GWX 3.0 Fails to Load

[Brag]

I have downloaded GWX3.0 from Jimbuna´s Filerfront into a folder on Desktop.

When I get past the wolf howl and the screenies to the screen to begin instalation, I get the following message:

An error occurred while trying to read the source file.
The source file is corrupted.

My OS is Win7, I had no problem loading GWX three weeks ago
o:damn:

What to do? What to do?

[Paul Riley]

You're not having much luck lately are you mate,what with your damaged hard drive the other day :x
The fact that you said you managed to install it with no problems the other day is strange indeed,because I WAS going to say Win 7 could be the problem,it all depends on whether SH3 can support (officially that is) the new windows format.
Other than that I cant help anymore,I hope you manage to get it sorted soon,we're missing Balz you know :wah:

[Gerald]

I have downloaded GWX3.0 from Jimbuna´s Filerfront into a folder on Desktop.

When I get past the wolf howl and the screenies to the screen to begin instalation, I get the following message:

An error occurred while trying to read the source file.
The source file is corrupted.

My OS is Win7, I had no problem loading GWX three weeks ago
o:damn:

What to do? What to do?

Someone prevent Balz to go to sea,not good at all :nope:

[Herr-Berbunch]

The fact that you said you managed to install it with no problems the other day is strange indeed,because I WAS going to say Win 7 could be the problem,it all depends on whether SH3 can support (officially that is) the new windows format.

Win 7 not a problem, have you checksum'd the files using JScones' wonderful MD5Mate?

http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/products-jsmd5m.html (http://www.users.on.net/%7Ejscones/software/products-jsmd5m.html)

And you might want to read this thread first...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147175&highlight=checksum+md5+GWX

Good luck, fingers crossed, et al

[irish1958]

File corruption is not always due to the source file; it can be due to a fault in the download. You should always run the MD5 if it is available on downloaded files.
I suggest you save the file to a DVD once you have obtained a valid copy. I also suggest you save a copy of the SH3GWX3.0 to DVD and or/an external hard drive so to reinstall all you have to do is copy it to your hard drive.

[Brag]

File corruption is not always due to the source file; it can be due to a fault in the download. You should always run the MD5 if it is available on downloaded files.
I suggest you save the file to a DVD once you have obtained a valid copy. I also suggest you save a copy of the SH3GWX3.0 to DVD and or/an external hard drive so to reinstall all you have to do is copy it to your hard drive.

What´s the MD5? :oops:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I think (never used it myself) that there is a number that either the host (or the GWX team?) provide and it is a reference to the file content (size?).

You then run the MD5 prog to see if it has the same number once you've downloaded it - it should mean it's all there. Otherwise you've got another mighty download to do :cry:

I'm quite certain that somebody will correct us on this if it is in any way wrong - and so they should :D

Did you download from Jim's FileFront page, as the others have had problems recently?

[Brag]

Yup, from Jim´s Filefront page.

Oops, missed the link above.

Now, once one downloads the MD5 how does one check the downloaded files?

[Jimbuna]

Which file or files did you d/l from me Alex?

The check codes for the exe plus the 7 bins should be:

9570f781cf01bab3f62ba4c1f9004752 *GWX3.exe
26d9990cb1c0432dcc842e7944527716 *GWX3-1.bin
bc5ff15ef32aea5e3c32d7e13444eab7 *GWX3-2.bin
3f05acc6c52d2ba3d85b6355943d3fad *GWX3-3.bin
d047a888f99633e9e612245feb9b790c *GWX3-4.bin
dee9928fa1988e256f0adabfee956371 *GWX3-5.bin
b723696a596633c32079d1f28746cca1 *GWX3-6.bin
2126d073454513a3bb27777e38ef907f *GWX3-7.bin

The full single install exe should be:

d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e *GWX3_Full.exe

[Herr-Berbunch]

Which file or files did you d/l from me Alex?

The check codes for the exe plus the 7 bins should be:

9570f781cf01bab3f62ba4c1f9004752 *GWX3.exe
26d9990cb1c0432dcc842e7944527716 *GWX3-1.bin
bc5ff15ef32aea5e3c32d7e13444eab7 *GWX3-2.bin
3f05acc6c52d2ba3d85b6355943d3fad *GWX3-3.bin
d047a888f99633e9e612245feb9b790c *GWX3-4.bin
dee9928fa1988e256f0adabfee956371 *GWX3-5.bin
b723696a596633c32079d1f28746cca1 *GWX3-6.bin
2126d073454513a3bb27777e38ef907f *GWX3-7.bin

The full single install exe should be:

d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e *GWX3_Full.exe

The scary thing is Jim doesn't write these down, they're all in his head!!!

[Paul Riley]

The scary thing is Jim doesn't write these down, they're all in his head!!!

I have had my suspicions about Jim for a while now,you see I dont even think he's human! :o
The truth is not out there,its in Jim's bleedin head!
*cue twilight zone music*

http://www.infoaddict.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/aliens.jpg

Which one are you in the picture Jim,its gotta be the one with the orange hat on! :har:

[Brag]

Which file or files did you d/l from me Alex?

The check codes for the exe plus the 7 bins should be:

9570f781cf01bab3f62ba4c1f9004752 *GWX3.exe
26d9990cb1c0432dcc842e7944527716 *GWX3-1.bin
bc5ff15ef32aea5e3c32d7e13444eab7 *GWX3-2.bin
3f05acc6c52d2ba3d85b6355943d3fad *GWX3-3.bin
d047a888f99633e9e612245feb9b790c *GWX3-4.bin
dee9928fa1988e256f0adabfee956371 *GWX3-5.bin
b723696a596633c32079d1f28746cca1 *GWX3-6.bin
2126d073454513a3bb27777e38ef907f *GWX3-7.bin

The full single install exe should be:

d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e *GWX3_Full.exe

Jim,
I downloaded GWX3 bins one through seven plus GWX3 exe.

Downloaded MD5 but no success in running it.

Will see if I can dig up the numbers and compare them to yours.

Many thanks

[Brag]

:oops: I have no clue on how to see the values of the downloaded files.

As you can see, I´m a total computer klutz.

[frau kaleun]

Which one are you in the picture Jim,its gotta be the one with the orange hat on! :har:

But that looks like a lady ali- oh.

Never mind.

[Paul Riley]

But that looks like a lady ali- oh.

Never mind.

I was trying to exaggerate Jim's super intelligence,wasnt funny I know ,oh well ;)

[Jimbuna]

The scary thing is Jim doesn't write these down, they're all in his head!!!

I have had my suspicions about Jim for a while now,you see I dont even think he's human! :o
The truth is not out there,its in Jim's bleedin head!
*cue twilight zone music*

Which one are you in the picture Jim,its gotta be the one with the orange hat on! :har:

LOL :DL

I'd have thought it was obvious....I'm the good looking one :03:

[Jimbuna]

:oops: I have no clue on how to see the values of the downloaded files.

As you can see, I´m a total computer klutz.

Brag

I've gotta go out now for an hour or so.

If you aint sorted upon my return I'll put up some form of tut....it is really quite simple.

In the meantime do a registry clean and try to reinstall, I use Regvac:

http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm

There is a free trial version available.

The only problem I have is that I don't have W7.

[Sailor Steve]

I What to do? What to do?
Drop back and punt. Works every time.

Which file or files did you d/l from me Alex?
How did you know his name is Alex?




Oh. Right. THAT book. :88)

[Brag]

Ran that regcleaner, tried to install, no luck. Same message

[Herr-Berbunch]

How did you know his name is Alex?

Maybe Brag is just a plant, planted by Jim to make himself look uber intelligent and helpful..! :stare:

...or maybe they met on www.UK-Chile-lovers.com/lookingforhim/fun.htm:rotfl2:

PS Not a proper site (as far as I know), so don't try clicking it - I don't know what you'll get!

PPS And I'm guessing at Chile, I know it's somewhere that way on.

[Jimbuna]

Drop back and punt. Works every time.


How did you know his name is Alex?




Oh. Right. THAT book. :88)

Nope not the book....even got the address of his place of abode.

Now that's got ya tinkin :DL

[Brag]

I know where Jimbuna resides, too :cool:.

Now, where is da info-.

[Jimbuna]

Ran that regcleaner, tried to install, no luck. Same message

Okay.....I'm running XP Pro OS so I only hope W7 is similar.

Might as well make this info public here as it may help others in the future.

You've d/l MD5 and installed it to C\ProgramFiles (I presume)?

Double click on the icon (I've put mine on the desktop to show you) and open up the programme...it should look like this:

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5953/74688856.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/74688856.jpg/)

Copy the figures I posted earlier and put them safely into notepad for potential future use.

Come back when your this far...I'm waiting :DL

[Jimbuna]

Come back when your this far...I'm waiting :DL


http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/whistle.gif

[Gerald]

Brag

I've gotta go out now for an hour or so.

If you aint sorted upon my return I'll put up some form of tut....it is really quite simple.

In the meantime do a registry clean and try to reinstall, I use Regvac:

http://www.regvac.com/fregvac.htm

There is a free trial version available.

The only problem I have is that I don't have W7. :yep:

[Brag]

Okay Jim, I´ve got md5 on the desktop.

Sorry for the delay, had to go out to pay some bills. It´s probably getting very late for you. We can wait 'till tomorrow :DL

[Gerald]

Ran that regcleaner, tried to install, no luck. Same message

For a while and charge your battery,I't could benefit you.. :yep:

[Brag]

Gut morninkzz :salute:

Balz is walking around with a pot of paint and a brush, looking for his promised U-boat :-?

[Jimbuna]

Gut morninkzz :salute:

Balz is walking around with a pot of paint and a brush, looking for his promised U-boat :-?

Okay...round 2 :DL

Put the GWX3.0 exe and the 7 bin files into a folder.

Keep your Notepad file handy with the codes I posted earlier:

9570f781cf01bab3f62ba4c1f9004752 *GWX3.exe
26d9990cb1c0432dcc842e7944527716 *GWX3-1.bin
bc5ff15ef32aea5e3c32d7e13444eab7 *GWX3-2.bin
3f05acc6c52d2ba3d85b6355943d3fad *GWX3-3.bin
d047a888f99633e9e612245feb9b790c *GWX3-4.bin
dee9928fa1988e256f0adabfee956371 *GWX3-5.bin
b723696a596633c32079d1f28746cca1 *GWX3-6.bin
2126d073454513a3bb27777e38ef907f *GWX3-7.bin

Open MD5 like below.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5953/74688856.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/74688856.jpg/)

Select your first file (in this case the exe) by clicking on the right hand box at the end of the empty area 1, navigate to the exe and click on it to put it in.

Now enter the corresponding file code (copy and paste) from the Notepad file in area 2.

Now click on 3 Compare.

You should get the message in blue at the bottom 'The MD5 sums are the same!

This means the file is okay.

If you get the message in red, two pictures down, you have a faulty file and will need to d/l it again.

Now repeat this process for the remaining 7 files and you will then be in a position of knowing if the problem is either file or computer related.

I checked all the files this morning and they are okay at this end but it is possible you got a corrupted file during the d/l operation.

YOU SHOULD HAVE ASKED ME TO ADD A COPY OF GWX ON A DISC LAST MONTH YA SILLY BUGGA!!

Hindsight is such a wonderful quality :smug:

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8438/21991778.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/21991778.jpg/)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/4561/13069604.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/13069604.jpg/)

[Brag]

Doing this to change color

9570f781cf01bab3f62ba4c1f9004752 *GWX3.exe
26d9990cb1c0432dcc842e7944527716 *GWX3-1.bin
bc5ff15ef32aea5e3c32d7e13444eab7 *GWX3-2.bin
3f05acc6c52d2ba3d85b6355943d3fad *GWX3-3.bin
d047a888f99633e9e612245feb9b790c *GWX3-4.bin
dee9928fa1988e256f0adabfee956371 *GWX3-5.bin
b723696a596633c32079d1f28746cca1 *GWX3-6.bin
2126d073454513a3bb27777e38ef907f *GWX3-7.bin

[Brag]

Can´t figure out how to paste Word into the MD5 box :cry:

[Jimbuna]

Can´t figure out how to paste Word into the MD5 box :cry:

Right click on your desktop and select 'New' a range of options should be displayed, choose 'Text Document'.

[Brag]

I entered the exe numbers by hand but compare button doesn´t activate

[Jimbuna]

Can´t figure out how to paste Word into the MD5 box :cry:

You should also be able to left click (keeping the mouse button depressed) and drag the cursor across the line of code highlighting it, then right clicking and choosing 'copy'.

Then right click in the empty MD5 box and select 'paste'.

[Jimbuna]

I entered the exe numbers by hand but compare button doesn´t activate

Have you directed the first part (line 1) programme to your file location and seen information in the box?

Now copy and paste the exe code number into part 2 then activate part 3.

[Brag]

Got pasting ok can´t figure out how to activate button 3

[Jimbuna]

Got pasting ok can´t figure out how to activate button 3


Right.........follow the steps I posted earlier to fill line one ie: go to the folder you put all 8 files into via the small activation box at the right of the empty step 1 box.

Click on the little box and go to said folder containing the 8 files.

Click on the exe.

Now go to my previous post containg the 8 separate codes and copy and past the exe code into the step 2 empty box....you can't simply hand type the code in, you must copy and paste.

part 3 Compare should now be able to be activated.

[Brag]

Copied, pasted, then again selected the exe file which seems like comparing the same file.

is that right?

So far exe matches

[Jimbuna]

Copied, pasted, then again selected the exe file which seems like comparing the same file.

is that right?

So far exe matches

Yes...each file has to be checked against the individual code for same numbered file.

The MD5 compares the code you entered with the code contained within the file.

If they correspond the file is good if it doesn't then it's faulty and needs to be d/l again.

Simple as that really.

If all the codes appear okay then at least you know the exe and bins are fine and the problem lies within your computer.

I'm not sure which problem I'd prefer :doh:

[Brag]

Many thanks, Jimbo! :DL

However, the MD5 seems a bit crazy like checking a file not against the separate numbers but itself.

First you place downloaded file in box 1
then you paste numbers in box 2
Then replace numbers in box 2 with downloaded file to activate button 3

so it appears you are checking DL file against DL file :88)

[Brag]

Ha! Just what I thought.

I changed the code number as a test and the MD5 told me the files were the same.

So something is wrong with this method to activate #3

[Jimbuna]

Many thanks, Jimbo! :DL

However, the MD5 seems a bit crazy like checking a file not against the separate numbers but itself.

First you place downloaded file in box 1
then you paste numbers in box 2
Then replace numbers in box 2 with downloaded file to activate button 3

so it appears you are checking DL file against DL file :88)

Why the 3rd operation I've changed to yellow?

There are only two operations not three.

Place file 1 in box one and code for file 1 in box 2....that is all.

Ha! Just what I thought.

I changed the code number as a test and the MD5 told me the files were the same.

So something is wrong with this method to activate #3

I've just placed bin file 4 in box 1 then code for bin file 5 in box 2 and got the red message 'The MD5 sums are different!'

[Brag]

For some reason, after step 2 Compare button remains inactive on my rig-

Anyway trying another download.:cry:

[Jimbuna]

For some reason, after step 2 Compare button remains inactive on my rig-

Anyway trying another download.:cry:

That should not be possible.

Go back to post #23 and #29

You are on the single file tab?

Click on the small square to the right of the empty section 1.

Point it to wherever you have the 8 files located eg: C\Desktop\GWX files.

Click on it and the folder will open revealing all 8 files, select the exe and click on Open, the blank box in section 1 should now show the location of the file.

Now do the same with the small square to the right of the empty section2.

Point it to wherever you have saved those 8 lines of code or better still, copy the exe code from #29.

Paste it into the empty section 2 box DO NOT TYPE IT IN BY HAND

The part 3 Compare button should now be activated and hopefully will give you the resultant message in blue as posted on #29, if the message is in red then the file is faulty.

Now repeat the process with the rest of the files bin 1 > code for bin 1....bin 2 > code for bin 2, one at a time until you have checked them all.

Alles Klaar :DL

[Madox58]

I hope you don't write your books on a computer.
:har:

Hang in there Mate!
Jimbuna will get you sorted or send one of his 'contacts' to thump you.
:haha:

[Brag]

I hope you don't write your books on a computer.
:har:

Hang in there Mate!
Jimbuna will get you sorted or send one of his 'contacts' to thump you.
:haha:

I have a trained monkey to write my books. :D

[Brag]

SUCCESS!

Jimbo,
Big, huge thanks for your effort and my apologies for ruining your weekend.
Though I followed your instructions to the letter, I never managed to get the MD5 to work.

Second effort in downloading your files worked.

Three cheers to Jimbuna and the moral support from the watchers of this drama. :yeah:

I will now have a large shot of rum to build courage to test the sim and wish everyone good health. Cheers, Mates!

:salute::salute::salute::salute:

[Madox58]

Glad to see your Monkeys help you get things sorted.
:haha:
If you feel like sending Jimbuna a thank you check,
I can route it to him.
Just make it out to me and I'll see that it gets sent along.
;)

[Brag]

Glad to see your Monkeys help you get things sorted.
:haha:
If you feel like sending Jimbuna a thank you check,
I can route it to him.
Just make it out to me and I'll see that it gets sent along.
;)

I´m sure Jimbuna will appreciate your stupendous offer. We do lack financial brains in this outfit. That´s why your presence is so much appreciated. :DL

[Jimbuna]

I'm pleased/relieved your sorted mate...never say never :DL

I'm wondering what was the matter with the MD5 though? :hmmm:

@Privateer

It was easier pre-retirement :03:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Enough talk, get Balz on the high seas and good hunting! :rock:

[Sandman_28054]

I have downloaded GWX3.0 from Jimbuna´s Filerfront into a folder on Desktop.

When I get past the wolf howl and the screenies to the screen to begin instalation, I get the following message:

An error occurred while trying to read the source file.
The source file is corrupted.

My OS is Win7, I had no problem loading GWX three weeks ago
o:damn:

What to do? What to do?

I had another type of problem.

Mine loaded, and I was able to play, however, when I reached my 14th mission, the game started to run erractically.

If I saved a game, it would not re-load later.

I eventually just deleted the game.

[Brag]

Bernard stood on Dock 3 in Wilhelmshaven and watched Balz work his brushes on the conning tower of U-45. "Is that a frog you are painting?" He asked.
"No, it's a prince in a frog suit."
Bernard cleared his ththroat. "Neither a prince nor a frog are belic enough symbols. We need something fierce like a tiger or a wolf, or a shark, or a swordfish."
Balz put his brush down. "You are a struddel-head. Nothing more belic than a frog. Now, take those practice torpedoes back to the warehouse and bring me torpedoes that go kaboom and fit my electro magnetic personality."
"Aren´t we gonna practice any more?"
"Frogging Tommies, frogclaimed war on us so we are going to frog them and their frogging ships with my froglivity for big kabooms. That´s frogging war and frogging belic talk. Bring me some kaboomniferous frogging torpedoes."


Bernard took out his notebook and wrote something down. "How do you spell kaboomniferous?"

Balz placed all his brushes in the thinner bucket and tossed the paint bucket at Bernard. "Move, you Struddelkopf before I have you frogged."

http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9053/dancewithpiratevi9.gifhttp://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9053/dancewithpiratevi9.gif

NB.
On 30 September 1939, U-45, under the command of Lt. z. Johan Sebastian Balz left Wilhelmshaven on its first war patrol.

[frau kaleun]

Bring me some kaboomniferous frogging torpedoes."

I am TOTALLY asking for these in my next loadout. :D

[Gerald]

on the move.....at last :yep:

[Jimbuna]

"Is that a frog you are painting?"


:DL