Patch 1.4/1.4b and GWX on Steam ..

[gevers1]

Hi, new to SH3, enjoying it immensely, finally sunk my first 2 ships last night on my third patrol :-)

I have two questions -

1 - Are patch 1.4b and 1.4 the same? I believe 1.4b adds multiplayer functionality, but my install already has this ..
2 - For my sins, I downloaded SH3 from Steam. Is it still possible to install GWX over that (and hence the question about which version I am running!)

thanks in advance, apologies if this has been asked before.

/.s

[irish1958]

On the new dl and discs, 1.4 and 1.4b are the same.
GWX should be added to a fresh, unmodified install of SHIII.
Here is a suggestion: play SHIII unmodified for a while to get used to the game in a much easier state. After you feel comfortable, then install GWX3.0
Right now, go to your Ubisoft folder on your hard drive, copy the entire, unmodified SilentHunterIII folder to a DVD and rename it:SilentHunterIII_new.
When you get ready to install GWX, rename your installed version _old, copy the new to your Ubisoft folder, rename it, delete or rename your SH3 folder in your My Documents folder, and then install GWX3.0
Welcome aboard!

[A Very Super Market]

Actually, you don't even need to change folders or anything. Just create a backup, and install 3.0 in your steam folder (It doesn't work outside it)

[Jimbuna]

Welcome aboard gevers1

[gevers1]

Originally Posted by A Very Super Market

Actually, you don't even need to change folders or anything. Just create a backup, and install 3.0 in your steam folder (It doesn't work outside it)

Aye aye, I tried that. I made a backup of my existing SH3 install

C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Silent Hunter III\

and pointed the 3.0 installer at that (I've installed into C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\GW Silent Hunter III).

Now, it's installed something alright, I get a new icon on the desktop ("SilentHunterIII with GWX 3.0"), but when i launch, it starts Steam and loads up my original version. I don't get a new loading screen either.

I have been know to not follow simple instructions, perhaps this is me doing it again ..?

s/.

Are You running Windows Vista Or XP?
If its Vista you will need to Run
your GWX3.0 exe File As Administrator,
This will help Compatibility Issues,
Only with Vista,
Hope this helps.

[gevers1]

Originally Posted by owner20071963

Are You running Windows Vista Or XP?
If its Vista you will need to Run
your GWX3.0 exe File As Administrator,
This will help Compatibility Issues,
Only with Vista,
Hope this helps.

Hi owner20071963, thanks for your reply. No, i'm on XP, SP3.

[A Very Super Market]

Don't change the folder name, just copy and paste it for backup, and then install 3.0 directly into the silenthunterIII folder.

[gevers1]

Originally Posted by A Very Super Market

Don't change the folder name, just copy and paste it for backup, and then install 3.0 directly into the silenthunterIII folder.

Teehee, told you i couldn't follow simple instructions. I'll try that when I get home from work tonight :-)

Update: Yep, that worked! It still connects to Steam (does anyone know why, and would it have a performance hit ..?)

Thanks!

[Jimbuna]

From the GWX websit (available by clicking on my sig)

Installation of GWX on Widows VISTA

Perform the following steps if you are installing GWX in a Windows Vista® environment, assuming you have already executed Steps 1 and 2 in the Basic Installation procedure:

1. Unistall Silent Hunter III

2. Delete the residual Silent Hunter III installation folder and all contents

3. Delete (or at least rename) your “MyDocuments\SH3” save game folder

4. Delete the “C:\Users\\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\SilentHunterIII” folder and all its contents, if it exists.

5. Reinstall Silent Hunter III. The GWX Team recommends you install it outside of the “\Program Files” folder

6. Right-click the 1.4b patch “.exe” file and select “Run as administrator”

7. Install the patch

8. Verify you installed the patch correctly by running the game.

9. If the game fails to run, download and install the StarForce Vista update from the StarForce developers’ site: http://www.star-force.com/support/sfdrvup.zip.

10. You can now run optional tools like SH3 Commander, JSGME, SH3Gen, etc. provided you run them as an “Administrator” after you have installed them.



The GWX team recommends reading up on the Microsoft Vista “User Account Control” and “File Virtualization” features for greater familiarity with Windows Vista system security issues that may affect Silent Hunter III.

[irish1958]

Jim,
I just acquired a new computer with Vista, so I sprung for a new disc of SHIII; it cost $10 and came without Starfarce and patched to 1.4b.
This installed without a hitch, and patched to GWX 3.0 Gold without a hitch.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by irish1958

Jim,
I just acquired a new computer with Vista, so I sprung for a new disc of SHIII; it cost $10 and came without Starfarce and patched to 1.4b.
This installed without a hitch, and patched to GWX 3.0 Gold without a hitch.

Rgr that mate.....I've seen them here in the UK too....generally in the bargain basement section.

An absolute bargain

Originally Posted by irish1958

Jim,
I just acquired a new computer with Vista, so I sprung for a new disc of SHIII; it cost $10 and came without Starfarce and patched to 1.4b.
This installed without a hitch, and patched to GWX 3.0 Gold without a hitch.

Worked for me too,irish,
Just Remember With Vista
In Your UBI Soft Folder,
At The top,you will see Compatibility Files,
When Uninstalling SH3,before A clean Install,
Delete Those Compatibility Files,
With Vista this is for All Games you Run.
Install your SH3,
Now your GWX3.0exe File,
Run It As Administrator,
You now have a Vista Compatibile Game

[KiwiVenge]

Quite likely a silly question, but want to confirm. The downloaded version of Sh3 from Steam does not come with Starforce correct?

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by KiwiVenge

Quite likely a silly question, but want to confirm. The downloaded version of Sh3 from Steam does not come with Starforce correct?

It shouldn't.