Windows 8

Stev1 · 11-18-12, 07:39 AM

Hi Guy's

Anybody tried any of the Silent Hunter games with Window's 8 as i am thinking of upgrading from Windows 7 Ultimate.

volodya61 · 11-18-12, 08:35 AM

Currently, Windows 8 is not game friendly system..

Fish In The Water · 11-18-12, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by volodya61

Currently, Windows 8 is not game friendly system..

Pretty much 'bug-ware' until SP1.

Lewis Wingerter · 11-18-12, 09:20 AM

I have been playing SH3, 4, 5 on two different computer with win 8. I had to use window compatibility mode XP service pack 3 to get SH3 to work. To get SH4 and 5 to work I had to re install the games( I am using Win 8 64 bit upgrade from win 7 64 bit) I was able to use my save campaigns and they worked. I an also using different super mod with both computer and had no problem with the games yet.

Segwin · 11-18-12, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

Pretty much 'bug-ware' until SP1.

Isn't that a fact. I wouldn't dream of installing a new Windows roll-out before SP1. Windows ME & Vista are perfect examples.

Edit: As a matter of fact not installing Windows ME or Vista was the right move.

Lewis Wingerter · 11-18-12, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Segwin

Isn't that a fact. I wouldn't dream of installing a new Windows roll-out before SP1. Windows ME & Vista are perfect examples.

Edit: As a matter of fact not installing Windows ME or Vista was the right move.

Hi Seqwin. I started with win 8 Pre release back in June. The product appears so far to be quite stable.

Cybermat47 · 11-18-12, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lewis Wingerter

Hi Seqwin. I started with win 8 Pre release back in June. The product appears so far to be quite stable.

Layout's crap, though.

GT182 · 11-18-12, 10:39 PM

I've found out at our local MS store here in the Mall that MS is currently working on Windows 9. I was told it will will be an even more improved version of Windows 7. 8 will only be kept for Tablets and so forth. Might be a good idea to hang on to 7 like a lot of us are doing with XP. LOL

I plan on installing 7 Pro 32 bit very soon as I've found it at a great price. I'll be keeping XP also and plan on running a dual boot system. Or build a dedicated computer for 7 Pro. That's if I can persuade the kid out on the floor at CompUSA, that's been helping me with some tech questions, into selling me the I7 4.5GH CPU he has.

kevo2020 · 11-25-12, 06:09 PM

Hi Everyone,

Wanted to say I am running windows 8 and have SH3,4 and 5 running just fine.

There are many complaints about the UI, but if you just use the desktop app, the UI is the familiar Windows 7 interface, minus the start orb. Performance is much better than Windows 7.

My primary machine is a MacPro running Windows 8 in bootcamp.

My secondary machine is a Samsung i5 windows 7 tablet I've upgraded to windows 8 and I play SH3 just fine.

Kevin

Fish In The Water · 11-25-12, 08:17 PM

Welcome aboard Kevin and thanks for the info!

Gerald · 11-25-12, 09:16 PM

And good luck.

kiwi_2005 · 11-28-12, 07:30 AM

Well i got SH5 installed on Windows 8 pro, 64bit no problem, but when i loaded it up for the first time it would Crash to desktop complaining about my nvidia drivers are out of date? They weren't i know this is a bug but there was no way i could fix it. Rolled back to older drivers still the same problem then even tried nvidia beta drivers still ctd.

So out of frustration as i thought this could be a windows 8 thing, i went back to windows 7 Ultimate 64bit with SP1 reinstalled SH5 loaded it up and i got the same problem! Drivers out of date

Tried older and new drivers, and beta, repaired Direct x. No mods SH5 wont load into a game.

Never had this problem with 7 before.'
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I can't play SH5 now...

I should of just left Windows 7 on as SH5 was running fine before the new OS install.

Gerald · 11-28-12, 07:33 AM

^It's sad to hear ... but many say that Windows 8 sucks,

kiwi_2005 · 11-28-12, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

^It's sad to hear ... but many say that Windows 8 sucks,

It does at first but stick to it for a while and it grows on you, i liked the Metro i think that's the biggest complaint from users is the metro and no start menu button but there is an app we can download to bring it back. Tho really windows 8 is for the android tablet, 8 is not for the desktop or laptop imo.

Gerald · 11-28-12, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kiwi_2005

It does at first but stick to it for a while and it grows on you, i liked the Metro i think that's the biggest complaint from users is the metro and no start menu button but there is an app we can download to bring it back. Tho really windows 8 is for the android tablet, 8 is not for the desktop or laptop imo.

Well...after my adventure with SH3 .. I might give it a chance, but not now after what you have told...I wait

11-18-12, 07:39 AM	#1
Stev1 Medic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 164 Downloads: 205 Uploads: 0	Windows 8 Hi Guy's Anybody tried any of the Silent Hunter games with Window's 8 as i am thinking of upgrading from Windows 7 Ultimate.

11-18-12, 08:35 AM	#2
volodya61 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rostov-on-Don, local time GMT+4 Posts: 3,300 Downloads: 374 Uploads: 0	Currently, Windows 8 is not game friendly system.. __________________ . Where does human stupidity end? . *El sueño de la razón produce monstruos © - and for some people awakening will be cruel*

11-18-12, 09:20 AM	#4
Lewis Wingerter Planesman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moline IL Posts: 181 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	ref Win 8 I have been playing SH3, 4, 5 on two different computer with win 8. I had to use window compatibility mode XP service pack 3 to get SH3 to work. To get SH4 and 5 to work I had to re install the games( I am using Win 8 64 bit upgrade from win 7 64 bit) I was able to use my save campaigns and they worked. I an also using different super mod with both computer and had no problem with the games yet.

11-18-12, 10:39 PM	#8
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	I've found out at our local MS store here in the Mall that MS is currently working on Windows 9. I was told it will will be an even more improved version of Windows 7. 8 will only be kept for Tablets and so forth. Might be a good idea to hang on to 7 like a lot of us are doing with XP. LOL I plan on installing 7 Pro 32 bit very soon as I've found it at a great price. I'll be keeping XP also and plan on running a dual boot system. Or build a dedicated computer for 7 Pro. That's if I can persuade the kid out on the floor at CompUSA, that's been helping me with some tech questions, into selling me the I7 4.5GH CPU he has. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

11-25-12, 06:09 PM	#9
kevo2020 Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Washington St. Posts: 7 Downloads: 1051 Uploads: 0	Windows 8 Hi Everyone, Wanted to say I am running windows 8 and have SH3,4 and 5 running just fine. There are many complaints about the UI, but if you just use the desktop app, the UI is the familiar Windows 7 interface, minus the start orb. Performance is much better than Windows 7. My primary machine is a MacPro running Windows 8 in bootcamp. My secondary machine is a Samsung i5 windows 7 tablet I've upgraded to windows 8 and I play SH3 just fine. Kevin

11-25-12, 08:17 PM	#10
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Welcome aboard Kevin and thanks for the info! __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

11-25-12, 09:16 PM	#11
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Welcome to SubSim Kevin! And good luck. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-28-12, 07:30 AM	#12
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Well i got SH5 installed on Windows 8 pro, 64bit no problem, but when i loaded it up for the first time it would Crash to desktop complaining about my nvidia drivers are out of date? They weren't i know this is a bug but there was no way i could fix it. Rolled back to older drivers still the same problem then even tried nvidia beta drivers still ctd. So out of frustration as i thought this could be a windows 8 thing, i went back to windows 7 Ultimate 64bit with SP1 reinstalled SH5 loaded it up and i got the same problem! Drivers out of date Tried older and new drivers, and beta, repaired Direct x. No mods SH5 wont load into a game. Never had this problem with 7 before.' ' I can't play SH5 now... I should of just left Windows 7 on as SH5 was running fine before the new OS install. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-28-12, 07:33 AM	#13
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	^It's sad to hear ... but many say that Windows 8 sucks, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie