Sh4 win7 freeze

[aanker]

Originally Posted by bugs

no did not start dvd 1.0 by its self

This might be the issue, ..... I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure after installing the disk, ver. 1.0, SH4 likes to get the registration activation key, then start the game up, and it makes a save game folder and changes some configuration files in the game files, and also in the My Documents SH4 Save Game location.

After getting 1.0 to run - only long enough to see it on your screen, exit SH4, and re-boot the computer to clear the memory & temp files.

After the computer restarts, install the 1.4 patch, not 1.1 or 1.2. (they are in 1.4).

Then, configure the shortcut to use sh4.exe - not gu.exe, and reboot the computer again.

After re-starting, SH4 should start up and not need the DVD.

Be sure to install to:

C:\
a sub game
.... Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific
Program files
Program files (x86)
Users
Windows

[bugs]

Originally Posted by aanker

This might be the issue, ..... I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure after installing the disk, ver. 1.0, SH4 likes to get the registration activation key, then start the game up, and it makes a save game folder and changes some configuration files in the game files, and also in the My Documents SH4 Save Game location.

After getting 1.0 to run - only long enough to see it on your screen, exit SH4, and re-boot the computer to clear the memory & temp files.

After the computer restarts, install the 1.4 patch, not 1.1 or 1.2. (they are in 1.4).

Then, configure the shortcut to use sh4.exe - not gu.exe, and reboot the computer again.

After re-starting, SH4 should start up and not need the DVD.

Be sure to install to:

C:\
a sub game
.... Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific
Program files
Program files (x86)
Users
Windows

im back got Sh4 Gold
the same thing happened
loaded fine, wont start up
tried to start a second time it said Sh4 all ready running but i cant see it
must be video problem im guessing
Task manager processes has it loaded into memory
no app running
back to square one
Capt. BUGS , back from leave
WAITING ON THE DOCK

[CapnScurvy]

Originally Posted by bugs

im back got Sh4 Gold
the same thing happened
loaded fine, wont start up
tried to start a second time it said Sh4 all ready running but i cant see it
must be video problem im guessing
Task manager processes has it loaded into memory
no app running

You've stated earlier that your computer specs are:

windows 7 , 32-bit
Pentium dual 1.8 GHZ 3.6
4 GB memory
100 GB free on drive
NVIDIA GT 220 2175 MB memory 1074 dedicated
direct x 10
monitor resolution 1440 x 900
adaptor drive 9.18.13.3221

This is a desktop computer right....not a lap top?

Your GT 220 should be just fine unless there's some physical reason for it to not work right. It's quite faster than my original Radeon X1650 which ran the game just fine.

As long as you allowed the game to check/install the DirectX 9.0c drivers during the install wizard....I would think the problem lies more in how you have Windows 7 set up. If you can't find the game in the Toolbar, along the bottom of the screen......yet it tells you its running in Task Manager......I'm thinking its something simple.

[aanker]

I know nothing about Gold other than it is similar to SH4 ver 1.5 U-Boat Missions and the 'final' fixes to the US Boats.

In addition to what CapnScurvy said/asked, specifically about DirectX 9.0c drivers, and do you have a PC or Laptop, I have one or two questions:

Did it ask for an activation key - or some other registration number?

Where is it installed, what is the path?

C:\ >> a sub game >> Silent Hunter 4 ??

... or if you prefer in 'Detail View' looking at your HD C:\ in Windows Explorer:

C:\
a sub game
........ Silent Hunter 4
other folders
Program files
Windows

By any chance is the SH4 Icon on your Start button? Sometimes New Programs have their icons showing after a new install.

This is bugging me bugs, I want it to run for you.

[bugs]

Originally Posted by aanker

I know nothing about Gold other than it is similar to SH4 ver 1.5 U-Boat Missions and the 'final' fixes to the US Boats.

In addition to what CapnScurvy said/asked, specifically about DirectX 9.0c drivers, and do you have a PC or Laptop, I have one or two questions:

Did it ask for an activation key - or some other registration number?

Where is it installed, what is the path?

C:\ >> a sub game >> Silent Hunter 4 ??

... or if you prefer in 'Detail View' looking at your HD C:\ in Windows Explorer:

C:\
a sub game
........ Silent Hunter 4
other folders
Program files
Windows

By any chance is the SH4 Icon on your Start button? Sometimes New Programs have their icons showing after a new install.

This is bugging me bugs, I want it to run for you.

this is a desk top
direct x9 loads
no activation key asked for
C: a sub game >SH4.exe
it is in Start menu, no icon

[aanker]

Originally Posted by bugs

this is a desk top
direct x9 loads
no activation key asked for
C: a sub game >SH4.exe
it is in Start menu, no icon

Yours is:

C:\ >> a sub game >> SH4.exe

... in 'Detail View':

C:\
a sub game
............ SH4.exe
other folders
Program files
Windows

I'm not sure if this makes a difference, your install is straight to the root C:\

I've always installed 'Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific' into a folder called GAME_SH4, and SH4.exe would be in 'Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific'

C:\
GAME_SH4 <-- (any name)
........ Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific
............................... SH4.exe
other folders
Program files
Windows

C:\ >> GAME_SH4 >> Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific >> SH4.exe

Anyone know if this makes a difference?

[bugs]

Originally Posted by aanker

Yours is:

C:\ >> a sub game >> SH4.exe

... in 'Detail View':

C:\
a sub game
............ SH4.exe
other folders
Program files
Windows

I'm not sure if this makes a difference, your install is straight to the root C:\

I've always installed 'Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific' into a folder called GAMES, and SH4.exe would be in 'Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific'

C:\
GAMES <-- (any name)
........ Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific
............................... SH4.exe
other folders
Program files
Windows

C:\ >> GAMES >> Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific >> SH4.exe

Anyone know if this makes a difference?

reinstalled
C:\ sub game\ubisoft\silent hunter w-o-p\sh4.exe
task manager; app. is running
still cant see it