So what do I do for Windows 7?
 

So far I download the Starforce removal, and the 1.4b patch. Now in which order, and what else do I need to do this?

My problem is that when I start the game I get a popup that says:

Protection system

Installation finished. Reboot now to finish installation.

I rebooted and it just says it again when I start game.

AFAIK, the starforce removal tool only removes the drivers once you run it. It does not remove it from the game! Therefore , every time you run the game you re-install starforce. The tool is there to remove the drivers if they cause a problem for your computer cd/dvd drives. There is a detailed explanation of how to run the game without starforce enabled on this forum. So I think to answer your question you need to install the game, install the patch. If Starforce causes you issues , run the removal tool after every time you play.

Thank you lafeeverted, found the thread, and doing it now. Mucho appreciated.

Ok I followed the steps, and my game starts now! But when the red bar loads, my game crashes to desktop.


GRRRR this is challenging.

Just use the NO DVD patch and you should be fine :).

Cant find anything about No DVD patch in forums. Is that 1.4b?

I just went and bought a fresh copy from Direct2Drive for $10.

No Starforce, no problem.

Also, don't install GameShadow - cancel the installation at that step.

Steve

I must admit I gritted my teeth at having to buy the game twice, but never could get my original to work on Vista. So I went to Steam. 10 bucks, no problem, lots of SHIII fun.

No, I got it all to work without DVD. Game starts and is fine, my problem is that the red bar loads, and then the game crashes.

might be graphic-card's settings??
what card is installed?
sometimes resolutions caused problems, or the filters ..... :hmmm:

Its an integrated intel card. I'll look it up exactly. Probably the problem is its integrated eh?

bump

yep could be the problem, if you can check and post the type of card. you may also want to see if the unmodded game will run on its own before patching etc...

integrated card? sounds like a showstopper...
specs? direct X9 up to date?

Check out this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165