Final Steps For Returning to SHIII

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

Hello all!

Finally got a working copy of SHIII on hand, with some amazing and wonderful assistance from blackswan40.

One more issue has arisen though, and I turn once more to you again.

I've GWX and other mods installed, and have SH3 Commander alongside (with the appropriate GXW files). However, it seems not to be connected, fully, at least, to the SH3 install. While I can start from SH3 commander, none of the options I select (namely skipping the intro movies) are taking effect, and when going to begin my career, the prompts for the year and flotilla I choose are not there, nor do I start in the boat that I choose.

Any clever minds out there have the solution? Thank you in advance

[John Pancoast]

Hello all!

Finally got a working copy of SHIII on hand, with some amazing and wonderful assistance from blackswan40.

One more issue has arisen though, and I turn once more to you again.

I've GWX and other mods installed, and have SH3 Commander alongside (with the appropriate GXW files). However, it seems not to be connected, fully, at least, to the SH3 install. While I can start from SH3 commander, none of the options I select (namely skipping the intro movies) are taking effect, and when going to begin my career, the prompts for the year and flotilla I choose are not there, nor do I start in the boat that I choose.

Any clever minds out there have the solution? Thank you in advance

In the Commander options, did you point to your SH3 install path ?

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

That I did, and just reverified it. Path is currently C:/Program Files(x86)/Ubisoft/SH3, where the executable is.

[Subtype Zero]

There is your problem. Windows hate, hate, hates SH3 in the program files directory. Uninstall and reinstall to a non-program files directory.

[John Pancoast]

That I did, and just reverified it. Path is currently C:/Program Files(x86)/Ubisoft/SH3, where the executable is.

There's your problem; install the game into a separate folder. NOT in program files.

[Subtype Zero]

Ha, I win!! Jinx!

[John Pancoast]

Ha, I win!! Jinx!

:haha:

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

Thank y'all. Been a while since I've had to do this. Could have sworn my old install on my last computer was in the same location.

[Subtype Zero]

SH3 modded is a great sim, but there are 101 things to remember to get it to work the way you want it to. Let us know when you are up and running again.

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

A'ight, so I've tried a few times rewriting the install path to the standard Program Files folder, but it now refuses to install at all depsite making a Ubisoft/SHIII folder within to install.

May I get the path y'all use for your SHIII installs as reference?

[Gilmar]

My copy on Ubi soft connect is "C:/games/Silent Hunter 3/"

[John Pancoast]

Don't use anything program files related period. I.e., make a path like Gilmar said.
Using his example you can even just make it C:\Silent Hunter 3

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

So, current path I'm attempting is C:/Games/Silent Hunter III/, but each time I try to install on anything other than the x86, I get this error.

'The specified folder Silent Hunter III is invalid, incomplete, or write protected. Please select a valid install path.'

Further tips?

[John Pancoast]

So, current path I'm attempting is C:/Games/Silent Hunter III/, but each time I try to install on anything other than the x86, I get this error.

'The specified folder Silent Hunter III is invalid, incomplete, or write protected. Please select a valid install path.'

Further tips?

Maybe try running the install as administrator. What version are you installing; cd, steam, etc. ?

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

No go.

Installing from a CD ROM copy.

[FUBAR295]

Have you tried just letting it install in there and use that as a backup copy? Then copy the SH3 file over to the C/: Drive or what ever your designation is. Then you can modded to kingdom come if you like. That's what I did.

Good hunting,
FUBAR295

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

Aaaand there comes FUBAR as the man with a plan. Thanks mate. Hadn't thought of that. :Kaleun_Salute:

[s7rikeback]

Aaaand there comes FUBAR as the man with a plan. Thanks mate. Hadn't thought of that. :Kaleun_Salute:
Might want to remove spaces in the installation address..
Examples
C:/Games/SilentHunterIII
C:/Games/SilentHunter3
C:/Games/Silent_Hunter_3

It's been such a long time since I did a disc install...

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

Alright, good news. It works!

Mostly. Still having issues with the SH3 Commander options working. It's set to the right install path and I've added the GWX config files for SH3C. However, the previous issue of the selected start date/flotilla/boat has been rectified.

[FUBAR295]

Glad it is working for you. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:
Good hunting,
FUBAR295