Problems downloading SH5 from Amazon

therealbig_i · 12-17-16, 01:17 AM

Hey guys, this is my first post. Anyways I originally got this game on Steam but after reading stuff on here I decided I wanted to have mods on there. So then I decided that I could just download it from Amazon and problem solved. Nope, it will download and then when I go to install it it won't make a desktop shortcut or anything.

A folder was created on my desktop labeled Silent Hunter 5 Golden Edition (Download) and when I click on that it opens up my file fold. I click on the file and a page tries to load but it quickly closes itself and thats all it does. Its an AFP file (idk what that means) and I don't know what else to do. Maybe just but a physical copy? It wouldn't bother me. If it helps, I have Windows 10.

If you guys have any thoughts or ideas on what to do, I'd appreciate it.

Aktungbby · 12-17-16, 04:48 AM

therealbig_i!

THEBERBSTER · 12-17-16, 01:35 PM

A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > therealbig_i
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If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher
Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version
Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine

Did you install the Steam version or just install the Amazon download?

therealbig_i · 12-17-16, 03:12 PM

I downloaded the steam version first and played it for a bit. Then I tried to do the work around but got to about step 2 and it couldn't install but didn't give me a reason why.

Commander Wallace · 12-17-16, 06:45 PM

Welcome to Subsim therealbig_i.

THEBERBSTER · 12-17-16, 07:37 PM

Hi therealbig_i
So, did you uninstall the Steam download?
Check that there was no Folder left in the Programs Files (X86) Directory.
Check that the SH5 Save Games Folder had been removed from your Documents Folder.
Check that there were no left over game files or applications on your system?
Ran a free registry cleaner like Ccleaner?
Then rebooted your system before downloading the Amazon Silent Hunter 5 download?
The Amazon download I would expect to default to the Program Files (x86) Directory
The v1.2 update is found in your Silent Hunter 5\Support\GameUpdater\gu application folders.
Click on the gu application and it will install the necessary files.
Hover your mouse over the SH5.exe and it will have change from v1.05 to v1.2
Post #5 Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing
Post #70 How To Use The Free Registry Cleaner 'Ccleaner' > Includes Download Link
Peter

therealbig_i · 12-18-16, 08:54 PM

Ok so i cleaned all the files and used Ccleaner and re-downloaded the game and then went to install it and got to what i think was the activation link but got this:

https://secure.ubi.com/login/edituse...ctregistration

And it won't load for me, i get this message: Http/1.1 Service Unavailable

Are there any other ways to access the activation link?

Edit: Ok so looking at some other forums I found out I had to make another account.

therealbig_i · 12-18-16, 09:13 PM

Alright guys! I got it working! Thanks for helping me and ending my frustration.
I can't thank you enough.

THEBERBSTER · 12-19-16, 06:37 AM

Hi therealbig_i
Glad to hear you are up and running.

Sounds like you needed a Uplay account.
Peter

12-17-16, 01:17 AM	#1
therealbig_i Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Problems downloading SH5 from Amazon Hey guys, this is my first post. Anyways I originally got this game on Steam but after reading stuff on here I decided I wanted to have mods on there. So then I decided that I could just download it from Amazon and problem solved. Nope, it will download and then when I go to install it it won't make a desktop shortcut or anything. A folder was created on my desktop labeled Silent Hunter 5 Golden Edition (Download) and when I click on that it opens up my file fold. I click on the file and a page tries to load but it quickly closes itself and thats all it does. Its an AFP file (idk what that means) and I don't know what else to do. Maybe just but a physical copy? It wouldn't bother me. If it helps, I have Windows 10. If you guys have any thoughts or ideas on what to do, I'd appreciate it.

12-17-16, 04:48 AM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,981 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard! therealbig_i! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

12-17-16, 01:35 PM	#3
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	A Warm Welcome To The Subsim Community > therealbig_i Subsim <> How To Donate <> See The Benefits <> Support The Community If you are new to SH5 look > > HERE << STEAM is not compatible with the essential application TDW’s Generic File Patcher Steam Conversion Installation Instructions for SH5 Updated Version Highly Recommended SH5 > The Wolves Of Steel Mega Mod > Includes KSDCommander And Working Enigma M4 Machine Did you install the Steam version or just install the Amazon download? __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

12-17-16, 07:37 PM	#6
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi therealbig_i So, did you uninstall the Steam download? Check that there was no Folder left in the Programs Files (X86) Directory. Check that the SH5 Save Games Folder had been removed from your Documents Folder. Check that there were no left over game files or applications on your system? Ran a free registry cleaner like Ccleaner? Then rebooted your system before downloading the Amazon Silent Hunter 5 download? The Amazon download I would expect to default to the Program Files (x86) Directory The v1.2 update is found in your Silent Hunter 5\Support\GameUpdater\gu application folders. Click on the gu application and it will install the necessary files. Hover your mouse over the SH5.exe and it will have change from v1.05 to v1.2 Post #5 Update SH5 From v1.0.5.0 To v1.2.0 Immediately After Installing Post #70 How To Use The Free Registry Cleaner 'Ccleaner' > Includes Download Link Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

12-19-16, 06:37 AM	#9
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi therealbig_i Glad to hear you are up and running. Sounds like you needed a Uplay account. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

12-17-16, 03:12 PM	#4
therealbig_i Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	I downloaded the steam version first and played it for a bit. Then I tried to do the work around but got to about step 2 and it couldn't install but didn't give me a reason why.

12-17-16, 06:45 PM	#5
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Welcome to Subsim therealbig_i.

12-18-16, 08:54 PM	#7
therealbig_i Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Ok so i cleaned all the files and used Ccleaner and re-downloaded the game and then went to install it and got to what i think was the activation link but got this: https://secure.ubi.com/login/edituse...ctregistration And it won't load for me, i get this message: Http/1.1 Service Unavailable Are there any other ways to access the activation link? Edit: Ok so looking at some other forums I found out I had to make another account.

12-18-16, 09:13 PM	#8
therealbig_i Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 5 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Alright guys! I got it working! Thanks for helping me and ending my frustration. I can't thank you enough.