Sorta New to an old classic

OleGreyGhost · 01-02-11, 05:03 PM

Hi all,

I found this old game (SH 4) on an old resurrected computer in the basement. Silent Service II was my original love with sub sims. That won't run on this computer. I remember the frustration

with SH 2 & SH 4. A lot of the features not working properly, and a complete lack of instructional detail in the manual. In game tutorials were a joke.

A few weeks ago I stumbled onto this site out of curiosity. The posts I read described a whole new game. It seems all the parts UbiSoft left out, or were broken, are now finding their way into the game.
You site has revived my interest in this game to take Silent Service to the next level.

Thank you for all your great work!!!

P.S. One quick question.

I tried loading SH 4 on a laptop with Vista. No go. Error with D3D9. Will SH 4 run under DX 10 after patching up to 1.5?

Thanks again... OleGrey Ghost

frau kaleun · 01-02-11, 08:02 PM

Welcome aboard! I'm sure someone will be able to answer your question, unfortunately that person isn't me.

But stick around, it's a helpful place.

FIREWALL · 01-02-11, 08:06 PM

Hi OGG

Welcome. And... What she said.

Jimbuna · 01-03-11, 03:05 PM

Hi Matey....it sounds like your missing a dll file....you should be able to sort it without resorting to DX10.

Sadly, Vista was never the best OS for the SH series or a whole lot more for that matter but like many before you, the above problem is not insurmountable and you should be playing the sim soon.

Try one of these links:

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findby...sing-error.htm

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3d9

OleGreyGhost · 01-04-11, 02:39 AM

Hi and thanks for the welcome.

Jimbuna, thank you for the reply to my question and the links. I will check them out. Still waiting for the v 1.5 patch via snail mail.

Quote:

Vista was never the best OS for the SH series

It was never user friendly either. I've spent more time trying to break it. I have had some luck with old games on it though. The laptop doesn't have dx9. Just trying to get a heads up if the 1.5 patch is compatible with DX10. Just don't feel like

with vista.

Just finished patching Sh 4 to v1.4 on the old computer. We shall see. OleGreyGhost

Gerald · 01-04-11, 03:41 AM

and good luck!

Dowly · 01-04-11, 08:20 AM

Welcome!

mookiemookie · 01-04-11, 10:01 AM

Welcome aboard!

Jimbuna · 01-04-11, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OleGreyGhost

Hi and thanks for the welcome.

Jimbuna, thank you for the reply to my question and the links. I will check them out. Still waiting for the v 1.5 patch via snail mail.

It was never user friendly either. I've spent more time trying to break it. I have had some luck with old games on it though. The laptop doesn't have dx9. Just trying to get a heads up if the 1.5 patch is compatible with DX10. Just don't feel like

with vista.

Just finished patching Sh 4 to v1.4 on the old computer. We shall see. OleGreyGhost

Good Luck

bookworm_020 · 01-04-11, 10:32 PM

Welcome Aboard!

OleGreyGhost · 01-06-11, 12:01 AM

I want to thank you all for the warm welcome.

Jimbuna, the link you supplied @ http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3d9 was very helpful. It shows the DLL supplied by Ubi is not compatible with Vista.

So I went to M$ help & support looking for a solution.

Then I went to M$ technet. After much reading, I came away with the knowledge that they are the only ones who believe in DX9s' compatibiltiy with DX10. And any question about Vista immediately produced a thread for Win 7.

At least I can still enjoy the game on the other computer. They can't interfere with that. Thanks m8 for your assistance.

OleGreyGhost · 01-06-11, 03:40 AM

Just a quick note...

I haven't given up yet on installing SH 4 onto this laptop. I have one more ship that I am awaiting a message from. Thankfully it isn't M$.
Will report back with my findings.

Sincerely, OlGreyGhost...

Jimbuna · 01-06-11, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OleGreyGhost

I want to thank you all for the warm welcome.

Jimbuna, the link you supplied @ http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3d9 was very helpful. It shows the DLL supplied by Ubi is not compatible with Vista.

So I went to M$ help & support looking for a solution.

Then I went to M$ technet. After much reading, I came away with the knowledge that they are the only ones who believe in DX9s' compatibiltiy with DX10. And any question about Vista immediately produced a thread for Win 7.

At least I can still enjoy the game on the other computer. They can't interfere with that. Thanks m8 for your assistance.

Your welcome

OleGreyGhost · 01-07-11, 03:48 AM

My sub tender has arrived with needed supplies & intel. Seems that my Direct x install from Gatewy was flawed, from day 1, but functional.

An old friend explained a complete overhaul would solve my problem. Downloaded the

Quote:

directx Jun2010 redist.exe

from CNET and installed.

(Many files missing both from DX9 & DX10)

Installed SH 4 to the Program Files directory, applied the 1.4 patch, and we have a launch.

Took it for a two hours shakedown cruise @ max settings without any problems. Still waaaaaiting for the1.5 patch

So now it is back to sub school

to learn all over again..

One happy bilge rat.... OleGreyGhost

ETR3(SS) · 01-07-11, 11:31 AM

Welcome aboard. Since you are running Vista might I suggest -before you get to much into the game- that you reinstall it else where. I have mine installed to D:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific. The reason being for this is it will eliminate a headache with Vista/Win7 when you try to mod your game. Those two OS are pretty protective over the Program Files folders. Also you can have both DX9 and DX10 installed on the same machine for future reference.

01-02-11, 05:03 PM	#1
OleGreyGhost Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the Battlefield Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sorta New to an old classic Hi all, I found this old game (SH 4) on an old resurrected computer in the basement. Silent Service II was my original love with sub sims. That won't run on this computer. I remember the frustration with SH 2 & SH 4. A lot of the features not working properly, and a complete lack of instructional detail in the manual. In game tutorials were a joke. A few weeks ago I stumbled onto this site out of curiosity. The posts I read described a whole new game. It seems all the parts UbiSoft left out, or were broken, are now finding their way into the game. You site has revived my interest in this game to take Silent Service to the next level. Thank you for all your great work!!! P.S. One quick question. I tried loading SH 4 on a laptop with Vista. No go. Error with D3D9. Will SH 4 run under DX 10 after patching up to 1.5? Thanks again... OleGrey Ghost

01-02-11, 08:06 PM	#3
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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Hi Matey....it sounds like your missing a dll file....you should be able to sort it without resorting to DX10. Sadly, Vista was never the best OS for the SH series or a whole lot more for that matter but like many before you, the above problem is not insurmountable and you should be playing the sim soon. Try one of these links: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findby...sing-error.htm http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3d9 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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OleGreyGhost Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the Battlefield Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I want to thank you all for the warm welcome. Jimbuna, the link you supplied @ http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?d3d9 was very helpful. It shows the DLL supplied by Ubi is not compatible with Vista. So I went to M$ help & support looking for a solution. Then I went to M$ technet. After much reading, I came away with the knowledge that they are the only ones who believe in DX9s' compatibiltiy with DX10. And any question about Vista immediately produced a thread for Win 7. At least I can still enjoy the game on the other computer. They can't interfere with that. Thanks m8 for your assistance.

01-06-11, 03:40 AM	#12
OleGreyGhost Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: the Battlefield Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Just a quick note... I haven't given up yet on installing SH 4 onto this laptop. I have one more ship that I am awaiting a message from. Thankfully it isn't M$. Will report back with my findings. Sincerely, OlGreyGhost...

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ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Welcome aboard. Since you are running Vista might I suggest -before you get to much into the game- that you reinstall it else where. I have mine installed to D:\Games\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific. The reason being for this is it will eliminate a headache with Vista/Win7 when you try to mod your game. Those two OS are pretty protective over the Program Files folders. Also you can have both DX9 and DX10 installed on the same machine for future reference. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.