compatibility with Window 10

Serj91 · 07-20-17, 05:16 PM

hello capitains, after a very long time i have reinstalled SH3 (CD Version ) ... and the problem is started, SH3 don't like W10. I have tryed WXPSP2 WXPSP3 W98 and W95 .. nothing. some tips?

thanks a lot.

blackswan40 · 07-20-17, 06:18 PM

Hi Serj91 if your Silent Hunter III Disc is the original 2005 version with the
Starforce Security heres a link to how to remove the starfoce

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118

below is a link to the SHIII 1.4 Patch you will need from Ubisoft SHIII Site

http://www.silenthunteriii.com/uk/updates.php

Ensure you download the right dvd patch for usa or uk/europe

hope this helps

1480 · 07-27-17, 07:02 AM

This is a non sequitur if I go through Steam correct?

Parkera · 07-27-17, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackswan40

Hi Serj91 if your Silent Hunter III Disc is the original 2005 version with the
Starforce Security heres a link to how to remove the starfoce

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118

below is a link to the SHIII 1.4 Patch you will need from Ubisoft SHIII Site

http://www.silenthunteriii.com/uk/updates.php

Ensure you download the right dvd patch for usa or uk/europe

hope this helps

Appreciate the links - I have followed the instruction but when I attempt to open the game I get "Can not initize 3D engine" error. Any ideas other than redoing?

Aktungbby · 07-28-17, 01:08 AM

Parkera1705!

& Serj91!

hauangua · 07-28-17, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkera1705

Appreciate the links - I have followed the instruction but when I attempt to open the game I get "Can not initize 3D engine" error. Any ideas other than redoing?

Hi Parkera

Runs in compatibility mode Windows 7

You must run all your .exe applications as administrators.....(exe file in game folder)

Parkera · 07-28-17, 01:20 AM

Appreciate the reply. Managed to sort it out by just changing screen resolution doh!

Cheers, now to scrape of the years of rust and head out....lovin it!

1480 · 07-28-17, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hauangua

Hi Parkera

Runs in compatibility mode Windows 7

You must run all your .exe applications as administrators.....(exe file in game folder)

So if I run it as admin, will I be prompted to run it in say W 7 or do we have to go to settings and such.

Parkera · 07-28-17, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1480

So if I run it as admin, will I be prompted to run it in say W 7 or do we have to go to settings and such.

All I needed to do was change my screens resolution and it worked even in 1280x1024 for me.

Sailor Steve · 07-28-17, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkera1705

I have followed the instruction but when I attempt to open the game I get "Can not initize 3D engine" error. Any ideas other than redoing?

Right-click on the SHIII icon.
At the bottom select Properties.
At the top select the Compatibility tab.
Select Compatibility Mode.
Select Windows XP (Service Pack 2). SP3 might work as well, but mine runs fine with SP2.
Click Apply.
Click Okay.

I had problems until someone recommended this to me. My problem may have been different from yours, so it may not work for you, but it's worth a try.

07-20-17, 05:16 PM	#1
Serj91 Bilge Rat Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	compatibility with Window 10 hello capitains, after a very long time i have reinstalled SH3 (CD Version ) ... and the problem is started, SH3 don't like W10. I have tryed WXPSP2 WXPSP3 W98 and W95 .. nothing. some tips? thanks a lot.

07-20-17, 06:18 PM	#2
blackswan40 GWX - KC Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,782 Downloads: 603 Uploads: 31	Hi Serj91 if your Silent Hunter III Disc is the original 2005 version with the Starforce Security heres a link to how to remove the starfoce http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118 below is a link to the SHIII 1.4 Patch you will need from Ubisoft SHIII Site http://www.silenthunteriii.com/uk/updates.php Ensure you download the right dvd patch for usa or uk/europe hope this helps __________________ Someone Had to Make the Tea

07-27-17, 07:02 AM	#3
1480 Lead Slinger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chitcago, Illinoise Posts: 1,442 Downloads: 74 Uploads: 0	This is a non sequitur if I go through Steam correct? __________________

07-28-17, 01:08 AM	#5
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07-28-17, 01:20 AM	#7
Parkera Gunner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 91 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Appreciate the reply. Managed to sort it out by just changing screen resolution doh! Cheers, now to scrape of the years of rust and head out....lovin it!