Gold Edition Questions

FIREWALL · 03-20-09, 11:57 AM

Both SS and AVG are right on target. Since I have dual boot XP and Vista I don't have a problem.

But I installed on both to compare and I liked Vista better.

Probably my imagination

but, it looks and runs better on Vista imo.

AVGWarhawk · 03-20-09, 12:00 PM

It might run on Vista better because of the RAM Vista 64 can utilize? I run 8 gig on Vista 64 bit. The game does not access the hard drive at all after loading that I'm aware of. It is like flawless virtual play.

Very Jerry · 03-20-09, 03:31 PM

Thanks, I appreciate the help. Only one further question. What do you mean by reset the video card? I have a Geforce 9600 GT, Thanks again.

AVGWarhawk · 03-20-09, 03:50 PM

Vista is strange. If you load the game and start it, you will see the load screen and hear music, etc. But....once you get the menu screen to actually play it is black. So, what you need to do is reset your video card to the default values with the program you use. Default values are those that were running the card the day it was first installed. There should be a one click for that. It should say restore to default. Once done, run the game and you should see everything now. Great! Close the game and reset your video card back up to the values you like.

Very Jerry · 03-23-09, 11:45 PM

Well I unistalled SH4 w/ add-on Missions. Then I loaded SH4 Gold Edition. The install went well. I was surprised that the CD Key was never required. Boy it runs by just clicking on the icon shortcut and I see a big improvement in frame rates - like double or more. I running it to test everything.

But even before the test finishes, I can tell you to get the Gold Edition and throw out your SH4 v1 disc and any Add-on mission you downloaded off the internet. The differance in performance with Vista is staggering.

Again thanks everyone

03-20-09, 11:57 AM	#1
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Both SS and AVG are right on target. Since I have dual boot XP and Vista I don't have a problem. But I installed on both to compare and I liked Vista better. Probably my imagination but, it looks and runs better on Vista imo. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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03-20-09, 12:00 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It might run on Vista better because of the RAM Vista 64 can utilize? I run 8 gig on Vista 64 bit. The game does not access the hard drive at all after loading that I'm aware of. It is like flawless virtual play.

03-20-09, 03:31 PM	#3
Very Jerry Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 27 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Thanks, I appreciate the help. Only one further question. What do you mean by reset the video card? I have a Geforce 9600 GT, Thanks again.

03-20-09, 03:50 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,286 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Vista is strange. If you load the game and start it, you will see the load screen and hear music, etc. But....once you get the menu screen to actually play it is black. So, what you need to do is reset your video card to the default values with the program you use. Default values are those that were running the card the day it was first installed. There should be a one click for that. It should say restore to default. Once done, run the game and you should see everything now. Great! Close the game and reset your video card back up to the values you like.

03-23-09, 11:45 PM	#5
Very Jerry Watch Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 27 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Well I unistalled SH4 w/ add-on Missions. Then I loaded SH4 Gold Edition. The install went well. I was surprised that the CD Key was never required. Boy it runs by just clicking on the icon shortcut and I see a big improvement in frame rates - like double or more. I running it to test everything. But even before the test finishes, I can tell you to get the Gold Edition and throw out your SH4 v1 disc and any Add-on mission you downloaded off the internet. The differance in performance with Vista is staggering. Again thanks everyone