Windows 7 vs SHIII

Anoldone · 10-20-12, 08:39 AM

Hi there, i have a new laptop with windows 7 ultimate 64-bit installed, i tried to install sh3 from an original cd, it install itself correctly but then when i double click on icon it shows a window that says that the program can only run under windows 95, xp, and other.
If i install the program in virtual machine to simulate an xp os it ends up showing me the same window !
I don't think it's a resolution problem, can some one help me ?
thanks a lot.

jreid666 · 10-20-12, 10:04 AM

Try right clicking the icon, go to properties, compatability, check the box "check to run in compatability mode for" and choose windows xp. Worked on my last computer thouh i didnt have the same problem with my new computer

Sailor Steve · 10-20-12, 10:08 AM

WELCOME ABOARD!

I'm not sure if this will help with your particular problem, but on thing Windows 7 users say is that redirecting the installation to the main drive folder helps with a lot of the problems encountered. Apparently Windows 7 doesn't like anybody fiddling with Program Files.

Jimbuna · 10-20-12, 10:42 AM

You need to be in ProgramFiles(x86) or preferably a secondary drive as well as having performed the 'compatability' operation.

Welcome to SubSim

Raptor · 10-20-12, 10:56 AM

I avoided the problem by creating a new directory "GAMES" on my C drive. SH3 and any other game I have gets installed there, each in their own sub-directory.

It's also a great spot to install JSGME, Multi-SH3, and all those zipped mod files one collects.

VONHARRIS · 10-20-12, 11:12 AM

Here is my solution (Win 7 Ultimate)

I let SH3 install where it wanted.

Then using Multi SH3, I created a copy of SH3 in my secondary hard drive.
After this all is well!

Good luck.

Anoldone · 10-20-12, 11:17 AM

Ok i try to use all the tricks you wrote down, and i'll let you know thanks a lot to all for such fast replay

i really would like to play that old game again !

Anoldone · 10-20-12, 11:46 AM

Still unable, i installed the program in a new folder called games that stay on desktop, i run the compatible stuff, tried several Os, still gettin the message....i even tried to install jsgme but i have no mod to put on there i think i need to have the program works before patching or modding.....
well i guess i have to surrender.....or no ?

Gargamel · 10-20-12, 12:35 PM

Try the dedicated win7 thread, just a few threads down from this one.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=153900

10-20-12, 08:39 AM	#1
Anoldone Nub Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Windows 7 vs SHIII Hi there, i have a new laptop with windows 7 ultimate 64-bit installed, i tried to install sh3 from an original cd, it install itself correctly but then when i double click on icon it shows a window that says that the program can only run under windows 95, xp, and other. If i install the program in virtual machine to simulate an xp os it ends up showing me the same window ! I don't think it's a resolution problem, can some one help me ? thanks a lot.

10-20-12, 10:08 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	WELCOME ABOARD! I'm not sure if this will help with your particular problem, but on thing Windows 7 users say is that redirecting the installation to the main drive folder helps with a lot of the problems encountered. Apparently Windows 7 doesn't like anybody fiddling with Program Files. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

10-20-12, 10:42 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You need to be in ProgramFiles(x86) or preferably a secondary drive as well as having performed the 'compatability' operation. Welcome to SubSim __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-20-12, 10:56 AM	#5
Raptor Weps Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 350 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I avoided the problem by creating a new directory "GAMES" on my C drive. SH3 and any other game I have gets installed there, each in their own sub-directory. It's also a great spot to install JSGME, Multi-SH3, and all those zipped mod files one collects. __________________ Raptor

10-20-12, 11:17 AM	#7
Anoldone Nub Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Let's see Ok i try to use all the tricks you wrote down, and i'll let you know thanks a lot to all for such fast replay i really would like to play that old game again !

10-20-12, 10:04 AM	#2
jreid666 Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: fraserburgh Posts: 104 Downloads: 296 Uploads: 0	Try right clicking the icon, go to properties, compatability, check the box "check to run in compatability mode for" and choose windows xp. Worked on my last computer thouh i didnt have the same problem with my new computer

10-20-12, 11:12 AM	#6
VONHARRIS Konteradmiral Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 1,992 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	Here is my solution (Win 7 Ultimate) I let SH3 install where it wanted. Then using Multi SH3, I created a copy of SH3 in my secondary hard drive. After this all is well! Good luck.

10-20-12, 11:46 AM	#8
Anoldone Nub Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No way Still unable, i installed the program in a new folder called games that stay on desktop, i run the compatible stuff, tried several Os, still gettin the message....i even tried to install jsgme but i have no mod to put on there i think i need to have the program works before patching or modding..... well i guess i have to surrender.....or no ?

10-20-12, 12:35 PM	#9
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Try the dedicated win7 thread, just a few threads down from this one. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=153900 __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.