Fresh Install of SH3 is a No Go with 8.1

[HW3]

Would it hurt to install SH3 in the same folder?

I've done that before with no problems. I've even had an IL2 install in the same folder with an SH3 install, just be sure both installs are inside their own separate folders. Example C:\UBISOFT\SH3 C:\UBISOFT\SH5

[GT182]

Sounds good. I'll give it a try both ways Blitz and Dave.

And 10-4 on having it portable between computers.

Hopefully I'll have the new SH3 dvd soon. It's on it's way.

[GT182]

Well... I've tried 4 times to install SH3 and all failed. All the files show up in the C:\Games\SH3 folder I created but no SH3.exe. And no Silent_Hunter_3 folder is created either for all the game files to go into on the installation like it did with XP. These installs were with my new SH3 dvd that has no Starforce, includes the 1.4b patch and no dvd exe. Very Weird. I can't even get to change the Compatibility or run as Admin either.

I might try one last time to install it in the Ubisoft folder. Neither the Ubisoft or Games folders are in Program files (x86). That's if I can get the normal XP type of game install going.


Looks like I'll have to take my computer in to the Micro Soft Store and see how bad my 8.1 is corrupted. I know it is as my USB external HDD won't connect. I can't get my cell phone to connect to it. And worst of all my System Restore isn't working. Something from one of MS' 8.1 updates has royally screwed up the operating system. I'm wondering if that was done on purpose to get me to upgrade to Windows 10..... which I want nothing to do with. I don't want them spying on my computer to see what I'm doing. AND yes they are ding it with 10. They gotten as bad as UBI was with Starforce.

[avghunter]

Originally Posted by GT182

Well... I've tried 4 times to install SH3 and all failed. All the files show up in the C:\Games\SH3 folder I created but no SH3.exe. And no Silent_Hunter_3 folder is created either for all the game files to go into on the installation like it did with XP. These installs were with my new SH3 dvd that has no Starforce, includes the 1.4b patch and no dvd exe. Very Weird. I can't even get to change the Compatibility or run as Admin either.

I might try one last time to install it in the Ubisoft folder. Neither the Ubisoft or Games folders are in Program files (x86). That's if I can get the normal XP type of game install going.


Looks like I'll have to take my computer in to the Micro Soft Store and see how bad my 8.1 is corrupted. I know it is as my USB external HDD won't connect. I can't get my cell phone to connect to it. And worst of all my System Restore isn't working. Something from one of MS' 8.1 updates has royally screwed up the operating system. I'm wondering if that was done on purpose to get me to upgrade to Windows 10..... which I want nothing to do with. I don't want them spying on my computer to see what I'm doing. AND yes they are ding it with 10. They gotten as bad as UBI was with Starforce.

I did the same. Many attemps but I found this method and it worked the first try. good luck.

!!! UPDATE - I got SH3 to work in Win 7 64-bit !!!
* UPDATE ** UPDATE ** UPDATE ** UPDATE ** UPDATE *

I GOT IT TO WORK in Win 7. FINALLY !!!
Here's how:

1. Do NOT install the game (yet). If you have installed it, UN-INSTALL the game completely.

2. Download the following files to a TEMP folder or your desktop, so it'll be easier to find them, AND for other reasons later on, such as - C:\TEMP\Downloads\SH3\

A. 1.4b patch - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...do=file&id=158
B. No DVD patch - rld-sh14.rar - (scroll down to where it says "Silent Hunter 3 v1.4b [ENGLISH] No-DVD/Fixed EXE", click on the floppy disc icon.)
C. SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=1092
D. 4GB_Patch_Reloaded - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2888

3. Unpack, unzip, extract these files ONLY TO a TEMP file, such as - C:\TEMP\Games\SH3, so that you will ONLY need to do a Copy-Paste of the required files just in case there's an install issue.

4. Install SH3. DO NOT install to the default directory C:\programs(x86)\Ubisoft\SilentHunteriii.
For some odd reason, the game crashes if it is installed there. Windoze UAC is a useless "feature" that just treats the user like an idiot leper. Instead, install the game at the ROOT of your hard drive, such as - C:\SH3

5. DO NOT install the game's update system.
Do NOT install the directx version that came with the disk.
Do NOT attempt playing the game.
Don't argue with me. Shut-up & do what you're told.
** If, by chance you have an older version of the game that includes Starforce, you will need to download the following file (to a TEMP directory) - http://onlinesecurity-on.com/downloads/sfcdrvrem.zip -
and install it to remove the insulting BS the game came with.

6. Install the 1.4b patch (exe). Make sure you install the correct patch - for US DVD's use the US DVD patch. Do NOT use the european patch for the US DVD. The same for the EU DVD, use the EU patch.

7. Install the "No DVD Patch" by doing a Copy-Paste from the temp folder to the game folder C:\SH3\. This will replace the following 5 files: sh3.exe, MissionEngine.dll, SimData.dll, StateMachine.dll, Utils.dll

8. Install the "SH3_XPSP2_Res_Fix_for_1.4b" by doing a Copy-Paste from the temp folder to the game folder C:\SH3\. This will add the following 5 files: d3d9.cfg, d3d9.dll, SHIII.sdb, SP2 Rez fix.bat, SP2 Rez fix uninstall.bat

9. Install the "4GB_Patch_Reloaded" (exe).

10. Go to the game directory C:\SH3\ (or whatever you called it). Execute the batch file "SP2 Rez fix.bat".

11. Start the game. If it starts and works fully, congrats. don't bother with the next steps.
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12. If it refuses to start and/or crashes, then you may need to do a bit of hacking to the "Main.cfg" file such as located here - C:\SH3\data\Cfg\ - Open the file by right-clicking on the file, select "Edit", and it will open in Notepad. In there you need to find the following:

Quote:
VIDEO
Resolution=1024 x 768
Make sure it has "Resolution=1024 x 768" in there. Save file as "Main.cfg", NOT as a text file. If by chance your 'puter won't let you save it (no worries - just don't close it yet), right-click on the file (using windows explorer), choose "Properties", goto the "Security" tab, and then click the "Edit" button, a pop-up window will open called "Permissions for Main", click on "users" in the security tab, then under "Permissions for Users" click on the check box "Full Control". Click OK, then OK again, THEN save the "Main.cfg" file. Welcome to windoze (what can I say).

13. Next you will need to do a bit more hacking by going to the main game directory, such as C:\SH3\, and right-click on the file "d3d9.cfg" choose edit, and then look for the following:

Quote:
config
; ResX: Horizontal resolution setting
; ResY: Vertical resolution setting
; useFiltering: Use linear filtering for UI elements
; enableScreenshots: Hook printscreen keypress to save TGA screenshot
resX=1024
resY=768
useFiltering=1
enableScreenshots=1
screenshotPath=.
Make sure it has resX=1024, resY=768 . Then save the file as "d3d9.cfg" not as a text file. If it won't let you save it, remember what you did to that other file (in step 12)? Do that.

Also change the resolution on your desktop to 1024 x 768 as well.

13. Then start the game AGAIN. It should work. If by chance it STILL doesn't work, then I'm a moron.

[HW3]

I don't want them spying on my computer to see what I'm doing.

They have been doing it since Windows 7, its called telemetry, and has been in every version of Windows since Windows 7.

[GT182]

I did find a Detection tool on the Start Menus with the SH3 logo. I deleted that and did the installation. Nothing was in the Registry.


And now..... It's finally installed and runs. Resolution is at 1920x1080. Let the games begin!
Now to get SH3 Commander and mods installed.

[chu888]

Hi guys,

I face the problem on SH3 in Windows 10! I've done many times for reinstall. After re-installing, it seems unstable and always be kicked out back to desk top during play! So, what I guess is, install the SH3 before you upgrade to Windows 10.
I'm saying it because I do get the experience of SH4, which already in my drive before O/S upgrade. Now I do playing it smoothly without problem after upgraded to Windows 10.
But I do love SH3, this is the best sub simulator for me, much better then SH4 & 5.
I wish that SH3 could issue Windows 10 version, those problems should be fixed I think.

[aguycalledmonte]

doy uo guys know where i can find a safe copy of 1.4b? i went to your post blitskreig and took the link to download 1.4b.....only to have an installer that says its for 1.3...any help?

[blackswan40]

RE SH3 1.4 PATCHES HERES THE LINK

YOU HAVE TO DOWLOAD THE RIGHT VERSION USA/EUROPE DISC OR DOWLOAD

http://www.silenthunteriii.com/uk/updates.php

SALUTE

[GT182]

I believe he has the newer DVD version of SH3. If so he doesn't need the 1.4b patch. It's included and no Starforce on it. And he's running Windows 10. I've been PMing with him.

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim monte

[GT182]

I think my problem is with 02, and how SH3 Front-End is reading it. Take a look and you'll see my SH3/GWX 3.0 is messed up somehow.

Not sure on what to do to fix it to fix it.

[GT182]

Finally found the problem after 2 hours of searching.... it nearly drove me nuts. My GWX3.0 was corrupted. Did a redownload of GWX3.0 and installed it in a fresh SH3 install. Now it shows in S3F as it should.

This "could" possibly be a problem others might be having. I hope not but it's worth looking into.