verdamnt Vista!

Torplexed · 02-10-09, 08:35 PM

I can't even get SH3 to run on my Vista-occupied computer. I have the 'Encore' Starforce-free disk with the latest version of the game and I tried everything including installing it in a separate folder. No joy.

A Very Super Market · 02-10-09, 08:43 PM

Ooh, that's rough. What exactly prevents the game from running? Starforce-free too, crazy stuff.

Torplexed · 02-10-09, 08:55 PM

It gets through the intro movie clip OK and then goes black. You do get the music though. I tried deleting the intro video, but still no go.

I still can't forgive my XP machine for konking out.

kenijaru · 02-10-09, 09:01 PM

bill gates should be hung with a piano wire and a meat hook for delivering such an obnoxious, and annoying little piece of software.

HW3 · 02-10-09, 09:52 PM

Jazer, It's not just Vista that does it, my XP Pro does it too.

Fincuan · 02-11-09, 11:41 AM

The "menu all black"-bug has nothing to do with Vista or Bill Gates, but your system. It's most likely EITHER a 1) a problem with the background video and a codec on your system, OR 2) a wrong setting in the NVidia(no a problem with Ati as far as I know) control panel.

Solution: 1) If you have installed a big codec pack on your system, or installed ffdshow separately, then this is for you. Older versions of ffdshow don't get along with the method of showing the main menu background video in SH3 and 4, which results in a crash. Uninstall ffdshow, and the problem is gone. Should you still want to use it you need a newer version, preferably one from 2009.

2) I don't remember the solution for this because I don't have an NVidia card, but it's there in the SH4 troubleshooting threads or the NVIDIA Tips&Tricks thread.

Jazer · 02-11-09, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HW3

Jazer, It's not just Vista that does it, my XP Pro does it too.

yeah, I remember having a few corrupt saves on the XP system as well. But all in all, I seem to be having more issues with the Vista setup.

Elektranaut · 02-13-09, 08:17 PM

I have the FOCUS edition of SH3 which is Vista compatable(well that's what it says on the cover).I have never had any problems installing or playing this version which I play on my new Vista laptop and my ancient XP PC.You can find this usually priced at £10.It even saves OK everytime no matter what my circumstances.

Jazer · 02-13-09, 08:19 PM

Thanks, Ace!

U an Electrician?

Wildhawke11 · 02-13-09, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Elektranaut

I have the FOCUS edition of SH3 which is Vista compatable(well that's what it says on the cover).I have never had any problems installing or playing this version which I play on my new Vista laptop and my ancient XP PC.You can find this usually priced at £10.It even saves OK everytime no matter what my circumstances.

Yes i went and bought that FOCUS edition worth every penny. All though i must admit i was using before the No CD PATCH.

I have heard many people on the computer geeks sites say dont do an upgrade the best way to get things right is put the complete new vista on a machine. I think this goes for any new Windows which comes out.

kenijaru · 02-13-09, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jazer

Quote:

Originally Posted by HW3

Jazer, It's not just Vista that does it, my XP Pro does it too.

yeah, I remember having a few corrupt saves on the XP system as well. But all in all, I seem to be having more issues with the Vista setup.

Thats SH3's fault... not Microsoft's .... even so... Vista is still a crime against humanity.

Lafferty · 02-13-09, 09:18 PM

I must be the only one who has no problems with vista. Are any of you updating from XP to vista if you are a lot of people are having trouble with that.

02-10-09, 08:35 PM	#1
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I can't even get SH3 to run on my Vista-occupied computer. I have the 'Encore' Starforce-free disk with the latest version of the game and I tried everything including installing it in a separate folder. No joy. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

02-10-09, 08:43 PM	#2
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ooh, that's rough. What exactly prevents the game from running? Starforce-free too, crazy stuff. __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

02-10-09, 08:55 PM	#3
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It gets through the intro movie clip OK and then goes black. You do get the music though. I tried deleting the intro video, but still no go. I still can't forgive my XP machine for konking out. __________________ --Mobilis in Mobili--

02-10-09, 09:52 PM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Jazer, It's not just Vista that does it, my XP Pro does it too. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk Last edited by HW3; 02-11-09 at 07:00 PM.

02-13-09, 08:19 PM	#9
Jazer Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A few meters beneath the waves Posts: 104 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks, Ace! U an Electrician? __________________ That's a Burn!

02-11-09, 11:41 AM	#6
Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	The "menu all black"-bug has nothing to do with Vista or Bill Gates, but your system. It's most likely EITHER a 1) a problem with the background video and a codec on your system, OR 2) a wrong setting in the NVidia(no a problem with Ati as far as I know) control panel. Solution: 1) If you have installed a big codec pack on your system, or installed ffdshow separately, then this is for you. Older versions of ffdshow don't get along with the method of showing the main menu background video in SH3 and 4, which results in a crash. Uninstall ffdshow, and the problem is gone. Should you still want to use it you need a newer version, preferably one from 2009. 2) I don't remember the solution for this because I don't have an NVidia card, but it's there in the SH4 troubleshooting threads or the NVIDIA Tips&Tricks thread.

02-13-09, 08:17 PM	#8
Elektranaut Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Yorkshire,UK Posts: 46 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I have the FOCUS edition of SH3 which is Vista compatable(well that's what it says on the cover).I have never had any problems installing or playing this version which I play on my new Vista laptop and my ancient XP PC.You can find this usually priced at £10.It even saves OK everytime no matter what my circumstances.

02-13-09, 09:18 PM	#12
Lafferty Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 245 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	I must be the only one who has no problems with vista. Are any of you updating from XP to vista if you are a lot of people are having trouble with that.