Base GWX3.0 crashing - Page 2

LuteFlute · 03-16-21, 07:48 PM

Welp, I'm out of ideas, still crashing even after using a different GWX 3.0 installer, and running it in administration mode, and win xps2/3.

Jeff-Groves · 03-16-21, 07:48 PM

I understand Mate.
And don't blame you for being cautious. Smart on your part.
My link will always be there in case you ever need it.

Jeff-Groves · 03-16-21, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuteFlute

Welp, I'm out of ideas, still crashing even after using a different GWX 3.0 installer, and running it in administration mode, and win xps2/3.

Can you give details on Hardware, software, and such?
the more info the better We can try to help.

Install path of SH3 also.

blackswan40 · 03-16-21, 07:51 PM

Hi LuteFute sorry to hear your having trouble with Your Steam install of SH3/GWX
same for me and Onkel Neal Stevens C-in-C Subsim also ive reinstalled my steam version of SH3 it works fine.

But when i place the 7 GWX bins files and the GWX.Exe it installs but when GWX fires up it is Paused and i cant unpause it Grrr.
My steam install is installed in Program Files X86 so uninstalled steam and reinstalled on drive C:/ outside Program Files X86 then reinstalled SH3 and GWX still same result looks like steam version of SH3 dont like you moding it any more.
But theres another option i can send you two copies of SH3 on Dvd copied from this original below PM me your home address and ill post you the discs Thursday Sir the dvd's are starforce free

@Subsim the Pride runs deep we look after our own Salute
Sent 2 copies to Doolar three weeks ago he got them Monday

Jeff-Groves · 03-16-21, 07:59 PM

If you are correct on the problem with Steam?
I'll figure it out with some help.

LuteFlute · 03-16-21, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Can you give details on Hardware, software, and such?
the more info the better We can try to help.

Install path of SH3 also.

CPU: i5-7600k
RAM: 16gb 2400mhz DDR4
GPU: RTX 2070 Super
Mobo: Asus z270-H
OS: Windows 10 x64 Home

These are the basics I can think off the top of my head.

Jeff-Groves · 03-16-21, 08:01 PM

You have the hardware easily.
Checking with others on some information to solve this issue.

LuteFlute · 03-16-21, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackswan40

Hi LuteFute sorry to hear your having trouble with Your Steam install of SH3/GWX
same for me and Onkel Neal Stevens C-in-C Subsim also ive reinstalled my steam version of SH3 it works fine.

But when i place the 7 GWX bins files and the GWX.Exe it installs but when GWX fires up it is Paused and i cant unpause it Grrr.
My steam install is installed in Program Files X86 so uninstalled steam and reinstalled on drive C:/ outside Program Files X86 then reinstalled SH3 and GWX still same result looks like steam version of SH3 dont like you moding it any more.
But theres another option i can send you two copies of SH3 on Dvd copied from this original below PM me your home address and ill post you the discs Thursday Sir the dvd's are starforce free

@Subsim the Pride runs deep we look after our own Salute
Sent 2 copies to Doolar three weeks ago he got them Monday

Thanks, I'll take you up on your offer if it really comes down to it, cause I'm certain there are people out there who are running fine, and the shipping fees on my end will be around 10 -15$ :P

Jeff-Groves · 03-16-21, 08:06 PM

Recent installs on Steam versions seem to be causing issues.
I am looking closely at the problem.
If it comes down to it? I'll install Steam and find a solution.

Never did trust those people at Steam!

LuteFlute · 03-16-21, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Recent installs on Steam versions seem to be causing issues.
I am looking closely at the problem.
If it comes down to it? I'll install Steam and find a solution.

Never did trust those people at Steam!

Steam tends to have trouble sometimes with old games, pair that with Windows 10, and old games get confused as to where they are.

John Pancoast · 03-16-21, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuteFlute

I believe you Jeff, not questioning your knowledge or anything, was just remarking as to how over the past 10 years, so many versions of GWX 3.0 have been uploaded to different places, that every other mod I download makes me question if this is the correct one, lol.

http://www.thegreywolves.com/

LuteFlute · 03-16-21, 08:40 PM

Unfortunately yeah, this is looking like a steam issue, I just tried it on another computer (My MacBook pro 2018 on Bootcamp), and it still crashed. One thing I haven't tried yet is removing SH3 out of Program Files (x86), however, Steam doesn't like letting its users play the game when they are out of their directory given by steam.

LuteFlute · 03-16-21, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

Recent installs on Steam versions seem to be causing issues.
I am looking closely at the problem.
If it comes down to it? I'll install Steam and find a solution.

Never did trust those people at Steam!

Hey Jeff, I did some more searching and found this thread, I might have to go soon, and if so, I'll try it out in around 8 hours, if not, then you should see another post from me within the hour

http://www.donitzeliteflotilla.com/f...php?topic=2838

LuteFlute · 03-17-21, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuteFlute

Hey Jeff, I did some more searching and found this thread, I might have to go soon, and if so, I'll try it out in around 8 hours, if not, then you should see another post from me within the hour

http://www.donitzeliteflotilla.com/f...php?topic=2838

Welp, once more, no dice, I kept fiddling with this install method for 4 hours. Did it a total of four times on two computers to be sure, and it still crashes. Unfortunately, it was a waste of time. I'm gonna call it a day, and that physical copy offer blackswan42 is looking quite eye-catching

. Darn you steam.

Jeff-Groves · 03-17-21, 10:04 AM

blackswan40 sent me the Steam Silent Hunter 3 folder.
Of course it will not run on my system since I don't have Steam.
Now. I replaced the SH3.exe with a non-Steam version and it runs fine.
Downloading the GWX installer from my link above and will test that next.

I have 1 question for Steam Users.
In the base folder of SH3 is there another folder named SH3?
If so dig into that and see if there is a main.cfg

03-16-21, 07:51 PM	#19
blackswan40 GWX - KC Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,782 Downloads: 603 Uploads: 31	Hi LuteFute sorry to hear your having trouble with Your Steam install of SH3/GWX same for me and Onkel Neal Stevens C-in-C Subsim also ive reinstalled my steam version of SH3 it works fine. But when i place the 7 GWX bins files and the GWX.Exe it installs but when GWX fires up it is Paused and i cant unpause it Grrr. My steam install is installed in Program Files X86 so uninstalled steam and reinstalled on drive C:/ outside Program Files X86 then reinstalled SH3 and GWX still same result looks like steam version of SH3 dont like you moding it any more. But theres another option i can send you two copies of SH3 on Dvd copied from this original below PM me your home address and ill post you the discs Thursday Sir the dvd's are starforce free @Subsim the Pride runs deep we look after our own Salute Sent 2 copies to Doolar three weeks ago he got them Monday __________________ Someone Had to Make the Tea

03-16-21, 07:48 PM	#16
LuteFlute Watch Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Philippines Posts: 17 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Welp, I'm out of ideas, still crashing even after using a different GWX 3.0 installer, and running it in administration mode, and win xps2/3.

03-16-21, 07:48 PM	#17
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I understand Mate. And don't blame you for being cautious. Smart on your part. My link will always be there in case you ever need it.

03-16-21, 07:59 PM	#20
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	If you are correct on the problem with Steam? I'll figure it out with some help.

03-16-21, 08:01 PM	#22
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	You have the hardware easily. Checking with others on some information to solve this issue.

03-16-21, 08:06 PM	#24
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Recent installs on Steam versions seem to be causing issues. I am looking closely at the problem. If it comes down to it? I'll install Steam and find a solution. Never did trust those people at Steam!

03-16-21, 08:40 PM	#27
LuteFlute Watch Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Philippines Posts: 17 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Unfortunately yeah, this is looking like a steam issue, I just tried it on another computer (My MacBook pro 2018 on Bootcamp), and it still crashed. One thing I haven't tried yet is removing SH3 out of Program Files (x86), however, Steam doesn't like letting its users play the game when they are out of their directory given by steam.

03-17-21, 10:04 AM	#30
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	blackswan40 sent me the Steam Silent Hunter 3 folder. Of course it will not run on my system since I don't have Steam. Now. I replaced the SH3.exe with a non-Steam version and it runs fine. Downloading the GWX installer from my link above and will test that next. I have 1 question for Steam Users. In the base folder of SH3 is there another folder named SH3? If so dig into that and see if there is a main.cfg