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Originally Posted by Ultrafox (Post 1378802)

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!

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

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Originally Posted by TarJak (Post 1268971)

The cannot initialize 3D engine is most likely caused by your screen refresh rate being 59Mhz or some other stupid number that your 3D engine cannot use. You need to set your screen refresh rate using a custom resolution in nvidia control panel. If you set it to 60.001mhz it should then work as long as your turn off your AA.

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.

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Originally Posted by BLITZKRIEG4590 (Post 1238266)

I got this information from the ubisoft technical help forums.

1. Uninstall SH3
2. Run SFRemove
3. Reboot
4. Begin installation of SH3 as normal
5. When you get to Game Shadow cancel install
6. When you get to finish screen DO NOT press Finish. This seems crucial!
7. Install the 1.4 EU DVD patch with Run As Admin
8. ONLY after 7 has completed hit finish and the launcher screen runs to check system spec and reboot message appears. DO NOT reboot.
9. Exit spec check. DO NOT choose Launch.
10. Overwrite the files with the NO DVD rld-sh14.rar
11. Run the game. Should now work.

Hope this helped.

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.

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

Make this a Sticky!

I just went through this advice and all is good so far ( 1/2 way through mission #3 )

No doubt bits and pieces need to be added and/or tossed as redundant buy those of you GURU's.

I am now trying to find out what level of GWX I have and how to add the
JSGME ( or how ever that is spelled ) along with the 16Km and othe cool stuff.

Right now I have a convoy to work on. Talk later!:subsim:

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Originally Posted by Mokumanamana (Post 1902497)

THIS worked for me perfectly, thank you. I have Windows 7 Pro 64 bit and was extremely frustrated with this not initially working. Now how do I get the game to run at a higher res than 1024 x 768? I would like to be able to get it up to 1680 x 1050...

SH3 on Alienware Windows 7

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU to Blizkrieg4590 and StarLion45!!!
I bought a new Dell Alienware PC with Windows 7 and wanted to transfer SH3 over to the new system, but no matter what I did I kept getting a Protection Error. This went on for days until I finally read your postings on Windows 7 for SH3. I tried Blizkrieg4590's method and then I read StarLions. I loaded SH3 on to the C drive rather than the Programs (x86) drive and followed Blizkrieg4590's instructions. The game has never run better. THANK YOU BOTH!