Quick Question

RENEGADE-623 · 05-18-07, 10:12 AM

Does anyone know if the original SH will play on windows XP?

SteamWake · 05-18-07, 10:18 AM

You mean the one for Amiga ? :p

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_...8video_game%29

Sailor Steve · 05-18-07, 10:29 AM

He said SH, not SS; Silent Hunter, not Silent Service.
SS can also means Silly Smart guy.:p :p

The best bet is to get the best DOS emulator, here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/dosbox/

RENEGADE-623 · 05-18-07, 11:42 AM

ahhh, silent service, thta was my first ever sub sim hehe i had it with my commodore 64 when it came out loved that game i platyed that one continuesly. LOL thanx i will try to d/l that hope it works, i just ordered sh from amazon LOL need to curb by ppac theatre sub sim appettite til i get home and can play SH4 on a real puter LOL all tho knowing me i will probably end up buying a laptop capable f playing it just for that LOL

Kingcobra24 · 05-18-07, 08:10 PM

I can play SH3 on my Pentium 4 with Windows XP, but I have to play SH2 and SH1 on the old Model T ------ 486DX/100 desktop with Windows 3.11 and DOS 6.22

AussieM8 · 05-18-07, 11:14 PM

Yes you can play SH1 on XP, use DOS BOX version 0.70 I have it running on my system no probelms P4 2.53 ghz ATi 9700 graphics card with a 40" LCD monitor.

Adm. Ahab · 05-18-07, 11:27 PM

It can be done, with some difficulty.

I have some instructions I can send, if you want them.
EDIT:These include the full use of sound, joystick, etc.

Following these instructions was the only way I was ever able to make the game run.

Here is a link with some resources for running old games.

http://vogons.zetafleet.com/index.php

MaxT.dk · 05-19-07, 04:13 AM

There's a special forum for this game

And there's a sticky topic regarding this issue

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106840

Major Johnson · 05-19-07, 10:33 AM

I've followed the instructions given for DOSBOX and it doesn't work for me. It keeps prompting for the CD. And yes, I did a full install, and yes, I've tried the listed combos of the BUD= possibilities. Do you have to delete those intro files for the DOSDOX method? I renamed them but that didn't do any good either.

I tried the method of a full install, setting it to run with win95 compatibility, renaming the .smk files listed and that didn't work. Do I have to actually delete those files??

Also during the install, in the system compatibility screen it did say I failed for one of the memory checks. XMS I believe. I have that set to auto in the compatibility mode screen.

I'm at a loss. It's not a big deal, as I do have a 98 box, but I'm just tinkering around trying to get it to work. Thanks.

Chock · 05-19-07, 12:20 PM

The original SH won't work when I try it with DOSBOX on XP, neither will AOTD. Must admit, I didn't give it an absolutely exhaustive try, but I did try quite a few things to get it to work.

Oddly enough I do still have a working Amiga, so I could play Silent Service, but I guess that the laziness of having to set it all up beats the nostalgia at the moment, so I haven't done so.

You could install twin OS on your comp if you really want to use just one machine, especially easy to do if you have more than one drive in your PC. I have one set up just like that with XP and 98 so I can run a few programs I like that aint happy with XP, I just flip the boot drive priority in the BIOS if I need it to crank up on Win 98.

Major Johnson · 05-19-07, 12:37 PM

I have a KVM switch with my 2 computers so switching screens is just a <tap! tap!> away.

Actually, I am going to try this DOSBOX with another old program, Dawn Patrol, that will only work on a p100 compaq that I have that is not on the KVM. I don't have great hopes, but it's something to tinker with. I just wish I was as knowledgeable as some of these guys in the forum that understand the code stuff.

Kingcobra24 · 05-19-07, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxT.dk

There's a special forum for this game

And there's a sticky topic regarding this issue

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106840

Speaking of 'stickies'...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=111023

05-18-07, 10:12 AM	#1
RENEGADE-623 Sailor man Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 45 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Quick Question Does anyone know if the original SH will play on windows XP?

05-18-07, 10:29 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	He said SH, not SS; Silent Hunter, not Silent Service. SS can also means Silly Smart guy.:p :p The best bet is to get the best DOS emulator, here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/dosbox/ __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-18-07, 08:10 PM	#5
Kingcobra24 Soundman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 142 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can play SH3 on my Pentium 4 with Windows XP, but I have to play SH2 and SH1 on the old Model T ------ 486DX/100 desktop with Windows 3.11 and DOS 6.22 __________________

05-19-07, 04:13 AM	#8
MaxT.dk Rough night at Langtrees brothel Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 480 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's a special forum for this game And there's a sticky topic regarding this issue http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=106840 __________________ http://maxt.dk/archives/2007/03/22/s...nter-4-cheats/ Get KillerSub MOD and bring the Hell back to Earth! The FUN way to play SH4! Now with Rail Guns!

05-19-07, 10:33 AM	#9
Major Johnson Frogman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jeresey Shore USA Posts: 288 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I've followed the instructions given for DOSBOX and it doesn't work for me. It keeps prompting for the CD. And yes, I did a full install, and yes, I've tried the listed combos of the BUD= possibilities. Do you have to delete those intro files for the DOSDOX method? I renamed them but that didn't do any good either. I tried the method of a full install, setting it to run with win95 compatibility, renaming the .smk files listed and that didn't work. Do I have to actually delete those files?? Also during the install, in the system compatibility screen it did say I failed for one of the memory checks. XMS I believe. I have that set to auto in the compatibility mode screen. I'm at a loss. It's not a big deal, as I do have a 98 box, but I'm just tinkering around trying to get it to work. Thanks. __________________ MJ! ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD FX8350 8 Core 4.0 Ghz CPU GeForce GTX 560 Ti PCIx Video Card 8 GB Corsair Vengence RAM Rosewill 850W Power Supply

05-18-07, 10:18 AM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You mean the one for Amiga ? :p http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_...8video_game%29

05-18-07, 11:42 AM	#4
RENEGADE-623 Sailor man Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 45 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	ahhh, silent service, thta was my first ever sub sim hehe i had it with my commodore 64 when it came out loved that game i platyed that one continuesly. LOL thanx i will try to d/l that hope it works, i just ordered sh from amazon LOL need to curb by ppac theatre sub sim appettite til i get home and can play SH4 on a real puter LOL all tho knowing me i will probably end up buying a laptop capable f playing it just for that LOL

05-18-07, 11:14 PM	#6
AussieM8 Nub Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes you can play SH1 on XP, use DOS BOX version 0.70 I have it running on my system no probelms P4 2.53 ghz ATi 9700 graphics card with a 40" LCD monitor.

05-18-07, 11:27 PM	#7
Adm. Ahab Seaman Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 41 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It can be done, with some difficulty. I have some instructions I can send, if you want them. EDIT:These include the full use of sound, joystick, etc. Following these instructions was the only way I was ever able to make the game run. Here is a link with some resources for running old games. http://vogons.zetafleet.com/index.php

05-19-07, 12:20 PM	#10
Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The original SH won't work when I try it with DOSBOX on XP, neither will AOTD. Must admit, I didn't give it an absolutely exhaustive try, but I did try quite a few things to get it to work. Oddly enough I do still have a working Amiga, so I could play Silent Service, but I guess that the laziness of having to set it all up beats the nostalgia at the moment, so I haven't done so. You could install twin OS on your comp if you really want to use just one machine, especially easy to do if you have more than one drive in your PC. I have one set up just like that with XP and 98 so I can run a few programs I like that aint happy with XP, I just flip the boot drive priority in the BIOS if I need it to crank up on Win 98.

05-19-07, 12:37 PM	#11
Major Johnson Frogman Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jeresey Shore USA Posts: 288 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I have a KVM switch with my 2 computers so switching screens is just a <tap! tap!> away. Actually, I am going to try this DOSBOX with another old program, Dawn Patrol, that will only work on a p100 compaq that I have that is not on the KVM. I don't have great hopes, but it's something to tinker with. I just wish I was as knowledgeable as some of these guys in the forum that understand the code stuff. __________________ MJ! ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 AMD FX8350 8 Core 4.0 Ghz CPU GeForce GTX 560 Ti PCIx Video Card 8 GB Corsair Vengence RAM Rosewill 850W Power Supply