Clarity on how to install LAA

XenonSurf · 06-02-20, 03:39 AM

Just FYI:

The installation of the alternative 4GB Patch is done with a few clicks only, put the '4gb_patch.exe' in your game directory, double-click on it, chose sh4.exe in the same directory, done.

The program will make a backup of your sh4.exe. And needless to say that it does the same thing as LAA.

XS

Bubblehead1980 · 06-02-20, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XenonSurf

Just FYI:

The installation of the alternative 4GB Patch is done with a few clicks only, put the '4gb_patch.exe' in your game directory, double-click on it, chose sh4.exe in the same directory, done.

The program will make a backup of your sh4.exe. And needless to say that it does the same thing as LAA.

XS

Where is the 4g patch? I searched for it on here but have no located it.

propbeanie · 06-02-20, 08:57 AM

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=2888

it says its for SH3, can do any executable (exe) file - let me re-phrase that - any executable file that was written to be LAA (Large Address Aware), which does include SH3 and SH4 exe files... There is also NTCore 4GB Patch. All of them do the same thing, and just flip a couple of bits in the executable file's "header"...

Bubblehead1980 · 06-02-20, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propbeanie

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=2888

it says its for SH3, can do any executable (exe) file - let me re-phrase that - any executable file that was written to be LAA (Large Address Aware), which does include SH3 and SH4 exe files... There is also NTCore 4GB Patch. All of them do the same thing, and just flip a couple of bits in the executable file's "header"...

Thanks. I am hoping this will help with ctd issues with vickers officers quarters mod. Mod runs fine without it, will run but had a couple ctd and slow downs on patrol. Such a great addition for immersion, hate to patrol without it.

Bubblehead1980 · 06-02-20, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propbeanie

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=2888

it says its for SH3, can do any executable (exe) file - let me re-phrase that - any executable file that was written to be LAA (Large Address Aware), which does include SH3 and SH4 exe files... There is also NTCore 4GB Patch. All of them do the same thing, and just flip a couple of bits in the executable file's "header"...

4g patch won't install to c:/ubisoft/Silent Hunter 4

Tried the NTcore it gives some weird format when it downloads. sigh

propbeanie · 06-02-20, 08:15 PM

You have to run most everything "legacy" as an administrator, especially if you have Windows 10. After you download the file, and then extract it if necessary, right-click on its name and choose "Run as administrator", which is usually toward the top of the list. See if that helps... If it doesn't help, try reading CapnScurvy's "Windows10; Large Address Aware; SH4 Install" thread, and see if that doesn't help...

06-02-20, 08:57 AM	#3
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,100 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/dow...o=file&id=2888 it says its for SH3, can do any executable (exe) file - let me re-phrase that - any executable file that was written to be LAA (Large Address Aware), which does include SH3 and SH4 exe files... There is also NTCore 4GB Patch. All of them do the same thing, and just flip a couple of bits in the executable file's "header"... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

06-02-20, 08:15 PM	#6
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,100 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	You have to run most everything "legacy" as an administrator, especially if you have Windows 10. After you download the file, and then extract it if necessary, right-click on its name and choose "Run as administrator", which is usually toward the top of the list. See if that helps... If it doesn't help, try reading CapnScurvy's "Windows10; Large Address Aware; SH4 Install" thread, and see if that doesn't help... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

06-02-20, 03:39 AM	#1
XenonSurf Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Germany, Italy Posts: 1,721 Downloads: 107 Uploads: 4	Just FYI: The installation of the alternative 4GB Patch is done with a few clicks only, put the '4gb_patch.exe' in your game directory, double-click on it, chose sh4.exe in the same directory, done. The program will make a backup of your sh4.exe. And needless to say that it does the same thing as LAA. XS