Returning to SH3

aso544 · 07-07-19, 08:00 AM

I completely wiped the old sh3 off and reinstalled the DVD version and placed it under

C:\Silent Hunter\SH3

I tried running it and got the same error. I also rain it as administrator and tried the compatibility option using everyone from Windows 95 through Windows 8. Each one still gave me the same error.

I didn’t do the 1.4 update or the GWX3.0 as I figured I’d get the program to run before altering it.

What’s weird is my SH4 runs without issues.....

propbeanie · 07-07-19, 12:58 PM

That error screen you have there aso544 is not a Windows error, nor is it (that I'm aware of) a Silent Hunter message. Ubi would not have put IBM's OS2 nor NT4 on their list of OSes to use... Do you have an AV app running, or some "protection" app, such as a McAfee overlord that came with the computer? Did you install the DirectX v9.0c when you ran the game install?

aso544 · 07-07-19, 02:16 PM

The only protection app I have is Windows Defender Security System... I tried to turn everything off but I still get the loading error

I want to say I did load DirectX when I did the install.

aso544 · 07-07-19, 04:03 PM

Well..... for 3.99 I bought a Steam copy and it runs fine. It’s came updated to 1.4 but I get an error when trying to update it to GWX3 saying the SH3 must be a clean copy updated to 1.4... which it is.

The GWX3 install show it at
C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Silent HunterIII

I looked to try and find it in my files but it’s not there. I also couldn’t figure out how to have Steam load it to a location of my choosing.

Regardless.... I’m close.... game will load and run... just need to figure out how to....

1. Get the GWX3 uploaded
2. Get the game in full screen

Aso544

aso544 · 07-07-19, 04:27 PM

Found it!!!!! Got GWX3 uploaded !!!!!

It was hidden in a steam folder.

All seems good to go except the non full screen issue.

Mad Mardigan · 07-07-19, 04:31 PM

At this juncture, since you have a steam driven copy of SH3, would highly recommend that you go to THEBERBSTER page & click on the link there for SH3... that will be the very top one concerning installing & running SH3 and using it to get SH3 to where you can not only run it, but... be able to add in GWX 3.

Those instructions helped me to get my SH3 to work with mega mods like GWX & Living Silent Hunter 3-2015 version.

He gives a very complete lay out on how to do that.

07-07-19, 08:00 AM	#1
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I completely wiped the old sh3 off and reinstalled the DVD version and placed it under C:\Silent Hunter\SH3 I tried running it and got the same error. I also rain it as administrator and tried the compatibility option using everyone from Windows 95 through Windows 8. Each one still gave me the same error. I didn’t do the 1.4 update or the GWX3.0 as I figured I’d get the program to run before altering it. What’s weird is my SH4 runs without issues..... Last edited by aso544; 07-07-19 at 08:10 AM.

07-07-19, 12:58 PM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	That error screen you have there aso544 is not a Windows error, nor is it (that I'm aware of) a Silent Hunter message. Ubi would not have put IBM's OS2 nor NT4 on their list of OSes to use... Do you have an AV app running, or some "protection" app, such as a McAfee overlord that came with the computer? Did you install the DirectX v9.0c when you ran the game install? __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

07-07-19, 04:31 PM	#6
Mad Mardigan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 2,327 Downloads: 491 Uploads: 0	Re: Returning to SH3-continued... At this juncture, since you have a steam driven copy of SH3, would highly recommend that you go to THEBERBSTER page & click on the link there for SH3... that will be the very top one concerning installing & running SH3 and using it to get SH3 to where you can not only run it, but... be able to add in GWX 3. Those instructions helped me to get my SH3 to work with mega mods like GWX & Living Silent Hunter 3-2015 version. He gives a very complete lay out on how to do that. __________________

07-07-19, 02:16 PM	#3
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	The only protection app I have is Windows Defender Security System... I tried to turn everything off but I still get the loading error I want to say I did load DirectX when I did the install.

07-07-19, 04:03 PM	#4
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Well..... for 3.99 I bought a Steam copy and it runs fine. It’s came updated to 1.4 but I get an error when trying to update it to GWX3 saying the SH3 must be a clean copy updated to 1.4... which it is. The GWX3 install show it at C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Silent HunterIII I looked to try and find it in my files but it’s not there. I also couldn’t figure out how to have Steam load it to a location of my choosing. Regardless.... I’m close.... game will load and run... just need to figure out how to.... 1. Get the GWX3 uploaded 2. Get the game in full screen Aso544

07-07-19, 04:27 PM	#5
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Found it!!!!! Got GWX3 uploaded !!!!! It was hidden in a steam folder. All seems good to go except the non full screen issue.