4GB patch

guntherprien · 02-21-13, 09:12 AM

Has anyone got any information with regards this patch?
For instance,does it enhance the game,more importantly,will it ruin GWX3?
I think it patches SH3 to 5.1 or something like that.
Thanks for your kind help.

02-21-13, 09:31 AM

It allows SH3.exe to use more memory.
That helps with a large mod list/mods that are memory intensive.
Works fine for stock to any type mod/mod list.

Singed · 02-21-13, 09:34 AM

Without going in to technical details because I haven't had any caffeine yet and it is well documented elsewhere, the patch lets the game run better, in most cases, on PCs that are more advanced than what was commonly available when the game was released.

It does improve the game experience since the PC will run the game better, but doesn't change game play or anything visual. Works with everything as far as I know.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-21-13, 10:16 AM

It patches any x86 exe running on a 64-bit system to use more than 2GB of RAM. Any. Not just SH3.

http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php

SNAKE1937 · 02-21-13, 12:49 PM

I have never used this, but will when I redo SH3, and GWX3 in a few days.

I play mostly SH3 of course, once it is loaded again, CIV 5, and the WW1 flight Sim OFF which is a complete redo of CFS3.

So I am wondering if this "download" has any "gremlins" with in it.

Thanks, SNAKE1937

Herr-Berbunch · 02-21-13, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNAKE1937

So I am wondering if this "download" has any "gremlins" with in it.

Thanks, SNAKE1937

None that I'm aware of, and I've used it on a lot of programs with no ill effect.

guntherprien · 03-15-13, 12:39 PM

Ok,
I have downloaded the patch,just where do I install it?
I'm running windows 7 pro.
My sh3 files are in x86,but it wont install in any folder I have tried.
Can anyone help please?
Thanks.

HW3 · 03-15-13, 03:49 PM

It is a batch file that you run that patches the SH3.exe in the main SH3 folder. You might have a problem getting it to take since you have installed SH3 in the programs files (X86) folder, unless you have turned off the Windows UAC.

guntherprien · 03-16-13, 01:28 PM

Ok,how do I turn off the UAC?
Thanks,man

Herr-Berbunch · 03-16-13, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guntherprien

Ok,how do I turn off the UAC?
Thanks,man

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/

I must urge caution doing this. I have it disabled, but I run several varying scans a week, it's not advisable if you can't keep on top of your own security.

Jimbuna · 03-16-13, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...windows-vista/

I must urge caution doing this. I have it disabled, but I run several varying scans a week, it's not advisable if you can't keep on top of your own security.

Very sound advice....leave UAC on if at all possible unless you are confident in your ability to keep your OS secure.

guntherprien · 03-17-13, 09:25 AM

It wont let me install at all Jim,I navigate to steam...steammaps...common....sh3...then it says invalid directory or something like that,I can't remember.
I'm not computer savvy at all really so the smallest thing stumps me.
If you can help,I'll dance at your wedding,lol.

Jimbuna · 03-17-13, 04:41 PM

Create a folder in the partition that has no C:designation.

Put ALL the files in there and double click on the EXE.

Create the game installation (done by the computer) now point the patch at the SH3 exe and it should overwrite it (but copy the original exe and save it to another area in your computer first.

SNAKE1937 · 03-17-13, 07:02 PM

Is this patch really 4Gigs??

I use a MIFI with an allowance of 5Gigs a month, and after that it cost$$$.

Sailor Steve · 03-17-13, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNAKE1937

Is this patch really 4Gigs??

I use a MIFI with an allowance of 5Gigs a month, and after that it cost$$$.

It lets your computer use 4 Gigs of RAM instead of 2. If you look at Jim's link you will see that the download itself is only 20 Kilobytes.

02-21-13, 09:12 AM	#1
guntherprien Hand rag Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 85 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	4GB patch Has anyone got any information with regards this patch? For instance,does it enhance the game,more importantly,will it ruin GWX3? I think it patches SH3 to 5.1 or something like that. Thanks for your kind help.

02-21-13, 10:16 AM	#4
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	It patches any x86 exe running on a 64-bit system to use more than 2GB of RAM. Any. Not just SH3. http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php __________________

02-21-13, 12:49 PM	#5
SNAKE1937 Loader Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado, summer/ Arizona, winter Posts: 90 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Any issue with WIN 7 & does it help with the "game save issues" ?? I have never used this, but will when I redo SH3, and GWX3 in a few days. I play mostly SH3 of course, once it is loaded again, CIV 5, and the WW1 flight Sim OFF which is a complete redo of CFS3. So I am wondering if this "download" has any "gremlins" with in it. Thanks, SNAKE1937

03-15-13, 03:49 PM	#8
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	It is a batch file that you run that patches the SH3.exe in the main SH3 folder. You might have a problem getting it to take since you have installed SH3 in the programs files (X86) folder, unless you have turned off the Windows UAC. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

03-17-13, 04:41 PM	#13
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Create a folder in the partition that has no C:designation. Put ALL the files in there and double click on the EXE. Create the game installation (done by the computer) now point the patch at the SH3 exe and it should overwrite it (but copy the original exe and save it to another area in your computer first. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-21-13, 09:31 AM	#2
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It allows SH3.exe to use more memory. That helps with a large mod list/mods that are memory intensive. Works fine for stock to any type mod/mod list.

02-21-13, 09:34 AM	#3
Singed Sailbad the Sinner Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 106 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Without going in to technical details because I haven't had any caffeine yet and it is well documented elsewhere, the patch lets the game run better, in most cases, on PCs that are more advanced than what was commonly available when the game was released. It does improve the game experience since the PC will run the game better, but doesn't change game play or anything visual. Works with everything as far as I know.

03-15-13, 12:39 PM	#7
guntherprien Hand rag Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 85 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	Ok, I have downloaded the patch,just where do I install it? I'm running windows 7 pro. My sh3 files are in x86,but it wont install in any folder I have tried. Can anyone help please? Thanks.

03-16-13, 01:28 PM	#9
guntherprien Hand rag Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 85 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	Ok,how do I turn off the UAC? Thanks,man

03-17-13, 09:25 AM	#12
guntherprien Hand rag Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 85 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	It wont let me install at all Jim,I navigate to steam...steammaps...common....sh3...then it says invalid directory or something like that,I can't remember. I'm not computer savvy at all really so the smallest thing stumps me. If you can help,I'll dance at your wedding,lol.

03-17-13, 07:02 PM	#14
SNAKE1937 Loader Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado, summer/ Arizona, winter Posts: 90 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Is this patch really 4Gigs?? I use a MIFI with an allowance of 5Gigs a month, and after that it cost$$$.