Silent Hunter I - A Few Quick Questions

CTarana · 11-19-11, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by festus

Howdy All!

I just got a new, old computer with Windows XP Pro and finally got Silent Hunter running using the latest version of DosBox! Yeeeee Haaaaaaa!!

I think SH was/is the best computer simulation I ever played and I am overjoyed that I can again ply the Pacific searching for Japaneese shipping. I have the original CD w/ manual and two Patrol disks. I did do the patches I could find and got it to Ver. 3.1 and most of my original problems have disappeared. I also perused the "download" section here and have a few of those to try but I have a few questions, hoping someone in here might be able to help.

A.) In the download section there are files for new merchant shipping tonages, new sounds and new gauges I'd like to try. However, the files have a ****.7z extension. What the heck is a .7z extension and how do I apply these downloads? I use PKZip for zipping but it won't open these. Any help?

B.) Is Ver. 3.1 the most up to date? If not, where may I find the latest Version patch?

C.) I have looked for Patroll Disk 3 but with no luck. Is this still available for purchase or dowload?

D.) I looked at the User CP and could not find the place to post an Avitar. I have a classic pic of Festus Hagen I use. Can anyone direct me to where this can be done?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Festus

B - 1.3.1 is the newest version of SH1 by patches. Unless you find a copy of Silent Hunter Commander's Edition (SHCE) on Ebay which has all the last patches and patrol areas.

C - I don't think any of the patrol disks are still available to buy. Unless you find a new/used copy of SHCE.

You could try the store here on Subsim.com to see what's still there!

D - The old Forum used to allow this, but to be frank I haven't tried it on this one.

PM me for any assistance! I have Gigabytes of stuff for SH1, SHCE, SH2 and other sub sims!

I even have a starter pack for SH1, but it's 666 kb's!

ChristopherT

aanker · 11-28-11, 02:07 PM

The patrol disk upgrades from SH 1.0 to SH 1.3 then to SH 1.31 are available in the downloads area here:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...p?do=cat&id=42

Be sure you do the 1.3 patch first, then re-boot just to be safe and do the 1.31 patch next. You should be good to go. I recommend a re-boot after applying the 1.31 patch before trying to start SH 1.31

I think to get a personal avatar you just need to make a nice donation to Subsim. Click the "Make a Donation" button on top of the page.

Even without the avatar it is for a good cause. It would be terrible to lose subsim. Sometimes we take websites for granted until they suddenly disappear. Recently I have seen some good ones go.

Happy Hunting!

Art

Gerald · 11-28-11, 02:09 PM

@ Festus! Welcome to SubSim,

Jimbuna · 11-28-11, 04:09 PM

Welcome festus

pcohen · 01-11-12, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTarana

B - 1.3.1 is the newest version of SH1 by patches. Unless you find a copy of Silent Hunter Commander's Edition (SHCE) on Ebay which has all the last patches and patrol areas.

C - I don't think any of the patrol disks are still available to buy. Unless you find a new/used copy of SHCE.

You could try the store here on Subsim.com to see what's still there!

D - The old Forum used to allow this, but to be frank I haven't tried it on this one.

PM me for any assistance! I have Gigabytes of stuff for SH1, SHCE, SH2 and other sub sims!

I even have a starter pack for SH1, but it's 666 kb's!

ChristopherT

Wonder if you can help with this please

I have Silent Hunter Commanders Edition V1.31 whch is the upgrade from the Original which I lost. I have run this Program before with no problems.

Have used Don Wells Tutorial to Install it ( which worked Perfectly last time ) and everything is starting up as it Should with Music and sound effects etc, but alas, no picture.

Have tried using Dos Box Before but to complicated for me.

Any help or suggestions Please

Many thanks

Regards

paul

aanker · 01-14-12, 12:17 PM

Most people screw up with the nine tabs. Be sure everything is precisely followed in the steps. If XP:
http://www.subsowespac.org/sh_xp/silent_hunterxp.shtml

Subsowespac has another page for Vista - probably Win7 too using DOSBox but for the thousandth time, use the Don Wells procedure on XP - and exactly as described, and it will work.

Happy Hunting!

Art

Edit, (again) oop's wrong message ...... Be sure to create that C:\UTILS folder and install Hawks utilities from there too.

11-28-11, 02:07 PM	#2
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	The patrol disk upgrades from SH 1.0 to SH 1.3 then to SH 1.31 are available in the downloads area here: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...p?do=cat&id=42 Be sure you do the 1.3 patch first, then re-boot just to be safe and do the 1.31 patch next. You should be good to go. I recommend a re-boot after applying the 1.31 patch before trying to start SH 1.31 I think to get a personal avatar you just need to make a nice donation to Subsim. Click the "Make a Donation" button on top of the page. Even without the avatar it is for a good cause. It would be terrible to lose subsim. Sometimes we take websites for granted until they suddenly disappear. Recently I have seen some good ones go. Happy Hunting! Art __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."

11-28-11, 02:09 PM	#3
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	@ Festus! Welcome to SubSim, __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-28-11, 04:09 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,291 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome festus __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-14-12, 12:17 PM	#6
aanker Pacific Thunder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yellow Sea Posts: 1,896 Downloads: 236 Uploads: 14	Most people screw up with the nine tabs. Be sure everything is precisely followed in the steps. If XP: http://www.subsowespac.org/sh_xp/silent_hunterxp.shtml Subsowespac has another page for Vista - probably Win7 too using DOSBox but for the thousandth time, use the Don Wells procedure on XP - and exactly as described, and it will work. Happy Hunting! Art Edit, (again) oop's wrong message ...... Be sure to create that C:\UTILS folder and install Hawks utilities from there too. __________________ " Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day." Last edited by aanker; 01-14-12 at 12:32 PM.

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