Unable to Install

Zero Niner · 02-16-17, 04:31 AM

Hi
I just popped the SH4 disc into the drive. The drive spins (indicated by the blinking light). But there's no interface that comes up to allow me to install the game.
I go to Windows Explorer, find and click SH4Autorun.exe. Nothing happens except for a turning blue circle on Explorer.
What's up. I'm running a desktop on Win 10.

Edit:
I'm thinking maybe I could install via Steam if I can't install from CD. Good thing is, my boxed copy for SH4 still has the CD key intact so I guess that means I don't have to purchase the game again. However my boxed copy of UBM has nothing remotely resembling a CD key, which I would guess I would need if I go the Steam route.
So my question is, was there ever a key in the first place? And if so what was it printed on?
I've scoured both boxes and I haven't found anything.
Thanks.

Rockin Robbins · 02-16-17, 07:42 AM

The behavior you're seeing looks like a hardware problem. Have you tried to play a music CD? Have you tried to play a video DVD? Another program install DVD?

Even with the advantages of Steam, I'd rather have SH4 as a standalone game. It gains nothing from the environment of Steam. I'd go standalone.

Zero Niner · 02-16-17, 08:22 AM

Thanks. I played the soundtrack cd that came with the game (collecter's edition) & that worked fine.
I'll try a game cd/dvd & see how that goes.

propbeanie · 02-16-17, 09:36 AM

Windows 10 might have the screws down tight on your SH4AutoRun, and UAC and the like are preventing it from running and firing up the Install. Try running the install file directly (I do not remember what it's named, nor where it is in the "folder" structure). You could also try right-clicking on the AutoRun filename and selectring "Run As Administrator", if the right-click menu is still there in Windows Explorer... (they're removed it from a lot of the applets in Windows itself). I don't remember if the "Compatibility" settings have any effect on a DVD-R running...

Zero Niner · 02-16-17, 09:47 AM

Thanks guys. Here's an update. I popped the UBM DVD in and the install screen showed up. However when I put the SH4 DVD in, I got the popup but clicking the autorun results in nothing. The drive's working but there's no installation. And somehow it's slowing down my PC, it's become "sluggish".
At least we can eliminate a faulty DVD drive.

I dearly want to play this again but I'm not inclined to re-purchase a game I've already bought.

propbeanie · 02-16-17, 10:04 AM

You might also check your disk for scratches and / or dirt... I got my SH4 Gold DVD installed on Win10 several months ago, before I deleted Win10...

You've probably already seen them, but read through
SH4 and Win10 and browse through
THEBERBSTER's SH4 Tutorials etc.

02-16-17, 04:31 AM	#1
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Unable to Install Hi I just popped the SH4 disc into the drive. The drive spins (indicated by the blinking light). But there's no interface that comes up to allow me to install the game. I go to Windows Explorer, find and click SH4Autorun.exe. Nothing happens except for a turning blue circle on Explorer. What's up. I'm running a desktop on Win 10. Edit: I'm thinking maybe I could install via Steam if I can't install from CD. Good thing is, my boxed copy for SH4 still has the CD key intact so I guess that means I don't have to purchase the game again. However my boxed copy of UBM has nothing remotely resembling a CD key, which I would guess I would need if I go the Steam route. So my question is, was there ever a key in the first place? And if so what was it printed on? I've scoured both boxes and I haven't found anything. Thanks. Last edited by Zero Niner; 02-16-17 at 05:57 AM. Reason: Additional stuff

02-16-17, 07:42 AM	#2
Rockin Robbins Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 8,900 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 52	The behavior you're seeing looks like a hardware problem. Have you tried to play a music CD? Have you tried to play a video DVD? Another program install DVD? Even with the advantages of Steam, I'd rather have SH4 as a standalone game. It gains nothing from the environment of Steam. I'd go standalone. __________________ Sub Skipper's Bag of Tricks, Slightly Subnuclear Mk 14 & Cutie, Slightly Subnuclear Deck Gun, EZPlot 2.0, TMOPlot, TMOKeys, SH4CMS

02-16-17, 09:36 AM	#4
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	Windows 10 might have the screws down tight on your SH4AutoRun, and UAC and the like are preventing it from running and firing up the Install. Try running the install file directly (I do not remember what it's named, nor where it is in the "folder" structure). You could also try right-clicking on the AutoRun filename and selectring "Run As Administrator", if the right-click menu is still there in Windows Explorer... (they're removed it from a lot of the applets in Windows itself). I don't remember if the "Compatibility" settings have any effect on a DVD-R running... __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

02-16-17, 10:04 AM	#6
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	You might also check your disk for scratches and / or dirt... I got my SH4 Gold DVD installed on Win10 several months ago, before I deleted Win10... You've probably already seen them, but read through SH4 and Win10 and browse through THEBERBSTER's SH4 Tutorials etc. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

02-16-17, 08:22 AM	#3
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Thanks. I played the soundtrack cd that came with the game (collecter's edition) & that worked fine. I'll try a game cd/dvd & see how that goes.

02-16-17, 09:47 AM	#5
Zero Niner Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,033 Downloads: 69 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. Here's an update. I popped the UBM DVD in and the install screen showed up. However when I put the SH4 DVD in, I got the popup but clicking the autorun results in nothing. The drive's working but there's no installation. And somehow it's slowing down my PC, it's become "sluggish". At least we can eliminate a faulty DVD drive. I dearly want to play this again but I'm not inclined to re-purchase a game I've already bought.