Welcome :sunny:

I had problems with SH3 when I first returned to it. It would not run until I changed the screen resolution on my PC to match the resolution of the game. But it did run fine, with Windows 7, when I did match the screen res, and it did work fine with the various screen resolution enhancement programs. And I could take screen shots, at least in TGA format.

I went out a bought a new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti. I no longer have to match the screen res to the game res. It just loads up and runs without a hitch.

The same is true with the screen res enhancements. But now I have two new problems.

1) If I hit screenshot I get a CTD.

2) If I run it at 1920 x 1080, the mouse parks itself on top of the fire button, so when I lock a target and mouse out of the lock, I end up firing torpedoes! So I've backed the res down to 1600 x 900, which is still pretty sharp, and I am okay, except for the screenshot problem.

But clearly, the problem lies not only with Windows 7, but also with the graphics card is use. And both of my cards use Nvidia chips.

I wonder if the screen shots would work IF I changed the screen res to 1600 x 900 BEFORE I load SH3? I'll have to give that a try.

This is known issue with the Hi Res Fix, so if you're using that it could be the culprit.

This is also a known issue at some resolutions - but I've never encountered it so unfortunately I can't remember the exact details. But it comes up often enough that someone here will have the relevant info and solutions. :DL

Windows 7
 

Tried all the above but it still won't work in W7. I guess I will just have to buy SH3 that is Version 1.4 - Feel really peed off that I cannot play the best PC game ever:wah::cry:

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I'd recommend purchasing this version:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Hunte.../dp/B000FUCGDY

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Thanks for the help Jimbuna - all done - just gotta wait for it now - got as far as 1944 on my old comp with 26 missions and 740,000 tons - looking forward to starting from scratch though !!!
Thanks again

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/ima...ies/pirate.gif

I have this game coming next week. Reading this thread has filled me with horror! :) I have a Windows 7 Laptop (Home Premium) with an Ati HD4670 video card.

I tend to run the Laptop at 1280 X 720. What display settings within the Silent Hunter 3 settings menu is likely to offer the best results? I guess I could always set my screen resolution to 1024 X 768 before running the game if need be. :)

Just install XP
 

I was very excited to have a new computer and OS until I tried playing older games on Windows 7. After a month of headaches, I set up my computer to dual boot with Windows XP. Any game that was released pre-Windows 7 just gets installed on the XP side of things.

It's a bit terrifying to do if you're not used to it -- just back up your data. The worst that happens is you have to reinstall your operating system and data.

The next operating system is likely going to be less friendly to XP-era games, so it might soon be a necessity.

As far as obtaining a copy of XP, all you need is the license code -- often found on stickers attached to old PCs and laptops. XP is supported through 2014.

Here's a guide to installing an XP/7 system.

I found a way to run my 7 Laptop at 1024 x 768 full screen. SHIII should load and play fine when it arrives. :)

cant save
 

hi all,can anyone help i install sh3 on windows 7 and it wont save my progress
any ideas

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It sounds like you installed the game, but it's not saving your missions. I'm just coming back to SH3, but I remember well that you can only safely save games either in port, or on the surface with no other traffic anywhere near you. How are you trying to save games?

Have you installed to C or Cx86 ?

What's Cx86?