[REL] Trigger Maru Overhauled Update BH

[Xboxman523]

Well drat, it didn't work. I uninstalled the game and deleted everything and the document folders. I reinstalled the game and redid the 4gb patch. Still crashed on the same unknown ship.
For additional context I have the steam version and have it in program files (x86).
I kept the mod folder and put it back into the main folder so maybe that could be something but I don't know.

[Mad Mardigan]

Originally Posted by Xboxman523

Well drat, it didn't work. I uninstalled the game and deleted everything and the document folders. I reinstalled the game and redid the 4gb patch. Still crashed on the same unknown ship.
For additional context I have the steam version and have it in program files (x86).
I kept the mod folder and put it back into the main folder so maybe that could be something but I don't know.

Anything "games" related, & this includes "Steam" & any other games launcher, & it's games library (where games you either buy, or get free from them or are offered free to play, get installed by them. This includes not only Steam, but Ubi, Arc, Origin... on down the line... that flat out require you to install & have their launcher, running in order to play your ame/s...)... should NEVER be installed in either "C:\Program files" or "C:\Program files (x86)".

That is prime Window's rabid, pit bull watch dawg, aka UAC fife dom.

Meaning, UAC, will... invariably, undo any & all modifications that are done, to files, folders... in it's Vulcan, Darth Vader, King Kong, iron fisted death grip dictator control... in short.

And, modding SH4 (much less any other game, for that matter...) is, by Ipso DeFacto... tampering with & modifying, in its view. Pure & simple.

Am a "Steam" User... have "9" (would say 10... but that 1, the jury is still out on... ) copies of SH4 modded out... & residing inside of Steam's, games library... of course, I now have a 3 HD set up (2 internal & 1 ext. HD set up) to be quite frankly... about it. As for a 1 HD computer user, I do have a potential workaround solution... that I outlined for a fellow subsimmer... that I believe should in all likelihood, work... but can neither confirm or refute that... since I have not, & for some time now.. not had to rely on just 1 HD. So, have not been able to test it out for accurate or thorough... testing of it.



M. M.

[Bubblehead1980]

Originally Posted by Xboxman523

Well drat, it didn't work. I uninstalled the game and deleted everything and the document folders. I reinstalled the game and redid the 4gb patch. Still crashed on the same unknown ship.
For additional context I have the steam version and have it in program files (x86).
I kept the mod folder and put it back into the main folder so maybe that could be something but I don't know.

Ah, steam version has issues with mods sometimes from what I understand. I use the disk version so have no experience with steam version.


Should not be installed in (x86) either. Would advise to reinstall in C:/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter 4

[Mad Mardigan]

Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

Ah, steam version has issues with mods sometimes from what I understand. I use the disk version so have no experience with steam version.


Should not be installed in (x86) either. Would advise to reinstall in C:/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter 4

Just had a thought...

Am checking to see, if a un-modded, certified by Steam copy, after install... can be copy/pasted outside of "Steam's" domain & dropped into a folder elsewhere... & definitely out of UAC's rabid pit bull reach, at that...

Stand by...



M. M.

[Xboxman523]

Originally Posted by Bubblehead1980

Ah, steam version has issues with mods sometimes from what I understand. I use the disk version so have no experience with steam version.


Should not be installed in (x86) either. Would advise to reinstall in C:/Ubisoft/Silent Hunter 4

Thanks, I'd hate for that to be reason I can't play your mod. I've only been doing tutorials so far, I want to try it out for real! I'll have to try that out later.

[Mad Mardigan]

Ok, can confirm that... I was able to copy from Steam... a certified, finalized SH4 set up... that included it being ran the 1st time... (through Steam) SH4 v1.5 unmodded virgin copy.

That said, there is another step needed, to get that copy... game guts copied then dropped into a folder set up in C:\ (& NOT in either of UAC's watch dawg territory, either...) in the following manner.

In C: do the following... (create new folder & name is "Games". (minus the " marks, mind you... )

In that folder, set up a new folder & name that "SH4". (Again... minus the " marks, mind you... )

In this folder, ear mark a new folder, aptly named, "pristine-SH4" (by now, shouldn't need to say... minus the " marks... )

After that's set up... drop paste the guts from Steam's SH4 copy, into pristine-SH4.

A subsimmer, named of Alx... did up a SH4.exe, that could be dropped in to replace the original SH4.exe, & as with Bl!tkre!g's SH3 Steam divorcer kit, bypass having to have Steam, to launch SH4.

Not sure if that is still available to find or not.

A work around may be... if you have KSD II or Niume's reworked KSD II, named KSD II: Ace... you may be able to use its .exe from it.

4, like SH3... (which was released in '05...) is 2 years behind 3, & likely... considered as Ubi does with 3... not worthy of their time... in essence.

Take that.. with a grain of salt.

I do have a more detailed work up, for staying inside of Steam's purview... but is late here for Me & am seriously tired... have stayed up beyond My capabilities & am fighting to stay awake to type this...

I can message after grabbing some z's.. & explain that outline, in more detail...



M. M.

[Bubblehead1980]

Originally Posted by Xboxman523

Thanks, I'd hate for that to be reason I can't play your mod. I've only been doing tutorials so far, I want to try it out for real! I'll have to try that out later.

My mod will work with steam version of SH 4, as plenty of subsimmers do use it, just noticed that in general people who use steam version run into more issues with mods.

Would definitely do a fresh install, outside of the (x86) drive and make sure have the 4gb patch (believe I included it in the download, can't remember) and should have no problems. If continue to do so, do not give up, those who use steam version can provide assistance.

[Mad Mardigan]

Originally Posted by Xboxman523

Thanks, I'd hate for that to be reason I can't play your mod. I've only been doing tutorials so far, I want to try it out for real! I'll have to try that out later.

Ahoy, Xboxman...

Ok, with your computer set up... how you fixed with regards to hard drives...

Are you rolling with just 1 internally... 2, internally... (or 1 internal 1 external...) that info will be of much importance, to know?



M. M.

[Xboxman523]

I will start off by saying I'm not the best when it comes to computers so I hope I answer you right.

I have a windows C drive and a Lenovo D drive.

I've tried copying the game files to another location but it doesn't let me run it cause it needs the steam stuff.

[Mad Mardigan]

Originally Posted by Xboxman523

I will start off by saying I'm not the best when it comes to computers so I hope I answer you right.

I have a windows C drive and a Lenovo D drive.

I've tried copying the game files to another location but it doesn't let me run it.

Ok, C is internal... with D drive... is that a hard drive, an external outside the computer, hard drive or a cd/dvd disc drive.????

If it is just like C, or an external hard drive, then... we're in business.



M. M.

[Xboxman523]

I don't have any addons to my laptop so I'm gonna guess its internal. From googling it sounds like its where my computer's maker, Lenovo, puts some of their stuff.