My Quest to upgrade 8.1 to Windows 10 and to continue with running SH3.

[s7rikeback]

29/07/2015

17:15 - after a trip back from London (family time) it's now my time to play. I power up the laptop all too eager to get sailing again and try to finish at least one years’ worth of patrols before I spot a new mod.

I gladly click the (GWX) icon (nicely named) to confirm my upgrade is ready... 45 minutes later, windows update is still trying to download the update and then it turn's red with error Code 80240020.

18:00 - I reboot laptop, and run “WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab” to find that windows update has not only crashed, but has been completely corrupted with missing services, runtimes, and various other items. Which it could not fix. Time for a beer as it's going to be a long time.

18:11 - I run disk clean-up and select all options for cleaning... This takes over 2 hours to complete, so I start fixing my old vista laptop with new battery and internal dvd rom. 2 more beers gone.

20:33 - with disk clean-up completed, i then go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download and delete all files within this folder

20:38 – I open Command Prompt as admin (cmd) and type this command "wuauclt.exe /updatenow”

20:41 - this should clear the Windows Update cache completely. I re-run Windows Update - White Screen, I feel I’ve taken 2 steps back.

20:58 – After I had to fight with windows update to close, I reboot and run the normally very good “Tweaking.com - Windows Repair” which in turns finds the same errors and proceeds to fix them… 2 more beers gone.

21:13 – I then re-run Windows Update after a reboot, to find all the text is now back – however it just continues to search for updates. I let this continue for 42 mins and then change tactics… Another beer opened.

21:56 – I then decide to run Microsoft’s very good Fix-it toolbox and selects and runs ”FixWU”. This takes a little while and declares all found errors have been fixed, just to confirm I then re-run ”WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab” which also declares that Windows Update is now fixed, with no errors found.

22:33 – I Click the Windows Update icon and close my eyes……. “Windows 10 is downloading” I jump with joy, but calm down as there’s still plenty of time for things to go wrong.

23:55 - My laptop reboots and a lovely white circle begins to show me the progress of the upgrade installation. Another few beers consumed waiting.

01:40 – Laptop finally reboots into the lovely Windows 10 desktop. I then proceed to re-fresh the laptop with a fresh clean install of windows 10.

03:44 – After more than 10 hrs and a few sips of beer I’m ready to install and run SH3 for the first time. Before that it's bedtime.

Next Stage to follow...

[s7rikeback]

30/07/2015

17:14 – I attach my 2TB USB Drive to the laptop, this drive has all my Silent Hunter data. This includes the following:
· Offline Install files “ no need for DVD’s”
· Stock install of SH3 Vanilla / stock install GWX 3.0 & Mod Soup
· Game Installs / for both Laptop & Desktop
· Small Mods Folder
· Large Mods Folder
· SH3 Commander Mods
· Tools

17:05 – I delete the old game install for laptop, and I create a new one.

17:55 – I copy a stock install of GWX3.0 into the newly created Laptop game folder.

18:50 – I add SH3 Commander to the new install and install all the mods I use.

19:41 – I begun to unpack all the JSGME mods directly into the main install, Harbor / Enviro / Uboat etc. Checking the game after each set, I find this better than using JSGME as it would always crash, yet using the same mix this way I have not had any more errors. I will list all mods later.

21:00 – All mods now included in the new directory, I rub my hands together…. And I click on the SH3 Commander to begin.
I run all games directly from the USB drive, I have no SH3 files stored on desktop or laptop.

21:18 – Game runs, however it’s dead centre of the screen with a black border each side., yet with Windows 8.1 it stretched across the screen my is showing resolution 1366 x 768.

21:20 – Enter my mods folder and extracts “WideScreen_complete_GWX&StockSH3” from Rubini. My screen has now moved to the left hand side, with the border on the right side on the menu screen. When I move my mouse to the right it leaves a pointer trail in the border – however the main game window is now full screen, I sail to the Lock games at Wilhelmshaven and end petrol, external camera is working, so is are all departments – no CTd’s yet Will explore more during the next few hours.

[s7rikeback]

22:40 – I decided to change widescreen mods to Conus GWX Widescreen Mod. But forgot the first one was put directly into the main stall, and not via JSGME as I had wanted.

22:55 – Opps CTD during Patrol loading sequence. That will teach me, for not paying more attention to the job at hand.. Back to drawing board!

22:56 – Time to Delete the data folder and start again…

23:24 – Old folder deleted, new folder copied across.

23:31 – Time to move all mods and SH3 Commander Mods into main install again. Another good hour wasted.. Sigh!!!

[VONHARRIS]

I wish you good luck with your quest.
It will be my turn soon enough to follow your footsteps.

[Sailor Steve]

I installed Windows 10 and did nothing else. SH3 runs just fine.

[Fahnenbohn]

I installed Windows 10 and did nothing else. SH3 runs just fine.

LOL

[VONHARRIS]

I installed Windows 10 and did nothing else. SH3 runs just fine.

That is good news indeed.

[Kip Chiakopf]

I installed Windows 10 and did nothing else. SH3 runs just fine.

Were you on patrol at the time of the Windows 10 upgrade, or in between games? Does it make a difference?

[VONHARRIS]

Were you on patrol at the time of the Windows 10 upgrade, or in between games? Does it make a difference?

Upgraded to Win 10 while on patrol with no problem.

Take a look after completing the upgrade if your graphics card shows up ok in the hardware list. If not a restart will fix that. It happened to me with my Nvidia GTX 460. Oh , download and the latest drivers (for win10) as well.

[s7rikeback]

I installed Windows 10 and did nothing else. SH3 runs just fine.

Glad to see your upgrade & install worked fine Steve. I'm still having major problems with mine.

Are you using a widescreen mods etc?

[Sailor Steve]

No. I use a lot of mods (more than 60) but widescreen isn't among them.

[Doolar]

upgraded to Win10 from Win7, in mid patrol ( didn't think of a problem here :hmm2: ) . All good here too .

[s7rikeback]

No. I use a lot of mods (more than 60) but widescreen isn't among them.

And your getting full screen?

If I try a clean SH3 or GWX 3.0 I always get a black border around the game!

I have tried multiple widescreen mods, but most of them always push the game to the left of my screen, and then throw up graphic glitches when zooming in/out of maps.

I'm beginning to lose all hope.. The only screen mod that works is MAGUI, but i much prefer the basic SH3 dials and look.

[Sailor Steve]

And your getting full screen?
I think so, yes. If not it doesn't matter because I've never noticed.

Of course it I do notice and it starts bothering me I'm going to blame you. :huh: :O:

[s7rikeback]

I think so, yes. If not it doesn't matter because I've never noticed.

Of course it I do notice and it starts bothering me I'm going to blame you. :huh: :O:

Oh dear, now i've put my foot in it.. :doh: :subsim:

[flag4]

upgraded to Win10 from Win7, in mid patrol ( didn't think of a problem here :hmm2: ) . All good here too .

...that's good to read. thanks.:salute:

[Rrannett]

Upgraded from 8.1 to 10, went smoothly but quite time consuming! Nearly 5 hours of downloading and rebooting. SH3 and SH4 with the various options migrated perfectly. Made sure that all exe files were set to "Run as Admin" and set for "WinXP Sevice pack 3" compatability. So far, NO problems! :D

[Aktungbby]

Rrannett!:salute: thanks for checking in at a critical time. many are unsure and watching these threads carefully before committing to 10 upgrades...myself included.

[s7rikeback]

Success, I'm finally heading through the English Channel to my patrol grid of BF19. However I'm currently sat on the bottom, northwest of Calias with 45% hull integrity.

Fog bank and running on the surface has caused Bernard to miss the 2 destroyers appearing right in front of me..

2 hours, real time and they are finally leaving, however a french warship is now on the horizon... should go on, or return to port...

[s7rikeback]

To fix my graphic problems, I re-installed Conus00 GWX widescreen mod and re-configured the config. Using several other widescreen mods as templates until I found a solution for my problems....

I'm now running GWX3.0 with 50 + mods [including SH3 Commander & added mods] and have fallen in love again.

I'm now upgrading main desktop from Windows 7 - and so far it's behaving nicely.

I will post my mod soup very soon - it's borrowed heavily from Sailor Steve as I used his list to get me started.

Happy sailing to all for now... Time for another rum and coke.

[Urmel]

Hi all

In fact is the routine to install SH3 for Windows 7. 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 nearly the same.

We wrote all important steps here: SH3-INSTALLATION-2015.PDF (http://www.lsh3.com/dl/v15/LSH3-EDITION-2015-INSTALLATION_EN.pdf)

- Read page 11 - how to Install SH3
- Read page 6 - for troubleshooting
- Read page 9 - for the “golden SH3 rules”

Win 8.1 and Win 10: Set compatibility of SH3.EXE to “Windows 7” - that’s it.

For personalized technical SH3 support write us: support@lsh3.com

Best regards, Urmel

[GT182]

Urmel, did any of you use Hitman Pro 3.7 antivirus software? I know of no way to shut it down without uninstalling it. I don't want to have to sit and wait for hours doing the Living Silent Hunter III Edition 2015 (V15) install. And I don't really want to uninstall Hitman Pro either.

[s7rikeback]

Hi all

In fact is the routine to install SH3 for Windows 7. 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 nearly the same.

We wrote all important steps here: SH3-INSTALLATION-2015.PDF (http://www.lsh3.com/dl/v15/LSH3-EDITION-2015-INSTALLATION_EN.pdf)

- Read page 11 - how to Install SH3
- Read page 6 - for troubleshooting
- Read page 9 - for the “golden SH3 rules”

Win 8.1 and Win 10: Set compatibility of SH3.EXE to “Windows 7” - that’s it.

For personalized technical SH3 support write us: support@lsh3.com

Best regards, Urmel

Thank you Urmel for the pdf, I had seen it before, but could not remember where.. I have now followed your simple adivce regarding the black box issue and i'm delighted that it's now working without any other wide screen or resolution mod..on both desktop and laptop.. I now have to re-apply all my mods in the main install directory.

Thanks again.

Regards
S7rikeback

[GJO]

Hi all

In fact is the routine to install SH3 for Windows 7. 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 nearly the same.

We wrote all important steps here: SH3-INSTALLATION-2015.PDF (http://www.lsh3.com/dl/v15/LSH3-EDITION-2015-INSTALLATION_EN.pdf)

- Read page 11 - how to Install SH3
- Read page 6 - for troubleshooting
- Read page 9 - for the “golden SH3 rules”

Win 8.1 and Win 10: Set compatibility of SH3.EXE to “Windows 7” - that’s it.

For personalized technical SH3 support write us: support@lsh3.com

Best regards, Urmel

That is how I installed SH3 on Win 8.1 and I have now upgraded to Win 10 in mid-patrol with no problems.

[PBear56]

I installed Windows 10 and did nothing else. SH3 runs just fine.

Same here. Ran Win 10 upgrade and SHIII runs fine.

[Aktungbby]

PBear56!:Kaleun_Salute:

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim Bear :salute:

[flag4]

from 8 to 10 no problem. Das Boote running smooth.:up: