed SH3 from steam fresh, when I try to install GWX directly to the silenthunter3/SH3 folder It still says modded files were found, It also says this when I try to intall it into the steamapps folder.

Did you previously have a modded SH3 on your computer? If so, you must not only uninstall it, but also clear out any remaining files before installing the Steam version. Possibly a good idea to use a Registry cleaner too.

spitfire1122 · 12-18-09, 01:51 AM

Rogue Tomato - just do this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

As this is a new install/pc you only need to point GWX's installer at the SH3 files in the Steam Apps folder. Simple as that.

The installer wants to install GWX into your Program Files area (which is where your SH3 files WOULD be if you installed from a disk) but because you've installed from Steam (like me) then the SH3 files are in the Steamapps folder. SHould be something like C:\Program Files\Steam\Steamapps\SH3

ridley · 12-20-09, 07:51 AM

Is it possible to install multiple instances of SH3 with a steam version?

I would like to have a vanilla, GWX and LSH 5 versions installed.

If not is there anyway to ensure I buy the non starforce 1.4 DVD version of SH3 in the UK? (I have Vista)

Ridley

Rangoon · 12-31-09, 07:08 PM

Does anyone know if it's possible to use MultiSH3 with the Steam version? Specifically I mean to copy the "silent hunter 3" folder and have true multiple installs. It seems unlikely, but anyone tried it? With Steam can one have a vanilla install and a modded install? Just create a new shortcut to the modded install's .exe? Or will Steam not allow the game to run except from the original install path?

Thanks!

Panser · 01-01-10, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridley

Is it possible to install multiple instances of SH3 with a steam version?
Ridley

I would say not as steam entirely handles the installation of games, including the path. Copying and pasting the directory might work, however starting my version directly from the SH3.exe still causes it to open and run steam. Presumably there is something in the exe directing it to do this, which is probably tied to DRM.

BIGRED79 · 04-16-16, 07:26 PM

ok not new to the radio room{ ben using your ideas and advice for years now} but alas now im stuck on a steam version not running sh3 with gwx3. let me elaborate some. steam version sh3= good, steam sh3 +sh3 commander= good. by good i mean it starts up fine and loads into game play just fine. yes AFTER reading on all the advice i did turn down the graphix and run in xp sp2. Now this is not my first gwx3 install as iv done this several times with other machines, however this time sh3+gwx3= not good. the game fires right up.. load screens movies ect. but when a launch a career it goes to the normal loadscreen right...but at about 90% load in it ctd. I am using an overpowered machine. i have seen people post their rig specs and ill do it on my next post to help as this post is long...plz help me

BIGRED79 · 04-16-16, 07:36 PM

alright you salty dogs hears my specs as promised.

windows 7 home premium, 64 bit
intel core 2 quadcore q8400 @2.66ghz
8 gb ram
nvidia 980gtx graphic card... everything is up to date. verified steam clean install as well as sh3 commander and gwx3... game runs fine vanilla, and vinilla with sh3 commander as long as im not running gwx3 any combo of gwx3 and it dosent wana run. I have installed the sh3 commander config files for running gwx3 strait from your site. iv never had this problem before and im gona continue to hunt but im pleading for help here

Aktungbby · 04-25-16, 02:41 PM

BIGRED79!

12-14-09, 08:19 AM	#1
spitfire1122 Nub Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Steam and GWX3 Greetings fellow U-Boaters! I've recently downloaded SH3 from Steam onto a new computer and am trying to go through the process of installing GWX3. However, during the installation phase it tells me that it can't proceed as it has located some modded files. Now, this is a completely fresh download/install from Steam so I have no idea what modded files it could be talking about. Has anyone come across this issue before? Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

12-14-09, 04:25 PM	#3
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	As this is a new install/pc you only need to point GWX's installer at the SH3 files in the Steam Apps folder. Simple as that. __________________

12-20-09, 07:51 AM	#10
ridley Helmsman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 108 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Multiple Installs with Steam Is it possible to install multiple instances of SH3 with a steam version? I would like to have a vanilla, GWX and LSH 5 versions installed. If not is there anyway to ensure I buy the non starforce 1.4 DVD version of SH3 in the UK? (I have Vista) Ridley

04-25-16, 02:41 PM	#15
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,842 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! BIGRED79! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

12-14-09, 01:42 PM	#2
Dissaray 中国水兵 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 280 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I had this problem to once. The fix is easy, thoguh time consuming. All you have to do is go into your steam games tab and right click on SH3 and select deleat local content. Once that is done go to the directory where your steam stuff is, useualy it is some thing like C:Program files\ steam\ steam aps\ common\. If you find any trace of SH3 there delete it, back up an mod down loads if they are stored there if you want them for later. Then go to your My Documents folder and find the SH3 directory there, should be right in My Documents no need to hunt thru subfolders. Back up anything you want to keep, campain saves and such. After you do all this there is no trace of SH3 in any steam directory or directory they create. Re-down load the game from steam and install GWX3 and then put back any backed up files that you wanted to keep. If there is a simpler or faster way of doing it I don't know what it is, but that way worked for me.

12-15-09, 12:43 AM	#4
spitfire1122 Nub Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. The 2nd solution, of simply pointing the installer into my steamapps directory, worked a treat.

12-15-09, 11:04 AM	#5
VirtualVikingX Captain Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 261 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Yeah Steam SH3 and GWX 3.0 works great.

12-16-09, 05:02 PM	#6
Rogue Tomato Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Right, I just installed SH3 from steam fresh, when I try to install GWX directly to the silenthunter3/SH3 folder It still says modded files were found, It also says this when I try to intall it into the steamapps folder.

12-16-09, 06:58 PM	#7
Rogue Tomato Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I've checked the readme and my SH3 appears to be updated to version 1.4, I'm running vista aswell if that would cause a problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

12-31-09, 07:08 PM	#11
Rangoon A-ganger Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 72 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Does anyone know if it's possible to use MultiSH3 with the Steam version? Specifically I mean to copy the "silent hunter 3" folder and have true multiple installs. It seems unlikely, but anyone tried it? With Steam can one have a vanilla install and a modded install? Just create a new shortcut to the modded install's .exe? Or will Steam not allow the game to run except from the original install path? Thanks!

04-16-16, 07:26 PM	#13
BIGRED79 Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 9 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	ok not new to the radio room{ ben using your ideas and advice for years now} but alas now im stuck on a steam version not running sh3 with gwx3. let me elaborate some. steam version sh3= good, steam sh3 +sh3 commander= good. by good i mean it starts up fine and loads into game play just fine. yes AFTER reading on all the advice i did turn down the graphix and run in xp sp2. Now this is not my first gwx3 install as iv done this several times with other machines, however this time sh3+gwx3= not good. the game fires right up.. load screens movies ect. but when a launch a career it goes to the normal loadscreen right...but at about 90% load in it ctd. I am using an overpowered machine. i have seen people post their rig specs and ill do it on my next post to help as this post is long...plz help me

04-16-16, 07:36 PM	#14
BIGRED79 Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 9 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	alright you salty dogs hears my specs as promised. windows 7 home premium, 64 bit intel core 2 quadcore q8400 @2.66ghz 8 gb ram nvidia 980gtx graphic card... everything is up to date. verified steam clean install as well as sh3 commander and gwx3... game runs fine vanilla, and vinilla with sh3 commander as long as im not running gwx3 any combo of gwx3 and it dosent wana run. I have installed the sh3 commander config files for running gwx3 strait from your site. iv never had this problem before and im gona continue to hunt but im pleading for help here