Resolution override....

scission · 07-09-06, 03:26 PM

I am trying to get SH3 to work with these instructions http://www.communitymanuals.com/shii...lay_Resolution and cannot get it to work. I get the splash screens, then I just get a black screen and have to end task. Running XP SP2, amd 3800+ and ati 1900xtx. Any help appreciated.

stabiz · 07-09-06, 04:08 PM

You have downloaded the applictaion toolkit, and followed EVERY instruction?

(It worked for me)

scission · 07-09-06, 04:16 PM

I'll tell you exactly what I did... I downloaded the toolkit first. Then I ran the compatibility administrator. New database is highlighted, I click 'Fix.' I type in'SH3' in the name of program field and specify the path where sh3.exe is located. I choose 'none' for op systems modes. Then I check DelayDLLInit, click 'parameters' and type in d3d9.dll for command line. Then I click 'test run' and get the splash screens, then a black screen. ctrl alt dlt and Silent Hunter 3 is not responding.. I followed every detail exactly, dunno why it's not working for me.

zoinks · 07-09-06, 04:48 PM

do you have the d3d9.dll and d3d9.cfg files in your sh3 root directory?

scission · 07-09-06, 04:51 PM

Yeah.

zoinks · 07-09-06, 05:02 PM

you've done everything correctly according to post #3. the cfg file is default at 1024x768 and i would think you are already running that resolution. have you tried NOT hitting the test button and just finishing the setup? it would probably do the same but who knows? check the cfg file for something strange. i have .net framework 2.0 and microsoft application compatablility toolkit 4.1 and the setup went easy. don't give up - high res really looks good in game. wish i could help more. EDIT: testing for paragraphs EDIT AGAIN:wazzup?

07-09-06, 03:26 PM	#1
scission Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Resolution override.... I am trying to get SH3 to work with these instructions http://www.communitymanuals.com/shii...lay_Resolution and cannot get it to work. I get the splash screens, then I just get a black screen and have to end task. Running XP SP2, amd 3800+ and ati 1900xtx. Any help appreciated.

07-09-06, 05:02 PM	#6
zoinks A-ganger Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 75 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	you've done everything correctly according to post #3. the cfg file is default at 1024x768 and i would think you are already running that resolution. have you tried NOT hitting the test button and just finishing the setup? it would probably do the same but who knows? check the cfg file for something strange. i have .net framework 2.0 and microsoft application compatablility toolkit 4.1 and the setup went easy. don't give up - high res really looks good in game. wish i could help more. EDIT: testing for paragraphs EDIT AGAIN:wazzup? Last edited by zoinks; 07-09-06 at 05:06 PM.

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07-09-06, 04:08 PM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	You have downloaded the applictaion toolkit, and followed EVERY instruction? (It worked for me)

07-09-06, 04:16 PM	#3
scission Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll tell you exactly what I did... I downloaded the toolkit first. Then I ran the compatibility administrator. New database is highlighted, I click 'Fix.' I type in'SH3' in the name of program field and specify the path where sh3.exe is located. I choose 'none' for op systems modes. Then I check DelayDLLInit, click 'parameters' and type in d3d9.dll for command line. Then I click 'test run' and get the splash screens, then a black screen. ctrl alt dlt and Silent Hunter 3 is not responding.. I followed every detail exactly, dunno why it's not working for me.

07-09-06, 04:48 PM	#4
zoinks A-ganger Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 75 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	do you have the d3d9.dll and d3d9.cfg files in your sh3 root directory?

07-09-06, 04:51 PM	#5
scission Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah.