TWoS crashing since update.

winzaren · 10-15-19, 09:13 AM

Got the checksums for freshly installed SH5.exe
SHA: 5d86a7fa04e2a0d487d86069873a4cd01b994167
MD5: 02fa3f1e5c78432406430f3f6177fcfe

Also the file was signed on 13th August 2019.
https://imgur.com/AxS0o4u

So yeah, it really looks like they pushed a new binary through Uplay.

ZeeboOnline · 10-15-19, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winzaren

Got the checksums for freshly installed SH5.exe
SHA: 5d86a7fa04e2a0d487d86069873a4cd01b994167
MD5: 02fa3f1e5c78432406430f3f6177fcfe

Also the file was signed on 13th August 2019.
https://imgur.com/AxS0o4u

So yeah, it really looks like they pushed a new binary through Uplay.

Is there anything we can do about that? Or do we just have to wait for a new update either by Ubisoft or TWoS team? Also do you know why it doesn't seem to be affecting others? Is it a UPlay thing or region related? My apologies for all the questions but if that's the case I'll probably just purchase another copy on Steam and install TWoS on there.

Taff in Exile · 10-15-19, 10:48 AM

Yes I can confirm the update to Uplay has also screwed my SH5 install, I also went through re-installed the game and TWoS and can confirm I too CTD when starting a new campaign or mission etc. Fingers crossed the clever mods can produce a workaround soon,

ZeeboOnline · 10-15-19, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Taff in Exile

Yes I can confirm the update to Uplay has also screwed my SH5 install, I also went through re-installed the game and TWoS and can confirm I too CTD when starting a new campaign or mission etc. Fingers crossed the clever mods can produce a workaround soon,

Ok it's good to know (and bad) that it's affecting more than just a few people. I'm also a big fan of your videos btw, great stuff!

Aktungbby · 10-15-19, 11:20 AM

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zarar · 10-15-19, 12:00 PM

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Aktungbby · 10-15-19, 12:29 PM

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vdr1981 · 10-16-19, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winzaren

Got the checksums for freshly installed SH5.exe
SHA: 5d86a7fa04e2a0d487d86069873a4cd01b994167
MD5: 02fa3f1e5c78432406430f3f6177fcfe

Also the file was signed on 13th August 2019.
https://imgur.com/AxS0o4u

So yeah, it really looks like they pushed a new binary through Uplay.

I've just reinstalled my SH5 (DVD version) and the game automatically download and install the update 1.2.0. TWoS installation went without problems. What ever all this is about it seems that only affects uplay user...

THEBERBSTER · 10-16-19, 10:49 AM

Hi Harmer
Can you confirm your SH5 installation path please?
For example C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5

Can you confirm when your vanilla game loads to the main menu you can see v1.2 in the top right hand corner?
This needs to be done with a clean SH5 installation and not with TWoS having been tried to install on it.

Peter

propbeanie · 10-16-19, 11:08 AM

I have a UPlay SH4, but with my Steam SH5 in the same folder, and UPlay automatically picked-up my SH5 Steam install, and offered to put it there when I did the inital SH4 Gold install when this Win10 laptop was purchased. I have everything in the "C:\Ubisoft \Ubisoft Game Launcher" folder, which I made during the install, and had deleted the "Program Files (x86)\" portion from the path. I have had no ill effects from UPlay (as of yet), and I just did a "test" re-install yesterday. As soon as I did my first SH5 start after the re-install, the game did its "update" check, and UPlay downloaded its "update" (from September of this year). Afterwards, I did a TWoS install / activation, and everything went as expected. I would suspect install "path" issues myself also. May-haps if the Launcher or the game is in Program Files, it then "helps" the player by "tagging" the SH5.exe file??...

Taff in Exile · 10-16-19, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by vdr1981

I've just reinstalled my SH5 (DVD version) and the game automatically download and install the update 1.2.0. TWoS installation went without problems. What ever all this is about it seems that only affects uplay user...

Ha thanks @vdr1981, You are indeed right, I have dusted off my DVD copy and indeed TWoS works perfectly with that.
Previously I was downloading it through the Uplay launcher which was CTD when starting a new game. So there clearly has been some change to the Uplay download version..very frustrating indeed.

THEBERBSTER · 10-16-19, 01:23 PM

Hi Taff
IIRC the Dvd only installs to version 1.0.5.0 and cannot make the connection to Ubisoft which it is looking for because Ubisoft no longer supports SH5.
Only by using the GameUpdater does the game get updated to v1.2.0 by the necessary files downloaded from Uplay.

Peter

vdr1981 · 10-16-19, 01:51 PM

So to summarize...If the game is installed and updated trough the uplay, TWoS can not be fully installed because Generic Patcher does not recognize SH5.exe? Is this correct? Can every one confirm this?

ZeeboOnline · 10-16-19, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdr1981

So to summarize...If the game is installed and updated trough the uplay, TWoS can not be fully installed because Generic Patcher does not recognize SH5.exe? Is this correct? Can every one confirm this?

As far as I can tell, yes. It seems ubisoft added a patch for uplay users only and now the generic patcher isn't compatible with the uplay version of SH5.

vdr1981 · 10-16-19, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeeboOnline

As far as I can tell, yes. It seems ubisoft added a patch for uplay users only and now the generic patcher isn't compatible with the uplay version of SH5.

How about to run steam conversion tool which will replace your executable (Silent Hunter 5\Resources\TWoS_Setup\SH5updateSteam.exe) and then try to activate the Generic Patcher . Maybe that can do the trick.

10-15-19, 09:13 AM	#1
winzaren Nub Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 4 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	Got the checksums for freshly installed SH5.exe SHA: 5d86a7fa04e2a0d487d86069873a4cd01b994167 MD5: 02fa3f1e5c78432406430f3f6177fcfe Also the file was signed on 13th August 2019. https://imgur.com/AxS0o4u So yeah, it really looks like they pushed a new binary through Uplay. Last edited by winzaren; 10-15-19 at 09:17 AM. Reason: rewording

10-15-19, 10:48 AM	#3
Taff in Exile Swabbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 7 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Yes I can confirm the update to Uplay has also screwed my SH5 install, I also went through re-installed the game and TWoS and can confirm I too CTD when starting a new campaign or mission etc. Fingers crossed the clever mods can produce a workaround soon, __________________ Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/TaffinExile1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Taff_in_Exile Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/taff_in_exile http://steamcommunity.com/groups/TaffinExile www.taffinexile.com

10-15-19, 11:20 AM	#5
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10-15-19, 12:29 PM	#7
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10-16-19, 10:49 AM	#9
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Harmer Can you confirm your SH5 installation path please? For example C:\Ubisoft\Silent Hunter 5 Can you confirm when your vanilla game loads to the main menu you can see v1.2 in the top right hand corner? This needs to be done with a clean SH5 installation and not with TWoS having been tried to install on it. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

10-16-19, 11:08 AM	#10
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	I have a UPlay SH4, but with my Steam SH5 in the same folder, and UPlay automatically picked-up my SH5 Steam install, and offered to put it there when I did the inital SH4 Gold install when this Win10 laptop was purchased. I have everything in the "C:\Ubisoft \Ubisoft Game Launcher" folder, which I made during the install, and had deleted the "Program Files (x86)\" portion from the path. I have had no ill effects from UPlay (as of yet), and I just did a "test" re-install yesterday. As soon as I did my first SH5 start after the re-install, the game did its "update" check, and UPlay downloaded its "update" (from September of this year). Afterwards, I did a TWoS install / activation, and everything went as expected. I would suspect install "path" issues myself also. May-haps if the Launcher or the game is in Program Files, it then "helps" the player by "tagging" the SH5.exe file??... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

10-16-19, 01:23 PM	#12
THEBERBSTER Growing Old Disgracefully Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hythe - Southampton Posts: 9,609 Downloads: 1133 Uploads: 0	Hi Taff IIRC the Dvd only installs to version 1.0.5.0 and cannot make the connection to Ubisoft which it is looking for because Ubisoft no longer supports SH5. Only by using the GameUpdater does the game get updated to v1.2.0 by the necessary files downloaded from Uplay. Peter __________________ LSH3-2015 <> TUTORIALS <> ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW <> ALL IN ONE PLACE SH4 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS SH5 <> TUTORIALS <> HOW TO DO IT <> INFORMATION <> DOWNLOAD LINKS Always Here To Help A Fellow 'Subber' \| Need An Answer to A Question Just Send Me A PM

10-16-19, 01:51 PM	#13
vdr1981 Navy Seal Join Date: May 2010 Location: Србија Posts: 6,078 Downloads: 581 Uploads: 13	So to summarize...If the game is installed and updated trough the uplay, TWoS can not be fully installed because Generic Patcher does not recognize SH5.exe? Is this correct? Can every one confirm this? __________________ Best regards... Vecko The Wolves of Steel v2.2.25_SH5 Expansion Pack_Full The Wolves of Steel v2.2.xx to v2.2.25 - Update PDF Install Instructions How to report an issue If You wish to support my work...