Silent Hunter 1

Smaragdadler · 06-29-06, 05:17 AM

You don't need DosBox. The game runs well on XP. The only thing which makes trouble is the intro video:

Quote:

SH and XP -
The point at which SH crashes is at the opening intro cines - if you manage to bypass that, SH will run quite well without any tweaks other than running it in Win95 compatibility mode. And the secret to bypass the intro scenes is simply by deleting the three relevant files in the cines directory - i.e. copyr.smk, logo444.smk and shin.smk. (This of course assumes you have the done a full install with all the cines files on the HD.) ...

more tips:
http://www.subsim.com/tips/tip_sh1.php

bradclark1 · 06-29-06, 08:55 AM

It just depends on your system and the positions of the stars. It works on XP but you just have to find the way that works for you.
Try: http://www.subsowespac.org/silent-hunter-dosbox.shtml
It's like 99% percent guaranteed to work.
You can also do a search of this forum for Silent Hunter 1 threads. There are a lot.

fred8615 · 06-30-06, 08:33 AM

I tried the removing the intro movie method yesterday, and it works!! The only other settings I had to change was running it in Windows 95 compatibility mode, and the soundcard setting to a Soundblaster or 100% compatible from the SB Pro.

nikimcbee · 03-04-07, 02:00 AM

I still have my manual for this!

Torplexed · 03-04-07, 03:28 AM

Hmmm. I'll give that method a try. Would love to fire the old subsim up one more time. :hmm:

Zero Niner · 03-06-07, 12:34 AM

Heh, I was clearing one of the cupboards in the study room the other day and found my boxed copy.

bishop · 03-06-07, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero Niner

Heh, I was clearing one of the cupboards in the study room the other day and found my boxed copy.

I still have my complete boxed copy of the hard to find Commanders Edition.

BlightLightning · 05-28-07, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smaragdadler

You don't need DosBox. The game runs well on XP. The only thing which makes trouble is the intro video:

Quote:

SH and XP -
The point at which SH crashes is at the opening intro cines - if you manage to bypass that, SH will run quite well without any tweaks other than running it in Win95 compatibility mode. And the secret to bypass the intro scenes is simply by deleting the three relevant files in the cines directory - i.e. copyr.smk, logo444.smk and shin.smk. (This of course assumes you have the done a full install with all the cines files on the HD.) ...

more tips:
http://www.subsim.com/tips/tip_sh1.php

WOW !

I haven't see that game in years and all this time, it was only 3 files! My Xp-pro
doesn't like DosBox for some reason. Could be my strict anti-everything software!
I'm off in the dust of time's shelf...

I just wanted to say geee, Thanx Buddy!

donut · 05-29-07, 01:15 AM

http://www.subsowespac.org/sh_xp/silent_hunterxp.shtml You must understand DOS. works for me.

FIREWALL · 05-29-07, 01:32 AM

What do you know. Two threads on this.

06-30-06, 08:33 AM	#3
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	I tried the removing the intro movie method yesterday, and it works!! The only other settings I had to change was running it in Windows 95 compatibility mode, and the soundcard setting to a Soundblaster or 100% compatible from the SB Pro. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.

03-04-07, 02:00 AM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I still have my manual for this! __________________

03-04-07, 03:28 AM	#5
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Hmmm. I'll give that method a try. Would love to fire the old subsim up one more time. :hmm: __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

05-29-07, 01:15 AM	#9
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	org by Don V. Wells, Jr., http://www.subsowespac.org/sh_xp/silent_hunterxp.shtml You must understand DOS. works for me.

05-29-07, 01:32 AM	#10
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	What do you know. Two threads on this. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

06-29-06, 08:55 AM	#2
bradclark1 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA. Posts: 2,794 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	It just depends on your system and the positions of the stars. It works on XP but you just have to find the way that works for you. Try: http://www.subsowespac.org/silent-hunter-dosbox.shtml It's like 99% percent guaranteed to work. You can also do a search of this forum for Silent Hunter 1 threads. There are a lot.

03-06-07, 12:34 AM	#6
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Heh, I was clearing one of the cupboards in the study room the other day and found my boxed copy.

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