Installing sh3 on a win7 x64 system?

[flakmonkey]

I couldnt see an answer to this one anywhere but is it possible to get sh3 up and running on a win7 64bit system???

After installing, patching i get an error message saying this can only be run on win xp etc......

[Fish In The Water]

I couldnt see an answer to this one anywhere but is it possible to get sh3 up and running on a win7 64bit system???

I know a number of people have reported running it successfully on Win 7 64bit...

Here's an example:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=1201096&postcount=11

Have you tried all the usual stuff, such as running in compatibility mode and running as admin? If so, it's probably a driver issue so I'd be inclined to have a look at your graphics card and system specs. :sunny:

[Tinman764]

My SH3 ran flawlessly straight out of the box on my 64bit win7 system without me doing anything special that I can remember.
Only thing I do differently now to when I had XP is to install all my games to a folder outside of Program Files as I hear it can cause problems isntalling games inside the Program Files folder.
Hope you get your problem fixed and are able to play soon!

[flakmonkey]

Problem resolved, turned out it was the protection system (starforce i guess) that didnt like win7, sorted now thanks for the assist guys:up:

[Jimbuna]

Sorry for the late response fm but yes, SF is not compatale with W& you need to remove it before attempting to boot the exe up.

On the other hand it is just as easy to purchase a new SH3 disc that is SF free:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunter-III-PC-DVD/dp/B000FUCGDY

[Fish In The Water]

Problem resolved, turned out it was the protection system (starforce i guess) that didnt like win7, sorted now thanks for the assist guys:up:

Rotten starforce driver strikes again...

Glad you're sorted! :salute:

[pickinthebanjo]

One thing odd I noticed about using SH3 on my Win 7 64 bit is that I need to change the screen resolution from 1920x1080 to 1600x900, not sure why this is but when I forget to change it an error comes up saying the graphical engine could not start.

[BigK]

I also had trouble when using SH3 on win7x64. When I got to the menu, it was all black and the mouse left a trace. Removing the intro-movies fixed it and I was able to play. :up:

[maillemaker]

I re-purchased SHIII from direct2drive for $10, and it came without the starforce DRM crap. It installed out-of-the-box under Windows 7-64 no problems.

Steve

[Herr-Berbunch]

I installed as per the sticky just fine. The only difference is I don't use UAC, so I have no issues with anything in Program folders.

I do keep up to date and scan regular with a range of AV products, just to make sure.