Starforce....

timbob · 12-24-08, 08:59 AM

Hi all,

I've recently dug my copy of SHIII off the shelf, and installed it again. Clean, original install of version 1.0 off the DVD. Loaded fine.

I've now downloaded the 1.4 patch and installed, and the starforce copy protection is saying my code is invalid!

I've searched, and already tried re-entering the code, making sure caps was off etc, and it's still refusing to load.

Any ideas?

Jimbuna · 12-24-08, 10:37 AM

Uninstall via the discs 'uninstall' option,

Ensure you have deleted the SH3 folder in C\MyDocs

Same with C\Program files

Perform a registry clean

Now hopefully it should install.

Welcome aboard

Laufen zum Ziel · 12-24-08, 01:27 PM

I recomend that if you use GWX 2.1 you go to a game
download site & dl A electronic SHIII patched to 1.4 already.

No more using a disk or password as everything is on
your drive. I got mine from Direct2Drive I belive.

When GWX 3 comes out it will make your life a lot easier.

Jimbuna · 12-24-08, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laufen zum Ziel

I recomend that if you use GWX 2.1 you go to a game
download site & dl A electronic SHIII patched to 1.4 already.

No more using a disk or password as everything is on
your drive. I got mine from Direct2Drive I belive.

When GWX 3 comes out it will make your life a lot easier.

All you'll need for GWX3.0 is SH3 patched to 1.4

12-24-08, 09:39 PM

i think i know how to fix it but it involves a n0 (D cr@(k

and im not aloud to talk about it here, they listen through the walls.

i dont want to be put into the department of truth, no, get your hands of me!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i dont use it, its a bad idea, could have viruses. but some work its not advised.

i hate starforce, they killed my game of king kong the official game of the movie.

Murr44 · 12-25-08, 05:15 AM

If you can't get your problem solved you can pick up a newer copy of the game here: http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.ya...t/sihuiii.html. Just specify that you would like a pre-patched, no Starforce version. I got a 1.4b EMEA (English Version) from them about 6 months ago after my original copy started acting up. There is no activation code to retain & the game plays without the dvd once you install it.

Welcome & Merry Christmas btw...

timbob · 12-25-08, 06:02 AM

Cheers guys!

I had a look on Steam and Direct2Drive, but unfortunately neither site seems to sell SHIII on it's UK stores, only the US ones

Anyway, I did some more digging outside of these shores, found a solution, and now all is well - I'm 5 or 6 days into my first patrol, somewhere to the west of Ireland, patrolling my assigned grid square. No ship sightings yet though, I shall head to a known convoy route once my 24 hours is done!

12-24-08, 08:59 AM	#1
timbob Watch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bedford, UK. Posts: 25 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Starforce.... Hi all, I've recently dug my copy of SHIII off the shelf, and installed it again. Clean, original install of version 1.0 off the DVD. Loaded fine. I've now downloaded the 1.4 patch and installed, and the starforce copy protection is saying my code is invalid! I've searched, and already tried re-entering the code, making sure caps was off etc, and it's still refusing to load. Any ideas?

12-24-08, 10:37 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Uninstall via the discs 'uninstall' option, Ensure you have deleted the SH3 folder in C\MyDocs Same with C\Program files Perform a registry clean Now hopefully it should install. Welcome aboard __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-24-08, 01:27 PM	#3
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	I recomend that if you use GWX 2.1 you go to a game download site & dl A electronic SHIII patched to 1.4 already. No more using a disk or password as everything is on your drive. I got mine from Direct2Drive I belive. When GWX 3 comes out it will make your life a lot easier. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

12-24-08, 09:39 PM	#5
magicsub2 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	i think i know how to fix it but it involves a n0 (D cr@(k and im not aloud to talk about it here, they listen through the walls. i dont want to be put into the department of truth, no, get your hands of me! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i dont use it, its a bad idea, could have viruses. but some work its not advised. i hate starforce, they killed my game of king kong the official game of the movie.

12-25-08, 05:15 AM	#6
Murr44 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 913 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	If you can't get your problem solved you can pick up a newer copy of the game here: http://yhst-12000246778232.stores.ya...t/sihuiii.html. Just specify that you would like a pre-patched, no Starforce version. I got a 1.4b EMEA (English Version) from them about 6 months ago after my original copy started acting up. There is no activation code to retain & the game plays without the dvd once you install it. Welcome & Merry Christmas btw...

12-25-08, 06:02 AM	#7
timbob Watch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bedford, UK. Posts: 25 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Cheers guys! I had a look on Steam and Direct2Drive, but unfortunately neither site seems to sell SHIII on it's UK stores, only the US ones Anyway, I did some more digging outside of these shores, found a solution, and now all is well - I'm 5 or 6 days into my first patrol, somewhere to the west of Ireland, patrolling my assigned grid square. No ship sightings yet though, I shall head to a known convoy route once my 24 hours is done!