GWX Installation problem =(

deepboat · 08-24-07, 01:48 PM

Somewhat related, but after overcoming my initial problems I did a clean install of SH3, patched 1.4 and loaded GWX and the 1.03 update. All runs smooth. Now I tried to load SH3 cmdr and it tells me the file is corrupted?

Jimbuna · 08-24-07, 02:38 PM

Then try downloading it again from another source:

http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/

or from my sig

CapnMike U-69 · 08-24-07, 09:48 PM

Hi Guys,

I KNOW that it's wrong to acquire any software illegaly, and I totally understand and agree with the forums stance of this.

HOWEVER, you need to get out and smell the Roses!
Some of us (me included) are living or working in out-of-the-way countries of Locations where it is NOT POSSIBLE to buy legit games - not for any amount of $$$! Therefroe we don't have any choice - at least to start with.

Let me give you a true example: I currently work and live in Thailand and, on recommendation from another European colleague living here, I bought SH3. Only available as 'illegal' copy; here. I tried everywhere to buy the real version - even tried to buy it as a download via CC at UBI. However they wil not accept any Credit cards from banks in Asian countries !! :-(

Ok - so I ran my illegal (9US$ cost here) SH3 for a while, then tried to patch it to 1.4. NOT POSSIBLE as it's a 'fake' DVD!

So I bought 3 more copies at different places here - all vendors saying it's real and original (yeah, right!!). In the end I was so desperate to run 1.4 and try the 'GWX experience" that i asked a friend to buy me one in Germay while on holiday , on DVD. It took some time but was worth the wait - I got it for Euro 19.99, already patched to v1.4, and now game is MUCH more exciting (and deadly as I have just installed GWX 1.03 - without any difficulty by following the EXCELLENT and clear instructions here from GoldnRivet:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=120537

Well, that's it. Just to ask you please to cut a little slack to a very few kaleuns that can't get the 'real deal', purely due to their Location. There ARE places where it's NOT possible just to drive down to the local store and buy these things legally. We don't all live in Europe or the 'States !

Maybe, like me, they will get so involved in the game that they will make strenous effort to eventually buy the legal game and supprt the gaming community.

Sorry for the 'lesson' in real life !!.

Happty Hunting....
Capn Mike

_Seth_ · 08-24-07, 11:04 PM

I understand the frustration, but Subsim isn't the place to discuss this. The rules are clear on such matters. I will close this thread now.

08-24-07, 02:38 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,775 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Then try downloading it again from another source: http://www.users.on.net/~jscones/software/ or from my sig __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-24-07, 09:48 PM	#3
CapnMike U-69 Seaman Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 36 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	in defence of nandu737 Hi Guys, I KNOW that it's wrong to acquire any software illegaly, and I totally understand and agree with the forums stance of this. HOWEVER, you need to get out and smell the Roses! Some of us (me included) are living or working in out-of-the-way countries of Locations where it is NOT POSSIBLE to buy legit games - not for any amount of $$$! Therefroe we don't have any choice - at least to start with. Let me give you a true example: I currently work and live in Thailand and, on recommendation from another European colleague living here, I bought SH3. Only available as 'illegal' copy; here. I tried everywhere to buy the real version - even tried to buy it as a download via CC at UBI. However they wil not accept any Credit cards from banks in Asian countries !! :-( Ok - so I ran my illegal (9US$ cost here) SH3 for a while, then tried to patch it to 1.4. NOT POSSIBLE as it's a 'fake' DVD! So I bought 3 more copies at different places here - all vendors saying it's real and original (yeah, right!!). In the end I was so desperate to run 1.4 and try the 'GWX experience" that i asked a friend to buy me one in Germay while on holiday , on DVD. It took some time but was worth the wait - I got it for Euro 19.99, already patched to v1.4, and now game is MUCH more exciting (and deadly as I have just installed GWX 1.03 - without any difficulty by following the EXCELLENT and clear instructions here from GoldnRivet: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=120537 Well, that's it. Just to ask you please to cut a little slack to a very few kaleuns that can't get the 'real deal', purely due to their Location. There ARE places where it's NOT possible just to drive down to the local store and buy these things legally. We don't all live in Europe or the 'States ! Maybe, like me, they will get so involved in the game that they will make strenous effort to eventually buy the legal game and supprt the gaming community. Sorry for the 'lesson' in real life !!. Happty Hunting.... Capn Mike

08-24-07, 11:04 PM	#4
_Seth_ Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In Tromsoe, @Tirpitz' final resting place.. Posts: 3,277 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	I understand the frustration, but Subsim isn't the place to discuss this. The rules are clear on such matters. I will close this thread now. __________________

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08-24-07, 01:48 PM	#1
deepboat Gunner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In an Octopuss' Garden Posts: 99 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Somewhat related, but after overcoming my initial problems I did a clean install of SH3, patched 1.4 and loaded GWX and the 1.03 update. All runs smooth. Now I tried to load SH3 cmdr and it tells me the file is corrupted?