New to sh3, problem installing

Avatar · 04-04-07, 01:19 PM

I have a computer that is currently not connected to the internet. I tried installing sh3 on it and part way through the install I get an error that there is a virus on my computer. (Which there shouldnt be) I finished installing and I cannot play because there is an error. I got the game from amazon and i dont think it is a pirated copy. after all, it came in the box and shrink wrapped and brand new.
thanks for any help

wireman · 04-04-07, 01:30 PM

I would suggest removing any files that SH3 put on your hard drive then defrag and make sure any anti-virus programs are not running-even if the computer isn't on the net. Then attempt another install.

Avatar · 04-04-07, 01:35 PM

thanks, will do
I've often heard that you should not run anti-virus software when playing games to improve performance. How do your make sure it's not runnning?
thanks

ReallyDedPoet · 04-04-07, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatar

thanks, will do
I've often heard that you should not run anti-virus software when playing games to improve performance. How do your make sure it's not runnning?
thanks

Usually you can right click on it and either exit or disable it. There is a program out there called End it All, it will shut all your background applications down

Avatar · 04-04-07, 01:37 PM

right click on what?

ReallyDedPoet · 04-04-07, 01:41 PM

The Virus Program that is running. The bottom right hand corner of the computer, on the taskbar

Avatar · 04-04-07, 01:44 PM

Thanks
duh, now I feel stoopid.

lol

ReallyDedPoet · 04-04-07, 01:44 PM

No worries mate, good luck with it

04-04-07, 01:19 PM	#1
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	New to sh3, problem installing I have a computer that is currently not connected to the internet. I tried installing sh3 on it and part way through the install I get an error that there is a virus on my computer. (Which there shouldnt be) I finished installing and I cannot play because there is an error. I got the game from amazon and i dont think it is a pirated copy. after all, it came in the box and shrink wrapped and brand new. thanks for any help

04-04-07, 01:41 PM	#6
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,887 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	The Virus Program that is running. The bottom right hand corner of the computer, on the taskbar __________________ Back in the Day

04-04-07, 01:44 PM	#8
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,887 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	No worries mate, good luck with it __________________ Back in the Day

04-04-07, 01:30 PM	#2
wireman Sparky Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 155 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I would suggest removing any files that SH3 put on your hard drive then defrag and make sure any anti-virus programs are not running-even if the computer isn't on the net. Then attempt another install.

04-04-07, 01:35 PM	#3
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	thanks, will do I've often heard that you should not run anti-virus software when playing games to improve performance. How do your make sure it's not runnning? thanks

04-04-07, 01:37 PM	#5
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	right click on what?

04-04-07, 01:44 PM	#7
Avatar Commodore Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Way out there Posts: 603 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Thanks duh, now I feel stoopid. lol