Solution that worked for me!
 

I've posted this to another thread on this same subject, but in case you don't see it, here is a solution that worked for me:

1. I went through the Subsim.com link to Amazon.com and bought the pre-patched, no-DVD required version of SHIII for $9.95. I even got free shipping by signing up for a 30-day free trial of the Amazon priorty scheme (which I intend to cancel today). I did pay an extra $3.95 for next-day delivery, which happened as promised.

2. I had one small problem when installing from the new DVD - WIN 7 would not recognize the directory name I wanted to use: C:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter III\ giving me a message that the directory was invalid or unavailable because it was locked. After fighting that for an hour or so, I tried this one: "C:\Games\Silent_Hunter3\", and the load prceeded flawlessly!

3. After verifying the version was indeed 1.4 and that no DVD was required to actually start the Sim, I applied the GWX3 Gold mod, put the JSGME where it belonged, applied the .cfg changes to SH3 Commander, and (Hooray!), everything now works perfectly!

I must say my new machine is a killer (Falcon NW Mach V as of 1/2010). It allows me to run in compressed time mode at 4096 without a hitch, loads missions in seconds instead of minutes (a solid state hard drive doesn't hurt, nor does the I7 Extreme 95 Dual Core CPU), and I experience no delays while the harbor and surroundings load at the start of a mission. Searchlights at night no longer lock up the Sim or send me back to desktop.

The only thing missing are two mods I used to enjoy that I can no longer find anywhere - one applies colors to the ships on the map to distinguish friend from foe, and the other is an enhanced damage mod that creates large holes from torpedo impacts or gunnery hits. If anyone knows where to find them I'd be greatful!

Sorry about the bragging on the machine!

:sunny::D:sunny:

Never Mind!
 

I found the mods I was looking for by searching the forum, like I should have in the first place! :oops::oops::oops:

glad, you got it sorted!
good modding and good hunting :salute:

After attempting to get my original working, I went ahead and bought myself a new copy from here. It should be compatible with Vista, come patched up to 1.4b, run without a disc, and hopefully doesn't include the dreaded StarForce. At £2.99 you can't really argue, as long as it works!

If anyone else has bought this particular version, please give me a shout so my mind will be at ease. Damn StarForce, and damn Ubi for allowing them to sully such a magnificent game with their virus of a program.

Where??
 

Hi i have problems with my Win 7 wich says after starting: This application can be launched with a release version of win98 2000etc etc XP only"

Aside of the common things that I shoud do (installing outside PF etc) I have followed the common instructions like I did on another PC with Vista; where the game was running well with GWX gold. So I know how to do it. But Now ive bought other pc with Win 7 and I get always the same dumb message. Starforce even cant installed on this PC maybe cuz its crap.

I followed the instructions considering changing compatibility of the exe file.

But I stil get the same fkn message if i want to run the game .

In fact I ve tried all modes and nothing works. I dont have starforce on ny PC installed and i use original disc of SH3

So i like the nodisc option. But where can I find those files:>NO DVD rld-sh14.rar. Can some one give me a link??:06:

Ultrafox, believe me I know how frustrating this can be. :damn: Please see the solution above from Nordmann and my own post at the top of the page. We got it to work with no problems (that I know of) on Win 7 machines. You need a version of the sim that is already patched to v1.4 and does not require the DVD and does not have Starforce loaded. I bought mine through a Subsim.com link to Amazon.com for a grand total of about $14, including overnight shipping in the USA. I'm guessing Nordmann got a similar deal in the UK.
Just uninstall SHIII, mods and all, and reverse any changes you made to your system to try to get around Starforce, etc. The already properly updated SHIII will load to your Win 7 machine from the new disc, and SHIII will now start and run without the DVD inserted - at least mine does. I then applied the GWX-3 expansion, and assorted compatible mods. I'm back to fully enjoying SHIII just like I did before my XP machine crashed and I lost everything.

Don't give up - if you can't go through an obstacle, find a way around it like we did! Good luck to you, and let us know if you were successful. :salute: Good Hunting!

given up
 

done all the stuff mentioned here and there this SH3 is gone to the wind its finally sunk by the HMAS Adelaide, looks like its SH5 then...


like 30 mins l8er, No to SH5, there all sunk, no Uboats

3d engine failure
 

I followed this type of discussion in the past, because I had such an issue once - and now again while running Win 7.

In my experience, it is a simple graphics driver problem - as someone above already stated. Going back to stock Win 7 driver did the trick for me. (I have a Nvidia card).

The 59 Hz monitor problem seems to be only a WIN 7 artifact without any physical influence. Its a calculation error in Windows, not a real effect. If you try to correct the monitor settings to 60 Hz, it falls back on the 59 Hz immediately.

Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you, dude! Thanks!

I have owned this DVD game for 3 yrs now and thanks to your easy step by step process I can play SH3 for the first time! I wanted to register just to send my aloha and say mahalo for taking the time and helping those like myself who need that extra detail with things like this (navigating computers). The only thing I would add is that to be absolutely sure to Run As Admin on step 7. Thats what made me fail the 1st time I tried this. The second time I ran the patch "Run As Administer" and it took!
Mahalo, Bra!

P.s. Now that I'm here, maybe i can stay awhile and get to know some of the members here.

Herr Kaleun
 

that's good :D
welcome to subsim .
SINK THEM :arrgh!:

Don't forget folks, if you have UAC enabled (recommended unless you are strict on your AV/Malware solutions) then you should install in a location other than Program Files (x86).

Welcome aboard, guys :salute:

I followed the instrucitons and found it works just fine. I used the IS dvd patch instead of EU. So far no problems

Hallelujah! Thanks folks - I was going nuts trying to fix this issue (having only just moved into the Year of the Fruitbat from my ancient XP box). Now I can swim with the fishes again! :yeah:

Did you adjust your screen resolution?
 

What screen resolution are you using( assume you are all with Win 7 64bit)

Thanks

me?

My desktop is 1920 x 1080
The game is running in default res but I am using GWX3 which IIRC (unlikely) includes the 13XX x 768 res fix. I also got it to run without GWX but I am only just looking closely now to see whether it is stretched - doesn't look it but I am as blind as a bat!

It runs full screen and there are no black bars in any GUI it must bi in WS?

Edit: I am as blind as a bat. Just installed the WS patch for GWX!

Win7 64
AMD64x2
Abit AN52 MB
4G RAM
XFX HD5450 512MB