Can't update from v1.3 to v1.4 or 1.4b...

JD · 04-08-06, 08:05 AM

Hi guys, I'm running v1.3 and want to update to v1.4. I'm using the DVD version of the game and I have downloaded the emea version patches. When I try to launch the file I get a warning saying that a version of some file or other, sometimes a .wav or.dll, cannot be determined and the installation is aborted.

Any help appreciated.

Gizzmoe · 04-08-06, 08:28 AM

You need to install the patch over a fresh, unmodded version. If you use JSGME you could also try and disable all mods, then try the patch again.

JD · 04-08-06, 07:19 PM

Thanks for that.

Can you please tell me the sequence for uninstalling SHIII? For example, when do I use the StarForce Removal Tool? Is that before or after uninstalling?

Thanks again.

rls669 · 04-08-06, 08:48 PM

You shouldn't have to remove Starforce. In fact, the SH3 uninstaller gives you an option to repair, just do a repair and it should leave you with a patchable install without all the bother of a complete uninstall/reinstall.

JD · 04-08-06, 09:01 PM

That's brilliant. Thanks a lot guys.

DeepSix · 04-09-06, 01:16 AM

- Make sure you copy your SH3 career folder that's in My Docs. Copy it to a safe place and delete the original.

- Then uninstall. When prompted by the wizard "Do you want to save career data?" click 'No.'

- After uninstalling, delete all the residual SH3 folders (except, of course, for the career folder you're saving)

- Install/patch

- copy the career folder back to My Docs.

Somebody correct me if I'm leaving anything important out.

04-08-06, 08:05 AM	#1
JD Nub Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can't update from v1.3 to v1.4 or 1.4b... Hi guys, I'm running v1.3 and want to update to v1.4. I'm using the DVD version of the game and I have downloaded the emea version patches. When I try to launch the file I get a warning saying that a version of some file or other, sometimes a .wav or.dll, cannot be determined and the installation is aborted. Any help appreciated.

04-09-06, 01:16 AM	#6
DeepSix Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Music City Posts: 683 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	- Make sure you copy your SH3 career folder that's in My Docs. Copy it to a safe place and delete the original. - Then uninstall. When prompted by the wizard "Do you want to save career data?" click 'No.' - After uninstalling, delete all the residual SH3 folders (except, of course, for the career folder you're saving) - Install/patch - copy the career folder back to My Docs. Somebody correct me if I'm leaving anything important out. __________________ Jack's happy days will soon be gone, To return again, oh never! For they've raised his pay five cents a day, But they've stopped his grog forever. For tonight we'll merry, merry be, For tonight we'll merry, merry be, For tonight we'll merry, merry be, But tomorrow we'll be sober. - "Farewell to Grog"

04-08-06, 08:28 AM	#2
Gizzmoe Silent Hunter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 3,668 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	You need to install the patch over a fresh, unmodded version. If you use JSGME you could also try and disable all mods, then try the patch again.

04-08-06, 07:19 PM	#3
JD Nub Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for that. Can you please tell me the sequence for uninstalling SHIII? For example, when do I use the StarForce Removal Tool? Is that before or after uninstalling? Thanks again.

04-08-06, 08:48 PM	#4
rls669 Torpedoman Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 117 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You shouldn't have to remove Starforce. In fact, the SH3 uninstaller gives you an option to repair, just do a repair and it should leave you with a patchable install without all the bother of a complete uninstall/reinstall.

04-08-06, 09:01 PM	#5
JD Nub Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's brilliant. Thanks a lot guys.