Problems running with Win 7 Pro

XenonSurf · 12-14-17, 10:48 PM

I have read the guide 'SH3 2014+', but the advices dead-end when it comes to run the game in Windows 7. I get an error and the game doesn't launch.

Here my specs:

Windows 7 Pro, 64 bit
i7 processor, 4ghz
16 GB RAM
Nvidia GTX 960 4GB VRAM

My monitor and games are usually set to run at 1920x1080 widescreen.

This is my SH3 installation and mods:

Stock game from DVD + 1.4 patch + Starforce files exchanged
Patched sh3.exe with the 4GB RAM utility (comes with WAC 5.0 mod)
JSGME installed in game directory

Mods loaded in JSGME (in order):
WAC 5.0
WAC 5.0 Patch 5.01
WAC 5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic
Ahnenerbe's Widescreen GUI for WAC 5.01

When I start SH3, I get the error window:

"Can not initialize 3D engine".

Putting sh3.exe in compatibility mode (I tried different one, XP etc.) and clicking 'Run as Administrator' will not change anything.
Changing the scaling options in NVidia Panel doesn't change anything either.
I then change my desktop resolution manually to a crap 1280x1024, then SH3 will launch. But now it takes about 5 minutes (!) to launch a single mission, Ahnenerbe's widescreen works but I'm not sure if this is the best possible output after changing to 1280x1024.
In my Document folder > SH3 > main.cfg, the resolution is set to '1024 x 800', not ideal for my system.

I'd like to know how you guys are playing SH3 with Win7 pro x64, also if playing other mods and how easy you can launch SH3.
Thanks to anyone with SH3 knowledge, especially any Win7 gamer with a widescreen and WAC 5.01 players to help and feeback!

12-14-17, 10:48 PM	#1
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,721 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	Problems running with Win 7 Pro I have read the guide 'SH3 2014+', but the advices dead-end when it comes to run the game in Windows 7. I get an error and the game doesn't launch. Here my specs: Windows 7 Pro, 64 bit i7 processor, 4ghz 16 GB RAM Nvidia GTX 960 4GB VRAM My monitor and games are usually set to run at 1920x1080 widescreen. This is my SH3 installation and mods: Stock game from DVD + 1.4 patch + Starforce files exchanged Patched sh3.exe with the 4GB RAM utility (comes with WAC 5.0 mod) JSGME installed in game directory Mods loaded in JSGME (in order): WAC 5.0 WAC 5.0 Patch 5.01 WAC 5.0 Campaign_Atlantic_Baltic Ahnenerbe's Widescreen GUI for WAC 5.01 When I start SH3, I get the error window: "Can not initialize 3D engine". Putting sh3.exe in compatibility mode (I tried different one, XP etc.) and clicking 'Run as Administrator' will not change anything. Changing the scaling options in NVidia Panel doesn't change anything either. I then change my desktop resolution manually to a crap 1280x1024, then SH3 will launch. But now it takes about 5 minutes (!) to launch a single mission, Ahnenerbe's widescreen works but I'm not sure if this is the best possible output after changing to 1280x1024. In my Document folder > SH3 > main.cfg, the resolution is set to '1024 x 800', not ideal for my system. I'd like to know how you guys are playing SH3 with Win7 pro x64, also if playing other mods and how easy you can launch SH3. Thanks to anyone with SH3 knowledge, especially any Win7 gamer with a widescreen and WAC 5.01 players to help and feeback!