A question about reinstalling

KptnLt Eric Karle · 03-11-11, 12:07 PM

I started playing again about 3 weeks ago after a long break from the game. For the first 2 and a half weeks the game was completely stable but over the last 3-4 days I've been experiencing CTD's whenever I use TC. I have modded the game with some graphical and audio mods but none of the supermods. I can't figure out what could be causing this but I'm thinking somehow something got messed up while trying out different mods with JSGME. My question is if I reinstall can I keep my career and if so what files apart from my career folder do I need to copy and keep?

Gargamel · 03-11-11, 01:43 PM

The uninstaller has an option to save the files, but it's always best to also backup the SH3 folder in the My Documents folder, and re-insert the career folders into the new /MyDocs/SH3 folder under the new install.

Jimbuna · 03-11-11, 04:29 PM

It is possible the graphical mods are a bigger drain on your systems resources than it can handle.

A list of your system and mods would help come to a definitive answer/solution.

KptnLt Eric Karle · 03-12-11, 06:57 AM

Thanks guys for the help

my basic system specs are:
Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (build 7601) 32 Bit
2.93 gigahertz Intel Core i3 530
3Gb Ram
NVIDIA GeForce G210

the only large mod I have installed is IABL's Merchant Fleet Mod. Could this be causing the issue when using TC?

Sailor Steve · 03-12-11, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KptnLt Eric Karle

the only large mod I have installed is IABL's Merchant Fleet Mod. Could this be causing the issue when using TC?

Yes it could, which is not to say that it is, but yes it could. I can't run that one at all.

My system is quite a bit older than yours, but the 32-bit part might also be a problem. Also, is your system single-core? Also, I'm unfamiliar with Invidia cards. How much memory on the card?

Of course since you're using JSGME you could simply remove MFM and see how it runs.

KptnLt Eric Karle · 03-12-11, 03:51 PM

Thanks Sailor Steve I will try disabling it as soon as I make it back to Kiel, with no TC it may take a while

03-11-11, 12:07 PM	#1
KptnLt Eric Karle Ensign Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 229 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	A question about reinstalling I started playing again about 3 weeks ago after a long break from the game. For the first 2 and a half weeks the game was completely stable but over the last 3-4 days I've been experiencing CTD's whenever I use TC. I have modded the game with some graphical and audio mods but none of the supermods. I can't figure out what could be causing this but I'm thinking somehow something got messed up while trying out different mods with JSGME. My question is if I reinstall can I keep my career and if so what files apart from my career folder do I need to copy and keep? __________________ My Mod's: Karle's Silent Hunter III Mods My Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/thisturbulentpriest

03-11-11, 01:43 PM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	The uninstaller has an option to save the files, but it's always best to also backup the SH3 folder in the My Documents folder, and re-insert the career folders into the new /MyDocs/SH3 folder under the new install. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

03-11-11, 04:29 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	It is possible the graphical mods are a bigger drain on your systems resources than it can handle. A list of your system and mods would help come to a definitive answer/solution. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-12-11, 06:57 AM	#4
KptnLt Eric Karle Ensign Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 229 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys for the help my basic system specs are: Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 (build 7601) 32 Bit 2.93 gigahertz Intel Core i3 530 3Gb Ram NVIDIA GeForce G210 the only large mod I have installed is IABL's Merchant Fleet Mod. Could this be causing the issue when using TC? __________________ My Mod's: Karle's Silent Hunter III Mods My Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/thisturbulentpriest Last edited by KptnLt Eric Karle; 03-12-11 at 07:20 AM.

03-12-11, 03:51 PM	#6
KptnLt Eric Karle Ensign Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 229 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Thanks Sailor Steve I will try disabling it as soon as I make it back to Kiel, with no TC it may take a while __________________ My Mod's: Karle's Silent Hunter III Mods My Music: http://www.reverbnation.com/thisturbulentpriest Last edited by KptnLt Eric Karle; 03-12-11 at 04:44 PM.