ok havent read all pages.. maybe was posted before a fix..
but running here original SH3 dvd in Vista x64bits perfectly fine..with the lastest 1.4b patch and GWX 3.0 mod at 1280x1024 resolution. could be at any resolution but monitor cant.
starforce protection dont work on 64bit OS.. so u need to use the removal starforce tool. available on their starforce protection site...
-download SFREMOVE
http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/
-intall the game..
-disconect ur DVD drive? (not sure if this step is really necessary)
-patch to the latest game patch.. 1.4b.. for DVD US version.
-use the starforce protection removal tool.. made by starforce developers.
-use the SH3 no-DVD 1.4b patch.. "rld-sh14" (or the version for ur CD/DVD that apply) google it.. about 5 files.. in the patch.. that replace the original ones..
-go to SH3 instalation forder... right click on SH5.exe and choose compatibilty.. to run in windows_Xp mode.
-done
btw.. found that info in Ubisoft and microsoft support forums..
to run the game at ANY resolution..
from another thread
Here's how:
download... DX9res v1.0
http://www.kegetys.net/misc/
place the 2 files D3d9.cfg ,D3d9.dll on ur game instalation..
u can scan them .. with any antivirus they are clean.. but could
trigger abit later a false alarm when used with the compatibilty toolkit because
they modify the way this game runs.. (ie.. a resolution not supported by the original game)
its ok..
u need to open the file d3d9.cfg with a notepad and edit manually the resolution u want..
u might need also to do the following.. that utility dont work with services pack2.
Quote:
Download and install the Application Compatibility Toolkit from Microsoft.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
After it is installed, on the start menu, go to "All Programs/Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.5" and run the Compatibility Administrator.
When the program opens, make sure New Database is highlighted under Custom Databases, and click the Fix button.
In the "Name of program to be fixed" box, type SH3. Now, click the browse button, and select the sh3.exe in your SH3 install directory.
Click Next.
Under "Operating System Modes" select None.
Click Next.
In the "Compatibility Fixes" box, check DelayDLLInit, and click the Parameters button.
In the "Command Line" box, type d3d9.dll and click OK. (You can click the "Test Run" button to make sure it is working.)
Click Next.
Click Finish.
Click the Save button, name it SH3, and click OK.
On the File menu, select Install.
Close the Compatibilty Administrator.
Enjoy SH3.
Sartori23
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after all that u should be playing Sh3 in any vista x64 or windows7 x64 version.. at any resolution.. should work for x32 versions..