Installation steps for Silent Hunter III (2013)

Father Goose · 04-13-13, 11:19 PM

I have a new computer Windows 7 Professional 64bit with a recent SH3 disc (no starforce). I also want to install the GWX mod. About all I know is do not install in the program files folder.

Note: I have read threads regarding the installation process and it seems very confusing. A lot of the posts start in 2009 and include instructions like, install up to here, don't click finish, don't run the game after initial install, do this then, set resolution for this. Confusing.

Before I make a mistake and have to do the dance and uninstall/re-install, I want to ask the seasoned captains...
What is the 2013 best method step-by-step to install SH3?

I greatly appreciate any help.

GoldenRivet · 04-14-13, 12:06 AM

I may be mistaken, however if your disk is relatively new, and starforce free, it should just be a matter of installing SH3 like you would any other game

I am using win7, i purchased the starforce free Steam version a few months ago and it fired right up no trouble at all

Raptor · 04-14-13, 10:19 AM

Just DO NOT install it in c:/Program Files. Windows protects that directory.

C:/Program Files (X86) works OK, but I (and others here) feel it is wiser to make a whole new directory. For example, I used c:/Games. I have multiple copies of SH3 here.

After you do the initial clean install of SH3, do not run or modify it.

COPY that original install as many times as you want to different sub-directories. Use one of these COPIES for playing vanilla SH3 or for modding, as in adding GWX Gold and the like. That way, if you're forced to delete a modded version for some reason, you still have a clean version safely protected from which you can make a new copy.

You will need a copy of MULTISH3 to set up the saved games subdirectory in My Documents.

Sailor Steve · 04-14-13, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustySubmarine

Just to add to Raptors advice. You can install a clean copy of SH3 then add the 1.4 Patch.

He said it's a recent disc, with no StarForce. This means that it is already patched to 1.4b. If he does as you say he'll get a message telling him that the version of the game is unrecognized and he'll be quite confused.

RustySubmarine · 04-14-13, 11:33 AM

Sorry Steve, didn't know that. My copy is one of the early DVD;s where you have to patch it to V 1.4

I think I will delete my last post to save any confusion.

Father Goose · 04-14-13, 01:28 PM

Thanks guys. I will try my install next week after reviewing the advice here.
Like any good sub captain, I am patient...or I am a patient. Anyways, I digress.

Thanks Sailor Steve for clarifying the version to avoid confusion.

I plan to install on a D: drive completely away from the C:Program files directory. So far it appears there should be no issues to initially install it.

Current questions:
Should I reboot the computer after initial install?
Should I play the sim after the initial install before installing GWX thru JSGME?
Any advice on screen resolution?

04-13-13, 11:19 PM	#1
Father Goose Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Matalava Island Posts: 378 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Installation steps for Silent Hunter III (2013) I have a new computer Windows 7 Professional 64bit with a recent SH3 disc (no starforce). I also want to install the GWX mod. About all I know is do not install in the program files folder. Note: I have read threads regarding the installation process and it seems very confusing. A lot of the posts start in 2009 and include instructions like, install up to here, don't click finish, don't run the game after initial install, do this then, set resolution for this. Confusing. Before I make a mistake and have to do the dance and uninstall/re-install, I want to ask the seasoned captains... What is the 2013 best method step-by-step to install SH3? I greatly appreciate any help.

04-14-13, 12:06 AM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	I may be mistaken, however if your disk is relatively new, and starforce free, it should just be a matter of installing SH3 like you would any other game I am using win7, i purchased the starforce free Steam version a few months ago and it fired right up no trouble at all __________________

04-14-13, 10:19 AM	#3
Raptor Weps Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pacific NW, USA Posts: 350 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Just DO NOT install it in c:/Program Files. Windows protects that directory. C:/Program Files (X86) works OK, but I (and others here) feel it is wiser to make a whole new directory. For example, I used c:/Games. I have multiple copies of SH3 here. After you do the initial clean install of SH3, do not run or modify it. COPY that original install as many times as you want to different sub-directories. Use one of these COPIES for playing vanilla SH3 or for modding, as in adding GWX Gold and the like. That way, if you're forced to delete a modded version for some reason, you still have a clean version safely protected from which you can make a new copy. You will need a copy of MULTISH3 to set up the saved games subdirectory in My Documents. __________________ Raptor

04-14-13, 11:33 AM	#5
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Sorry Steve, didn't know that. My copy is one of the early DVD;s where you have to patch it to V 1.4 I think I will delete my last post to save any confusion. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

04-14-13, 01:28 PM	#6
Father Goose Sonar Guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Matalava Island Posts: 378 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. I will try my install next week after reviewing the advice here. Like any good sub captain, I am patient...or I am a patient. Anyways, I digress. Thanks Sailor Steve for clarifying the version to avoid confusion. I plan to install on a D: drive completely away from the C:Program files directory. So far it appears there should be no issues to initially install it. Current questions: Should I reboot the computer after initial install? Should I play the sim after the initial install before installing GWX thru JSGME? Any advice on screen resolution?