sh111 wont load

maxextz · 07-31-09, 05:34 PM

hi all new here and love the site

, i have a problem with sh3 ive played before on this pc but just installed it again and it wont load i get as far as the open sequence then it dumps me to the desktop

when i tryed to update it to 1.4 it said wrong en- help file and i removed it then it said wrong german help file, so i removed all the help files in menu and it updated ok.

i dont get what has changed ive deleted and re-installed this game and never had this any ideas please?

system p5q-e
proc 3.5gb
2 gb ram
ati x1950pro
directx 9.c

max........

Hanomag · 07-31-09, 07:42 PM

1st Welcome Aboard Herr Kaluen!!

I have had the file issue you had with the help files.

I can only suggest a complete uninstall and reinstall and patch. (Eventhough you have already done this)

Make sure you do a search for SH3 and Ubi files. Anything you can think of. Thats what I usually do and it works. I also use the add or remove programs in the control panel and not the game uninstaller.

Pohl · 07-31-09, 07:53 PM

If you are using Windows 7, set SH3 compatible in Windows XP SP 2

maxextz · 07-31-09, 08:12 PM

sorry forgot to add im using xpsp3 its a really strange problem im using the same files as before.

thanks for suggestions.

Pisces · 08-01-09, 03:54 AM

There are 4 patches of 1.4b ofwhich you need just one depending on the right world region, and whether you have a dvd or downloaded version of the game. The world regions are US and the other is EMEA (europe, middle-east, asia). Of each of those there is a dvd version and 'downloaded' version at Ubisoft's site. I suspect you have the wrong patch file of 1.4b. Make sure you chose the right one. So where and how did you buy SH3?

maxextz · 08-01-09, 06:30 AM

i have the right version, i have the game about 2 years and downloaded the updates, and noting has changed "files wise" thats what i cant figure out i use and turned off ati traytools my firewall and anti virus.
unless the files have become corrupt

btw even installing the dvd it still wont work.??????

max...

Jimbuna · 08-01-09, 06:42 AM

Welcome aboard maxextz

Uninstall via your game disc and ensure you perform a registry clean with a reliable programme (I use regvac).

Once all residual files have been purged from your registry section you should be good to go.

maxextz · 08-01-09, 10:24 AM

found the problem it wont load with the version of ati traytools when its off the game works fine phew, now to find some ships to sink.

thanks all, love the site and humour keep up thr great work.

max.........

07-31-09, 05:34 PM	#1
maxextz Loader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 82 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	help sh111 wont load hi all new here and love the site, i have a problem with sh3 ive played before on this pc but just installed it again and it wont load i get as far as the open sequence then it dumps me to the desktop when i tryed to update it to 1.4 it said wrong en- help file and i removed it then it said wrong german help file, so i removed all the help files in menu and it updated ok. i dont get what has changed ive deleted and re-installed this game and never had this any ideas please? system p5q-e proc 3.5gb 2 gb ram ati x1950pro directx 9.c max........ Last edited by maxextz; 07-31-09 at 05:48 PM.

07-31-09, 07:42 PM	#2
Hanomag Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: LI NY Posts: 964 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	1st Welcome Aboard Herr Kaluen!! I have had the file issue you had with the help files. I can only suggest a complete uninstall and reinstall and patch. (Eventhough you have already done this) Make sure you do a search for SH3 and Ubi files. Anything you can think of. Thats what I usually do and it works. I also use the add or remove programs in the control panel and not the game uninstaller. __________________ "Only if I can save first..."

07-31-09, 07:53 PM	#3
Pohl Sparky Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 157 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	If you are using Windows 7, set SH3 compatible in Windows XP SP 2 __________________ Current Careers: U-177 Type IXD2, 10th Flotilla March 13, 1943 U-3502 Type XXI, 7th/13th Flotilla April 14, 1942 100% realism, GWX 3.0, SH3 Commander 3.2

08-01-09, 03:54 AM	#5
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	There are 4 patches of 1.4b ofwhich you need just one depending on the right world region, and whether you have a dvd or downloaded version of the game. The world regions are US and the other is EMEA (europe, middle-east, asia). Of each of those there is a dvd version and 'downloaded' version at Ubisoft's site. I suspect you have the wrong patch file of 1.4b. Make sure you chose the right one. So where and how did you buy SH3? __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

08-01-09, 06:42 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard maxextz Uninstall via your game disc and ensure you perform a registry clean with a reliable programme (I use regvac). Once all residual files have been purged from your registry section you should be good to go. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-31-09, 08:12 PM	#4
maxextz Loader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 82 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	sorry forgot to add im using xpsp3 its a really strange problem im using the same files as before. thanks for suggestions.

08-01-09, 06:30 AM	#6
maxextz Loader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 82 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	i have the right version, i have the game about 2 years and downloaded the updates, and noting has changed "files wise" thats what i cant figure out i use and turned off ati traytools my firewall and anti virus. unless the files have become corrupt btw even installing the dvd it still wont work.?????? max...

08-01-09, 10:24 AM	#8
maxextz Loader Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin Ireland Posts: 82 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	found the problem it wont load with the version of ati traytools when its off the game works fine phew, now to find some ships to sink. thanks all, love the site and humour keep up thr great work. max......... Last edited by maxextz; 08-01-09 at 12:23 PM.