SH3 Version?

Spearfish · 03-18-09, 05:49 PM

Hi,

I recently re-purchased SH3 on DVD as my original release copy finally became too scratched to use when I needed to install it on a new PC.

I had patched my original copy to 1.4b, so attempted to do the same with my newly purchased copy. I received an error while trying to patch direct to 1.4b. I figured that I needed to download an earlier patch (like 1.1) and work upwards from there.

However, the same error occurred each time.

COuld it be that the newly purchased copy is already pre-patched to 1.4b?

Can anyone tell me how I can establish what the current version is on my install.

Thanks.

richardphat · 03-18-09, 06:34 PM

Yes, it might be already a 1.4 patched.
Make sure wich copy you are using? The one that comes from US or EUROPE?

Spearfish · 03-18-09, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardphat

Yes, it might be already a 1.4 patched.
Make sure wich copy you are using? The one that comes from US or EUROPE?

To my knowledge it should be a European version as I live in the UK and ordered it from Amazon.co.uk.

What's the difference betweenn the US and European versions anyway?

Synthfg · 03-19-09, 04:29 AM

What is the error message ? I only the other night performed a clean install of SHIII then went to patch it only for it to complain about one of the text files. Removing this file the patch operation ran without hitch and recreated the file I had removed Installed GWIII and the game is running fine

Spearfish · 03-19-09, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthfg

What is the error message ? I only the other night performed a clean install of SHIII then went to patch it only for it to complain about one of the text files. Removing this file the patch operation ran without hitch and recreated the file I had removed Installed GWIII and the game is running fine

The error I get is:

This program cannot update the installed version of Silent Hunter III EMEAS DVD v1.0 because of the following reason

E:\SH3\anim.act: unknown version

danlisa · 03-19-09, 09:13 AM

Just check your currently installed version.

Either load the game and check the bottom right corner of the main menu for the version number or IIRC you can right-click on the SH3.exe and choose properties to see the version number there.

03-18-09, 05:49 PM	#1
Spearfish Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH3 Version? Hi, I recently re-purchased SH3 on DVD as my original release copy finally became too scratched to use when I needed to install it on a new PC. I had patched my original copy to 1.4b, so attempted to do the same with my newly purchased copy. I received an error while trying to patch direct to 1.4b. I figured that I needed to download an earlier patch (like 1.1) and work upwards from there. However, the same error occurred each time. COuld it be that the newly purchased copy is already pre-patched to 1.4b? Can anyone tell me how I can establish what the current version is on my install. Thanks.

03-19-09, 09:13 AM	#6
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Just check your currently installed version. Either load the game and check the bottom right corner of the main menu for the version number or IIRC you can right-click on the SH3.exe and choose properties to see the version number there. __________________

03-18-09, 06:34 PM	#2
richardphat Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 682 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Yes, it might be already a 1.4 patched. Make sure wich copy you are using? The one that comes from US or EUROPE?

03-19-09, 04:29 AM	#4
Synthfg Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	What is the error message ? I only the other night performed a clean install of SHIII then went to patch it only for it to complain about one of the text files. Removing this file the patch operation ran without hitch and recreated the file I had removed Installed GWIII and the game is running fine