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Originally Posted by Miggy4000
I don't know how useful this might be to those of you trying to run a clean install, but on my Windows 7 machine I set the compatibility mode to Windows XP Service pack 2 and ticked the box marked run as administrator. You can get these options by right clicking on the SH3 icon, going to the bottom of the menu that opens and left click on Properties, then the compatibility tab and select the options. Worked for me!  |
It also works if you don't. Making a folder to install in, that is not in the Program Files (whatever) folder is the key to avoid problems with modding.
Nutworld had the right idea, except he didn't follow through completely on it. Avoid the "Program Files" folder if the (game) files in it are likely to be changed. (Like modding)