help out an hold SH4'er

cuthy2k · 12-16-11, 03:54 PM

thanks, I deleted the .txt files that were causing problems.

Now, I install 1.4b, install GWX and get a message saying will not work unless in 95/XP mode etc! Argh!

edit: I have original version of disk purchased ages ago!

frau kaleun · 12-16-11, 04:15 PM

If so it probably has Starforce (the original DRM) on it. Starforce and Win7 do not play nice together. You might try looking at the stickied threads regarding (first) Win7 and (second) getting rid of Starforce, but from what I understand most people find it's just easier to purchase a new copy of the game since that won't include Starforce. It can usually be had for $10 or less from Amazon (use the Subsim link and it benefits the site) or other sources.

Wish I could be more help but I've never had to deal with the Starforce issue myself.

Herr-Berbunch · 12-16-11, 04:39 PM

Yeah, read the sticky for installing on Win7 and it'll explain how to get rid of StarFarce (officially-ish, too), no dvd, and where to install it (not default).

cuthy2k · 12-17-11, 10:49 AM

thanks for the hints chaps.

However... after spending hours and hours trying, nothing will get it past the screen where it moans about not working unless XP etc is installed.

SO.... downloaded from Steam (£4.99). Now... how do i get GWX to work? I tried but it complained about a terrain data file not overwriting, and then didnt continue.

Im getting pretty annoyed now

Gargamel · 12-17-11, 11:31 AM

Ahha!

You must point the gwx installer to the correct location. Figure out where steam stuck the sh3.exe and point gwx towards that folder.

cuthy2k · 12-17-11, 11:41 AM

tried pointing to it bud... nada joy

12-16-11, 04:39 PM	#3
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Yeah, read the sticky for installing on Win7 and it'll explain how to get rid of StarFarce (officially-ish, too), no dvd, and where to install it (not default). __________________

12-17-11, 11:31 AM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Ahha! You must point the gwx installer to the correct location. Figure out where steam stuck the sh3.exe and point gwx towards that folder. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

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12-16-11, 03:54 PM	#1
cuthy2k Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	thanks, I deleted the .txt files that were causing problems. Now, I install 1.4b, install GWX and get a message saying will not work unless in 95/XP mode etc! Argh! edit: I have original version of disk purchased ages ago!

12-16-11, 04:15 PM	#2
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	If so it probably has Starforce (the original DRM) on it. Starforce and Win7 do not play nice together. You might try looking at the stickied threads regarding (first) Win7 and (second) getting rid of Starforce, but from what I understand most people find it's just easier to purchase a new copy of the game since that won't include Starforce. It can usually be had for $10 or less from Amazon (use the Subsim link and it benefits the site) or other sources. Wish I could be more help but I've never had to deal with the Starforce issue myself.

12-17-11, 10:49 AM	#4
cuthy2k Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	thanks for the hints chaps. However... after spending hours and hours trying, nothing will get it past the screen where it moans about not working unless XP etc is installed. SO.... downloaded from Steam (£4.99). Now... how do i get GWX to work? I tried but it complained about a terrain data file not overwriting, and then didnt continue. Im getting pretty annoyed now

12-17-11, 11:41 AM	#6
cuthy2k Watch Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 25 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	tried pointing to it bud... nada joy