GWX 2.1 Help Info Missing

irish1958 · 10-27-08, 07:23 AM

I wish I could help, but I don't have the foggiest idea how this is done.

Commander Gizmo · 11-05-08, 01:56 PM

I have just performed a fresh install of SH3 and GWX 2.1. Launching via exe (not using Commander) and with no mods enabled, I still get this problem. I completely deleted all folders everywhere related to SH3.

Note the page is 'Enemies of Germany'

Note there is no help text displayed.

You may download all files I am aware are related to displaying the help text here. If someone could run winmerge on them and tell me what is different, that would be great. The GWX install files I am using did not produce this problem in times past, so I believe them to be correct.

Please advise how help text in en_help.txt is used by the game. This text appears to be correct, yet I am still getting the stock help data. Is this file even used? Your response is greatly appreciated.

Commander Gizmo · 11-06-08, 11:27 PM

Ok, problem sorted.

An extensive (and time consuming) search brougth up this thread, which referenced the same problem. After reviewing the issues I am experiencing, I came to the conclusion that Vista is at it again. I do not run any indexing, caching, or other file replication/caching services since I run solid state drives. Still, Vista found a way. For those who come after me, here is the problem and solution.

Problem: Vista Sucks! Even though program compatibilty services and features are disabled, Vista chose to copy such files anyway. This causes Vista to reference the wrong set of files (Thanks Microsoft! You guys are genuises!) rather than the ones athat are actually in the file system at the location you have requested. That means that even though all your files look fine and you can see the correct data, Vista will return the old files and data when a program tries to access them.

Solution: Delete the files. These can be found by browsing in explorer to the file location and clicking the "Compatibiliy Files" button on the toolbar. This button will only appear when Vista has gotten stupid and caused this issue. This forces Vista to read the real files that are actually where they are supposed to be. Don't know why I didn't notice the compatibility sooner.

I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention.

I would still like my previous questions about the way SH3 accesses en_help.txt to be answered. Someone must surley know.

FIREWALL · 11-06-08, 11:34 PM

SH3 GWX 3.0 GOLD. ??? Have I been on too long of a drunk or something ?

And Hurricane ? Is this a weather mod I missed too ?

irish1958 · 11-07-08, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

SH3 GWX 3.0 GOLD. ??? Have I been on too long of a drunk or something ?

SH3 Gold will be released sometime in the foreseeable future, after full development and rather extensive testing is finished.

Jimbuna · 11-07-08, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

SH3 GWX 3.0 GOLD. ??? Have I been on too long of a drunk or something ?

And Hurricane ? Is this a weather mod I missed too ?

FIREWALL · 11-07-08, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

SH3 GWX 3.0 GOLD. ??? Have I been on too long of a drunk or something ?

And Hurricane ? Is this a weather mod I missed too ?

I'm with you Jim on that.

Drool Drool !!!:p It just gets better.

10-27-08, 07:23 AM	#1
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	I wish I could help, but I don't have the foggiest idea how this is done. __________________ Irish1958

11-06-08, 11:27 PM	#3
Commander Gizmo Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 4	Ok, problem sorted. An extensive (and time consuming) search brougth up this thread, which referenced the same problem. After reviewing the issues I am experiencing, I came to the conclusion that Vista is at it again. I do not run any indexing, caching, or other file replication/caching services since I run solid state drives. Still, Vista found a way. For those who come after me, here is the problem and solution. Problem: Vista Sucks! Even though program compatibilty services and features are disabled, Vista chose to copy such files anyway. This causes Vista to reference the wrong set of files (Thanks Microsoft! You guys are genuises!) rather than the ones athat are actually in the file system at the location you have requested. That means that even though all your files look fine and you can see the correct data, Vista will return the old files and data when a program tries to access them. Solution: Delete the files. These can be found by browsing in explorer to the file location and clicking the "Compatibiliy Files" button on the toolbar. This button will only appear when Vista has gotten stupid and caused this issue. This forces Vista to read the real files that are actually where they are supposed to be. Don't know why I didn't notice the compatibility sooner. I guess I wasn't paying close enough attention. I would still like my previous questions about the way SH3 accesses en_help.txt to be answered. Someone must surley know. Last edited by Commander Gizmo; 09-21-09 at 12:40 AM. Reason: Clarity

11-06-08, 11:34 PM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	SH3 GWX 3.0 GOLD. ??? Have I been on too long of a drunk or something ? And Hurricane ? Is this a weather mod I missed too ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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11-05-08, 01:56 PM	#2
Commander Gizmo Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 4	I have just performed a fresh install of SH3 and GWX 2.1. Launching via exe (not using Commander) and with no mods enabled, I still get this problem. I completely deleted all folders everywhere related to SH3. Note the page is 'Enemies of Germany' Note there is no help text displayed. You may download all files I am aware are related to displaying the help text here. If someone could run winmerge on them and tell me what is different, that would be great. The GWX install files I am using did not produce this problem in times past, so I believe them to be correct. Please advise how help text in en_help.txt is used by the game. This text appears to be correct, yet I am still getting the stock help data. Is this file even used? Your response is greatly appreciated.