At wits end GWX/LSH issues

[Darthlucky]

I had GWX,had to remove it and SH3. Reinstalled SH3 and this time installed LSH. It worked fine for almost a year but now I'm having a CTD almost every time I play. So I decided to load GWX, but I keep getting this error message
"-Modded files were found. This Expansion must be installed over a clean copy of SH3 patched to 1.4. Please ensure that the selected installation has NO MODS installed before continuing."

I've removed all active mods from JSGME, I've made a brand new folder in my C drive AND desktop, I've done everything except totally uninstall LSH. Is that what I need to do?

[HW3]

In short, yes. GWX must be installed on a clean, unmodded copy of SH3 patched to 1.4b. GWX and LSH are not compatible with each other.

[Darthlucky]

Ok, I'll do a clean uninstall of LSH, then try to install GWX, here goes

[Darthlucky]

Is it just as simple as deleting all of the LSH files and mods, or is there an actuall "uninstall" button or feature somewhere?

[BarracudaUAK]

2 more post since I started typing. I'm getting slow...:nope:

I've never installed LSH, so I'm unsure if there is an uninstall.

If you simply copied your SH3 directory that you installed SH3 to, no it will not install, as per HW3's comment.

There is a program that does all this for you. I forget the name...

What I did was ( and would suggest, if you have the hard drive space ):

1: Install SH3.

2: Make a copy of the install directory (Ctrl-C, then CTRL-V, windows will usually name it "Copy of [original folder name]")
(example: C:\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII).

3: Name the copy 'SH3-original' or 'SH3-Unmodded'. (path would then be: C:\Ubisoft\SH3-original)

4: Install LSH, or GWX, (or any other) to the install directory: C:\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII

5: Rename it to "SH3-***". *** would be "GWX" or "LSH".

6: Copy your "SH3-Original" and rename it, "SilentHunterIII". (install directory)

Then repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional "mega-mod".
Add shortcuts named SH3 GWX and/or SH3 LSH.

Optional: You could then install SH3Commander for each install, just point it to the correct directory, hence the renaming of the files. ( and name the shortcut SH3 Commander GWX, or SH3 Commander LSH, then just click the one you want.)

Optional: You can then repeat step 6, if you wanted to have an original to make your own mods from.
You would never have to worry about "contaminating" your original files, because you know that "SH3-Original" is the backup.

If you need me to clarify, just let me know.:up:

Barracuda

[Darthlucky]

I don't have my disk copy of SHIII with me, pretty sure I'll need that to reinstall, I would like a little more clarification, if you don't mind. I want to make sure I do this right.

[Jeff-Groves]

Use MultiSH3 to fix each install!!

[Darthlucky]

When I click the MultiSH3 icon, it asks me what I want to name the folder, it doesn't give me any options to do a multi install

[Jeff-Groves]

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=212462

[BarracudaUAK]

Sorry, worked today...

Jeff-Groves to the rescue.:up:
That is the program I was thinking of...

I think you're in good hands.

Barracuda

p.s. I never used multiSH3, always prefer to do things manually.:rock:

[Darthlucky]

Could I buy a copy on steam and use that one for GWX, or would that not work?

[Jeff-Groves]

PM me your address and I'll mail you a SH3 DVD.
I bought several copies to give away.
:)

[Darthlucky]

Thanks, but I have a copy, I'm just on vacation and will have to wait till I get home to use it. On the bright side, I somehow removed all the LSH mods from JSGME so I can't even play it now. At least I have stock sh4 to tide me over

[Jeff-Groves]

On the error message about mods found when installing GWX 3.
Make sure you browse to the SH3 install!
The default install path will cause that message if it does not find the correct files.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n12/privateer_2006/Change_Install.jpg~original

[Darthlucky]

That's the thing, I can't find an install or uninstall folder, I'm not even sure as to how I can uninstall SH3 to reinstall it cleanly.

[Darthlucky]

I think I got it! I can dl a copy from Amazon, and just follow the steps to put it in an entirely different folder, that should work right?

[Jeff-Groves]

yes.
Mine is in C:\Ubisoft
Do NOT put it in the Programs folder.

Then when you install GWX 3 make sure you direct it to your SH3 install folder.

[Darthlucky]

Didn't work, still getting same message

[Jeff-Groves]

What is the path to your clean install of SH3?

[Darthlucky]

I'd already dl'd it from Amazon, so I tried to just dl it again, and send it to a brand new folder on my c: drive.
This PC-Local Disk C:- SH3GWX

[Darthlucky]

So it looks like I'll just have to wait till I get home and just wipe everything out and start again.

[Darthlucky]

I got it to work!!!!!