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bill2759 · 07-14-11, 06:59 AM

I've been in a Coma since I was last sunk off Tokyo bay. Managed to survive for many Moons. Still when I returned to SH4 and with Windows Seven, I can no longer play the game.
Believe me when I tell you, I have tried many times to remedy this situation. I've searched for answers and googled all over the place.
Now I've pretty much come to the conclusion the the game will not play in Windows Seven.
Please tell me I wrong. I miss roaming the Pacific and the action.

radcapricorn · 07-14-11, 07:16 AM

What, exactly, is your problem? The game runs fine for me on 7 Ultimate x64.

bill2759 · 07-14-11, 09:24 AM

I'm using the thirty two bit version, and I think that may be the problem.

At one time I was able to get as far as the opening video presentation to the point of the menu. Then nothing.
On subsequent re-installs and updating my video drivers I get nothing at all. Not even an error message. The game seems to be loading but finishes with a blank screen and no keyboard or mouse effectiveness. Nada!
I have tried running it in different compatibility settings. nothing works.
Hope you guys might come up with an answer.

Dogfish40 · 07-14-11, 09:35 AM

I am running w' window's 7 and had it running with compatibility set to vista I think. Even then it would occasionally not open at all. Then I did a reinstall with the program directly on the C drive and NOT in the program files folder ei: C/Ubisoft/SH4 (This was a suggestion from one of the other skippers here and it works, or at least helps a lot).
Now the I have no problems with it. I might suggest doing one reinstall like this and if you still have problems then use the compatibilty feature.
Hope this helps.
D40

Fish40 · 07-14-11, 09:54 AM

I agree with Dogfish

You need to create a folder directly on your C Drive, and install the game there. Don't forget to install the DX9c that came with the game. IT NEEDS IT!!!! You will not overwrite DX11 that came with Windows7. It will only install the files that the game needs. Also be sure your Desktop SH4 icon points to the SH4exe, and not gu. What you also could do is right click on the SH4 icon, click properties, and open the compatabilities tab. Click the "Run as administrator" box. No need to run in XP compatability mode. An extra step you could try is to d/l the 4gig patch. I don't have the link at the moment, but you'll find it in the d/l section. This little utility allows SH4, and other games access more memory in 64bit OS. This has cured many random CTDs for alot of folks, myself included

Hope this helps you out!

bill2759 · 07-14-11, 10:03 AM

Wilco! As I went to Control panel to uninstall, I noticed I had version 1.04

Is version 1.05 a new patch or a completely new Game? And how do I get it.
Shall I wait for the new patch or continue with the reinstall?
As of now I do not have SH4 in the programs file, but it does reside in C:/ ubisoft/ silenthunter4.

commandosolo2009 · 07-14-11, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bill2759

I've been in a Coma since I was last sunk off Tokyo bay. Managed to survive for many Moons. Still when I returned to SH4 and with Windows Seven, I can no longer play the game.
Believe me when I tell you, I have tried many times to remedy this situation. I've searched for answers and googled all over the place.
Now I've pretty much come to the conclusion the the game will not play in Windows Seven.
Please tell me I wrong. I miss roaming the Pacific and the action.

Game runs fine on HP 64bit win 7. Hell I checked the Can you run it? website active X and it showed my laptop as above recommended.

Reinstall using these instructions

07-14-11, 06:59 AM	#1
bill2759 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 7 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Disabled! I've been in a Coma since I was last sunk off Tokyo bay. Managed to survive for many Moons. Still when I returned to SH4 and with Windows Seven, I can no longer play the game. Believe me when I tell you, I have tried many times to remedy this situation. I've searched for answers and googled all over the place. Now I've pretty much come to the conclusion the the game will not play in Windows Seven. Please tell me I wrong. I miss roaming the Pacific and the action.

07-14-11, 09:24 AM	#3
bill2759 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 7 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Not quite the same I think! I'm using the thirty two bit version, and I think that may be the problem. At one time I was able to get as far as the opening video presentation to the point of the menu. Then nothing. On subsequent re-installs and updating my video drivers I get nothing at all. Not even an error message. The game seems to be loading but finishes with a blank screen and no keyboard or mouse effectiveness. Nada! I have tried running it in different compatibility settings. nothing works. Hope you guys might come up with an answer.

07-14-11, 09:35 AM	#4
Dogfish40 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: LA Area, Central coast, California Posts: 1,023 Downloads: 827 Uploads: 0	I am running w' window's 7 and had it running with compatibility set to vista I think. Even then it would occasionally not open at all. Then I did a reinstall with the program directly on the C drive and NOT in the program files folder ei: C/Ubisoft/SH4 (This was a suggestion from one of the other skippers here and it works, or at least helps a lot). Now the I have no problems with it. I might suggest doing one reinstall like this and if you still have problems then use the compatibilty feature. Hope this helps. D40 __________________ *Dogfish40* Last edited by Dogfish40; 07-14-11 at 10:04 AM.

07-14-11, 10:03 AM	#6
bill2759 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 7 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Intent to follow instructions! Wilco! As I went to Control panel to uninstall, I noticed I had version 1.04 Is version 1.05 a new patch or a completely new Game? And how do I get it. Shall I wait for the new patch or continue with the reinstall? As of now I do not have SH4 in the programs file, but it does reside in C:/ ubisoft/ silenthunter4.

07-14-11, 07:16 AM	#2
radcapricorn Helmsman Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 105 Downloads: 181 Uploads: 0	What, exactly, is your problem? The game runs fine for me on 7 Ultimate x64.

07-14-11, 09:54 AM	#5
Fish40 The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yonkers, NY U.S.A. Posts: 1,507 Downloads: 154 Uploads: 0	I agree with Dogfish You need to create a folder directly on your C Drive, and install the game there. Don't forget to install the DX9c that came with the game. IT NEEDS IT!!!! You will not overwrite DX11 that came with Windows7. It will only install the files that the game needs. Also be sure your Desktop SH4 icon points to the SH4exe, and not gu. What you also could do is right click on the SH4 icon, click properties, and open the compatabilities tab. Click the "Run as administrator" box. No need to run in XP compatability mode. An extra step you could try is to d/l the 4gig patch. I don't have the link at the moment, but you'll find it in the d/l section. This little utility allows SH4, and other games access more memory in 64bit OS. This has cured many random CTDs for alot of folks, myself included Hope this helps you out!