Win 8.1 install problem

jeffnc · 12-07-14, 10:40 AM

ReallyDedPoet, if you read my post you'll see that I've already gone through that post. All it says is to install to a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86).

To repeat my problem, I am trying to follow the instructions in that install guide, but when I enter a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86) to install to, it installs in C:\Program Files (x86) anyway.

The instructions posted in this thread, as well, DO NOT WORK for me. It will not go in any directory I tell it to go.
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=windows+8

ReallyDedPoet · 12-07-14, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffnc

ReallyDedPoet, if you read my post you'll see that I've already gone through that post. All it says is to install to a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86).

Just noticed that

It's strange, I have created a folder outside of C:\Program Files (x86) called Submarine. See below and it has worked.

jeffnc · 12-07-14, 01:40 PM

It's hard to know if this is a problem with my SH3 copy, or some kind of Windows problem. I'm using a legit copy of SH3 on DVD with an install key, which by the way I wasn't asked to enter.

ReallyDedPoet · 12-07-14, 03:16 PM

Try naming it the same as I did: Submarine.

jeffnc · 12-08-14, 01:34 PM

That might work Blitzkrieg, but I'm not sure what you mean in the context of the FAQ install instructions, which are as follows. Where in this process are you proposing to move the files?

05. Begin installation of SH3 as normal
=> Change the target installation path so you do NOT install to the default path. Choose for example d:\SH3-stock
07. When you get to finish screen DO ***NOT*** press "Finish".
=> THIS IS VERY CRUCIAL!! Do NOT hit it!
08. Execute the patch-to-1.4b with settings "Run As Admin" and XP service pack 2.
For the version I use this file is for instance called "silent_hunter_3_dvd_1.4b_emea.exe"
=> It is crucial to do this with Admin privileges, do NOT try anything else or it is not going to work!
09. ONLY after #8 has completed, THEN hit finish.

12-07-14, 01:40 PM	#3
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's hard to know if this is a problem with my SH3 copy, or some kind of Windows problem. I'm using a legit copy of SH3 on DVD with an install key, which by the way I wasn't asked to enter. Last edited by jeffnc; 12-07-14 at 02:21 PM.

12-07-14, 03:16 PM	#4
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,886 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Try naming it the same as I did: Submarine. __________________ Back in the Day

12-07-14, 10:40 AM	#1
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ReallyDedPoet, if you read my post you'll see that I've already gone through that post. All it says is to install to a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86). To repeat my problem, I am trying to follow the instructions in that install guide, but when I enter a directory other than C:\Program Files (x86) to install to, it installs in C:\Program Files (x86) anyway. The instructions posted in this thread, as well, DO NOT WORK for me. It will not go in any directory I tell it to go. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=windows+8

12-08-14, 01:34 PM	#5
jeffnc Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That might work Blitzkrieg, but I'm not sure what you mean in the context of the FAQ install instructions, which are as follows. Where in this process are you proposing to move the files? 05. Begin installation of SH3 as normal => Change the target installation path so you do NOT install to the default path. Choose for example d:\SH3-stock 07. When you get to finish screen DO *NOT* press "Finish". => THIS IS VERY CRUCIAL!! Do NOT hit it! 08. Execute the patch-to-1.4b with settings "Run As Admin" and XP service pack 2. For the version I use this file is for instance called "silent_hunter_3_dvd_1.4b_emea.exe" => It is crucial to do this with Admin privileges, do NOT try anything else or it is not going to work! 09. ONLY after #8 has completed, THEN hit finish.