GWX Patch 1.02 RELEASED

[STEED]

Can not install the patch.

All boats docked and all mods removed by JSGM and rolled back SH3C. I get this message.

Setup identified the following problem(s) with the selected folder:

-SH3 Commander files were found. Please roll back SH3 Commander before continuling.

-Key GWX files were not found. This patch must be installed over a copy of Silent Hunter III containing GWX (with or without existing hotfixes). Please ensure the selected installation has GWX installed before continuing.

[fredbass]

The Commander Rollback should be done b4 you disable mods, FYI.

[danlisa]

Originally Posted by patterchon

edit: the only mod i installed manually is Carotios_World_Map_for_GWX-1.3

Bet you a dollar that this mod is causing the problem.

The patcher is looking for a GWX 'digital footprint' before it will install the update.

Did you backup the original files before adding the above mod?

No, unfortunately i did not backup.
Maybe this is my problem. But what does Test 5 do? And what can i do now? Do i have to reinstall all new?

[STEED]

Rolled back SHC first of all.

[danlisa]

Originally Posted by patterchon

No, unfortunately i did not backup.
Maybe this is my problem. But what does Test 5 do? And what can i do now? Do i have to reinstall all new?

JScones, the author of the patcher, will have an exact answer for you as IIRC the error code relates to something specific.

You can wait for him to respond or you can reinstall. However, this time when you reinstall create a copy of SH3 + 1.4b + GWX and save it somewhere safe. Then if the unthinkable should happen again, just copy & paste and you have a 'clean' installation again. It's much quicker than using the discs.

Oh, Welcome to Subsim, mate. I'm just sorry that it's not in better circumstances.

[danlisa]

Originally Posted by STEED

Rolled back SHC first of all.

Hi STEED,

I'm guessing here, but.....

1)SH3Cmdr files found - is it possible that (at some point) SH3Cmdr was not rolledback correctly? (before now).

2)Non-GWX files Found - Have you ever manually added a mod, changed a cfg file (aka Renown/Realism hack), left any skin files in your installation etc....

This patcher is very specific in what it needs. The slightest change to something like a cfg file will abort the install.

Do you have a saved copy of SH3 + 1.4b + GWX ?

[STEED]

Originally Posted by danlisa

Hi STEED,

I'm guessing here, but.....

1)SH3Cmdr files found - is it possible that (at some point) SH3Cmdr was not rolledback correctly? (before now).

2)Non-GWX files Found - Have you ever manually added a mod, changed a cfg file (aka Renown/Realism hack), left any skin files in your installation etc....

This patcher is very specific in what it needs. The slightest change to something like a cfg file will abort the install.

Do you have a saved copy of SH3 + 1.4b + GWX ?

Still got the problem is it best to try a clean reinstall?

[danlisa]

Go for it mate.

If HDD space allows create a backup copy ready for the next update. To be safe, if you create a backup copy do not include the patch, we don't yet know if the next update will include this or not.

[STEED]

Don't install the Dec patch that what your saying?

Only the new one.

[danlisa]

That's right, the Dec 23rd fix is included in this latest patch.

Install SH3 + 1.4b + GWX then copy this to a safe place on your HDD ready for any unforseen happenings.

Then apply today's patch to the original installation.

[STEED]

Cheers Danlisa, I shall give this a go. Back in 20 to 30 minutes with the news.

[bigboywooly]

Rename the SH3 folder in my documents
That way you keep your career and can drop it into the new folder when done Steed

Thanx danlisa!
I'll reinstall now. Hope, that there won't be a prob with my archieved savegames.

And hello to the whole community here, very nice forum!!!

[STEED]

ALL Sorted guys.

Not sure what caused it but thanks too good old uninstall/reinstall everything is now alright.