Sim stopped..

[Berserker]

No go...I even had geeksquad try and get it going seems the game is incompatible with the Microsoft updates...

[merc4ulfate]

Originally Posted by Berserker

No go...I even had geeksquad try and get it going seems the game is incompatible with the Microsoft updates...

No. It isn't.

Install it on something other than your system drive, install the DX 9 as stated above.

Never let geek squad touch your computer. EVER!!

What is your OS?

[Berserker]

I have dx 10 will that work?? I have the sim ready to install in C: Ubisoft/sh4/file is that the way to go???

[captcrane]

Originally Posted by Berserker

I have dx 10 will that work?? I have the sim ready to install in C: Ubisoft/sh4/file is that the way to go???

The answer to dx question is NO! Install Direct X that comes with the game you get an option for it when you do your install. Don't install game shadow or the Adobe Acrabat. C:\Ubisoft\sh4\file is fine if that's what you want. Before install check your documents folder if you see a folder SH4 delete it. It should not be there but check anyway. After install do not start the game reboot your computer first. Then go back to torpedobait's post and follow his instructions

[Berserker]

Reinstalled using captcrane instructions...So far no improvement..How do I turn off the read only for the base sub folders???

[hauangua]

Originally Posted by Berserker

Reinstalled using captcrane instructions...So far no improvement..How do I turn off the read only for the base sub folders???

Installed Dx9 Berserker ?

[Berserker]

Yes and I also did not install adobe and gamespy...

[torpedobait]

Originally Posted by Berserker

Reinstalled using captcrane instructions...So far no improvement..How do I turn off the read only for the base sub folders???

Go to the base game main folder (mine is D:\Ubisoft\Silent_Hunter_IV) and RIGHT click on that folder. Select Properties. The Read-Only box probably is shaded. Click on that box so that it is clear, then click on "Apply'".

It will ask if you want it to apply to all subfolders and files. Check that box and hit enter. There are a lot of folders and files so it may take a minute or two. Just let it run. When it finishes you are all set. No need to recheck it. That Read-Only box may appear shaded again - a Windows default is my guess - but they will all be write-enabled regardless.

See if that does it for you.

[Berserker]

Window 10 16 gig ram 2 tera external hard drive Microsoft about 3 years old sh4 gold edition...The read only idea did not work..I think I may have a corrupted game/disk so I have purchased a new one when it arrives I will try that one who knows that maybe the problem...