Silent Hunter 3 Will it run on Windows7?

scustalow · 10-16-11, 01:28 PM

I can't even get it to load..my system

AMD Athlon 2.80

64bit

Windows 7

I have tried the xp compat mode

Can someone help me?

Stev · 10-16-11, 02:01 PM

Try this thread
Windows 7 and Vista troubleshooting

Stev1 · 10-16-11, 02:03 PM

This thread might be helpful
How to play Silent Hunter III without the DVD in the DVD Drive (Starforce free)

Gerald · 10-16-11, 02:04 PM

SH3 has no problem with W7, how did you install the program?

Fish In The Water · 10-16-11, 02:13 PM

Try taking a look through the links that have already been posted, and welcome aboard!

Gerald · 10-16-11, 02:23 PM

Link for ya,

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165

scustalow · 10-16-11, 02:37 PM

Would the report that you can have it run help if you saw it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

Try taking a look through the links that have already been posted, and welcome aboard!

Jimbuna · 10-16-11, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scustalow

I can't even get it to load..my system

AMD Athlon 2.80

64bit

Windows 7

I have tried the xp compat mode

Can someone help me?

If you have two drives don't put it in C but if you only have a C drive ensure it is installed in the x86 section.

scustalow · 10-16-11, 02:40 PM

I still get that screen where you have a choice of 'info' or 'ok' and nowhere to go after that.

scustalow · 10-16-11, 02:56 PM

If I bought this from them..would it solve my issues with it running on Windows 7 ? what is the difference between the dvd version and it?

Gerald · 10-16-11, 02:58 PM

Installation should be done in x86, even if you choose the Steam as a supplier.

scustalow · 10-16-11, 03:29 PM

how do I do this ?

Gerald · 10-16-11, 03:41 PM

During installation, select the folder, then x86 and not in C (DO NOT PUT IN C) Program Files (x86) / Ubisoft / Silent Hunter...should be the goal.

scustalow · 10-16-11, 04:06 PM

no go...did as you said..I am at a loss..I even did the 1.4b upgrade..no go..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

During installation, select the folder, then x86 and not in C (DO NOT PUT IN C) Program Files (x86) / Ubisoft / Silent Hunter...should be the goal.

danrucker3 · 12-23-11, 12:01 AM

Greetings I have recently re-installed SHIII on my computer. I followed the instructions to the letter, there was a post (don't remember who's: scustalow maybe?) that I used, very detailed and useful. Anyway, to make a long story short, I still come up with an error: "Can not initialize 3D engine"

I passed everything on the spec page. Any ideas?

My computer configuration is:
OS: Windows 7 Professional, 64bit
Proc: AMD quadcore, 2400 Mhz
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD4200 (on mainboard)
RAM: 8Gig

10-16-11, 01:28 PM	#1
scustalow Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 3 Will it run on Windows7? I can't even get it to load..my system AMD Athlon 2.80 64bit Windows 7 I have tried the xp compat mode Can someone help me?

10-16-11, 02:04 PM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim scustalow! SH3 has no problem with W7, how did you install the program? __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-16-11, 02:13 PM	#5
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Try taking a look through the links that have already been posted, and welcome aboard! __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

10-16-11, 02:23 PM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Link for ya, http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-16-11, 02:40 PM	#9
scustalow Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is what it says I still get that screen where you have a choice of 'info' or 'ok' and nowhere to go after that.

10-16-11, 02:01 PM	#2
Stev Nub Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Try this thread Windows 7 and Vista troubleshooting

10-16-11, 02:03 PM	#3
Stev1 Medic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 164 Downloads: 205 Uploads: 0	This thread might be helpful How to play Silent Hunter III without the DVD in the DVD Drive (Starforce free)

10-16-11, 02:56 PM	#10
scustalow Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter 3 and Steam If I bought this from them..would it solve my issues with it running on Windows 7 ? what is the difference between the dvd version and it?

10-16-11, 02:58 PM	#11
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Installation should be done in x86, even if you choose the Steam as a supplier. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

10-16-11, 03:29 PM	#12
scustalow Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	windows 7 how do I do this ?

10-16-11, 03:41 PM	#13
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	During installation, select the folder, then x86 and not in C (DO NOT PUT IN C) Program Files (x86) / Ubisoft / Silent Hunter...should be the goal. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

12-23-11, 12:01 AM	#15
danrucker3 Bilge Rat Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Error: Can not initialize 3D engine Greetings I have recently re-installed SHIII on my computer. I followed the instructions to the letter, there was a post (don't remember who's: scustalow maybe?) that I used, very detailed and useful. Anyway, to make a long story short, I still come up with an error: "Can not initialize 3D engine" I passed everything on the spec page. Any ideas? My computer configuration is: OS: Windows 7 Professional, 64bit Proc: AMD quadcore, 2400 Mhz Graphics: ATI Radeon HD4200 (on mainboard) RAM: 8Gig

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