SH4 & Vista 64 bit

macky · 01-23-09, 12:47 PM

Hi

Apologies if this has already been asked, but the search tool did not come up with it.

Will SH4 run OK on Vista 64 bit? I have finally got a laptop that can run demanding games and I hope I can get SH4 to run

Many Thanks

JonB · 01-23-09, 01:24 PM

It can m8. I´m running it on Vista 64 and works like a charm...

If you are having troubles with the installation, let us know...

silent killer · 01-23-09, 09:29 PM

i am running vista 64 bit edt. with no problems. AMD 9950 QUAD CORE BLACK EDT. 4 GIGS DDR2 DUAL CORE CORSAIR DOMINATOR 8500 1066 RAM AND A BFG 260 OC VIDIO CARD AT TOP END NO PROBLEMS. HAVE FUN

macky · 01-23-09, 10:09 PM

Doesnt look like I can

I can install, patch to 1.4 but when I try to run it states "This application has failed to start because d3dx9_32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem"

Now I de-selected the option to install dx9 as I obviously have dx10. Should I have installed dx9?

AVGWarhawk · 01-23-09, 10:32 PM

You have to install the DX9 off the disk. Even if you have a DX10 card, parts of the DX9 file will be used to run the game. Re-intall and make sure DX9 and also the codec are installed off the disk. It will run on Vista 64. It runs on mine without issue. I do recommend you make a root folder when the install prompts were to load it. Create C:\Games\Silent Hunter 4 It keeps it out of the OS programs and being as you will probably be loading mods, you will not have any errors if you load the game this way.

macky · 01-23-09, 10:51 PM

Thanks, I googled it and installed a fresh DX and now it works great!

This is my first laptop which tbh has out shined any computer I have ever owned. I am running SH4 with everything maxed...and its flawless.

Anyone considering a laptop around the $1k range then I advise you to look at this:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9050279&type=product&id=12180125 19873

I highly recommend it for gaming such as this, FX10 and any other demanding game.

Now I only need to try and remember how to play this sim:hmm:

JonB · 01-24-09, 06:20 AM

Nice to hear it worked out, m8. See ya down under

AVGWarhawk · 01-24-09, 07:35 AM

Some people get thrown with DX9 and DX10. Not sure if you should load DX9 when your card is DX10 rated. I was in the same boat

I found that bits and pieces of DX will be used to have your application run. So alls well that ends well! Enjoy the game

01-23-09, 12:47 PM	#1
macky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 129 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH4 & Vista 64 bit Hi Apologies if this has already been asked, but the search tool did not come up with it. Will SH4 run OK on Vista 64 bit? I have finally got a laptop that can run demanding games and I hope I can get SH4 to run Many Thanks

01-23-09, 09:29 PM	#3
silent killer Soundman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingston Ontario Posts: 141 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	vista 64 i am running vista 64 bit edt. with no problems. AMD 9950 QUAD CORE BLACK EDT. 4 GIGS DDR2 DUAL CORE CORSAIR DOMINATOR 8500 1066 RAM AND A BFG 260 OC VIDIO CARD AT TOP END NO PROBLEMS. HAVE FUN __________________

01-23-09, 10:32 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You have to install the DX9 off the disk. Even if you have a DX10 card, parts of the DX9 file will be used to run the game. Re-intall and make sure DX9 and also the codec are installed off the disk. It will run on Vista 64. It runs on mine without issue. I do recommend you make a root folder when the install prompts were to load it. Create C:\Games\Silent Hunter 4 It keeps it out of the OS programs and being as you will probably be loading mods, you will not have any errors if you load the game this way. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-24-09, 07:35 AM	#8
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Some people get thrown with DX9 and DX10. Not sure if you should load DX9 when your card is DX10 rated. I was in the same boat I found that bits and pieces of DX will be used to have your application run. So alls well that ends well! Enjoy the game __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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01-23-09, 01:24 PM	#2
JonB Bosun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halmstad, Sweden Posts: 69 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It can m8. I´m running it on Vista 64 and works like a charm... If you are having troubles with the installation, let us know...

01-23-09, 10:09 PM	#4
macky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 129 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Doesnt look like I can I can install, patch to 1.4 but when I try to run it states "This application has failed to start because d3dx9_32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem" Now I de-selected the option to install dx9 as I obviously have dx10. Should I have installed dx9?

01-23-09, 10:51 PM	#6
macky Machinist's Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 129 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks, I googled it and installed a fresh DX and now it works great! This is my first laptop which tbh has out shined any computer I have ever owned. I am running SH4 with everything maxed...and its flawless. Anyone considering a laptop around the $1k range then I advise you to look at this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9050279&type=product&id=12180125 19873 I highly recommend it for gaming such as this, FX10 and any other demanding game. Now I only need to try and remember how to play this sim:hmm:

01-24-09, 06:20 AM	#7
JonB Bosun Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Halmstad, Sweden Posts: 69 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Nice to hear it worked out, m8. See ya down under