Porked Graphics! Anyone to the rescue? Please

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Originally Posted by Silent Steel

Hi all,
After more than a week seeking the answer to why my screen looks like this I turn to you.

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1. I uninstall SH5 and then I delete the "C:\My documents\SH5' folder.
(I've even found another folder: "C:\SH-5". This contains a "sr-sh5101" folder containing another folder named "SKIDROW" which contains two .exe files named "sh5.exe" and "SKIDROW.exe".
The "sh5.exe" can't be started since something called "MissionTerrain.dll" can't be found.
Should this C:\SH5 be deleted when uninstalling SH5? Or should I delete it manually myself?)

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...I'm quite confident that someone of you understands this better than I do.

Please help me out


Regards

Wow....Bummer.

It sounds like you have the Skidrow Graphic Corruption Virus. It is very destructive, and can spread nasty DRM code to thousands of innocent computers. Unfortunately for you, messed-up graphics should be the least of your concerns...

My suggestion would be to immediately format your C: Drive (Start, My Computer, right click C:, Select Format, have your original Windows disks handy). Do not back up anything, especially the 'C:SH-5' directory or anything in 'My Documents'. Format, and then format again just for good measure. Doing so should prevent the offensive file from spreading futher. You may lose a few personal files and photos, but trust me it is worth it compared to the frustration of growning DRM infestation caused by piracy.


When you re-install SH5, try to do so using the original disks that came with the game. Re-using the Skidrow files may further mess up your system, permanently corrupting your graphics card, your sound card, and perhaps rendering your ram useless. In time, it could even cause your willy to shrink by half. It is truly insidious...


Remember, Format NOW before it is too late!


I hope I have been of help!!