Help regarding GWX

Lancey · 08-16-07, 11:07 PM

Every time I try to install GWX.exe I receive this message.

"Setup identified the following problem(s) with the selected folder:
-Key GWS files were not found. this patch must be installed over a copy of Silent Hunter III containing GWS (with or without existing hotfixes). Please ensure that the selected installation has GWS installed before continuing.

Click OK when are ready to continue.
IMPORTANT! Not correcting the problem(s) now may result in game crashes or other unexpected behaviour!"

Now foregive me if this sounds lame to you all, but what am i doing wrong. I'm new to this forum and the silent Hunter series games. By the way I'm in my early fifties too and just brought silent hunter III & IV.

JScones · 08-16-07, 11:20 PM

Sounds like you are attempting to install GWX103.exe, which is the patch for GWX, not GWX itself.

In other words, you need to d/l GWX.exe, the five GWX.bin files, and install it first.

Reece · 08-16-07, 11:49 PM

Hi Lancey, are you using broadband or 56k modem?

Lancey · 08-17-07, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Hi Lancey, are you using broadband or 56k modem?

Broadband.

I've just downloaded the 5 bin files and GWS. exe files.
do I put these files in a folder by them selves?
Thanks for all this help.

thanks GoldenRivet. quite simple when somebody shows you.

GoldenRivet · 08-17-07, 12:04 AM

see above post, put them all together in a file called GWX on your desktop (or anywhere its easy for you to locate them)

CapnMike U-69 · 08-17-07, 01:02 AM

GoldenRivet,

When you say 'Un-modified" v 1.4b, will it still work if I have 'modded' some of the data (eg: storm levels and Deck Gun ammo quantities') - or must I roll back to a COMPLETELY 100% standard v 1.4b ??

Capn Mike

GoldenRivet · 08-16-07, 11:59 PM

Step one: You must be using a clean, fresh, un-modified version of SH3

Step two: You must be using a version of SH3 which has been patched to version 1.4b, you can tell what version you are using by looking at the initial game loading screen. it will say in one of the lower corners.

Step three: If you require patch version 1.4b, acquire it here... http://www.silent-hunteriii.com/uk/updates.php ...make sure you download the correct version, for example if you purchased the DVD version in the United States, download "Patch 1.4b US DVD" if you DO NOT require this patch, skip to step four.

Step Four: Create a folder on your desktop and name it "GWX"

Step five: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222273/GWX.exe ...and download "GWX.exe", make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX"

Step five: Go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222378/GWX-1.bin ...and download "GWX-1.bin", make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX"

Step Six: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222502/GWX-2.bin ...and download "GWX-2.bin", make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX"

Step seven: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222585/GWX-3.bin ...and download GWX-3.bin, make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX"

Step eight: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222702/GWX-4.bin ...and download GWX-4.bin, make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX"

Step nine: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222822/GWX-5.bin ...and download GWX-5.bin, make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX"

Step ten: go here... http://files.filefront.com/GWX103exe.../fileinfo.html ...and download "GWX103.exe"

Step eleven: open the folder you created on your desktop called "GWX" and run the file "GWX.exe" a setup wizard will guide you through the installation process.

Step twelve: Open the folder you created on your desktop called "GWX" and run the file "GWX103.exe" a setup wizard will guide you through the installation process.

Step thirteen: run Silent hunter 3 by double clicking on the "Silent Hunter III- GWX" icon which has now appeared on your desktop.

Step fourteen: enjoy the mod

Step fifteen: create a post telling us what you think, and be sure to tell the GWX DEV-team how much you enjoy their hard work and dedication to this endeavor!

Good luck

Sink them all!!!

08-16-07, 11:07 PM	#1
Lancey Watch Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: country NSW, australia Posts: 18 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Help regarding GWX Every time I try to install GWX.exe I receive this message. "Setup identified the following problem(s) with the selected folder: -Key GWS files were not found. this patch must be installed over a copy of Silent Hunter III containing GWS (with or without existing hotfixes). Please ensure that the selected installation has GWS installed before continuing. Click OK when are ready to continue. IMPORTANT! Not correcting the problem(s) now may result in game crashes or other unexpected behaviour!" Now foregive me if this sounds lame to you all, but what am i doing wrong. I'm new to this forum and the silent Hunter series games. By the way I'm in my early fifties too and just brought silent hunter III & IV.

08-16-07, 11:49 PM	#3
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,763 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Hi Lancey, are you using broadband or 56k modem? __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-17-07, 12:04 AM	#5
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	see above post, put them all together in a file called GWX on your desktop (or anywhere its easy for you to locate them) __________________

08-17-07, 01:02 AM	#6
CapnMike U-69 Seaman Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 36 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	how un-modified ??? GoldenRivet, When you say 'Un-modified" v 1.4b, will it still work if I have 'modded' some of the data (eg: storm levels and Deck Gun ammo quantities') - or must I roll back to a COMPLETELY 100% standard v 1.4b ?? Capn Mike

08-16-07, 11:59 PM	#7
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Step one: You must be using a clean, fresh, un-modified version of SH3 Step two: You must be using a version of SH3 which has been patched to version 1.4b, you can tell what version you are using by looking at the initial game loading screen. it will say in one of the lower corners. Step three: If you require patch version 1.4b, acquire it here... http://www.silent-hunteriii.com/uk/updates.php ...make sure you download the correct version, for example if you purchased the DVD version in the United States, download "Patch 1.4b US DVD" if you DO NOT require this patch, skip to step four. Step Four: Create a folder on your desktop and name it "GWX" Step five: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222273/GWX.exe ...and download "GWX.exe", make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX" Step five: Go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222378/GWX-1.bin ...and download "GWX-1.bin", make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX" Step Six: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222502/GWX-2.bin ...and download "GWX-2.bin", make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX" Step seven: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222585/GWX-3.bin ...and download GWX-3.bin, make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX" Step eight: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222702/GWX-4.bin ...and download GWX-4.bin, make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX" Step nine: go here... http://danlisa.files-upload.com/files/222822/GWX-5.bin ...and download GWX-5.bin, make sure the file downloads to the folder on your desktop called "GWX" Step ten: go here... http://files.filefront.com/GWX103exe.../fileinfo.html ...and download "GWX103.exe" Step eleven: open the folder you created on your desktop called "GWX" and run the file "GWX.exe" a setup wizard will guide you through the installation process. Step twelve: Open the folder you created on your desktop called "GWX" and run the file "GWX103.exe" a setup wizard will guide you through the installation process. Step thirteen: run Silent hunter 3 by double clicking on the "Silent Hunter III- GWX" icon which has now appeared on your desktop. Step fourteen: enjoy the mod Step fifteen: create a post telling us what you think, and be sure to tell the GWX DEV-team how much you enjoy their hard work and dedication to this endeavor! Good luck Sink them all!!! __________________

08-16-07, 11:20 PM	#2
JScones Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,501 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you are attempting to install GWX103.exe, which is the patch for GWX, not GWX itself. In other words, you need to d/l GWX.exe, the five GWX.bin files, and install it first.