Patch 1.4/1.4b and GWX on Steam .. - Page 2

JoeMunyon · 07-18-12, 11:05 AM

hey, i need some help from you guys here in the forums. i followed the steps to succesfully install GWX into my steam sh3. however, when i finally finished the download, the SH3 with GWX appeared on my desktop. But, when i clicked on it, it said that it didnt have the right operating system (i have a windows 7) and when i ran my steam SH3, it just opened the vanilla SH3. Im lost at this point, so i tried to unistall the installed vanilla game, and now my icon for GWX doesnt work, and my steam SH3 is screwed up. Can somebody please help me??? i really enjoy the GWX mod, and all i want is for someone to explain step by step how to get the mod working for steam SH3. Please, i love this game and if i could get a few replies, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

JoeMunyon · 07-18-12, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

It shouldn't.

Can anybody help me out with my game? I followed the steps above at the top of the page, and i successfully got GWX installed. But, when i clicked on the icon, it said the operating system wasnt right, and when i ran my steam SH3, it opened up the vanilla game. So, i was panicking, and uninstalled the installed SH3, and now my GWX icon wont even work, and my steam SH3 is now messed up. Can someone help me??? i just need someone to message me or post in this thread what to do, like step by step. I love the mod, and i would greatly appreciate help from a few fellow gamers.

Griphos · 07-18-12, 01:58 PM

I'm just installing GWX on my Steam SHIII myself, so am no expert. I don't know how to uninstall the GWX mod, but I suspect that if you will delete the SHIII folder in your /steamapps/common folder (in Program Files/Steam or Program Files (86)/Steam), and then delete the other folders mentioned earlier in the thread, you can reinstall the Steam version by opening Steam and then right clicking on SHIII and selecting properties, click on the Local Files tab, and click the Verify Local Game Cache. This will redownload all the game files.

THEN, when you install GWX, you have to make sure you point the installer to the right folder. It will look for SHIII in the default Ubisoft folder, which you don't have. You just need to browse to your Steam SHIII folder and let it install there. That's what I did, and it worked for me. I can start the modded game with the GWX desktop icon.

07-18-12, 03:34 PM

The GWX mod can not be un-installed.
You'd need to do a fresh install.

It appears you didn't even install GWX as far as I can tell from your post.
Where did you get the files and how many did you get?
On installing GWX you should see the whole install along with sounds and images.
Did you see those?

There has been a few inquiries about re-doing the install package to update it
to better fit the Steam and Windows Vista/7 issues.

As I don't have a Steam install? I'm not sure it's worth the effort on my part at this time.
It would also require MANY re-uploads of files already out on the 'Net.
Get one wrong file downloaded?
You have more issues to try to correct.

IF someone provides me a Steam version?
I'll build a special install for Steam users.

Other then that you'll need to read threads carefully and wait for help.

07-18-12, 11:05 AM	#16
JoeMunyon Nub Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	help hey, i need some help from you guys here in the forums. i followed the steps to succesfully install GWX into my steam sh3. however, when i finally finished the download, the SH3 with GWX appeared on my desktop. But, when i clicked on it, it said that it didnt have the right operating system (i have a windows 7) and when i ran my steam SH3, it just opened the vanilla SH3. Im lost at this point, so i tried to unistall the installed vanilla game, and now my icon for GWX doesnt work, and my steam SH3 is screwed up. Can somebody please help me??? i really enjoy the GWX mod, and all i want is for someone to explain step by step how to get the mod working for steam SH3. Please, i love this game and if i could get a few replies, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

07-18-12, 03:34 PM	#19
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The GWX mod can not be un-installed. You'd need to do a fresh install. It appears you didn't even install GWX as far as I can tell from your post. Where did you get the files and how many did you get? On installing GWX you should see the whole install along with sounds and images. Did you see those? There has been a few inquiries about re-doing the install package to update it to better fit the Steam and Windows Vista/7 issues. As I don't have a Steam install? I'm not sure it's worth the effort on my part at this time. It would also require MANY re-uploads of files already out on the 'Net. Get one wrong file downloaded? You have more issues to try to correct. IF someone provides me a Steam version? I'll build a special install for Steam users. Other then that you'll need to read threads carefully and wait for help. Last edited by Madox58; 07-18-12 at 03:45 PM.

07-18-12, 01:58 PM	#18
Griphos Watch Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 28 Downloads: 93 Uploads: 0	I'm just installing GWX on my Steam SHIII myself, so am no expert. I don't know how to uninstall the GWX mod, but I suspect that if you will delete the SHIII folder in your /steamapps/common folder (in Program Files/Steam or Program Files (86)/Steam), and then delete the other folders mentioned earlier in the thread, you can reinstall the Steam version by opening Steam and then right clicking on SHIII and selecting properties, click on the Local Files tab, and click the Verify Local Game Cache. This will redownload all the game files. THEN, when you install GWX, you have to make sure you point the installer to the right folder. It will look for SHIII in the default Ubisoft folder, which you don't have. You just need to browse to your Steam SHIII folder and let it install there. That's what I did, and it worked for me. I can start the modded game with the GWX desktop icon.