Silent Hunter 4 Uplay problem

THEBERBSTER · 11-23-16, 06:28 AM

Hi Jazzy
Run your applications as administrators.
Peter

Jazzy · 11-23-16, 07:56 AM

Hello again
I tired both methods but sadly no joy.
I'm using windows 10 and I have 8GB RAM, 64 bit and processer is Intel core i7-6500U CPU 2.50GHz 2.59GHz . I'm also doing this via a laptop which may have something to do with it as I hear that laptops don't like SH games.
Thanks for the advice

propbeanie · 11-23-16, 11:12 AM

Did you install the DirectX v9.0c that came on the Silent Hunter disk? If you didn't, then re-install the game and be sure and let the DirectX 9c install. I will not mess up anything on the computer, but it will supply a couple files in the DirectX library that Silent Hunter needs. You do NOT want to install that Uplay stuff, since Ubi no longer uses it.

Edit: I suppose you don't have a disk, since you downloaded it... but stil, the DirectX 9 should be in that package...

Jazzy · 12-03-16, 10:20 AM

Hello propbeanie
Sorry for the delayed reply, have now reinstalled it with DirectX 9. Sadly the same problem occurs,(blue circle/loading symbol appears for 2 seconds then disappears and nothing happens). I still am unsure as to why this is as my computer has the same specs as my laptop and SH4UM runs fine on there.

propbeanie · 12-03-16, 10:59 AM

Are you using the SH4.EXE to start the game? As Peter says, if you right-click on the SH4.EXE, and chose "Run as administrator", that should do the trick...

Which version of windows do you have on your laptop? How about on the desktop computer?

What "folder" or "directory" do you have Silent Hunter installed in? In other words, is the game in "C:\Program Files(x86)\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter..."??

Jazzy · 12-03-16, 11:23 AM

I am trying to run SH4.exe and as administer to no avail. Both my computer and laptop have windows 10, and I did not installed the files into C:\Program Files(x86).

propbeanie · 12-03-16, 01:36 PM

What kind of video "card" do you have on the laptop, and what kind on the regular computer?

Here's a little line from the Uplay "support" site:

"NOTICE: This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may conflict with some disc and virtual drives"

I wish they'd let you actually "Search" their web site, instead of spoon feeding a person one thing at a time, and then you get stuck in a 3-hit circle, and have to go back and do another / different search... very archaic. Makes it seem like they don't wanna be bothered...

11-23-16, 06:28 AM	#1
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11-23-16, 11:12 AM	#3
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,116 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Did you install the DirectX v9.0c that came on the Silent Hunter disk? If you didn't, then re-install the game and be sure and let the DirectX 9c install. I will not mess up anything on the computer, but it will supply a couple files in the DirectX library that Silent Hunter needs. You do NOT want to install that Uplay stuff, since Ubi no longer uses it. Edit: I suppose you don't have a disk, since you downloaded it... but stil, the DirectX 9 should be in that package... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna Last edited by propbeanie; 11-23-16 at 03:20 PM. Reason: whoops! downloaded it...

12-03-16, 10:59 AM	#5
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,116 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Are you using the SH4.EXE to start the game? As Peter says, if you right-click on the SH4.EXE, and chose "Run as administrator", that should do the trick... Which version of windows do you have on your laptop? How about on the desktop computer? What "folder" or "directory" do you have Silent Hunter installed in? In other words, is the game in "C:\Program Files(x86)\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter..."?? __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

12-03-16, 01:36 PM	#7
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,116 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	What kind of video "card" do you have on the laptop, and what kind on the regular computer? Here's a little line from the Uplay "support" site: "NOTICE: This game contains technology intended to prevent copying that may conflict with some disc and virtual drives" I wish they'd let you actually "Search" their web site, instead of spoon feeding a person one thing at a time, and then you get stuck in a 3-hit circle, and have to go back and do another / different search... very archaic. Makes it seem like they don't wanna be bothered... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

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11-23-16, 07:56 AM	#2
Jazzy Watch Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 30 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Hello again I tired both methods but sadly no joy. I'm using windows 10 and I have 8GB RAM, 64 bit and processer is Intel core i7-6500U CPU 2.50GHz 2.59GHz . I'm also doing this via a laptop which may have something to do with it as I hear that laptops don't like SH games. Thanks for the advice

12-03-16, 10:20 AM	#4
Jazzy Watch Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 30 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Hello propbeanie Sorry for the delayed reply, have now reinstalled it with DirectX 9. Sadly the same problem occurs,(blue circle/loading symbol appears for 2 seconds then disappears and nothing happens). I still am unsure as to why this is as my computer has the same specs as my laptop and SH4UM runs fine on there.

12-03-16, 11:23 AM	#6
Jazzy Watch Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 30 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	I am trying to run SH4.exe and as administer to no avail. Both my computer and laptop have windows 10, and I did not installed the files into C:\Program Files(x86).