Re-Install SH3

irish1958 · 04-25-09, 09:12 AM

There is no way to save your career when you make these necessary changes, as it pertains to a completely different game

Bent Periscope · 04-27-09, 02:59 PM

Then is there a way for my to move everything to an external drive and then reinstall a clean copy of SH3 then update the patch? If so, what do I need to move to the external drive.

What I would then end up with is my original game Version 1.0 game (with a career in place) in an external drive and a new 1.4b SH3 game (with a new career) where I might also add on the latest GWX.

Would this work? Would I be able to play both?

Also, I guess I will still have StarForce, is this really a problem? Since my computer is 4 years old and I've had StarForce on it for that long, will I really notice any difference on computer performance if I completely remove my old game and StarForce? Saving an extra second or two for something to happen does not constitute a big saving for me.

Would I be able to do this off the same DVD disk (2 SH3 copies) or should I download a new game. If I download, can I only do this through Ubisoft since I think subsim only has a DVD game?

I know I've asked a lot of questions but I appreciate any help.

Thanks,
BP

irish1958 · 04-27-09, 07:41 PM

To my knowledge, if you patch to q.4b and install GWX there is no way your saved games will work. Most Kaleuns in real life were promoted after 5 or 6 patrols and were at other jobs (frequently training and or desk jobs, and not on subs anymore.
The new DVD are starforce free, already patched to 1.4b and do not require the disk to be in the drive to play the game. And they cost about $10.
I don't know about downloaded games.
If you wish, you can save your SH3 folder from My Documents, reinstall, and then place the SH3 folder back into My Documents. The worst thing that will happen is CTD. In which case, delete and run SHIII again and you are fine.

I never had any careers to save, as most of my Kaleuns went down with their ships.

To remove starforce, google it and it will take you to the web site where you can download the tool to remove it.

04-25-09, 09:12 AM	#1
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	There is no way to save your career when you make these necessary changes, as it pertains to a completely different game __________________ Irish1958

04-27-09, 07:41 PM	#3
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	To my knowledge, if you patch to q.4b and install GWX there is no way your saved games will work. Most Kaleuns in real life were promoted after 5 or 6 patrols and were at other jobs (frequently training and or desk jobs, and not on subs anymore. The new DVD are starforce free, already patched to 1.4b and do not require the disk to be in the drive to play the game. And they cost about $10. I don't know about downloaded games. If you wish, you can save your SH3 folder from My Documents, reinstall, and then place the SH3 folder back into My Documents. The worst thing that will happen is CTD. In which case, delete and run SHIII again and you are fine. I never had any careers to save, as most of my Kaleuns went down with their ships. To remove starforce, google it and it will take you to the web site where you can download the tool to remove it. __________________ Irish1958

04-27-09, 02:59 PM	#2
Bent Periscope Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dry docks of Los Angeles, CA Posts: 250 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Then is there a way for my to move everything to an external drive and then reinstall a clean copy of SH3 then update the patch? If so, what do I need to move to the external drive. What I would then end up with is my original game Version 1.0 game (with a career in place) in an external drive and a new 1.4b SH3 game (with a new career) where I might also add on the latest GWX. Would this work? Would I be able to play both? Also, I guess I will still have StarForce, is this really a problem? Since my computer is 4 years old and I've had StarForce on it for that long, will I really notice any difference on computer performance if I completely remove my old game and StarForce? Saving an extra second or two for something to happen does not constitute a big saving for me. Would I be able to do this off the same DVD disk (2 SH3 copies) or should I download a new game. If I download, can I only do this through Ubisoft since I think subsim only has a DVD game? I know I've asked a lot of questions but I appreciate any help. Thanks, BP