A new career save game problem?

Redbear · 09-10-11, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the replies all. Sorry for the late response, but I only have a little time on weekends to do this.
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jimbuna, I did exactly as you suggested, including using the registry cleaner you provided a link to. The game then loaded, and the patch 'worked', but when I tried to run the game, just before the red loading bar reached the end on the main loading screen the screen went black and CTD'd. The error message was for 'simData.dll'. I tried replacing that file with the original 'pre-patch' one, but the game won't even attempt to load in that case. This is sooooooooooooooo frustrating! I can't get a working 1.4 version. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? I'm about out of ideas
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Sailor Steve, I think I will try a parallel path as you suggest. My disc is definately the old unpatched version. I just can't understand why it patched OK at one time but won't now.

Redbear · 09-10-11, 09:59 AM

jimbuna....It worked!!!!!!! I had a minor 'brain cramp' when I tried your suggestions the first time. Although I uninstalled the game from the disc successfully, there was still a Ubisoft/Silent Hunter III folder left behind with files in it. They must have interfered with the re-load - patch. When I tried again and also deleted the entire SH3 folder, it worked. I now appear to have a working 1.4 version because I was able to load up and run a single mission. Thanks so much for your help!!! I have been 'on dry land' much too long.

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Sailor Steve, I ordered a new copy of the game through the subsim Amazon link. For a few dollars, I don't think it's a bad idea to have another option with an already patched disc. Thanks for the tip!
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See you both in the Atlantic!

Sailor Steve · 09-10-11, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Redbear

Sailor Steve, I ordered a new copy of the game through the subsim Amazon link. For a few dollars, I don't think it's a bad idea to have another option with an already patched disc. Thanks for the tip!

Cool, and glad you got it working. Here's a suggestion, though. Clean everything out and reinstall it with the new disc, as it also doesn't have the Starforce copy protection on it, which has been known to eat the occasional disc drive. Then do a system search for Starforce, and physically remove every trace of it. I've been using the new disc for several years now, but intil someone mentioned it I never considered that it might still be on my computer.

Jimbuna · 09-10-11, 12:52 PM

Pleased your sorted

Redbear · 09-11-11, 09:30 AM

I'll do that Sailor Steve. New disc is on it's way. Thanks again!

09-10-11, 08:26 AM	#1
Redbear Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 208 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Can't get working 1.4 version Thanks for the replies all. Sorry for the late response, but I only have a little time on weekends to do this. . jimbuna, I did exactly as you suggested, including using the registry cleaner you provided a link to. The game then loaded, and the patch 'worked', but when I tried to run the game, just before the red loading bar reached the end on the main loading screen the screen went black and CTD'd. The error message was for 'simData.dll'. I tried replacing that file with the original 'pre-patch' one, but the game won't even attempt to load in that case. This is sooooooooooooooo frustrating! I can't get a working 1.4 version. Has anyone else had this problem and found a solution? I'm about out of ideas . Sailor Steve, I think I will try a parallel path as you suggest. My disc is definately the old unpatched version. I just can't understand why it patched OK at one time but won't now.

09-10-11, 12:52 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,630 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pleased your sorted __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-10-11, 09:59 AM	#2
Redbear Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 208 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	jimbuna....It worked!!!!!!! I had a minor 'brain cramp' when I tried your suggestions the first time. Although I uninstalled the game from the disc successfully, there was still a Ubisoft/Silent Hunter III folder left behind with files in it. They must have interfered with the re-load - patch. When I tried again and also deleted the entire SH3 folder, it worked. I now appear to have a working 1.4 version because I was able to load up and run a single mission. Thanks so much for your help!!! I have been 'on dry land' much too long. . Sailor Steve, I ordered a new copy of the game through the subsim Amazon link. For a few dollars, I don't think it's a bad idea to have another option with an already patched disc. Thanks for the tip! . See you both in the Atlantic!

09-11-11, 09:30 AM	#5
Redbear Engineer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 208 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	I'll do that Sailor Steve. New disc is on it's way. Thanks again!