DW and Windows 10? (SOLVED)

Pirate · 07-29-15, 06:41 AM

Anyone successfull running Dangerous Waters on Windows 10?

I tried using the patch (dll file) for windows 8 and it seemed ok at first, but after installing patch 104, although the game does not crash it only shows the mouse cursor with all black behind it.
I can hear the sounds of the intro and menu clickings but it's all black!

FPSchazly · 07-29-15, 05:27 PM

I've been meaning to install the test version on a separate hard drive to check but I just haven't had the time. Does the test version even work anymore now that 10 is actually out? I might be able to get at it this weekend.

Pirate · 07-29-15, 06:32 PM

The test version of windows 10 should still work, although I think it will bug you like hell to update.
Anyway, my report is related to the RTM build (10240).

On a side note, DW works well on this same hardware with Win8.1 and the patch dll.

apx · 07-30-15, 07:42 PM

yea, the wrapper didn't work correctly on W10. hopefully someone can/will fix this, the src is available

nquantum · 07-31-15, 09:58 PM

Don't work with me also just the same issue like Pirate. Music with black screen after patch.

Sub command steam version also have problem , can open game but screen blink quickly in black color.

Mine is windows 10 64bit pro , Lenovo thinkpad x250 , DW steam version. Hope someone figure how to fix it soon.

Windows 10 seem to be good hope thing get in place soon.

FPSchazly · 08-01-15, 01:29 PM

Has anyone tried running in a window? Does Windows 10 support 16-bit color?

XabbaRus · 08-04-15, 04:32 AM

Edited, for being a dumb schmuck

cbrown1790 · 08-13-15, 06:35 AM

Will this work for SC (steam version), too?

I am currently experiencing a horrible screen blink.

FPSchazly · 08-13-15, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbrown1790

Will this work for SC (steam version), too?

I am currently experiencing a horrible screen blink.

I would just go for it if you haven't already. It's a pretty painless thing to put the file in there and remove it if it doesn't do anything.

casey78 · 03-16-16, 09:46 AM

I tried loading the wrapper into the folde, now all I have is black screen with graphics error.
This is probably an easy fix but...... age is catching up with me.
are any subsim's going to survive 10 ?

thanx

Onkel Neal · 03-17-16, 06:26 PM

When you say "loading the wrapper into the folder". you do mean, you extracted the dll file out of the winzip file and placed it in the game directory, right?

I am using the Steam version of the game, so the exact location of your game directory may differ, but this is what it appears like for me, and works. Does this help?

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-21-16, 08:13 PM

Ahoy from the depths of obscurity lads

So, I bought the Steam pack of Sub Command, Fleet Command, 688i and Dangerous Waters on sale a looong time ago. I recently upgraded to a computer that isn't a potato, running Windows 10, and they all seemed to work fine until I uninstalled DW and now when I reinstall it, it instantly goes to a "Close Program" dialogue.

I've tried the 8.1 fix which got it to work once, but as soon as I quit, back to normal.

Any ideas?

FPSchazly · 03-21-16, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Ahoy from the depths of obscurity lads

So, I bought the Steam pack of Sub Command, Fleet Command, 688i and Dangerous Waters on sale a looong time ago. I recently upgraded to a computer that isn't a potato, running Windows 10, and they all seemed to work fine until I uninstalled DW and now when I reinstall it, it instantly goes to a "Close Program" dialogue.

I've tried the 8.1 fix which got it to work once, but as soon as I quit, back to normal.

Any ideas?

Since you mentioned the 8.1 fix, there is a Version 0.02 of the fix for Windows 10.

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-21-16, 10:23 PM

Which also isn't working.

Hinrich Schwab · 04-13-16, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Ahoy from the depths of obscurity lads

So, I bought the Steam pack of Sub Command, Fleet Command, 688i and Dangerous Waters on sale a looong time ago. I recently upgraded to a computer that isn't a potato, running Windows 10, and they all seemed to work fine until I uninstalled DW and now when I reinstall it, it instantly goes to a "Close Program" dialogue.

I've tried the 8.1 fix which got it to work once, but as soon as I quit, back to normal.

Any ideas?

I have run into this issue before where the patch doesn't work when it should. Here is what worked for me. I cannot guarantee that it will work, but it is something to try.

First, uninstall DW or SC completely. This includes all configuration files.

Second, reinstall either DW or SC.

Third, try to run it without the DLL patch. It will crash, but what we want is for the game to create all of the INI files.

Finally, add the patch DLL.

It should work after this. I tried it on Windows 10 with the direct download install from Amazon, so there were no DRM issues to complicate things. Again, it worked for me and it may work for you. For some reason DW and Windows 10 are really funky, patch or no patch.

07-29-15, 06:41 AM	#1
Pirate Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oeiras, PORTUGAL Posts: 258 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	DW and Windows 10? (SOLVED) Anyone successfull running Dangerous Waters on Windows 10? I tried using the patch (dll file) for windows 8 and it seemed ok at first, but after installing patch 104, although the game does not crash it only shows the mouse cursor with all black behind it. I can hear the sounds of the intro and menu clickings but it's all black! __________________ Last edited by Onkel Neal; 01-01-16 at 04:21 PM. Reason: updated post icon

07-29-15, 05:27 PM	#2
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beantown Posts: 776 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	I've been meaning to install the test version on a separate hard drive to check but I just haven't had the time. Does the test version even work anymore now that 10 is actually out? I might be able to get at it this weekend. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters

07-29-15, 06:32 PM	#3
Pirate Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oeiras, PORTUGAL Posts: 258 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	The test version of windows 10 should still work, although I think it will bug you like hell to update. Anyway, my report is related to the RTM build (10240). On a side note, DW works well on this same hardware with Win8.1 and the patch dll. __________________

08-01-15, 01:29 PM	#6
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beantown Posts: 776 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	Has anyone tried running in a window? Does Windows 10 support 16-bit color? __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters

08-04-15, 04:32 AM	#7
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Edited, for being a dumb schmuck __________________

07-30-15, 07:42 PM	#4
apx Swabbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	yea, the wrapper didn't work correctly on W10. hopefully someone can/will fix this, the src is available

07-31-15, 09:58 PM	#5
nquantum Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 9 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Don't work with me also just the same issue like Pirate. Music with black screen after patch. Sub command steam version also have problem , can open game but screen blink quickly in black color. Mine is windows 10 64bit pro , Lenovo thinkpad x250 , DW steam version. Hope someone figure how to fix it soon. Windows 10 seem to be good hope thing get in place soon.

08-13-15, 06:35 AM	#8
cbrown1790 Mate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sweden...not switzerland - SWEDEN :) Posts: 58 Downloads: 164 Uploads: 0	Will this work for SC (steam version), too? I am currently experiencing a horrible screen blink.

03-16-16, 09:46 AM	#10
casey78 Nub Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 2 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	sub command fix ? I tried loading the wrapper into the folde, now all I have is black screen with graphics error. This is probably an easy fix but...... age is catching up with me. are any subsim's going to survive 10 ? thanx

03-21-16, 08:13 PM	#12
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Ahoy from the depths of obscurity lads So, I bought the Steam pack of Sub Command, Fleet Command, 688i and Dangerous Waters on sale a looong time ago. I recently upgraded to a computer that isn't a potato, running Windows 10, and they all seemed to work fine until I uninstalled DW and now when I reinstall it, it instantly goes to a "Close Program" dialogue. I've tried the 8.1 fix which got it to work once, but as soon as I quit, back to normal. Any ideas? __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

03-21-16, 10:23 PM	#14
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Which also isn't working. __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.