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EnigmaMan

02-06-13 05:07 AM

Can't install Silent Hunter 3 on Windows 7

Whenever I try to install Silent Hunter 3 on my computer that has Windows 7 32bit, it goes through its normal "Preparing to install" deal and then the installshield says "1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance, Return code: -2147024894.
Does anybody know how to get past this?

Mork_417

02-06-13 05:57 AM

Are you attempting the install under an account that has admin rights?

Herr-Berbunch

02-06-13 06:36 AM

Has it already been installed on there before? If so make sure you delete all references to it, inc. anything in Documents, and run a registry cleaner - I recommend ccleaner but other free ones are available.

Follow Steibler's post - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...5&postcount=50

Here is Neal's link he refers to - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118 for getting rid of StarForce.

DragonRider

02-06-13 07:21 AM

Windows error 1608 is caused by system file errors that will need to be addressed before you can install silent hunter 3 :timeout:

Herr-Berbunch

02-06-13 07:39 AM

Good point. http://consumerdocs.installshield.co...8322&sliceId=1

EnigmaMan

02-06-13 07:06 PM

Yes, as far as I can tell I do have admin rights.

This will be the first time I have installed the game on this computer.

EnigmaMan

02-06-13 09:39 PM

I have looked around on this website and others to help fix this problem, with no success. My major problem is that I still cannot get past that error that it gives me.

Red October1984

02-06-13 11:13 PM

How many User Accounts do you have on your machine? :hmmm:

If you have Admin rights, install it outside of Program Files and follow the Windows 7 Installation Thread.

Welcome to Subsim and Happy Hunting (Eventually... :O: )

EnigmaMan

02-06-13 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984 (Post 2005480)

I have just the one account. But like I sead, it wont let me get to the part to install the game. That is the part that is bugging me.

Arclight

02-07-13 05:04 AM

Might try running the installer as administrator, and try compatibility modes; I'd try XP or '98. Also make sure you're not installing to program files.

EnigmaMan

02-07-13 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight (Post 2005549)

Might try running the installer as administrator, and try compatibility modes; I'd try XP or '98. Also make sure you're not installing to program files.

I have tryed running it as administrator and using the compatibility modes, but those don't work eather. I remember reading about not installing it in program files folder, I'll keep that in mind when or if I can get to the install options.

Red October1984

02-07-13 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EnigmaMan (Post 2005927)

Take a look at this thread.

Windows 7 Troubleshooting Thread

And this thread.

How to Run SH3 on Windows 7

HunterICX

02-08-13 04:54 AM

Strange I've the old version of SH3 (with Starforce) and it install just fine on my end.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (UAC disabled)

HunterICX

Herr-Berbunch

02-08-13 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX (Post 2006072)

Strange I've the old version of SH3 (with Starforce) and it install just fine on my end.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (UAC disabled)

HunterICX

Fine on mine too.

Did you get the latest installshield from the link I posted?

Is the disc damaged?

EnigmaMan

02-08-13 07:26 PM

Great news, I got my game working!:yeah: I can post how I did it if anybody is interested.

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