[aanker]

Originally Posted by bugs

this is a desk top
direct x9 loads
no activation key asked for
C: a sub game >SH4.exe
it is in Start menu, no icon

Yours is:

C:\ >> a sub game >> SH4.exe

... in 'Detail View':

C:\
a sub game
............ SH4.exe
other folders
Program files
Windows

I'm not sure if this makes a difference, your install is straight to the root C:\

I've always installed 'Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific' into a folder called GAME_SH4, and SH4.exe would be in 'Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific'

C:\
GAME_SH4 <-- (any name)
........ Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific
............................... SH4.exe
other folders
Program files
Windows

C:\ >> GAME_SH4 >> Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific >> SH4.exe

Anyone know if this makes a difference?