WIN 10

Dave Hansen · 05-22-23, 08:43 AM

Thinking about returning to SH3 with the GWX Mod once again. Does SH3 run under WIN 10?

TXS

FUBAR295 · 05-22-23, 09:24 AM

It does. I am using it on Win 11.

Dave Hansen · 05-22-23, 10:12 AM

Yep...WIN 11...no problem.

TXS Fubar295!

U-427 · 07-20-23, 10:37 PM

I installed SHIII on my puter with Win 11 and I get an error message saying that it need XP,Vista etc to run. Other than get a new puter, any suggestions?

HW3 · 07-20-23, 11:06 PM

Set it run under WIN 7 in compatibility mode and as administrator.

nullptr · 07-21-23, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HW3

Set it run under WIN 7 in compatibility mode and as administrator.

Yep, works perfectly! Just make sure you perform the 4GB patch as well, or else it'll probably CTD while loading the campaign/scenario.

U-427 · 07-21-23, 02:35 PM

Set it run under WIN 7 in compatibility mode and as administrator.

Thank you for answering. That was the first thing I did.

Pompey2017 · 08-23-23, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUBAR295

It does. I am using it on Win 11.

Can you give me a step by step guide on how to get SH3 working with win 11, All I seem to be able to do is install it.
I have a dvd install and have installed it from scratch (clean install) the game to the program folder not program x64 folder.
I have tried with Compatibility win 7, win XP and as administrator
Please assist
Regards
Lee
leethompson4438398@gmail.com

FUBAR295 · 08-23-23, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pompey2017

Can you give me a step by step guide on how to get SH3 working with win 11, All I seem to be able to do is install it.
I have a dvd install and have installed it from scratch (clean install) the game to the program folder not program x64 folder.
I have tried with Compatibility win 7, win XP and as administrator
Please assist
Regards
Lee
leethompson4438398@gmail.com

I installed my SH3 directly on the c:\ drive i.e. (c:\Silent Hunter III), not to any Win folders from the disk. That's my step by step.

Are you running any mods? What PC setup do you have?

Pompey2017 · 08-24-23, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUBAR295

I installed my SH3 directly on the c:\ drive i.e. (c:\Silent Hunter III), not to any Win folders from the disk. That's my step by step.

Are you running any mods? What PC setup do you have?

not running any mods, not even 1.4b
I have 2 drives trying to install on my G drive not C I have loads of memory + graphic card

Cheers for the assist

FUBAR295 · 08-24-23, 09:41 AM

It does not have to be c:\, just using it as an example.

Not sure what could be wrong.

You should have the SH3.exe set up for compatibility for Windows 7, or XP and as Administrator. It should work out of the box in Win 11 once installed.

Sorry, I am not sure what is wrong with your installation.

Oubaas · 08-27-23, 02:43 PM

After many years I installed SH3 this morning with GWX. The old girl is still first rate! I've been playing all morning. I forgot how much I love this title.

Anyway, I installed to F:\Games\SH3 and it runs fine, so I don't think it matters where you put it. I use SH3 Commander, I don't know if that makes any difference.

Did you remember to delete old SH3 files in My Documents before first launch?

propbeanie · 08-27-23, 08:42 PM

I always have to mess with the Properties on the SH3.exe, and I use this image a lot:

That's in an SH4 install in Win11, but the same applies for SH3 and Win10, but you might have to change the Compatibility mode to WinXP. The top window is from hitting the "Change high DPI settings" button, but you probably won't have to use the top tick box and settings, only the lower... unless of course, you have a high DPI screen, and use Windows "Scaling" to increase your icons and text size... This is in addition to what Oubaas says about the Save folder... I would also advise not installing the game in a Program Files folder, because you are almost assuredly going to want to mod the game...

stork100 · 08-27-23, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pompey2017

not running any mods, not even 1.4b

Thinking if it's not patched to 1.4b then maybe a Starforce issue with one of the older DVDs. Does the game load or is there any error message?

Oubaas · 08-28-23, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pompey2017

not running any mods, not even 1.4b

From the Grey Wolves GWX Support web page:

"You must install GWX3 GOLD over a CLEAN, UNMODIFIED installation of Silent Hunter 3 with the latest patch (1.4b) installed.

The Grey Wolves GWX Support Page

I believe this is the problem. I hope this helps.

05-22-23, 08:43 AM	#1
Dave Hansen Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 45 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	WIN 10 Thinking about returning to SH3 with the GWX Mod once again. Does SH3 run under WIN 10? TXS

05-22-23, 09:24 AM	#2
FUBAR295 Krusty Krab Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Decks awash in the North Atlantic Posts: 1,450 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	It does. I am using it on Win 11. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment.

07-20-23, 10:37 PM	#4
U-427 Nub Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 4 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Win 11 won't let it play I installed SHIII on my puter with Win 11 and I get an error message saying that it need XP,Vista etc to run. Other than get a new puter, any suggestions?

07-20-23, 11:06 PM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Set it run under WIN 7 in compatibility mode and as administrator. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

07-21-23, 02:35 PM	#7
U-427 Nub Join Date: Jun 2020 Posts: 4 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Win 11 won't let it play Set it run under WIN 7 in compatibility mode and as administrator. Thank you for answering. That was the first thing I did.

05-22-23, 10:12 AM	#3
Dave Hansen Sailor man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 45 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Yep...WIN 11...no problem. TXS Fubar295!

08-24-23, 09:41 AM	#11
FUBAR295 Krusty Krab Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Decks awash in the North Atlantic Posts: 1,450 Downloads: 493 Uploads: 0	It does not have to be c:\, just using it as an example. Not sure what could be wrong. You should have the SH3.exe set up for compatibility for Windows 7, or XP and as Administrator. It should work out of the box in Win 11 once installed. Sorry, I am not sure what is wrong with your installation. __________________ Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment.

08-27-23, 02:43 PM	#12
Oubaas Sonar Guy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 376 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	After many years I installed SH3 this morning with GWX. The old girl is still first rate! I've been playing all morning. I forgot how much I love this title. Anyway, I installed to F:\Games\SH3 and it runs fine, so I don't think it matters where you put it. I use SH3 Commander, I don't know if that makes any difference. Did you remember to delete old SH3 files in My Documents before first launch?

08-27-23, 08:42 PM	#13
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	I always have to mess with the Properties on the SH3.exe, and I use this image a lot: That's in an SH4 install in Win11, but the same applies for SH3 and Win10, but you might have to change the Compatibility mode to WinXP. The top window is from hitting the "Change high DPI settings" button, but you probably won't have to use the top tick box and settings, only the lower... unless of course, you have a high DPI screen, and use Windows "Scaling" to increase your icons and text size... This is in addition to what Oubaas says about the Save folder... I would also advise not installing the game in a Program Files folder, because you are almost assuredly going to want to mod the game... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna