GWX3 Installation Question

Kitzbuell · 06-18-10, 09:11 PM

Installing SH3 on a new computer after last one bricked. I was at the Gray Wolves web-page to download GWX3 and noticed that the support page suggests loading the SH3 files on a clean install to:

Re-install Silent Hunter 3.
We recommend you install it outside of the "\Program Files" folder

Is this a typo or is it suggested that the SH3 installation be saved to an Ubisoft folder above the hierarchical level of the "\Program Files" on the "\C : " drive and, if so, what is to be gained or prevented by doing so?

melnibonian · 06-19-10, 03:43 AM

This is no typo.

If you're using Windows XP then you can install the game in the traditional C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SH3 folder.

If you are using Windows Vista/7 you are recommended to install the game outside the Program Files folder (i.e. C:\Ubisoft\SH3)

I hope this clears it up for you

flakmonkey · 06-19-10, 04:39 AM

Yep, no typo there, installing into the program files folder is not a good idea if you use vista/7. By default, folder permissions will cause all sorts of havok with your programs, preventing programs from altering files within their own directories etc...
In sh3s case it will prevent use of jsgme to enable mods and it will screw up sh3 commander too.

Jimbuna · 06-19-10, 07:20 AM

I'm unaware of your OS but melnibonian and flakmonkey are quite correct.

You have scrolled down the GWX website support page to the Vista OS section (possibly in error or because you do have Vista).

There is no such instruction in the XP section above because the normal default location for that OS is usually C\ProgramFiles.

Kitzbuell · 06-19-10, 09:22 AM

Thanks to one and all for your responses. I should have checked for replies to my query sooner and could have saved hours loading and reloading software in my attempts to get this to run. I am using Windows 7 (64 bit) [My first experience using this OS] and am admittedly ignorant to the technological nuances when compared to my years of working with Windows XP.

I will reload as you have advised and will give that a go. It would be a shame (crushing) to not be able to experience my favorite game on this upgraded PC after all the angst that went into this purchase.

Thanks to all for the assist. This is another confirmation of why this is the best Forum of which I have ever been a member, ... its the community.

Good Hunting

Jimbuna · 06-19-10, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitzbuell

Thanks to one and all for your responses. I should have checked for replies to my query sooner and could have saved hours loading and reloading software in my attempts to get this to run. I am using Windows 7 (64 bit) [My first experience using this OS] and am admittedly ignorant to the technological nuances when compared to my years of working with Windows XP.

I will reload as you have advised and will give that a go. It would be a shame (crushing) to not be able to experience my favorite game on this upgraded PC after all the angst that went into this purchase.

Thanks to all for the assist. This is another confirmation of why this is the best Forum of which I have ever been a member, ... its the community.

Good Hunting

SINK EM ALL!!

06-18-10, 09:11 PM	#1
Kitzbuell Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birthplace of the American Navy and Marine Aviation Posts: 52 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	GWX3 Installation Question Installing SH3 on a new computer after last one bricked. I was at the Gray Wolves web-page to download GWX3 and noticed that the support page suggests loading the SH3 files on a clean install to: Re-install Silent Hunter 3. We recommend you install it outside of the "\Program Files" folder Is this a typo or is it suggested that the SH3 installation be saved to an Ubisoft folder above the hierarchical level of the "\Program Files" on the "\C : " drive and, if so, what is to be gained or prevented by doing so?

06-19-10, 03:43 AM	#2
melnibonian Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 3,473 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	This is no typo. If you're using Windows XP then you can install the game in the traditional C:\Program Files\Ubisoft\SH3 folder. If you are using Windows Vista/7 you are recommended to install the game outside the Program Files folder (i.e. C:\Ubisoft\SH3) I hope this clears it up for you __________________ http://www.thegreywolves.com/ http://wolvesatwar.com/ Download GWX and other goodies: http://hosted.filefront.com/melnibonian

06-19-10, 04:39 AM	#3
flakmonkey Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Staffordshire, Uk Posts: 944 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Yep, no typo there, installing into the program files folder is not a good idea if you use vista/7. By default, folder permissions will cause all sorts of havok with your programs, preventing programs from altering files within their own directories etc... In sh3s case it will prevent use of jsgme to enable mods and it will screw up sh3 commander too. __________________

06-19-10, 07:20 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,615 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm unaware of your OS but melnibonian and flakmonkey are quite correct. You have scrolled down the GWX website support page to the Vista OS section (possibly in error or because you do have Vista). There is no such instruction in the XP section above because the normal default location for that OS is usually C\ProgramFiles. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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06-19-10, 09:22 AM	#5
Kitzbuell Mate Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birthplace of the American Navy and Marine Aviation Posts: 52 Downloads: 258 Uploads: 0	Thanks to one and all for your responses. I should have checked for replies to my query sooner and could have saved hours loading and reloading software in my attempts to get this to run. I am using Windows 7 (64 bit) [My first experience using this OS] and am admittedly ignorant to the technological nuances when compared to my years of working with Windows XP. I will reload as you have advised and will give that a go. It would be a shame (crushing) to not be able to experience my favorite game on this upgraded PC after all the angst that went into this purchase. Thanks to all for the assist. This is another confirmation of why this is the best Forum of which I have ever been a member, ... its the community. Good Hunting