Sh4 win7 freeze

[aanker]

Weird...... this is the strangest installation issue - like CapnScurvy says, this is probably something simple we are missing.

Probably should go to Task Manager and shut it down.

Then will you try going to the folder here sh4.exe is:
C:\ sub game\ubisoft\silent hunter w-o-p\sh4.exe

... and right-click on sh4.exe then select 'Send to' and select >> Desktop (create shortcut)
- (or have you already done this)

If you double-click that desktop shortcut it may start up - or you've already tried and no joy.

My Win7 didn't have any compatibility issues, what are people suggesting for compatibility now, XP?

btw, I lied - my SH4 is not in GAMES, it is in GAME_SH4. I'll edit my posts - my mistake.

One more thing, the graphics card issue some have:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

4. As a side note, sometime the very first time you start SH4 with Vista, the menu screen will be black yet the music is playing, etc. No problem, open up the task manager and shut down the game. Go to your video card tweak program and reset the card to the default values(usually just a box to check and click OK. Start the game and the menu should not be black anymore. The game should look as it usually does. Close it out. Go back to your video card tweak program and reset the card to your liking. That's it, you will never have to do that again(unless you do a complete reinstall down the road)

[bugs]

[QUOTE=aanker;2180170]Weird...... this is the strangest installation issue - like CapnScurvy says, this is probably something simple we are missing.

Probably should go to Task Manager and shut it down.

Then will you try going to the folder here sh4.exe is:
C:\ sub game\ubisoft\silent hunter w-o-p\sh4.exe

... and right-click on sh4.exe then select 'Send to' and select >> Desktop (create shortcut)
- (or have you already done this)

If you double-click that desktop shortcut it may start up - or you've already tried and no joy.

My Win7 didn't have any compatibility issues, what are people suggesting for compatibility now, XP?

btw, I lied - my SH4 is not in GAMES, it is in GAME_SH4. I'll edit my posts - my mistake.

One more thing, the graphics card issue some have:[/QUO i got a desk top icon
task manager; loaded into memory, app. showes its running
still no go
driving me crazy, been in every program looking for something that might matter
musted have reloaded 30 times rebooted 60 times
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[TorpX]

I wonder if this is not due to having file/registry remnants that were not removed. I'm no expert, but I've read getting cleaning all the registry bits and pieces can be tricky. Maybe someone can post a reliable method for accomplishing this.

[CapnScurvy]

Originally Posted by TorpX

I wonder if this is not due to having file/registry remnants that were not removed. I'm no expert, but I've read getting cleaning all the registry bits and pieces can be tricky. Maybe someone can post a reliable method for accomplishing this.

Yes it might be.....but bugs has said he's taken care of any remnants.

AVGWarhawk has this "sticky" thread called "How to re-install SH4!", which tells you what to look for in the Registry for deletion.

Originally Posted by bugs

One more thing, the graphics card issue some have: i got a desk top icon
task manager; loaded into memory, app. showes its running
still no go

First off....don't use the short-cut desk top icon to start the game. Go to your main game folder and start the game using the following circled icon:




I don't understand this at all bugs........you say the game is running in the task manager. Do you also have the game icon displayed along the "toolbar", at the bottom of the Windows screen??





If so, double clicking the toolbars "SilentHunter4" icon doesn't take you to the game?!

If the game is running.....this icon should be displayed along the bottom of the screen, in the "Toolbar". If it's not displayed....the game isn't running. Or, at least your Windows7 isn't properly set to run the game.


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Just one more thing to try. IF you have the icon along the Toolbar, yet nothing happens after double clicking it. Try loading the Large Address Aware app and getting the "sh4.exe" to recognize the added/available RAM memory you have with your system.

LAA comes in a compressed file. Extract it to a folder you make under the C:/ folder (I called the new folder "Large Address Aware").

Don't just open the compressed file and try to work the magic within the compressed file. "Extract" it to this new folder....then, open LAA. If the procedure goes as expected, a "settings.sav" file is made with your having LAA do its thing.




To make sure LAA has allowed the game to use more than its default RAM memory of 2 gigs....if you open the Large Address Aware app, go to "Mode", then "Advanced"...... you'll see the above window. The path of the "sh4.exe" is displayed, with the heading LAA having the "True" entry. This shows your game is prepared to use the extra memory your system has.

Since you said your Win7 is 32 bit...you'll need to make an adjustment to your computer BEFORE you have LAA do its thing. This comes from the LAA thread:

1. Open command prompt with Adminitrator rights. To do this, go to Programs, Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator."

2. Enter the following at the prompt and press enter:

bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072

3. Close the prompt and restart the computer.

With a 32 bit Operating System, this switch needs to be thrown for the later added LAA to take effect. 64 bit OS don't need to do this at all. With a 32 bit OS you'll get to use 3 gig's of your 4 gig system, a 64 bit OS would allow up to 4 gigs to be used with the game.

I can tell you this really works!!

My 4 gig Vista OS 64 bit computer CTD when running the "Battle of Midway" Single Mission after about 20 minutes. Too many ships, explosions, planes I guess. Putting the LAA to work....making sure the LAA was loaded with the "True" entry.....no more CTD!!

Could be your game just won't start without it....just a thought.

[bugs]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Yes it might be.....but bugs has said he's taken care of any remnants.

AVGWarhawk has this "sticky" thread called "How to re-install SH4!", which tells you what to look for in the Registry for deletion.




First off....don't use the short-cut desk top icon to start the game. Go to your main game folder and start the game using the following circled icon:




I don't understand this at all bugs........you say the game is running in the task manager. Do you also have the game icon displayed along the "toolbar", at the bottom of the Windows screen??





If so, double clicking the toolbars "SilentHunter4" icon doesn't take you to the game?!

If the game is running.....this icon should be displayed along the bottom of the screen, in the "Toolbar". If it's not displayed....the game isn't running. Or, at least your Windows7 isn't properly set to run the game.


=============


Just one more thing to try. IF you have the icon along the Toolbar, yet nothing happens after double clicking it. Try loading the Large Address Aware app and getting the "sh4.exe" to recognize the added/available RAM memory you have with your system.

LAA comes in a compressed file. Extract it to a folder you make under the C:/ folder (I called the new folder "Large Address Aware").

Don't just open the compressed file and try to work the magic within the compressed file. "Extract" it to this new folder....then, open LAA. If the procedure goes as expected, a "settings.sav" file is made with your having LAA do its thing.




To make sure LAA has allowed the game to use more than its default RAM memory of 2 gigs....if you open the Large Address Aware app, go to "Mode", then "Advanced"...... you'll see the above window. The path of the "sh4.exe" is displayed, with the heading LAA having the "True" entry. This shows your game is prepared to use the extra memory your system has.

Since you said your Win7 is 32 bit...you'll need to make an adjustment to your computer BEFORE you have LAA do its thing. This comes from the LAA thread:



With a 32 bit Operating System, this switch needs to be thrown for the later added LAA to take effect. 64 bit OS don't need to do this at all. With a 32 bit OS you'll get to use 3 gig's of your 4 gig system, a 64 bit OS would allow up to 4 gigs to be used with the game.

I can tell you this really works!!

My 4 gig Vista OS 64 bit computer CTD when running the "Battle of Midway" Single Mission after about 20 minutes. Too many ships, explosions, planes I guess. Putting the LAA to work....making sure the LAA was loaded with the "True" entry.....no more CTD!!

Could be your game just won't start without it....just a thought.

game start in folder sh4.exe
no tool bar icon
task manager; process status loaded into memory shwop 373,496 kb top of list
task manager; application status running shwop
ive looked at every line of regedit [ know it by heart
will try LAA soon

[bugs]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Yes it might be.....but bugs has said he's taken care of any remnants.

AVGWarhawk has this "sticky" thread called "How to re-install SH4!", which tells you what to look for in the Registry for deletion.




First off....don't use the short-cut desk top icon to start the game. Go to your main game folder and start the game using the following circled icon:




I don't understand this at all bugs........you say the game is running in the task manager. Do you also have the game icon displayed along the "toolbar", at the bottom of the Windows screen??





If so, double clicking the toolbars "SilentHunter4" icon doesn't take you to the game?!

If the game is running.....this icon should be displayed along the bottom of the screen, in the "Toolbar". If it's not displayed....the game isn't running. Or, at least your Windows7 isn't properly set to run the game.


=============


Just one more thing to try. IF you have the icon along the Toolbar, yet nothing happens after double clicking it. Try loading the Large Address Aware app and getting the "sh4.exe" to recognize the added/available RAM memory you have with your system.

LAA comes in a compressed file. Extract it to a folder you make under the C:/ folder (I called the new folder "Large Address Aware").

Don't just open the compressed file and try to work the magic within the compressed file. "Extract" it to this new folder....then, open LAA. If the procedure goes as expected, a "settings.sav" file is made with your having LAA do its thing.




To make sure LAA has allowed the game to use more than its default RAM memory of 2 gigs....if you open the Large Address Aware app, go to "Mode", then "Advanced"...... you'll see the above window. The path of the "sh4.exe" is displayed, with the heading LAA having the "True" entry. This shows your game is prepared to use the extra memory your system has.

Since you said your Win7 is 32 bit...you'll need to make an adjustment to your computer BEFORE you have LAA do its thing. This comes from the LAA thread:



With a 32 bit Operating System, this switch needs to be thrown for the later added LAA to take effect. 64 bit OS don't need to do this at all. With a 32 bit OS you'll get to use 3 gig's of your 4 gig system, a 64 bit OS would allow up to 4 gigs to be used with the game.

I can tell you this really works!!

My 4 gig Vista OS 64 bit computer CTD when running the "Battle of Midway" Single Mission after about 20 minutes. Too many ships, explosions, planes I guess. Putting the LAA to work....making sure the LAA was loaded with the "True" entry.....no more CTD!!

Could be your game just won't start without it....just a thought.

LAA loaded
Sh4 was not there, i added it LAA false ,Original false
nothing was there

[CapnScurvy]

LAA loaded
Sh4 was not there, i added it LAA false ,Original false
nothing was there

So, your saying the toolbar doesn't have the games icon (like pictured below) in it.....then the game isn't loaded.




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In order for the LAA to work, you need to have the Advanced mode menu showing the Path of the sh4.exe file to be marked as "True" not "False". The Original heading marked "False" is ok (the original game doesn't have the Large Address Aware switch thrown), BUT, the LAA heading will turn from "False" to "True" when the application makes the game use the added memory.

If you can't get the LAA heading switched from false to true, do this:

Right click the sh4.exe file icon (not a short-cut version...the one found in the Wolves of the Pacific main game folder). Open the Properties menu item. You'll find the below looking menu page:




On the "General" menu tab, the "Attributes" section probably has the "Read-only" box checkmarked (I think the stock game sets it this way). Uncheck it (as the picture shows), Click "Apply", then OK to close out the Properties menu page. Go back to the LAA application and open it. Try switching the sh4.exe file from False to True now. This Attributes/Read-only change should allow for the LAA to have a "True" setting for the sh4.exe file.

[bugs]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

So, your saying the toolbar doesn't have the games icon (like pictured below) in it.....then the game isn't loaded.




======================


In order for the LAA to work, you need to have the Advanced mode menu showing the Path of the sh4.exe file to be marked as "True" not "False". The Original heading marked "False" is ok (the original game doesn't have the Large Address Aware switch thrown), BUT, the LAA heading will turn from "False" to "True" when the application makes the game use the added memory.

If you can't get the LAA heading switched from false to true, do this:

Right click the sh4.exe file icon (not a short-cut version...the one found in the Wolves of the Pacific main game folder). Open the Properties menu item. You'll find the below looking menu page:




On the "General" menu tab, the "Attributes" section probably has the "Read-only" box checkmarked (I think the stock game sets it this way). Uncheck it (as the picture shows), Click "Apply", then OK to close out the Properties menu page. Go back to the LAA application and open it. Try switching the sh4.exe file from False to True now. This Attributes/Read-only change should allow for the LAA to have a "True" setting for the sh4.exe file.

that worked i got them switched to true
game still no go
no icon on tool bar