Unable to patch SH3.exe

maillemaker · 12-27-17, 06:11 PM

I have installed SH3 from scratch using my Direct2Drive download purchase. It installs as 1.4. This appears to be 1.4b.

I downloaded the V16B1-Patch-Kit

I am running Patch_SH3.bat as administrator, and my original SH3.exe is in the folder with it.

It says no compatible version of SH3.exe found.

Any ideas?

Steve

THEBERBSTER · 12-27-17, 06:53 PM

Hi mm
Make sure the file is setup to write and is not read only.

You copied and pasted your unpatched SH3.exe from the main game folder to where the Patch_SH3.bat file is?
Peter

maillemaker · 12-27-17, 07:03 PM

Yup, I just did a complete uninstall and re-install of SH3, then copied the file into the folder with the bat file.

When I try to run the bat file, it says it's not recognized.

Product version of SH3.exe is 1.4.0.1.

It is not read-only.

Steve

maillemaker · 12-27-17, 07:05 PM

I'm running Windows 10.

Steve

THEBERBSTER · 12-27-17, 07:15 PM

Hi mm
Seems like an administrator or permission problem.

The new folder you created for the application must not be read only.

If you are running Windows 10 make sure that you are running it in Windows 7 compatibility mode and also as an administrator.
Make sure you bat file can write to your SH3.exe

Peter

maillemaker · 12-27-17, 09:31 PM

I can make new files in the folder so it is not a permissions problem.

Steve

maillemaker · 12-27-17, 09:49 PM

ok just ran it again by a simple double-click and it worked.

Steve

THEBERBSTER · 12-28-17, 04:58 AM

Hi mm
That I would find frustrating and annoying but also a relief.
Peter

Wilczur2142 · 11-22-18, 04:14 PM

Hello I'd like to continue this thread because I have the same problem and I still don't know what to do to fix it.

I have my sh3.exe in the V16B1 folder with (I guess) removed read only attribute, also I have installed GWX3.0.

Blutenburg · 12-08-18, 01:18 PM

I cant patch my SH3 Steam Version to the 1.4b patch..

I just get a message that it cant find the MissionEngine.dll .. but it's there of course. What can I do?

THEBERBSTER · 12-09-18, 07:04 AM

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Make sure your exe applications are set to run as administrators.
I am sure someone who has some STEAM knowledge will be able to help you.

Note > You must run Windows 10 in compatibilty mode for Windows 7.
Make sure your gpu is set correctly to run SH games.
Post #7 Changing Nvidia And AMD Radeon GPU Settings > Pictorial

Aktungbby · 12-09-18, 11:59 AM

Wilczur2142!

& Blutenburg!

Sailor Steve · 12-09-18, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blutenburg

I cant patch my SH3 Steam Version to the 1.4b patch..

I just get a message that it cant find the MissionEngine.dll .. but it's there of course. What can I do?

Load it up. As it's loading look in the lower right-hand corner. This will tell you which version is running. It may already be 1.4b, in which case you're good to go. One note: It won't say 1.4b, it will just say 1.4. A mistake on their part, but there it is.

Of course it may not already be at that level, but one thing at a time.

SteamSub · 12-09-18, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blutenburg

I cant patch my SH3 Steam Version to the 1.4b patch..

I just get a message that it cant find the MissionEngine.dll .. but it's there of course. What can I do?

If problems persist, you might want to try this:
SHIII_1.4b DiscScratchProtector Utility By Maik
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...59&postcount=1

I had a problem with "sh3 not found" and used a similar archive from another site that had the files the installer was complaining about and got past the error

While it is setup to remove Starforce Protection, it has updated SH3 files in it that you could place in your directory to see if it gets past those "file not found" errors
Unpack and copy the files reported missing into your installation folder.
https://www.mediafire.com/file/9z1bf...+Power+Pack.7z

Blackswan1940 · 12-13-18, 08:55 AM

Greetings THEBERBSTER and SteamSub!

What you guys are doing here is promoting the use of cracks! Both of your links point to cracks, only hidden under a changed name!

There has been a legal version around and I keep wondering why this is never mentioned instead of promoting the use of crack-archives: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=steam%20starfor...20%53%46%53%46

12-27-17, 06:11 PM	#1
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Unable to patch SH3.exe I have installed SH3 from scratch using my Direct2Drive download purchase. It installs as 1.4. This appears to be 1.4b. I downloaded the V16B1-Patch-Kit I am running Patch_SH3.bat as administrator, and my original SH3.exe is in the folder with it. It says no compatible version of SH3.exe found. Any ideas? Steve

12-27-17, 06:53 PM	#2
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Hi mm Make sure the file is setup to write and is not read only. You copied and pasted your unpatched SH3.exe from the main game folder to where the Patch_SH3.bat file is? 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

12-27-17, 07:15 PM	#5
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Hi mm Seems like an administrator or permission problem. The new folder you created for the application must not be read only. If you are running Windows 10 make sure that you are running it in Windows 7 compatibility mode and also as an administrator. Make sure you bat file can write to your SH3.exe 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

12-28-17, 04:58 AM	#8
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	Hi mm That I would find frustrating and annoying but also a relief. 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

12-08-18, 01:18 PM	#10
Blutenburg Nub Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: 13. U-bootsflottille Posts: 2 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	1.4b patching I cant patch my SH3 Steam Version to the 1.4b patch.. I just get a message that it cant find the MissionEngine.dll .. but it's there of course. What can I do?

12-27-17, 07:03 PM	#3
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Yup, I just did a complete uninstall and re-install of SH3, then copied the file into the folder with the bat file. When I try to run the bat file, it says it's not recognized. Product version of SH3.exe is 1.4.0.1. It is not read-only. Steve

12-27-17, 07:05 PM	#4
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I'm running Windows 10. Steve

12-27-17, 09:31 PM	#6
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I can make new files in the folder so it is not a permissions problem. Steve

12-27-17, 09:49 PM	#7
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	ok just ran it again by a simple double-click and it worked. Steve

11-22-18, 04:14 PM	#9
Wilczur2142 Nub Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Poland Posts: 3 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Hello I'd like to continue this thread because I have the same problem and I still don't know what to do to fix it. I have my sh3.exe in the V16B1 folder with (I guess) removed read only attribute, also I have installed GWX3.0.

12-09-18, 07:04 AM	#11
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dibden Purlieu - Southampton Posts: 9,605 Downloads: 1123 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > Blutenburg Subsim <> Make A Donation <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community SH3 – 4 - 5 Tutorials > Downloads > Other Useful Information > See Links in My Signature Below Make sure your exe applications are set to run as administrators. I am sure someone who has some STEAM knowledge will be able to help you. Note > You must run Windows 10 in compatibilty mode for Windows 7. Make sure your gpu is set correctly to run SH games. Post #7 Changing Nvidia And AMD Radeon GPU Settings > Pictorial __________________ 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

12-09-18, 11:59 AM	#12
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,823 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! Wilczur2142! & Blutenburg! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

12-13-18, 08:55 AM	#15
Blackswan1940 Bosun Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 66 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Greetings THEBERBSTER and SteamSub! What you guys are doing here is promoting the use of cracks! Both of your links point to cracks, only hidden under a changed name! There has been a legal version around and I keep wondering why this is never mentioned instead of promoting the use of crack-archives: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=steam%20starfor...20%53%46%53%46 __________________ if my question has been answered before, i will be happy when you give me a link 765