Grey wolves mod won't install

Archive1 · 02-12-07, 12:56 AM

Just downloaded all files of GWX and tried to install it over a clean SH3 file with 1.4b upgrade and get a message that says: "C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII" is not a valid SH3 v1.4b installation... but as far as I know it is and otherwise runs just fine. In fact I ran SH3 from the original CD in the drive after I got the message.

After all this download time what's going on?

_Seth_ · 02-12-07, 01:00 AM

Hi mate!
Check if you have removed ALL the files from previous installations. Also check if you have the right patch, since there are different ones (some for the download version of SH3, some for the DVD version, some for Europe.. and so on).

Archive1 · 02-12-07, 02:11 AM

"Hi mate!
Check if you have removed ALL the files from previous installations. Also check if you have the right patch, since there are different ones (some for the download version of SH3, some for the DVD version, some for Europe.. and so on)."

Seth:
Have deleted all SH3 files. Even deleted all SH3 Commander files...did not rely on rollback. Yes, have worked with SH3 since it came out and do have the correct V1.4b. (I have several messages on Subsim fora and WaW...in fact I uploaded my query there too, in desperation.)

The error is at: "Test 5 = FAILED - 8a1f414cfe229b291c26311bc9a1ea05" The first four Tests by GWX were ok. I checked to be sure the Starforce files were in place in the Non Plug and Play file in Device Manager...they are...since I knew the CD would check for them.

I do have a separate NYGM V2.4 SH3 loaded but it's named completely differently. And I did a new virginal install for GWX from my original CD. JGSME is not active, tho 'was used in the NYGM for modding that. Who knows what Test 5 is?

Am eager to work with this, but am stumped.
Thanks for the reply.

danlisa · 02-12-07, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archive1

The error is at: "Test 5 = FAILED - 8a1f414cfe229b291c26311bc9a1ea05" The first four Tests by GWX were ok.

This is the MD5 check on the GWX Part 5 bin file. Just to be safe (cos there were incorrect MD5 hash's) click on my sig to get another MD5 file. Run the checker again. If the same error comes up then re-download part5.bin.

EDIT - this is the MD5 Hash for part 5 - 7f2cf8be22e0625786244ab1383abe90 Please note I have assumed that test 5 relates to part5.bin. Anywho, all the MD5 hash's are there when you click on my sig.

JScones · 02-12-07, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Please note I have assumed that test 5 relates to part5.bin.

Pls don't equate the contents of the error log with the integrity of the d/l files. The contents of the error log relate specifically to the selected DESTINATION folder and whether it passed the five installer tests. They are not source file corruption checks. MD5Compare takes care of that aspect.

It is simply mere coincidence that there are five bin files and five installer tests.

Archive1 · 02-12-07, 06:58 PM

"Now when you say you deleted your SH3Cmdr install, did that include the !BACKUP folder contents? If not, then my bet is that you rolled back NYGM files into your GWX installation."

JScones: Yes I very precisely went into the AH3 Cmdr file and deleted the !Backup folder and the other two (I think, two) files that are otherwise left behind. I deleted because I did not want to roll the NYGM files anywhere.

I take it from your msg to Danlisa that the GWX install is testing the destination folder and the downloaded GWX files are not corrupt. Now my non-virginal (promiscuous?) folder is named "SilentHunterIII_NYGMv2.4" and I would think that would make it clear to GWX that the destination folder would simply be the existing "SilentHunterIII". Maybe not. I assume the best solution would be to delete the existing "soiled" virgin and reinstall a v1.4b "vestal".

By the way, how do you insert a quote into a message like this? I don't see a quote button in the neighborhood.

I appreciate the help all.

JScones · 02-12-07, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archive1

"Hi mate!
Check if you have removed ALL the files from previous installations. Also check if you have the right patch, since there are different ones (some for the download version of SH3, some for the DVD version, some for Europe.. and so on)."

Seth:
Have deleted all SH3 files. Even deleted all SH3 Commander files...did not rely on rollback. Yes, have worked with SH3 since it came out and do have the correct V1.4b. (I have several messages on Subsim fora and WaW...in fact I uploaded my query there too, in desperation.)

The error is at: "Test 5 = FAILED - 8a1f414cfe229b291c26311bc9a1ea05" The first four Tests by GWX were ok. I checked to be sure the Starforce files were in place in the Non Plug and Play file in Device Manager...they are...since I knew the CD would check for them.

I do have a separate NYGM V2.4 SH3 loaded but it's named completely differently. And I did a new virginal install for GWX from my original CD. JGSME is not active, tho 'was used in the NYGM for modding that. Who knows what Test 5 is?

Am eager to work with this, but am stumped.
Thanks for the reply.

"Test 5 = FAILED - 8a1f414cfe229b291c26311bc9a1ea05" tells me with 5000% certainty that you have NYGM 2.4 files in the *selected* install folder. Don't ask us why, as only you will know.

Firstly, make sure that in the installer you select your "virginal GWX" installation folder. If the same error persists, then you have somehow cross-pollenated your "virginal" installation with NYGM files.

Now when you say you deleted your SH3Cmdr install, did that include the !BACKUP folder contents? If not, then my bet is that you rolled back NYGM files into your GWX installation.

Bottom line, the install you selected contains NYGM 2.4 files.

02-12-07, 12:56 AM	#1
Archive1 Captain Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington State south of Tacoma Posts: 495 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Grey wolves mod won't install Just downloaded all files of GWX and tried to install it over a clean SH3 file with 1.4b upgrade and get a message that says: "C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SilentHunterIII" is not a valid SH3 v1.4b installation... but as far as I know it is and otherwise runs just fine. In fact I ran SH3 from the original CD in the drive after I got the message. After all this download time what's going on?

02-12-07, 01:00 AM	#2
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Hi mate! Check if you have removed ALL the files from previous installations. Also check if you have the right patch, since there are different ones (some for the download version of SH3, some for the DVD version, some for Europe.. and so on). __________________

02-12-07, 02:11 AM	#3
Archive1 Captain Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington State south of Tacoma Posts: 495 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	"Hi mate! Check if you have removed ALL the files from previous installations. Also check if you have the right patch, since there are different ones (some for the download version of SH3, some for the DVD version, some for Europe.. and so on)." Seth: Have deleted all SH3 files. Even deleted all SH3 Commander files...did not rely on rollback. Yes, have worked with SH3 since it came out and do have the correct V1.4b. (I have several messages on Subsim fora and WaW...in fact I uploaded my query there too, in desperation.) The error is at: "Test 5 = FAILED - 8a1f414cfe229b291c26311bc9a1ea05" The first four Tests by GWX were ok. I checked to be sure the Starforce files were in place in the Non Plug and Play file in Device Manager...they are...since I knew the CD would check for them. I do have a separate NYGM V2.4 SH3 loaded but it's named completely differently. And I did a new virginal install for GWX from my original CD. JGSME is not active, tho 'was used in the NYGM for modding that. Who knows what Test 5 is? Am eager to work with this, but am stumped. Thanks for the reply.

02-12-07, 06:58 PM	#6
Archive1 Captain Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington State south of Tacoma Posts: 495 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	"Now when you say you deleted your SH3Cmdr install, did that include the !BACKUP folder contents? If not, then my bet is that you rolled back NYGM files into your GWX installation." JScones: Yes I very precisely went into the AH3 Cmdr file and deleted the !Backup folder and the other two (I think, two) files that are otherwise left behind. I deleted because I did not want to roll the NYGM files anywhere. I take it from your msg to Danlisa that the GWX install is testing the destination folder and the downloaded GWX files are not corrupt. Now my non-virginal (promiscuous?) folder is named "SilentHunterIII_NYGMv2.4" and I would think that would make it clear to GWX that the destination folder would simply be the existing "SilentHunterIII". Maybe not. I assume the best solution would be to delete the existing "soiled" virgin and reinstall a v1.4b "vestal". By the way, how do you insert a quote into a message like this? I don't see a quote button in the neighborhood. I appreciate the help all.