Mod enabler not woking in my installation of SH3

[Mikemike47]

Originally Posted by hans svetty

I am having problems with the mod enabler. An error message when attempting to load a mod, something to the effect of not being able to write the files. Then I cannot close the mod enabler- it has to be shut down using Task Manager.

Do these symptoms make sense to anyone?

Some problems I have encountered is with saves for the *.mep file that was corrupted. You never know until file investigations begin. The filename.mep file is located in your documents folder. The mod enabler program creates *.mep file name extensions.

Send me private message with the following requests, and I will see what I can do. If I find the result, may I post it in this thread?

I need the *.mep file which does not work
Operating system being used.
Type exactly what the error message is.

[hans svetty]

Here is what happens when I try to add a mod. It won't close at this point either.

[Pisces]

As I suspected. You can most likely solve this problem by re-installing the game not in Program Files (x86).

Your system is unusual though, in that your Program Files is on the F: drive, rather than the regular C: drive.

EDIT: But there is also newer version of JSGME than that you are using (probably came with GWX3):

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3559 (link fixed)

[Mikemike47]

Originally Posted by hans svetty

Here is what happens when I try to add a mod. It won't close at this point either.

Look at the few posts before this one which contains other useful information. At the moment, I am not sure. Are you a new player and not familiar with JSGME (Jones generic mod enabler)? Did you install the latest JSGME version as suggested and did it fix your problems?

Here is my JSGME.ini file;
[MODS FOLDER]
Name=MODS
[FORM SIZE]
Main Height=528
Main Left=50
Main Top=50
Main Width=676
Main WindowState=1
[JSGME DETAILS]
FullPath=R:\SilentHunterIII\JSGME.exe

Does your JSGME.ini file look familar to mine at all? Some numbers and the full path are probably different. What operating system do you use? Right-click the JSGME.ini file and scroll to the properties option. The attributes read only and hidden SHOULD NOT be checked.

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by Mikemike47

Some problems I have encountered is with saves for the *.mep file that was corrupted. You never know until file investigations begin. The filename.mep file is located in your documents folder. The mod enabler program creates *.mep file name extensions.

Send me private message with the following requests, and I will see what I can do. If I find the result, may I post it in this thread?

I need the *.mep file which does not work
Operating system being used.
Type exactly what the error message is.

I don't have any .mep file on my system. So I am curious about what you are talking about.

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...is F:\Programme..an external drive?

what is F drive anyway?

[Mikemike47]

Originally Posted by Pisces

As I suspected. You can most likely solve this problem by re-installing the game not in Program Files (x86).

Your system is unusual though, in that your Program Files is on the F: drive, rather than the regular C: drive.

EDIT: But there is also newer version of JSGME than that you are using (probably came with GWX3):

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3900

Nothing wrong with installing it on "F" drive. I have it installed on "R" drive. I have about 6 partitions on 2 physical hardrives for various reasons.

Originally Posted by Pisces

I don't have any .mep file on my system. So I am curious about what you are talking about.

Jones Generic mod enabler (JSGME) creates *yourfilename save.mep extensions. What kind of operating system, Pisces? For Win 7 - C:\Users\your login name\Documents; XP - C:\Documents and Settings\your login name\Documents.

I would suggest to use http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3951 instead of http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3900 for all concerned. Same version but has the user's guide included in pdf form, too.

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by Mikemike47

Nothing wrong with installing it on "F" drive. I have it installed on "R" drive. I have about 6 partitions on 2 physical hardrives for various reasons.

There is nothing wrong with installing anything on the F-drive. It's just very unusual to find a Program Files (x86) folder on a different drive than C. Since it is made on the drive that Windows is installed on. The Windows drive could get a different drive letter, depending on the kind of partition/volume it is on. So, it is possible, but also reason enough to inquire about why it deviates from default.

Jones Generic mod enabler (JSGME) creates *yourfilename save.mep extensions. What kind of operating system, Pisces? For Win 7 - C:\Users\your login name\Documents; XP - C:\Documents and Settings\your login name\Documents.

Windows 7 x64. It appears that I also still had an older version of JSGME installed. This didn't have the latest .mep functionality.

I would suggest to use http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3559 instead of http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=3900 for all concerned. Same version but has the user's guide included in pdf form, too.

But this .7z file is not the true JSGME installer. It is a set of files and folder that someone installed on his own system and took a copy of it (unless, this is an quick-and-dirty release from JScones.) Forgive me for not trusting a .exe that has a User Account Control shield in it's icon. (Which JSGME didn't have sofar on my system) Maybe it is legit. And my virusscanner said nothing bad about it. But it is somewhat dirty.

Please get the latest true and clean JSGME installer uploaded to subsim download section.

[Mikemike47]

Originally Posted by Pisces

But this .7z file is not the true JSGME installer. It is a set of files and folder that someone installed on his own system and took a copy of it (unless, this is an quick-and-dirty release from JScones.) Forgive me for not trusting a .exe that has a User Account Control shield in it's icon. (Which JSGME didn't have sofar on my system) Maybe it is legit. And my virusscanner said nothing bad about it. But it is somewhat dirty.

Please get the latest true and clean JSGME installer uploaded to subsim download section.

Sent you a PM. Latest JSGME in a compressed file was always there as the first file listed before yesterday in the utilities section. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...=3951&act=down
Sorry it it not a true JSGME installer. You should have no problems using it if you read the enclosed user's guide and the JSGMEHelp.txt.

Update just now as I recheck facts: Just reopened up utility page: Installer back up. Thanks Sailor Steve. User's guide is a separate download.

[hans svetty]

Fortunately, the mod enabler is working on my new install. I moved the game away from 'program files x86' as advised and the problem was corrected.

Thanks for the help and advice.