Problem with GW mod ...

SteamWake · 07-25-06, 04:41 PM

Sigh... I tried to un-install / re-install again.

Made sure the residual folders were deleted, including those found in my documents.

Now I cannot apply the patch 1.4b-us-dvd it reports an "unrecogognized version".

I am quite certain I have the correct version.

bigboywooly · 07-25-06, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Sigh... I tried to un-install / re-install again.

Made sure the residual folders were deleted, including those found in my documents.

Now I cannot apply the patch 1.4b-us-dvd it reports an "unrecogognized version".

I am quite certain I have the correct version.

Are you trying to apply the patch straight after reinstall ?
Thats the correct way to do it
If you change anything in the SilentHunterIII folder before applying the patch it wont recognise the change and you will get a message similair to the one you got

SteamWake · 07-25-06, 05:54 PM

Yes.

I installed, made sure it ran okay, made no modifications to the install, went to install the patch 1.04b-us-dvd and no joy.

bigboywooly · 07-25-06, 11:39 PM

Well the simplest and quickest option would be to try one of the other patches

SteamWake · 07-26-06, 09:58 AM

I tried some of the other patches just to check.

Tried the us dl version, tried the eu dvd version.

All report "unrecoknized version".

Could this be a registry issue due to the fact that Ive un-installed / re-installed at least 4 times now in two different locations.

bigboywooly · 07-26-06, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

I tried some of the other patches just to check.

Tried the us dl version, tried the eu dvd version.

All report "unrecoknized version".

Could this be a registry issue due to the fact that Ive un-installed / re-installed at least 4 times now in two different locations.

:hmm: yes it could well be that
Not too experienced with the registry as far as editing so wont suggest anything
No doubt someone will be along soon with an answer tho

SteamWake · 07-27-06, 10:15 AM

Just to bring closure to this thread.

It turned out to be a registry issue.

Backup files first and create a system restore point just in case

Un-install SH3

Go through the registry using regedit and searching for keyword "silent hunter" and deleting any and all items found.

Re-install SH3 and apply the proper patch. Run the game and enter your key code (note if it does not ask for the key code you did not get all the registry entrys).

Exit the game and then you may apply any mods you desire.

Beware of using "Ubisoft" as the keyword search if your like me and have more than one Ubi product on your machine.

Also if you have an install for Silent Hunter 2 for some reason take care to not delete those keys.

07-25-06, 11:39 PM	#4
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07-25-06, 04:41 PM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Sigh... I tried to un-install / re-install again. Made sure the residual folders were deleted, including those found in my documents. Now I cannot apply the patch 1.4b-us-dvd it reports an "unrecogognized version". I am quite certain I have the correct version.

07-25-06, 05:54 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Yes. I installed, made sure it ran okay, made no modifications to the install, went to install the patch 1.04b-us-dvd and no joy.

07-26-06, 09:58 AM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I tried some of the other patches just to check. Tried the us dl version, tried the eu dvd version. All report "unrecoknized version". Could this be a registry issue due to the fact that Ive un-installed / re-installed at least 4 times now in two different locations.

07-27-06, 10:15 AM	#7
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Just to bring closure to this thread. It turned out to be a registry issue. Backup files first and create a system restore point just in case Un-install SH3 Go through the registry using regedit and searching for keyword "silent hunter" and deleting any and all items found. Re-install SH3 and apply the proper patch. Run the game and enter your key code (note if it does not ask for the key code you did not get all the registry entrys). Exit the game and then you may apply any mods you desire. Beware of using "Ubisoft" as the keyword search if your like me and have more than one Ubi product on your machine. Also if you have an install for Silent Hunter 2 for some reason take care to not delete those keys.