[WIP] Mega-Mod for SH5

[TheDarkWraith]

Here is something to try for those of you having CTDs or using 32 bit OS:

Try this only if you have at least 2 GByte of RAM and at your own risk and using Vista/Win7 32 bit version.
First download the explorer from http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php
Next make a backup copy of SH5.exe. Then start "CFF Explorer" and open the orginal SH5.exe file.
Now go to NT Header/File Header and click File Header. There you will find a button labeld "click here". Click it and select the mark at "App can handle> 2gb adressest "
Save the modified EXE, overwrite the orginal one (You do have your backup of it in a safe location right?).
If you run Windows Vista 64 or Windows XP 64 or Win7 64 you're ready and didnt need to read on. The rest is only for Windows Vista 32/Win7 32 or maybe Windows XP.
Now make Windows Vista/Win7 (32-Bit) ready to support more than 2 GByte.
Open a command prompt with Administration rights. You find it under "Programs->Accessories->Command prompt" click right and select "run as administrator".
Enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter.
After that restart windows

To reset back to 2GB limit:
to reset the Increased User Adressspace just start the commandline prompt with Admin right again and enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 2048"

See if the above helps at all

Another idea is to install previous version of DirectX ( < v11). I have Win7 64bit but ALWAYS install previous DirectX versions for compatibility reasons. Go to Microsoft's website and search for DirectX. Run the DirectX web installer from their website. You can have DirectX9 AND DirectX11 installed on Win7.

EDIT:

just checked the sh5.exe file and it's large address aware so enabling the 3GB switch in 32bit OSs should help:

Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 9.00.30729.01
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Dump of file sh5.exe
PE signature found
File Type: EXECUTABLE IMAGE
FILE HEADER VALUES
14C machine (x86)
5 number of sections
4BCE9A96 time date stamp Wed Apr 21 01:26:30 2010
0 file pointer to symbol table
0 number of symbols
E0 size of optional header
122 characteristics
Executable
Application can handle large (>2GB) addresses
32 bit word machine

[THE_MASK]

Put the dvd in the drive and open files .
Look for the detectionui_r application and run that .
DirectX versions are on the DVD\Support\DirectX

[TheBeast]

If it isn't already, this should be a [TEC] Sticky...

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

Here is something to try for those of you having CTDs or using 32 bit OS:

Try this only if you have at least 2 GByte of RAM and at your own risk and using Vista/Win7 32 bit version.
First download the explorer from http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php
Next make a backup copy of SH5.exe. Then start "CFF Explorer" and open the orginal SH5.exe file.
Now go to NT Header/File Header and click File Header. There you will find a button labeld "click here". Click it and select the mark at "App can handle> 2gb adressest "
Save the modified EXE, overwrite the orginal one (You do have your backup of it in a safe location right?).
If you run Windows Vista 64 or Windows XP 64 or Win7 64 you're ready and didnt need to read on. The rest is only for Windows Vista 32/Win7 32 or maybe Windows XP.
Now make Windows Vista/Win7 (32-Bit) ready to support more than 2 GByte.
Open a command prompt with Administration rights. You find it under "Programs->Accessories->Command prompt" click right and select "run as administrator".
Enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter.
After that restart windows

To reset back to 2GB limit:
to reset the Increased User Adressspace just start the commandline prompt with Admin right again and enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 2048"

See if the above helps at all

Another idea is to install previous version of DirectX ( < v11). I have Win7 64bit but ALWAYS install previous DirectX versions for compatibility reasons. Go to Microsoft's website and search for DirectX. Run the DirectX web installer from their website. You can have DirectX9 AND DirectX11 installed on Win7.

EDIT:

just checked the sh5.exe file and it's large address aware so enabling the 3GB switch in 32bit OSs should help:

Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 9.00.30729.01
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Dump of file sh5.exe
PE signature found
File Type: EXECUTABLE IMAGE
FILE HEADER VALUES
14C machine (x86)
5 number of sections
4BCE9A96 time date stamp Wed Apr 21 01:26:30 2010
0 file pointer to symbol table
0 number of symbols
E0 size of optional header
122 characteristics
Executable
Application can handle large (>2GB) addresses
32 bit word machine

[marleymen]

@TDW How is it going the new version of the mega mod ?? My crew is spending much time in Lorient´s canteen and the submarine in dry docks does not help Doenitz.

Until that Captain Marley is improving his english reading "Hitler´s Uboat War: The Hunters 1939-1942"

Totally Recommended.

[TheDarkWraith]

I'm out on the road and have been since Monday. I can't work on it until I get back home to my home computer. I hope to be home in a couple of days.

[stoianm]

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

I'm out on the road and have been since Monday. I can't work on it until I get back home to my home computer. I hope to be home in a couple of days.

Thats mean it is only up to you (the others - like the general and comp- already finished to add icebergs?)?

Salute!

[marleymen]

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

I'm out on the road and have been since Monday. I can't work on it until I get back home to my home computer. I hope to be home in a couple of days.

Have a good travel home. If you need resuply send a Radio Message to BdU.

[Dieselglock]

Hello,

Thanks to TDW for the great mod. Everything seems to work fine but the hydrophone. The hydrophone works fine in the tutorial missions but does not work when in career mode. I can't hear any contacts even if close and the hydrophone operator can not hear them either. Any help would be appreciated.

Here is my mode load out:


Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
Ferocious Fire SFX
U-Boat Radio Room Telemetry SFX
U-Boat Propulsion SFX
Silent Seagulls
U-Boat Watch Crew Routine SFX
Unterseeboot II SFX
U-Boat Ballast Tanks SFX
Ambient Underwater SFX
A Fistful of Emblems v1.51
Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1_With Patch2
MRP_4_3_ratio
MRP 16x9 patch
Speech fixes and additions (german version)
Lite Campaign LC 1.2
Open_Horizons
Battlestations_soundmod_1.1

Thanks in advance.

[[:]CASINO[:]]

Hello im pretty new to the mod seen, but enjoy the things i got working so far. Thank you for the time you put in to this.

I just got 1 question, i got the mod to work and installed true JGME. I Downloaded the patch also, as recommended, but i have no clue how to instal it. True JMGE i received a error message.

I know it might be a stupid question but and i've searched true countlees posts but some how cant find the answer.

Thx in advance

CAS

[stoianm]

Originally Posted by Dieselglock

Hello,
I can't hear any contacts even if close and the hydrophone operator can not hear them either. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Strange. First time when i hear that. i have some advice but not sure will work out the problem:

1) read the problems with hydro here:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=179081

2) make some changes in contact.cfg:

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=166593

3) install this mod ,,sobers realistic hydrophone operator SH5''

Your list mod seems it is ok!

If you can not fix the problem maybe someone more avised will hel you!

Salute!

[Sepp von Ch.]

Originally Posted by TheDarkWraith

Here is something to try for those of you having CTDs or using 32 bit OS:

Try this only if you have at least 2 GByte of RAM and at your own risk and using Vista/Win7 32 bit version.
First download the explorer from http://www.ntcore.com/exsuite.php
Next make a backup copy of SH5.exe. Then start "CFF Explorer" and open the orginal SH5.exe file.
Now go to NT Header/File Header and click File Header. There you will find a button labeld "click here". Click it and select the mark at "App can handle> 2gb adressest "
Save the modified EXE, overwrite the orginal one (You do have your backup of it in a safe location right?).
If you run Windows Vista 64 or Windows XP 64 or Win7 64 you're ready and didnt need to read on. The rest is only for Windows Vista 32/Win7 32 or maybe Windows XP.
Now make Windows Vista/Win7 (32-Bit) ready to support more than 2 GByte.
Open a command prompt with Administration rights. You find it under "Programs->Accessories->Command prompt" click right and select "run as administrator".
Enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 3072" (without quotes) in the command window and press enter.
After that restart windows

To reset back to 2GB limit:
to reset the Increased User Adressspace just start the commandline prompt with Admin right again and enter "bcdedit /set IncreaseUserVA 2048"

See if the above helps at all

Another idea is to install previous version of DirectX ( < v11). I have Win7 64bit but ALWAYS install previous DirectX versions for compatibility reasons. Go to Microsoft's website and search for DirectX. Run the DirectX web installer from their website. You can have DirectX9 AND DirectX11 installed on Win7.

EDIT:

just checked the sh5.exe file and it's large address aware so enabling the 3GB switch in 32bit OSs should help:

Microsoft (R) COFF/PE Dumper Version 9.00.30729.01
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Dump of file sh5.exe
PE signature found
File Type: EXECUTABLE IMAGE
FILE HEADER VALUES
14C machine (x86)
5 number of sections
4BCE9A96 time date stamp Wed Apr 21 01:26:30 2010
0 file pointer to symbol table
0 number of symbols
E0 size of optional header
122 characteristics
Executable
Application can handle large (>2GB) addresses
32 bit word machine

Hello TDW,

is this 4GB patch suitable for me, when I use this PC (4GB RAM - 2 x DIMM DDR2 2048 MB 800MHz)?


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3,00 GHz
chipset P35, socket 775
nVIDIA GEForce 9800GT, 512 MB, Arctic-Cooling Accelero
Audio HD Realtek ALC888
2 x DIMM DDR2 2048 MB 800MHz
640GB SATAII/300
Windows Vista Home Premium

[Magic1111]

Originally Posted by Josef von Posorschitz

Hello TDW,

is this 4GB patch suitable for me, when I use this PC (4GB RAM - 2 x DIMM DDR2 2048 MB 800MHz)?


Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3,00 GHz
chipset P35, socket 775
nVIDIA GEForce 9800GT, 512 MB, Arctic-Cooling Accelero
Audio HD Realtek ALC888
2 x DIMM DDR2 2048 MB 800MHz
640GB SATAII/300
Windows Vista Home Premium

Hi Josef !

I think you can read german words ? When yes, please read this thread in our german ubi-forum very careful:

http://forums-de.ubi.com/eve/forums/...8/m/6511078809

And believe me, you find all anwers to your questions (a big example chapter to the 4GB patch...and so on) !

Best regards,
Magic