Hi schlechter pfennig is your SH3 install DVD the original with the Starforce security Protection thats been locked away for years and you have recently reinstalled it.
if so no worries i can help you delete the old install and your SH3 Folder in your documents I have Starforce free SH3 DVD Install that I then zipped up using 7zip uploaded to my Media Fire Site
from this dvd install already patched to 1.4
for Subsim Members having issues with SH3 Old dvs lost dvds I will send you a PM with SH3 Download Link SH3 is now classed as Abandonweare its the old stamesman of Subsims it 20 years old.
You will need 7zip 64bit version to unpack SH3 Download delete where applickable if already on your system.
https://7-zip.org/download.html
AMD Gpu Driver Updates
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/sup...pu-56-selector
One you have download SH3 place it in Folder on Drive C:/but ouside Program /Files X68 so windows security dont mess with your campaign saves also ensure your Graphics drivers are up dated.
Once you have installed SH3 Mod as you see fit if you are using Mods you will need the 4Gig Patch Download Link Below
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=5737
If you need any more help reply to this poat also let me know how you got on and did it fix your SH3 Issue.
Ps if your wanting to Run GWX KC its a all in one install check this post out
https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...&postcount=347
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