GWX Installation Questions

RudiZornig · 02-10-15, 03:05 PM

Got problems with the SH3 + GWX install.

First I installed SH3 and JSGME, then GWX. I think not every part of GWX couldn't get activated. Good thing I was on my third patrol, because I found this post and uninstalled everything (SH3, GWX, JSGME, SH3 Commander). Installed SH3 (@ C:/Ubisoft/... not Program Files), then GWX.

Right now I was able to start a new career once but the game crashed after 10 minutes. The other times it just crashes while loading.

Any ideas?

Sailor Steve · 02-10-15, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RudiZornig

Any ideas?

Yes. Always read the documentation first.

Saying you were on your third patrol was a dead giveaway.

From the GWX Manual:

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You must install The Grey Wolves Expansion (GWX) over a CLEAN, UNMODIFIED installation of Silent Hunter III patched to Version 1.4b since the installer will only install GWX into your Silent Hunter III installation folder.

To make GWX work properly you must remove all traces of SH3, including the Save Games folder it installs into My Documents. You must run a registry cleaner. You must reinstall SH3, then you can run the GWX installer.

RudiZornig · 02-10-15, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

Yes. Always read the documentation first.

Saying you were on your third patrol was a dead giveaway.

From the GWX Manual:

To make GWX work properly you must remove all traces of SH3, including the Save Games folder it installs into My Documents. You must run a registry cleaner. You must reinstall SH3, then you can run the GWX installer.

Stupid me. Removed the folders but didn't think of the registry yet. Thanks for the hint!

Revere1 · 02-10-15, 06:49 PM

Hello All!

Im attempting to play my first silent hunter game, and everything I read for reviews told me to start with SH III. so I picked it up off of steam. and trying to get this grey wolves to work, searching through the forums and so far havent been able to find a solution to my particular problem. I went to the official mod website, and clicked the filefront download. then ive tried to download the file and every place i pick I get a

"The file "GWX3(8)-7.bin" could not be located in the "E:\Program Files (x86)\steamApps\common\silent hunter 3" please insert the correct dicks or select anther folder"

im running windows 8.1 if that helps/hurts

:/

I feel like this should be a lot simpler then what ive hit on....ill keep looking threw the forums and hopefully can be playing my first sub sim soon.

Sailor Steve · 02-10-15, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Revere1

Hello All!

Hi, and Welcome Aboard!

First of all, in the future it might be better to start your own thread for things like this. That leaves this one free to help the Original Poster and then we could devote yours to helping you. But it's done now, so let's move on.

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"The file "GWX3(8)-7.bin" could not be located in the "E:\Program Files (x86)\steamApps\common\silent hunter 3" please insert the correct dicks or select anther folder"

im running windows 8.1 if that helps/hurts

I've been told that in newer Windows versions they like to keep the Program Files for their own use. It's better to create a new folder and direct the game to install there. Some of us have it on the main 'C' drive, and some like to put it into a alternate drive, either external or internal. My path is C:/Games/Ubisoft, and it runs with no problems at all.

If you've never played a sub sim before, I would suggest running SH3 stock for the tutorials, as GWX makes some of them much harder, more fit for experienced players. Then play some of the Single Missions stock as well.

As for GWX, the best guarantee for a good copy is to download it from Jimbuna's signature. It's easy to find because he just posted a little further up this page.

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I feel like this should be a lot simpler then what ive hit on....ill keep looking threw the forums and hopefully can be playing my first sub sim soon.

Some things are never simple. Running a submarine is one of them. Installing supermods is another. But don't worry - we'll be here to guide you every step of the way.

Jeff-Groves · 02-11-15, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Revere1

Hello All!

Im attempting to play my first silent hunter game, and everything I read for reviews told me to start with SH III. so I picked it up off of steam. and trying to get this grey wolves to work, searching through the forums and so far havent been able to find a solution to my particular problem. I went to the official mod website, and clicked the filefront download. then ive tried to download the file and every place i pick I get a

"The file "GWX3(8)-7.bin" could not be located in the "E:\Program Files (x86)\steamApps\common\silent hunter 3" please insert the correct dicks or select anther folder"

im running windows 8.1 if that helps/hurts

:/

I feel like this should be a lot simpler then what ive hit on....ill keep looking threw the forums and hopefully can be playing my first sub sim soon.

You can get the 1.31 GB single GWX install file.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/a0.../GWX3_Full.exe

Aktungbby · 02-15-15, 12:40 PM

Revere1!

Jimbuna · 02-16-15, 09:36 AM

Welcome Aboard Revere1

02-10-15, 06:49 PM	#4
Revere1 Swabbie Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 8 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Hello All! Im attempting to play my first silent hunter game, and everything I read for reviews told me to start with SH III. so I picked it up off of steam. and trying to get this grey wolves to work, searching through the forums and so far havent been able to find a solution to my particular problem. I went to the official mod website, and clicked the filefront download. then ive tried to download the file and every place i pick I get a "The file "GWX3(8)-7.bin" could not be located in the "E:\Program Files (x86)\steamApps\common\silent hunter 3" please insert the correct dicks or select anther folder" im running windows 8.1 if that helps/hurts :/ I feel like this should be a lot simpler then what ive hit on....ill keep looking threw the forums and hopefully can be playing my first sub sim soon. Last edited by Revere1; 02-10-15 at 07:16 PM.

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RudiZornig Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 14 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Got problems with the SH3 + GWX install. First I installed SH3 and JSGME, then GWX. I think not every part of GWX couldn't get activated. Good thing I was on my third patrol, because I found this post and uninstalled everything (SH3, GWX, JSGME, SH3 Commander). Installed SH3 (@ C:/Ubisoft/... not Program Files), then GWX. Right now I was able to start a new career once but the game crashed after 10 minutes. The other times it just crashes while loading. Any ideas?