4Gb Patch

dthomo · 10-26-10, 04:59 AM

I hope someone can help. I'm running Windows7 64 bit with 8 Gb of memory.The mod I'm using is LSH5.I cannot apply the 4 Gb patch. I turn off Avast and double-click on the patch icon (as Administrator) and I get a meesage that Windows cannot run the prog. A new window appears with an extra file called 4 Gb patch backup. If I double click on that I get a message asking what program to apply it to.I point it at SHIII and it tells me that the patch has been applied successfully. Have I done everything properly?
Thanks for any help.

Jimbuna · 10-26-10, 05:56 AM

Yes, you are simply being informed the original file has been backed up/copied.

blueduck · 10-29-10, 07:51 PM

I'm not sure if you are right guys.

First fact is, not to install SH3 into the suggested folder within "Program Files". This folder is especially protected by Windows UAC which may lead to some difficulties.
Better create a folder something like: "c:\games\Ubi\SilentHunterIII\" to install the game to.

Next best choise is to start the 4GB_PATCH.EXE per right-click "Run as Administrator" to be sure to have elevated rights.
Allthough I'm logged in as an Administrator e.g. JSGME allways calls Windows UAC to verify its start.

When 4GB_PATCH.EXE is running there is just a dialogue box titled "Select Executable" within this one you navigate to your SH3 installation and select SH3.EXE. Click Open.

The next box "4GB Patch" says "Executable successfully patched!"
Within your game folder now there should be the "sh3.exe.Backup"
NOW your SH3-Installation is correctly patched!

Regards
Blueduck

theroc44 · 08-30-11, 12:35 AM

does anyone know how to restore the orginal exe from the backup?

SquareSteelBar · 08-30-11, 02:38 AM

delete the patched exe and rename the backup file to sh3.exe

theroc44 · 08-30-11, 03:00 AM

thanks worked like a charm

10-26-10, 04:59 AM	#1
dthomo Seaman Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 33 Downloads: 758 Uploads: 0	4Gb Patch I hope someone can help. I'm running Windows7 64 bit with 8 Gb of memory.The mod I'm using is LSH5.I cannot apply the 4 Gb patch. I turn off Avast and double-click on the patch icon (as Administrator) and I get a meesage that Windows cannot run the prog. A new window appears with an extra file called 4 Gb patch backup. If I double click on that I get a message asking what program to apply it to.I point it at SHIII and it tells me that the patch has been applied successfully. Have I done everything properly? Thanks for any help.

10-26-10, 05:56 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,964 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, you are simply being informed the original file has been backed up/copied. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-29-10, 07:51 PM	#3
blueduck Commander Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LSH3-DEV-Team, Germany Posts: 444 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	I'm not sure if you are right guys. First fact is, not to install SH3 into the suggested folder within "Program Files". This folder is especially protected by Windows UAC which may lead to some difficulties. Better create a folder something like: "c:\games\Ubi\SilentHunterIII\" to install the game to. Next best choise is to start the 4GB_PATCH.EXE per right-click "Run as Administrator" to be sure to have elevated rights. Allthough I'm logged in as an Administrator e.g. JSGME allways calls Windows UAC to verify its start. When 4GB_PATCH.EXE is running there is just a dialogue box titled "Select Executable" within this one you navigate to your SH3 installation and select SH3.EXE. Click Open. The next box "4GB Patch" says "Executable successfully patched!" Within your game folder now there should be the "sh3.exe.Backup" NOW your SH3-Installation is correctly patched! Regards Blueduck __________________ » Living Silent Hunter III - Download - Game, Mods, Tools, Infos...

08-30-11, 12:35 AM	#4
theroc44 Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 261 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	does anyone know how to restore the orginal exe from the backup? __________________ "A few stood against many that is all that matters"

08-30-11, 03:00 AM	#6
theroc44 Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 261 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 0	thanks worked like a charm __________________ "A few stood against many that is all that matters"

08-30-11, 02:38 AM	#5
SquareSteelBar Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: U-73 Posts: 1,638 Downloads: 632 Uploads: 0	delete the patched exe and rename the backup file to sh3.exe