Silent Hunter III Won't Run on Windows 7

jpc647 · 10-26-10, 09:40 PM

I installed Silent Hunter 3 on a Windows 7 machine and I can't get it to play. Originally it would not accept the password protection thing from starforce. I tried running the game in Windows XP, 2000, and 98 compatibility to no avail.
I followed the steps in downloading the program to allow you to play SH3 without the DVD(Silent Hunter 3 v1.4b [ENGLISH] No-DVD/Fixed EXE file). I also tried updating the game to the latest v1.4 patch. I had to try a couple of different patch 1.4b's before it would accept it. It kept telling me certain files were not valid. I then got to the loading screen where the red line loads the game contents and at the very end it crashes to the desktop. I tried downloading Directx9Res as to change the ResX and ResY but the files can not be opened by my computer. They are not recognized file formats. With these files in the game folder the game crashed after the two intro movies, it never gets to the main loading screen. I then tried updated my Directx to the current available version . Does anyone know what else I should do? Is there a patch for this game to allow windows 7 users to play?

Can anything be done to allow this game to be run on Windows 7?

Falkirion · 10-26-10, 09:59 PM

I'm guessing you have one of the starforce copies of SH3. Not my area of expertise but you might have some luck on the SH3 forum, if memory serves there was a topic over there covering most win7 issues.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165
There it is. Stickied on the main page of the Sh3 general forum.

Myself, I'm lucky. I've got it running perfectly from just a straight up install and GWX install.

FIREWALL · 10-26-10, 10:44 PM

I'm running an original copy of SH3 on W7 64bit now.

Go to SH3 Forums and do a little research. The answers are there if you look.

jpc647 · 10-27-10, 01:04 PM

All of the suggestions over there I have tried. That is where I got my information about the programs I downloaded. How does someone get an uncoded version?

Reece · 10-27-10, 08:26 PM

Welcome to Subsim, PM sent.

FIREWALL · 10-27-10, 10:43 PM

Sorry to hear your having this problem with old SH3 version.

As you've seen by alot of the evasive answers posted. We'de be kicked off this website if we told you in detail how it's done.

Simple fix ? Spend another $10.00.

jpc647 · 06-11-13, 07:31 AM

I know this thread is long dead.. But i did get it to work. I was bored at work yesterday and decided to instal it again. What a PITA.

Now I just have to instal this Grew Wolves mod and see how it is. Everyone seems to love it. But there are like 8 files and no instructions. :/

Sailor Steve · 06-11-13, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jpc647

I know this thread is long dead..

It was your thread in the first place. You get to do what you want with it.

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But i did get it to work. I was bored at work yesterday and decided to instal it again. What a PITA.

Yes it can be, but it's good to hear it's working for you. My current computer won't even run it with all the mods I want.

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Now I just have to instal this Grew Wolves mod and see how it is. Everyone seems to love it. But there are like 8 files and no instructions. :/

Put all eight files in the same folder and double-click the .exe. It will do the rest.

And it's great. Once you play with it little bit the next recommendation is SH3 Commander. It's equally easy to install and use, and also does amazing things. It's not really a mod, so there are no compatability problems.

jpc647 · 06-11-13, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

It was your thread in the first place. You get to do what you want with it.

Yes it can be, but it's good to hear it's working for you. My current computer won't even run it with all the mods I want.

Put all eight files in the same folder and double-click the .exe. It will do the rest.

And it's great. Once you play with it little bit the next recommendation is SH3 Commander. It's equally easy to install and use, and also does amazing things. It's not really a mod, so there are no compatability problems.

Haha thanks. I always liked Silent Hunter 3, but always found the career mode a little confusing. Debating on picking up 4 or 5, just for the graphics increase.

Just curious, why won't your current computer let you run it?

10-26-10, 09:40 PM	#1
jpc647 Nub Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Silent Hunter III Won't Run on Windows 7 I installed Silent Hunter 3 on a Windows 7 machine and I can't get it to play. Originally it would not accept the password protection thing from starforce. I tried running the game in Windows XP, 2000, and 98 compatibility to no avail. I followed the steps in downloading the program to allow you to play SH3 without the DVD(Silent Hunter 3 v1.4b [ENGLISH] No-DVD/Fixed EXE file). I also tried updating the game to the latest v1.4 patch. I had to try a couple of different patch 1.4b's before it would accept it. It kept telling me certain files were not valid. I then got to the loading screen where the red line loads the game contents and at the very end it crashes to the desktop. I tried downloading Directx9Res as to change the ResX and ResY but the files can not be opened by my computer. They are not recognized file formats. With these files in the game folder the game crashed after the two intro movies, it never gets to the main loading screen. I then tried updated my Directx to the current available version . Does anyone know what else I should do? Is there a patch for this game to allow windows 7 users to play? Can anything be done to allow this game to be run on Windows 7?

10-26-10, 10:44 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'm running an original copy of SH3 on W7 64bit now. Go to SH3 Forums and do a little research. The answers are there if you look. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-27-10, 08:26 PM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim, PM sent. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

10-27-10, 10:43 PM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear your having this problem with old SH3 version. As you've seen by alot of the evasive answers posted. We'de be kicked off this website if we told you in detail how it's done. Simple fix ? Spend another $10.00. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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10-26-10, 09:59 PM	#2
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	I'm guessing you have one of the starforce copies of SH3. Not my area of expertise but you might have some luck on the SH3 forum, if memory serves there was a topic over there covering most win7 issues. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165 There it is. Stickied on the main page of the Sh3 general forum. Myself, I'm lucky. I've got it running perfectly from just a straight up install and GWX install.

10-27-10, 01:04 PM	#4
jpc647 Nub Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All of the suggestions over there I have tried. That is where I got my information about the programs I downloaded. How does someone get an uncoded version?

06-11-13, 07:31 AM	#7
jpc647 Nub Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know this thread is long dead.. But i did get it to work. I was bored at work yesterday and decided to instal it again. What a PITA. Now I just have to instal this Grew Wolves mod and see how it is. Everyone seems to love it. But there are like 8 files and no instructions. :/