New Version of SH3

kiwi_2005 · 12-04-06, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan0859

Kiwi,
Thanks for the info. If I format my HD, I lose everything that's already on it, yes? Wouldn't that be a little extreme? How about simply reinstalling windows, would give me a clean registry? I've read here about editing the registry, but once again, that's way over my head.
Bottom line is, I think I'm pretty well screwed for the time being.

Try what Vikinger said first in a preivous post, access the registry and delete the Ubisoft folder then see how you go. If still no work around then yes just reinstall windows and it will give you a new registry but keep in mind any software you had installed before will have to be reinstalled as their registry files will be gone.

kipper · 12-05-06, 02:04 PM

>>>>Keeping SH3 starforce free is easy, so long as you don't run the exe after install. If you apply the magic fix before you run the game, starforce won't install.

You don't have to install SF on your system?
Kipper

Boris · 12-05-06, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kipper

>>>>Keeping SH3 starforce free is easy, so long as you don't run the exe after install. If you apply the magic fix before you run the game, starforce won't install.

You don't have to install SF on your system?
Kipper

As I said, starforce only installs itself on the first run of the exe file, not during the initial installation. Now, if you somehow found a way to stop this particular exe file from installing starforce you could get around it. :hmm:

So just google that magic fix (you should realise what it is).

This is only going to work if starforce isn't already on your system. A reformat or some kind of starforce removal tool would do the trick then.

EDIT: Hang on, did you check your PM? I described exactly how to do this.

johnno74 · 12-05-06, 07:00 PM

Hi everyone, - I'm a long-time lurker, this is my first post. SH3 certainly has a great community here

I actually downloaded a dodgy copy of SH3 from somewhere that had had starforce removed. After playing the game a few times and realising how great it was, I went out and brought my own copy - I've done this with quite a few games. If I'm going to get many tens of hours of fun from a game, then I should do the right thing.

Anyway, I ended up finding SH3 in the bargin bin in a games shop here in NZ. I installed it, patched it to 1.4, and disabled starforce as Boris has mentioned. Friends don't let friends install starforce.

AVGWarhawk · 12-05-06, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by johnno74

Hi everyone, - I'm a long-time lurker, this is my first post. SH3 certainly has a great community here

I actually downloaded a dodgy copy of SH3 from somewhere that had had starforce removed. After playing the game a few times and realising how great it was, I went out and brought my own copy - I've done this with quite a few games. If I'm going to get many tens of hours of fun from a game, then I should do the right thing.

Anyway, I ended up finding SH3 in the bargin bin in a games shop here in NZ. I installed it, patched it to 1.4, and disabled starforce as Boris has mentioned. Friends don't let friends install starforce.

give me the keys to that u-boat son, your to sober to drive

johnno74 · 12-06-06, 02:38 PM

Actually, if you want to play SH3 on vista this is probably your only option. Vista won't let starforce drivers install...

Jimbuna · 12-06-06, 04:50 PM

Welcome aboard johnno74

A very wise choice 'not installing the dreaded SF'

12-06-06, 04:50 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,876 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Welcome aboard johnno74 A very wise choice 'not installing the dreaded SF' __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-05-06, 02:04 PM	#2
kipper Watch Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 17 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	>>>>Keeping SH3 starforce free is easy, so long as you don't run the exe after install. If you apply the magic fix before you run the game, starforce won't install. You don't have to install SF on your system? Kipper

12-05-06, 07:00 PM	#4
johnno74 Planesman Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 197 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hi everyone, - I'm a long-time lurker, this is my first post. SH3 certainly has a great community here I actually downloaded a dodgy copy of SH3 from somewhere that had had starforce removed. After playing the game a few times and realising how great it was, I went out and brought my own copy - I've done this with quite a few games. If I'm going to get many tens of hours of fun from a game, then I should do the right thing. Anyway, I ended up finding SH3 in the bargin bin in a games shop here in NZ. I installed it, patched it to 1.4, and disabled starforce as Boris has mentioned. Friends don't let friends install starforce.

12-06-06, 02:38 PM	#6
johnno74 Planesman Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 197 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Actually, if you want to play SH3 on vista this is probably your only option. Vista won't let starforce drivers install...