Issues with Steam

UnqualifiedOfficer · 07-15-19, 09:05 AM

After i got and downloaded the UBOAT Missions pack, I cannot play either the DLC or base game. Everytime I validate, the other version needs to be validated, and it loops. Anybody else? Running WIN10, fixed the game to work previously and my settings are still in place.

propbeanie · 07-15-19, 11:10 AM

When you did the Uboat Missions add-on, did you allow the Steam installer put it in the "default" folder, which is usually "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \common \Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific"? You need to put it in a custom folder outside of any of the "C:\Program Files" folders. Something that you create yourself. If you have another hard drive, you can create a new Steam Library folder to put the install in. I use drive "F:\" and created a "Games" folder on my computer, so I've got "F:\Games \Steam \SteamApps \ common \" for my Steam game installs. Also, did you let it install the DirectX v9.0c and the Windows Media Codec again? You might have to do that. I am not certain of that, since I do not have a Steam SH4 install. Only SH3 (very similar) and SH5 (very strange)...

Beyond that, if you have any mods enabled in your original v1.3 install, the use of the Steam "verify" will put all the files back to their "default" value, which effectively renders any activated mod corrupt, and might result in a game that will not start. If that's what happened, let us know. There is a way around that situation, but can be a bit complex.

UnqualifiedOfficer · 07-15-19, 11:59 AM

Thanks! I've got it running now, and I found out some files were just kept rather than deleted. I can finally go back to hunting! (Which feels odd as I had just played a HOI 4 Game as Japan...)

07-15-19, 09:05 AM	#1
UnqualifiedOfficer Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Under sea level Posts: 12 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Issues with Steam After i got and downloaded the UBOAT Missions pack, I cannot play either the DLC or base game. Everytime I validate, the other version needs to be validated, and it loops. Anybody else? Running WIN10, fixed the game to work previously and my settings are still in place.

07-15-19, 11:10 AM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,735 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	When you did the Uboat Missions add-on, did you allow the Steam installer put it in the "default" folder, which is usually "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \common \Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific"? You need to put it in a custom folder outside of any of the "C:\Program Files" folders. Something that you create yourself. If you have another hard drive, you can create a new Steam Library folder to put the install in. I use drive "F:\" and created a "Games" folder on my computer, so I've got "F:\Games \Steam \SteamApps \ common \" for my Steam game installs. Also, did you let it install the DirectX v9.0c and the Windows Media Codec again? You might have to do that. I am not certain of that, since I do not have a Steam SH4 install. Only SH3 (very similar) and SH5 (very strange)... Beyond that, if you have any mods enabled in your original v1.3 install, the use of the Steam "verify" will put all the files back to their "default" value, which effectively renders any activated mod corrupt, and might result in a game that will not start. If that's what happened, let us know. There is a way around that situation, but can be a bit complex. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

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07-15-19, 11:59 AM	#3
UnqualifiedOfficer Swabbie Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Under sea level Posts: 12 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	Thanks! I've got it running now, and I found out some files were just kept rather than deleted. I can finally go back to hunting! (Which feels odd as I had just played a HOI 4 Game as Japan...)