Problem with installation

Dekessey · 12-29-07, 05:28 PM

I recently reformatted my HD. Re-installed everything, but I screwed up SHIII installation. Now the game doesn't recognize the legal copy I own. It asks me to type the DVD ID, but it doesn't work. I uninstalled and re-installed more than once, no luck.

It used to work before, it's a good and legal copy. I suspect there is a registration file somewhere that wasn't deleted or something along those lines. Anyone can help? Please, I don't want to reformat again!!!!

HW3 · 12-29-07, 11:05 PM

Most likely a file left in the registry. A registry cleaning program should take care of it.

Dekessey · 12-29-07, 11:41 PM

Sounds good. Any suggestion for such a program?

I know about regedit, but not too familiar with that.

kiwi_2005 · 12-29-07, 11:59 PM

In regedit you can use the Find option and type in 'Silent Hunter III' It will bring up all SH3 regos, then you can delete them. Just make sure they are SH3 rego's before you delete or create a system restore before you start if your really paranoid.

If still dont work try installing SH3 into a different folder eg: C:\Uboat\Silent hunter III

Badger Finn · 12-30-07, 12:08 AM

Make sure these temp files are gone as well look in

C:\DOCUME~1\you user name\Locals~1\TEMP\etc etc

look for perhaps a file called appcompat.txt and other rogue SH3 files

These files were meant to delete on exiting the install but didnt

Dekessey · 12-30-07, 01:09 AM

Thanks all for your inputs. Finally fixed my problem. It was indeed the registry.

Well I'm off to sea now.

Jimbuna · 12-30-07, 11:51 AM

Pleased to hear it....in future you should also insert your game disc and perform the uninstall operation. You'd be suprised what the disc finds

12-29-07, 05:28 PM	#1
Dekessey Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 112 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Problem with installation I recently reformatted my HD. Re-installed everything, but I screwed up SHIII installation. Now the game doesn't recognize the legal copy I own. It asks me to type the DVD ID, but it doesn't work. I uninstalled and re-installed more than once, no luck. It used to work before, it's a good and legal copy. I suspect there is a registration file somewhere that wasn't deleted or something along those lines. Anyone can help? Please, I don't want to reformat again!!!!

12-29-07, 11:05 PM	#2
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Most likely a file left in the registry. A registry cleaning program should take care of it. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

12-29-07, 11:59 PM	#4
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	In regedit you can use the Find option and type in 'Silent Hunter III' It will bring up all SH3 regos, then you can delete them. Just make sure they are SH3 rego's before you delete or create a system restore before you start if your really paranoid. If still dont work try installing SH3 into a different folder eg: C:\Uboat\Silent hunter III __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

12-30-07, 11:51 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pleased to hear it....in future you should also insert your game disc and perform the uninstall operation. You'd be suprised what the disc finds __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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12-29-07, 11:41 PM	#3
Dekessey Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 112 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Sounds good. Any suggestion for such a program? I know about regedit, but not too familiar with that.

12-30-07, 12:08 AM	#5
Badger Finn Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 332 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Make sure these temp files are gone as well look in C:\DOCUME~1\you user name\Locals~1\TEMP\etc etc look for perhaps a file called appcompat.txt and other rogue SH3 files These files were meant to delete on exiting the install but didnt

12-30-07, 01:09 AM	#6
Dekessey Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 112 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Thanks all for your inputs. Finally fixed my problem. It was indeed the registry. Well I'm off to sea now.