Can't install Silent Hunter 3 on Windows 7

EnigmaMan · 02-06-13, 05:07 AM

Whenever I try to install Silent Hunter 3 on my computer that has Windows 7 32bit, it goes through its normal "Preparing to install" deal and then the installshield says "1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance, Return code: -2147024894.
Does anybody know how to get past this?

Mork_417 · 02-06-13, 05:57 AM

Are you attempting the install under an account that has admin rights?

Herr-Berbunch · 02-06-13, 06:36 AM

Has it already been installed on there before? If so make sure you delete all references to it, inc. anything in Documents, and run a registry cleaner - I recommend ccleaner but other free ones are available.

Follow Steibler's post - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...5&postcount=50

Here is Neal's link he refers to - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118 for getting rid of StarForce.

DragonRider · 02-06-13, 07:21 AM

Windows error 1608 is caused by system file errors that will need to be addressed before you can install silent hunter 3

Herr-Berbunch · 02-06-13, 07:39 AM

Good point. http://consumerdocs.installshield.co...8322&sliceId=1

EnigmaMan · 02-06-13, 07:06 PM

Yes, as far as I can tell I do have admin rights.

This will be the first time I have installed the game on this computer.

EnigmaMan · 02-06-13, 09:39 PM

I have looked around on this website and others to help fix this problem, with no success. My major problem is that I still cannot get past that error that it gives me.

Red October1984 · 02-06-13, 11:13 PM

How many User Accounts do you have on your machine?

If you have Admin rights, install it outside of Program Files and follow the Windows 7 Installation Thread.

Welcome to Subsim and Happy Hunting (Eventually...

)

EnigmaMan · 02-06-13, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984

How many User Accounts do you have on your machine?

If you have Admin rights, install it outside of Program Files and follow the Windows 7 Installation Thread.

Welcome to Subsim and Happy Hunting (Eventually...

)

I have just the one account. But like I sead, it wont let me get to the part to install the game. That is the part that is bugging me.

Arclight · 02-07-13, 05:04 AM

Might try running the installer as administrator, and try compatibility modes; I'd try XP or '98. Also make sure you're not installing to program files.

EnigmaMan · 02-07-13, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Might try running the installer as administrator, and try compatibility modes; I'd try XP or '98. Also make sure you're not installing to program files.

I have tryed running it as administrator and using the compatibility modes, but those don't work eather. I remember reading about not installing it in program files folder, I'll keep that in mind when or if I can get to the install options.

Red October1984 · 02-07-13, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnigmaMan

I have tryed running it as administrator and using the compatibility modes, but those don't work eather. I remember reading about not installing it in program files folder, I'll keep that in mind when or if I can get to the install options.

Take a look at this thread.

Windows 7 Troubleshooting Thread

And this thread.

How to Run SH3 on Windows 7

HunterICX · 02-08-13, 04:54 AM

Strange I've the old version of SH3 (with Starforce) and it install just fine on my end.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (UAC disabled)

HunterICX

Herr-Berbunch · 02-08-13, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

Strange I've the old version of SH3 (with Starforce) and it install just fine on my end.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (UAC disabled)

HunterICX

Fine on mine too.

Did you get the latest installshield from the link I posted?

Is the disc damaged?

EnigmaMan · 02-08-13, 07:26 PM

Great news, I got my game working!

I can post how I did it if anybody is interested.

02-06-13, 05:07 AM	#1
EnigmaMan Watch Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 15 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Can't install Silent Hunter 3 on Windows 7 Whenever I try to install Silent Hunter 3 on my computer that has Windows 7 32bit, it goes through its normal "Preparing to install" deal and then the installshield says "1608: Unable to create InstallDriver instance, Return code: -2147024894. Does anybody know how to get past this? Last edited by EnigmaMan; 02-06-13 at 09:39 PM.

02-06-13, 05:57 AM	#2
Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Are you attempting the install under an account that has admin rights? __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)

02-06-13, 06:36 AM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Has it already been installed on there before? If so make sure you delete all references to it, inc. anything in Documents, and run a registry cleaner - I recommend ccleaner but other free ones are available. Follow Steibler's post - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...5&postcount=50 Here is Neal's link he refers to - http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118 for getting rid of StarForce. __________________

02-06-13, 07:39 AM	#5
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Good point. http://consumerdocs.installshield.co...8322&sliceId=1 __________________

02-06-13, 11:13 PM	#8
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	How many User Accounts do you have on your machine? If you have Admin rights, install it outside of Program Files and follow the Windows 7 Installation Thread. Welcome to Subsim and Happy Hunting (Eventually... ) __________________

02-06-13, 07:21 AM	#4
DragonRider Predator of the sea Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: England Posts: 139 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Windows error 1608 is caused by system file errors that will need to be addressed before you can install silent hunter 3

02-06-13, 07:06 PM	#6
EnigmaMan Watch Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 15 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Yes, as far as I can tell I do have admin rights. This will be the first time I have installed the game on this computer.

02-06-13, 09:39 PM	#7
EnigmaMan Watch Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 15 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I have looked around on this website and others to help fix this problem, with no success. My major problem is that I still cannot get past that error that it gives me.

02-07-13, 05:04 AM	#10
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Might try running the installer as administrator, and try compatibility modes; I'd try XP or '98. Also make sure you're not installing to program files. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

02-08-13, 04:54 AM	#13
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Strange I've the old version of SH3 (with Starforce) and it install just fine on my end. Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (UAC disabled) HunterICX __________________

02-08-13, 07:26 PM	#15
EnigmaMan Watch Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 15 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Great news, I got my game working! I can post how I did it if anybody is interested.