SH1 is working!

Julian · 07-25-15, 12:55 AM

When I bring up the Command Prompt, this is what it reads:
C:\users\user>

Whether this is a problem???
I tried to change to C:\, but it still comes up with "users\users" attached.
It recognizes the subdirectory.
That's as far as it goes until I try to install.

Other option for SH.
=============
I have come across another option regarding Silent Hunter 1.
Hopefully it will work.

When my old Windows XP computer died, a few years ago, I had, at that time, installed a lot of Dos and Windows games on the hard drive.
A friend of mine was able to save the hard drive and hook it up to my Windows 7 computer.
Now I have access to all the games and programs I had installed on it.

In my search, I found that I had installed Silent Hunter Commander Edition, along with other Dos/Window games, like Great Naval Battles North Atlantic 1939 -1943, and Wolfpack, etc.

With the the full install of Silent Hunter on my old hard drive, what steps would I need to do to get it running through DosBox???

aanker · 07-25-15, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Julian

............ Other option for SH.
=============
I have come across another option regarding Silent Hunter 1.
Hopefully it will work.

When my old Windows XP computer died, a few years ago, I had, at that time, installed a lot of Dos and Windows games on the hard drive.
A friend of mine was able to save the hard drive and hook it up to my Windows 7 computer.
Now I have access to all the games and programs I had installed on it.

In my search, I found that I had installed Silent Hunter Commander Edition, along with other Dos/Window games, like Great Naval Battles North Atlantic 1939 -1943, and Wolfpack, etc.

With the the full install of Silent Hunter on my old hard drive, what steps would I need to do to get it running through DosBox???

This is GREAT. I have saved my old HD's too.

You have administrator privileges, right? In Windows can you get to your C:\ drive?

Make a folder on your C:\ drive called C:\GAMES or C:\SUBGAMES - whatever. It won't conflict with the Windows \games folder so don't worry about that.

Access your old Hard drive and drag the SHCE SILENT folder over to your new \GAMES folder. I hope it is a Full install, that's important.

All you need to do is drag the BUD movies over from the CD if they are not on your install, modify the *.ini files, and configure DOSBox.

Happy Hunting!

Julian · 07-26-15, 01:46 AM

Many thanks..

Well!!! Got Silent Hunter 1 running and looks good.

Next question is to configure the sound.

I have a Realtek HD Audio sound card instead of the SoundBlaster.

I'm looking at the Dig.ini and Mdi.ini files on the Instructions.

What do I need to do or change in these files?? regarding my sound card.

Also, need to set the screen resolutions for the game. Screen comes up small looking....but playable.

aanker · 07-26-15, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Julian

Many thanks..

Well!!! Got Silent Hunter 1 running and looks good.

Fantastic!

Quote:

Next question is to configure the sound.

I have a Realtek HD Audio sound card instead of the SoundBlaster.

I'm looking at the Dig.ini and Mdi.ini files on the Instructions.

What do I need to do or change in these files?? regarding my sound card.

Also, need to set the screen resolutions for the game. Screen comes up small looking....but playable.

Follow the instructions and configure the Dig.ini and Mid.ini as shown in the 'How to Install SHCE using DOSBox' tutorial you are using.

I'm guessing you were successful in dragging the BUD folder over and editing the no CD fix for your install - or maybe you already did that no CD 'fix' on your old rig; editing SHPath.ini:

Quote:

DATA =DATA\
ART =ART\
SFX =SFX\
SPEECH =SPEECH\
CINES =CINES\
SCEN =SCEN\
BUD =BUD\
SAVE =SAVE\

Next is to configure DOSBox to run SHCE full screen, and with sound.

Some run it through a Front End, some just run it using DOSBox alone.

In the distant past as well as recently in this Classic Subsims forum I have seen other posts describe both methods - also described on subsowespac.org if you are using that tutorial.

Julian · 07-27-15, 10:47 AM

An odd situation here....

In the Menu of Silent Hunter 1, there is a button called INTERVIEWS.
It takes you to the screen with videos and interviews by sub commanders explaining various topics on Submarine warfare and controls.

When I play these, I get sound coming from my speakers and listen to their reports. The sound works here.

BUT!! no sound in the game play portion of the sims.

The Realtek sound card doesn't give too much detail as does the Sound Blaster with all its settings as shown in the instructions like drivers, IO_ADDR, DMA and IRQ.

I got the Full screen setup no problem.
Just a matter of sound.

You mentioned running through Frontend or DosBox.
What are the procedures with these two??

One of these have to work.

Thanks again.

07-25-15, 12:55 AM	#1
Julian Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodstock, Ontario Posts: 50 Downloads: 271 Uploads: 0	SH Command Prompt readout and other SH option When I bring up the Command Prompt, this is what it reads: C:\users\user> Whether this is a problem??? I tried to change to C:\, but it still comes up with "users\users" attached. It recognizes the subdirectory. That's as far as it goes until I try to install. Other option for SH. ============= I have come across another option regarding Silent Hunter 1. Hopefully it will work. When my old Windows XP computer died, a few years ago, I had, at that time, installed a lot of Dos and Windows games on the hard drive. A friend of mine was able to save the hard drive and hook it up to my Windows 7 computer. Now I have access to all the games and programs I had installed on it. In my search, I found that I had installed Silent Hunter Commander Edition, along with other Dos/Window games, like Great Naval Battles North Atlantic 1939 -1943, and Wolfpack, etc. With the the full install of Silent Hunter on my old hard drive, what steps would I need to do to get it running through DosBox???

07-26-15, 01:46 AM	#3
Julian Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodstock, Ontario Posts: 50 Downloads: 271 Uploads: 0	SH1 is running - need sound configs Many thanks.. Well!!! Got Silent Hunter 1 running and looks good. Next question is to configure the sound. I have a Realtek HD Audio sound card instead of the SoundBlaster. I'm looking at the Dig.ini and Mdi.ini files on the Instructions. What do I need to do or change in these files?? regarding my sound card. Also, need to set the screen resolutions for the game. Screen comes up small looking....but playable.

07-27-15, 10:47 AM	#5
Julian Sailor man Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Woodstock, Ontario Posts: 50 Downloads: 271 Uploads: 0	sh1 - SOUND SITUATION -still.. An odd situation here.... In the Menu of Silent Hunter 1, there is a button called INTERVIEWS. It takes you to the screen with videos and interviews by sub commanders explaining various topics on Submarine warfare and controls. When I play these, I get sound coming from my speakers and listen to their reports. The sound works here. BUT!! no sound in the game play portion of the sims. The Realtek sound card doesn't give too much detail as does the Sound Blaster with all its settings as shown in the instructions like drivers, IO_ADDR, DMA and IRQ. I got the Full screen setup no problem. Just a matter of sound. You mentioned running through Frontend or DosBox. What are the procedures with these two?? One of these have to work. Thanks again.