Install issues...

03-27-10, 03:48 AM

Hi all,

Befor I buy SH5, I want to try SH4. After installing, and want to start for the first time, there is a moving bar. That first moving bar goes to the end.
OK.
After that, I choose introduction (because I'm new to this). A moving bar starts again to load that part of the game. Half way the moving bar stops and all loading activities stops. I have to push the reset button on the computer to go any further.

Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong or is this a known issue or.....

Thanks in advance,
Easy

TH0R · 03-27-10, 03:57 AM

What game version, what operating system...? We need more info in order to help you out.

03-27-10, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH0R

What game version, what operating system...? We need more info in order to help you out.

SH4 right from a new cd... (I think v1.3), bought in Holland for 8 Euro.

Windows XP... SP3
Pentium (R) 4 CPU 2,4 Ghz. 512 Mb
Memory for Windows manualy changed from 750 Mb to 1,5 Mb...

I hope, this will do?
Easy

TH0R · 03-27-10, 04:26 AM

Any mods installed?

Since you don't have U-Boat missions add-on, be sure to get the latest patch and bring the game to v1.4. This will make it much more stable.

What do you mean by

Quote:

Memory for Windows manualy changed from 750 Mb to 1,5 Mb...

??

Are you referring to windows paging file / virtual memory? If you have only 512 MB of RAM that this is too little for SH4. For optimum game play you need 2GB of RAM to play SH4.

03-27-10, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH0R

Any mods installed?

Since you don't have U-Boat missions add-on, be sure to get the latest patch and bring the game to v1.4. This will make it much more stable.

What do you mean by ??

Are you referring to windows paging file / virtual memory? If you have only 512 MB of RAM that this is too little for SH4. For optimum game play you need 2GB of RAM to play SH4.

NO Mods.
Indeed, Windows Virtual Memory manually changed from 750 Mb to 1,5 Mb.
And indeed, see other reply, only 512 Mb internal RAM.

Eric

TH0R · 03-27-10, 04:53 AM

If possible install more RAM, and most importantly - DL and install latest patch v1.4. Last patch released for original SH4 makes it much more stable and removes copy protection which was giving people headaches.

I would recommend though, to get the U-Boat add-on. This will bring the game to v1.5 without installing any patches. And you will be able to run all the latest mods.

03-27-10, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH0R

What game version, what operating system...? We need more info in order to help you out.

AND:

Video card: Geforce 4 Ti4200 AGP 8X

Eric

Matt86 · 03-27-10, 04:54 AM

You need 1gb ram and a geforce6200 or ati9600 minimum according to shiv system requirements.

TH0R · 03-27-10, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt86

You need 1gb ram and a geforce6200 or ati9600 minimum according to shiv system requirements.

Exactly. At first when I got SH4 I had only 1 GB of RAM. Game was unplayable for me. After I upgraded to 2 GB I could play it. Now that I have 3 GB it runs smoother than ever.

Morpheus · 03-27-10, 05:20 AM

your hardware is too old to play this game...

03-27-10, 05:36 AM

Thank you all for the information!

I'll look around for buying a new computer.
I'll have a look what I need for SH5...
Any recommendations...?

Again, thank you,
Easy

Matt86 · 03-27-10, 06:36 AM

It all depends on your finances. A cheap core 2duo plus a g31 motherboard, 2gig ram and a geforce9600gt would make a decent budget rig although outclassed for modern games will play most current ones and can be built second hand.

Armistead · 03-27-10, 10:36 AM

I've bought 3 nice gaming rigs off Craigslist. Just make sure they let you try it out and run a few test. I got a AMD 64x2 6000, 4mgs of ram and a 9800gt for $200, with monitor, speakers, ect..

SurfnSea · 03-27-10, 11:10 AM

To upgrade enough to play SH4 on a budget you could upgrade only those components that allow your computer to run the game smoothly.

What I mean is I maxed out my ram when I found some sticks on sale waited to find a good price on a video card then added that. Every other part of my desktop home computer was good enough. And, on top of that, I didn't buy SH4 until it was below $20. Later I got the U-Boat Missions add on.

I guess the main point I'm making is that if you are patient and replace ONLY the things necessary to get good game play from your computer for SH4 you can do it pretty darn cheap.

03-27-10, 03:48 AM	#1
easy Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Install issues... Hi all, Befor I buy SH5, I want to try SH4. After installing, and want to start for the first time, there is a moving bar. That first moving bar goes to the end. OK. After that, I choose introduction (because I'm new to this). A moving bar starts again to load that part of the game. Half way the moving bar stops and all loading activities stops. I have to push the reset button on the computer to go any further. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong or is this a known issue or..... Thanks in advance, Easy

03-27-10, 03:57 AM	#2
TH0R XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 420 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	What game version, what operating system...? We need more info in order to help you out. __________________ *My IL2 stuff:* LEVEL BOMBING MANUAL v2.0 \| 'MUSTANG'

03-27-10, 04:53 AM	#6
TH0R XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Croatia Posts: 420 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	If possible install more RAM, and most importantly - DL and install latest patch v1.4. Last patch released for original SH4 makes it much more stable and removes copy protection which was giving people headaches. I would recommend though, to get the U-Boat add-on. This will bring the game to v1.5 without installing any patches. And you will be able to run all the latest mods. __________________ *My IL2 stuff:* LEVEL BOMBING MANUAL v2.0 \| 'MUSTANG'

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03-27-10, 04:54 AM	#8
Matt86 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 47 Downloads: 144 Uploads: 0	You need 1gb ram and a geforce6200 or ati9600 minimum according to shiv system requirements.

03-27-10, 05:20 AM	#10
Morpheus Ensign Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 234 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	your hardware is too old to play this game...

03-27-10, 05:36 AM	#11
easy Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thank you all for the information! I'll look around for buying a new computer. I'll have a look what I need for SH5... Any recommendations...? Again, thank you, Easy

03-27-10, 06:36 AM	#12
Matt86 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 47 Downloads: 144 Uploads: 0	It all depends on your finances. A cheap core 2duo plus a g31 motherboard, 2gig ram and a geforce9600gt would make a decent budget rig although outclassed for modern games will play most current ones and can be built second hand.

03-27-10, 10:36 AM	#13
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I've bought 3 nice gaming rigs off Craigslist. Just make sure they let you try it out and run a few test. I got a AMD 64x2 6000, 4mgs of ram and a 9800gt for $200, with monitor, speakers, ect..

03-27-10, 11:10 AM	#14
SurfnSea Electrician's Mate Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 137 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	To upgrade enough to play SH4 on a budget you could upgrade only those components that allow your computer to run the game smoothly. What I mean is I maxed out my ram when I found some sticks on sale waited to find a good price on a video card then added that. Every other part of my desktop home computer was good enough. And, on top of that, I didn't buy SH4 until it was below $20. Later I got the U-Boat Missions add on. I guess the main point I'm making is that if you are patient and replace ONLY the things necessary to get good game play from your computer for SH4 you can do it pretty darn cheap.