So what do I do for Windows 7?

PvtJamoo · 04-11-10, 10:28 PM

So far I download the Starforce removal, and the 1.4b patch. Now in which order, and what else do I need to do this?

My problem is that when I start the game I get a popup that says:

Protection system

Installation finished. Reboot now to finish installation.

I rebooted and it just says it again when I start game.

lafeeverted · 04-11-10, 10:40 PM

AFAIK, the starforce removal tool only removes the drivers once you run it. It does not remove it from the game! Therefore , every time you run the game you re-install starforce. The tool is there to remove the drivers if they cause a problem for your computer cd/dvd drives. There is a detailed explanation of how to run the game without starforce enabled on this forum. So I think to answer your question you need to install the game, install the patch. If Starforce causes you issues , run the removal tool after every time you play.

PvtJamoo · 04-11-10, 10:42 PM

Thank you lafeeverted, found the thread, and doing it now. Mucho appreciated.

PvtJamoo · 04-11-10, 11:12 PM

Ok I followed the steps, and my game starts now! But when the red bar loads, my game crashes to desktop.

GRRRR this is challenging.

CybaGirl · 04-12-10, 04:14 AM

Just use the NO DVD patch and you should be fine

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PvtJamoo · 04-12-10, 09:38 AM

Cant find anything about No DVD patch in forums. Is that 1.4b?

maillemaker · 04-12-10, 11:44 AM

I just went and bought a fresh copy from Direct2Drive for $10.

No Starforce, no problem.

Also, don't install GameShadow - cancel the installation at that step.

Steve

desirableroasted · 04-12-10, 12:03 PM

I must admit I gritted my teeth at having to buy the game twice, but never could get my original to work on Vista. So I went to Steam. 10 bucks, no problem, lots of SHIII fun.

PvtJamoo · 04-12-10, 06:19 PM

No, I got it all to work without DVD. Game starts and is fine, my problem is that the red bar loads, and then the game crashes.

KL-alfman · 04-12-10, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PvtJamoo

No, I got it all to work without DVD. Game starts and is fine, my problem is that the red bar loads, and then the game crashes.

might be graphic-card's settings??
what card is installed?
sometimes resolutions caused problems, or the filters .....

PvtJamoo · 04-12-10, 07:54 PM

Its an integrated intel card. I'll look it up exactly. Probably the problem is its integrated eh?

PvtJamoo · 04-13-10, 11:24 PM

bump

lafeeverted · 04-14-10, 08:57 AM

yep could be the problem, if you can check and post the type of card. you may also want to see if the unmodded game will run on its own before patching etc...

HundertzehnGustav · 04-14-10, 09:23 AM

integrated card? sounds like a showstopper...
specs? direct X9 up to date?

melnibonian · 04-14-10, 10:32 AM

Check out this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165

04-11-10, 10:28 PM	#1
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So what do I do for Windows 7? So far I download the Starforce removal, and the 1.4b patch. Now in which order, and what else do I need to do this? My problem is that when I start the game I get a popup that says: Protection system Installation finished. Reboot now to finish installation. I rebooted and it just says it again when I start game.

04-11-10, 11:12 PM	#4
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ok I followed the steps, and my game starts now! But when the red bar loads, my game crashes to desktop. GRRRR this is challenging. Last edited by PvtJamoo; 04-12-10 at 12:04 AM.

04-12-10, 12:03 PM	#8
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I must admit I gritted my teeth at having to buy the game twice, but never could get my original to work on Vista. So I went to Steam. 10 bucks, no problem, lots of SHIII fun. __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."

04-14-10, 09:23 AM	#14
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	integrated card? sounds like a showstopper... specs? direct X9 up to date? __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

04-14-10, 10:32 AM	#15
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Check out this thread http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165 __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

04-11-10, 10:40 PM	#2
lafeeverted Chief Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 329 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	AFAIK, the starforce removal tool only removes the drivers once you run it. It does not remove it from the game! Therefore , every time you run the game you re-install starforce. The tool is there to remove the drivers if they cause a problem for your computer cd/dvd drives. There is a detailed explanation of how to run the game without starforce enabled on this forum. So I think to answer your question you need to install the game, install the patch. If Starforce causes you issues , run the removal tool after every time you play.

04-11-10, 10:42 PM	#3
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you lafeeverted, found the thread, and doing it now. Mucho appreciated.

04-12-10, 04:14 AM	#5
CybaGirl Sailor Gal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 95 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Just use the NO DVD patch and you should be fine .

04-12-10, 09:38 AM	#6
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cant find anything about No DVD patch in forums. Is that 1.4b?

04-12-10, 11:44 AM	#7
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	I just went and bought a fresh copy from Direct2Drive for $10. No Starforce, no problem. Also, don't install GameShadow - cancel the installation at that step. Steve

04-12-10, 06:19 PM	#9
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	No, I got it all to work without DVD. Game starts and is fine, my problem is that the red bar loads, and then the game crashes.

04-12-10, 07:54 PM	#11
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Its an integrated intel card. I'll look it up exactly. Probably the problem is its integrated eh?

04-13-10, 11:24 PM	#12
PvtJamoo Watch Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 20 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	bump

04-14-10, 08:57 AM	#13
lafeeverted Chief Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 329 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	yep could be the problem, if you can check and post the type of card. you may also want to see if the unmodded game will run on its own before patching etc...