SH3 and Vista

Pirate · 12-05-06, 08:07 AM

I was wondering...
Does Silent Hunter III run on Windows Vista?

Has anyone successfully done this?

AVGWarhawk · 12-05-06, 09:36 AM

Vista is not out that I'm aware of. I would suspect that SH3 does not run in Vista but as XP had, you could run games for windows 98 with some converter program that came with XP. I think Vista has quite a few months before it appears. XP should be supported for quite some time so I'm not worried about Vista at this time.

Melonfish · 12-05-06, 10:13 AM

i've got a beta knocking about from work, i'll run an install on an old hard drive and let you know. i'm wondering about this myself.

obviously the beta does not reflect whether it will work for sure but it might give us a clue.
pete

Vikinger · 12-05-06, 10:33 AM

Best solution is to not buy and install Vista.

Iam not gona buy it untill it have been out for a year and most problem is solved.

And its not necessary to install Vista if you allready have XP on your comp.

Only reason to get vista is if you buy a new comp. But even there i would choose XP.

Vista is to demanding. It require a high end computer to run smooth and also over 40 gig HD space. And as i have only a 76 gig raptor disc, vista is not going into this comp.

In fact Vista is more or less eyecandy and an security op system. Ive heard rumors that its a pain to enable and maintain all security that comes whit it so most people will not run thos programs, and whit that in mind there is no point to use Vista.

DirectX10 will be optimized for XP as well and i guess most program that will be made are backwards compatible whit XP.

So my tip is. Dont buy it and install it untill at least it have been out on the market for a year. There is really no point to buy it atm.

Just my 2 cents.

Ps: Vista is set for release in Januari 2007. Dont remember exact date but there is a set one.

AVGWarhawk · 12-05-06, 10:54 AM

That is a good tip Viking. From what I heard they were going to rush Vista out for Christmas but is no where near ready. They need to get the XP computers off the shelves as well. I would not sweat Vista at the moment.

peterloo · 12-05-06, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikinger

Best solution is to not buy and install Vista.

Iam not gona buy it untill it have been out for a year and most problem is solved.

And its not necessary to install Vista if you allready have XP on your comp.

Only reason to get vista is if you buy a new comp. But even there i would choose XP.

Vista is to demanding. It require a high end computer to run smooth and also over 40 gig HD space. And as i have only a 76 gig raptor disc, vista is not going into this comp.

In fact Vista is more or less eyecandy and an security op system. Ive heard rumors that its a pain to enable and maintain all security that comes whit it so most people will not run thos programs, and whit that in mind there is no point to use Vista.

DirectX10 will be optimized for XP as well and i guess most program that will be made are backwards compatible whit XP.

So my tip is. Dont buy it and install it untill at least it have been out on the market for a year. There is really no point to buy it atm.

Just my 2 cents.

Ps: Vista is set for release in Januari 2007. Dont remember exact date but there is a set one.

I agree. Tons of bugs havn't solved and your SH3 may be ruined by a virus

What I think is that patched SH3 should work in Vista (just like SH2 + 1.1patch work in Xp) However, the starforce drive provided in SH3 doesn't work well in Vista (confirmed) and u need to wait for a new Vista-compatitible drive

OR No-CD crack (oh, no, taboo again)

nightdagger · 12-05-06, 09:08 PM

I tried it and StarForce keeps it from running for now, no matter what I try.

AS · 12-06-06, 09:29 AM

Would it run if you avoided Starforce?

Cheers, AS

fredbass · 12-06-06, 12:44 PM

If your operating system is 64 bit, no matter if it's Vista or not, then you won't be able to play SHIII without replacing the starforce drivers.

STEED · 12-06-06, 12:49 PM

I'm not buying Vista as it's bound to be full of bugs, give it a couple of years before I think about it.

Sgt Swanson · 12-06-06, 05:34 PM

The last I heard was that Vista will be out as a new install on new computers starting Dec. 15th. With the store bought upgrade due out Jan 15th. Alienware is already promissing a free upgrade if you buy certian models (high end ones).

Boris · 12-06-06, 06:19 PM

SH3 runs fine on vista once you get around the starforce issue.

Richard Zapp · 12-06-06, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEED

I'm not buying Vista as it's bound to be full of bugs, give it a couple of years before I think about it.

Thats what I have been thinking, maybe the price will come down too.

nightdagger · 12-06-06, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AS

Would it run if you avoided Starforce?

Cheers, AS

I tried avoiding it and that didn't work, now I'll try deleting it.

Roads88 · 12-06-06, 10:19 PM

Quote:

SH3 runs fine on vista once you get around the starforce issue.

Pray tell, how did you do that?!?

12-05-06, 08:07 AM	#1
Pirate Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oeiras, PORTUGAL Posts: 258 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	SH3 and Vista I was wondering... Does Silent Hunter III run on Windows Vista? Has anyone successfully done this? __________________

12-05-06, 09:36 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Vista is not out that I'm aware of. I would suspect that SH3 does not run in Vista but as XP had, you could run games for windows 98 with some converter program that came with XP. I think Vista has quite a few months before it appears. XP should be supported for quite some time so I'm not worried about Vista at this time. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-05-06, 10:54 AM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	That is a good tip Viking. From what I heard they were going to rush Vista out for Christmas but is no where near ready. They need to get the XP computers off the shelves as well. I would not sweat Vista at the moment. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-06-06, 09:29 AM	#8
AS 中国水兵 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 275 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Would it run if you avoided Starforce? Cheers, AS __________________ Whenever people agree with me I always feel I must be wrong. (Oscar Wilde)

12-06-06, 12:44 PM	#9
fredbass Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl, USA Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If your operating system is 64 bit, no matter if it's Vista or not, then you won't be able to play SHIII without replacing the starforce drivers. __________________

12-05-06, 10:13 AM	#3
Melonfish XO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Warrington, UK Posts: 417 Downloads: 106 Uploads: 0	i've got a beta knocking about from work, i'll run an install on an old hard drive and let you know. i'm wondering about this myself. obviously the beta does not reflect whether it will work for sure but it might give us a clue. pete

12-05-06, 10:33 AM	#4
Vikinger Captain Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 514 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 6	Best solution is to not buy and install Vista. Iam not gona buy it untill it have been out for a year and most problem is solved. And its not necessary to install Vista if you allready have XP on your comp. Only reason to get vista is if you buy a new comp. But even there i would choose XP. Vista is to demanding. It require a high end computer to run smooth and also over 40 gig HD space. And as i have only a 76 gig raptor disc, vista is not going into this comp. In fact Vista is more or less eyecandy and an security op system. Ive heard rumors that its a pain to enable and maintain all security that comes whit it so most people will not run thos programs, and whit that in mind there is no point to use Vista. DirectX10 will be optimized for XP as well and i guess most program that will be made are backwards compatible whit XP. So my tip is. Dont buy it and install it untill at least it have been out on the market for a year. There is really no point to buy it atm. Just my 2 cents. Ps: Vista is set for release in Januari 2007. Dont remember exact date but there is a set one.

12-05-06, 09:08 PM	#7
nightdagger Officer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 243 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I tried it and StarForce keeps it from running for now, no matter what I try.

12-06-06, 12:49 PM	#10
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I'm not buying Vista as it's bound to be full of bugs, give it a couple of years before I think about it. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

12-06-06, 05:34 PM	#11
Sgt Swanson Gunner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC Posts: 92 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The last I heard was that Vista will be out as a new install on new computers starting Dec. 15th. With the store bought upgrade due out Jan 15th. Alienware is already promissing a free upgrade if you buy certian models (high end ones). __________________ Sgt. Swanson Infantry, Commanding

12-06-06, 06:19 PM	#12
Boris Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 1,691 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	SH3 runs fine on vista once you get around the starforce issue.