SH4 Updates

popflynn · 03-31-13, 12:33 PM

Hi All, can somebody please enlighten me.

Question: are the sh4 updates incremental or can you go straight from original installation to latest update?

many thanks in advance

cdrsubron7 · 03-31-13, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by popflynn1

Hi All, can somebody please enlighten me.

Question: are the sh4 updates incremental or can you go straight from original installation to latest update?

many thanks in advance

Assuming that you have the stock game (v1.0), you can go right to the v1.4 update. Your other option is to find a copy of SH4: The Gold Edition. Not only does it have both the original game and the UBM expansion but updates the game to v1.5 which is the latest version available.

popflynn · 03-31-13, 01:50 PM

Thanks for prompt reply cdr appreciate it

Mikeb213 · 03-31-13, 03:25 PM

I just installed 1.0 and updated to 1.4 and I keep having the game crash. I didn't install any mods, I just thought I would check it out stock. I started a career in the Asiatic fleet, set to hard and I was given a mission to go up to Taiwan and take pictures of a ship yard. I did that, was told that Manila was no longer available and my base of ops was moved to Java. I took out 3 ships for about 13,000 tons and was worried I couldn't make it to Java because of how far north I was. I made for Midway to refuel, got there and figured I could end in Pearl. Nope, had to go to Java. Half way back to Java game froze. Second time, I tried I had to engage shipping down toward Java. I was told Manila was no longer a base of ops, I got to Java, after having sunk 2 ships I refueled and the game froze again. Is there any way to see what keeps making it freeze? I have a new pc and since this game came out a few years ago, I am confused as to how it keeps doing this?

cdrsubron7 · 03-31-13, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by popflynn1

Thanks for prompt reply cdr appreciate it

My pleasure.

cdrsubron7 · 03-31-13, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeb213

I just installed 1.0 and updated to 1.4 and I keep having the game crash. I didn't install any mods, I just thought I would check it out stock. I started a career in the Asiatic fleet, set to hard and I was given a mission to go up to Taiwan and take pictures of a ship yard. I did that, was told that Manila was no longer available and my base of ops was moved to Java. I took out 3 ships for about 13,000 tons and was worried I couldn't make it to Java because of how far north I was. I made for Midway to refuel, got there and figured I could end in Pearl. Nope, had to go to Java. Half way back to Java game froze. Second time, I tried I had to engage shipping down toward Java. I was told Manila was no longer a base of ops, I got to Java, after having sunk 2 ships I refueled and the game froze again. Is there any way to see what keeps making it freeze? I have a new pc and since this game came out a few years ago, I am confused as to how it keeps doing this?

There could be a number of reasons why SH4 is not responding well on your computer. Listing your computer specs would help along with your operating system.

Mikeb213 · 03-31-13, 04:08 PM

AMD Athlon II x4 620 Processor 2.6 Ghz
4.0 GM of Ram 3.25 usable
Nvidia GeForce GTX 550TI 1gb FX Card
Windows 7 32 bit

cdrsubron7 · 03-31-13, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeb213

AMD Athlon II x4 620 Processor 2.6 Ghz
4.0 GM of Ram 3.25 usable
Nvidia GeForce GTX 550TI 1gb FX Card
Windows 7 32 bit

Next question. Which graphic driver version do you have installed? Also where do you have the game installed, what location or path?

Mikeb213 · 03-31-13, 04:26 PM

GPU Driver Version 314.22 Newest available

c:/programfiles/ubisoft/

pabbi · 03-31-13, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeb213

I just installed 1.0 and updated to 1.4 and I keep having the game crash. I didn't install any mods, I just thought I would check it out stock. I started a career in the Asiatic fleet, set to hard and I was given a mission to go up to Taiwan and take pictures of a ship yard. I did that, was told that Manila was no longer available and my base of ops was moved to Java. I took out 3 ships for about 13,000 tons and was worried I couldn't make it to Java because of how far north I was. I made for Midway to refuel, got there and figured I could end in Pearl. Nope, had to go to Java. Half way back to Java game froze. Second time, I tried I had to engage shipping down toward Java. I was told Manila was no longer a base of ops, I got to Java, after having sunk 2 ships I refueled and the game froze again. Is there any way to see what keeps making it freeze? I have a new pc and since this game came out a few years ago, I am confused as to how it keeps doing this?

You could try this as well.

The 4 GB pach.

TorpX · 03-31-13, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeb213

GPU Driver Version 314.22 Newest available

c:/programfiles/ubisoft/

Try installing the game in another location, not program files. Windows Vista, 7, 8 are fussy about this.

Like so: c:/Silent Hunter 4. Try this before anything else.

magic452 · 03-31-13, 11:26 PM

Also make sure you install the version of DirectX that comes with the game.
SH4 need some of the files in that version.

Magic

03-31-13, 12:33 PM	#1
popflynn Shore leave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 70 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 0	SH4 Updates Hi All, can somebody please enlighten me. Question: are the sh4 updates incremental or can you go straight from original installation to latest update? many thanks in advance

03-31-13, 11:26 PM	#12
magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Also make sure you install the version of DirectX that comes with the game. SH4 need some of the files in that version. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

03-31-13, 01:50 PM	#3
popflynn Shore leave Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 70 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 0	Thanks for prompt reply cdr appreciate it

03-31-13, 03:25 PM	#4
Mikeb213 Sailor man Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 49 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	I just installed 1.0 and updated to 1.4 and I keep having the game crash. I didn't install any mods, I just thought I would check it out stock. I started a career in the Asiatic fleet, set to hard and I was given a mission to go up to Taiwan and take pictures of a ship yard. I did that, was told that Manila was no longer available and my base of ops was moved to Java. I took out 3 ships for about 13,000 tons and was worried I couldn't make it to Java because of how far north I was. I made for Midway to refuel, got there and figured I could end in Pearl. Nope, had to go to Java. Half way back to Java game froze. Second time, I tried I had to engage shipping down toward Java. I was told Manila was no longer a base of ops, I got to Java, after having sunk 2 ships I refueled and the game froze again. Is there any way to see what keeps making it freeze? I have a new pc and since this game came out a few years ago, I am confused as to how it keeps doing this?

03-31-13, 04:08 PM	#7
Mikeb213 Sailor man Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 49 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	AMD Athlon II x4 620 Processor 2.6 Ghz 4.0 GM of Ram 3.25 usable Nvidia GeForce GTX 550TI 1gb FX Card Windows 7 32 bit

03-31-13, 04:26 PM	#9
Mikeb213 Sailor man Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 49 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	GPU Driver Version 314.22 Newest available c:/programfiles/ubisoft/