Returning to SH3

aso544 · 07-06-19, 04:12 PM

Just installed my DVD copy of SH3, 1.4, and GWX 3.0. I’m on Windows 10 and I get a error when clicking the SH3/GWX3.0 icon. Basically it says I’m not running Windows 95

https://i.imgur.com/bfWLTTz.jpg

Any helping getting this setup running on W10 will be greatly appreciated

Aso544

Aktungbby · 07-06-19, 06:50 PM

aso544!

aso544 · 07-06-19, 08:06 PM

Thanks.....I hope to get this game back up and running

Mad Mardigan · 07-06-19, 11:50 PM

When you ran the disk to install SH3, just where did you install it.

As I know of, if it was installed under C:/Program Files or C:/Program Files (X86), Windows 10 User Account Control, does not like to allow mods to be done to programs, to any app/program stored there... as I recall.

If that is the case, then I would recommend uninstalling it, use ccleaner to make sure everything is wiped out, using clean method , followed up by registry clean. After that is done, then reinstall in the following way:

C:/Games/SH/SH3 this can be accomplished by opening up in file explorer the main drive, being C:/ then right clicking then selecting new folder & naming it Games, and the same thing for a new folder in Games for SH games, then a new folder for SH3. After that, then run the disk & point it to install into the last folder created. After that has installed then add in the gwx mod.

1 other thing I can think to do, would be to right click the SH3.exe, select properties & in that menu that opens up, go to compatibility tab, select run as Admin & run in Windows 7, click apply then click ok then close that out & try running it again, before uninstalling it & reinstalling it.

Hope this helps...

THEBERBSTER · 07-07-19, 05:02 AM

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aso544 · 07-07-19, 08:00 AM

I completely wiped the old sh3 off and reinstalled the DVD version and placed it under

C:\Silent Hunter\SH3

I tried running it and got the same error. I also rain it as administrator and tried the compatibility option using everyone from Windows 95 through Windows 8. Each one still gave me the same error.

I didn’t do the 1.4 update or the GWX3.0 as I figured I’d get the program to run before altering it.

What’s weird is my SH4 runs without issues.....

propbeanie · 07-07-19, 12:58 PM

That error screen you have there aso544 is not a Windows error, nor is it (that I'm aware of) a Silent Hunter message. Ubi would not have put IBM's OS2 nor NT4 on their list of OSes to use... Do you have an AV app running, or some "protection" app, such as a McAfee overlord that came with the computer? Did you install the DirectX v9.0c when you ran the game install?

aso544 · 07-07-19, 02:16 PM

The only protection app I have is Windows Defender Security System... I tried to turn everything off but I still get the loading error

I want to say I did load DirectX when I did the install.

aso544 · 07-07-19, 04:03 PM

Well..... for 3.99 I bought a Steam copy and it runs fine. It’s came updated to 1.4 but I get an error when trying to update it to GWX3 saying the SH3 must be a clean copy updated to 1.4... which it is.

The GWX3 install show it at
C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Silent HunterIII

I looked to try and find it in my files but it’s not there. I also couldn’t figure out how to have Steam load it to a location of my choosing.

Regardless.... I’m close.... game will load and run... just need to figure out how to....

1. Get the GWX3 uploaded
2. Get the game in full screen

Aso544

aso544 · 07-07-19, 04:27 PM

Found it!!!!! Got GWX3 uploaded !!!!!

It was hidden in a steam folder.

All seems good to go except the non full screen issue.

Mad Mardigan · 07-07-19, 04:31 PM

At this juncture, since you have a steam driven copy of SH3, would highly recommend that you go to THEBERBSTER page & click on the link there for SH3... that will be the very top one concerning installing & running SH3 and using it to get SH3 to where you can not only run it, but... be able to add in GWX 3.

Those instructions helped me to get my SH3 to work with mega mods like GWX & Living Silent Hunter 3-2015 version.

He gives a very complete lay out on how to do that.

Belmondo · 07-08-19, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aso544

Just installed my DVD copy of SH3, 1.4, and GWX 3.0. I’m on Windows 10 and I get a error when clicking the SH3/GWX3.0 icon. Basically it says I’m not running Windows 95

https://i.imgur.com/bfWLTTz.jpg

Any helping getting this setup running on W10 will be greatly appreciated

Aso544

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Anvar1061 · 07-08-19, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aso544

Thanks.....I hope to get this game back up and running

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07-06-19, 04:12 PM	#1
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Returning to SH3 Just installed my DVD copy of SH3, 1.4, and GWX 3.0. I’m on Windows 10 and I get a error when clicking the SH3/GWX3.0 icon. Basically it says I’m not running Windows 95 https://i.imgur.com/bfWLTTz.jpg Any helping getting this setup running on W10 will be greatly appreciated Aso544

07-06-19, 06:50 PM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 27,840 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	welcome back! aso544! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

07-06-19, 08:06 PM	#3
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Thanks.....I hope to get this game back up and running Last edited by aso544; 07-06-19 at 09:31 PM.

07-06-19, 11:50 PM	#4
Mad Mardigan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 2,327 Downloads: 491 Uploads: 0	Re: SH3 install... When you ran the disk to install SH3, just where did you install it. As I know of, if it was installed under C:/Program Files or C:/Program Files (X86), Windows 10 User Account Control, does not like to allow mods to be done to programs, to any app/program stored there... as I recall. If that is the case, then I would recommend uninstalling it, use ccleaner to make sure everything is wiped out, using clean method , followed up by registry clean. After that is done, then reinstall in the following way: C:/Games/SH/SH3 this can be accomplished by opening up in file explorer the main drive, being C:/ then right clicking then selecting new folder & naming it Games, and the same thing for a new folder in Games for SH games, then a new folder for SH3. After that, then run the disk & point it to install into the last folder created. After that has installed then add in the gwx mod. 1 other thing I can think to do, would be to right click the SH3.exe, select properties & in that menu that opens up, go to compatibility tab, select run as Admin & run in Windows 7, click apply then click ok then close that out & try running it again, before uninstalling it & reinstalling it. Hope this helps... __________________

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07-07-19, 08:00 AM	#6
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	I completely wiped the old sh3 off and reinstalled the DVD version and placed it under C:\Silent Hunter\SH3 I tried running it and got the same error. I also rain it as administrator and tried the compatibility option using everyone from Windows 95 through Windows 8. Each one still gave me the same error. I didn’t do the 1.4 update or the GWX3.0 as I figured I’d get the program to run before altering it. What’s weird is my SH4 runs without issues..... Last edited by aso544; 07-07-19 at 08:10 AM.

07-07-19, 12:58 PM	#7
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,742 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	That error screen you have there aso544 is not a Windows error, nor is it (that I'm aware of) a Silent Hunter message. Ubi would not have put IBM's OS2 nor NT4 on their list of OSes to use... Do you have an AV app running, or some "protection" app, such as a McAfee overlord that came with the computer? Did you install the DirectX v9.0c when you ran the game install? __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

07-07-19, 02:16 PM	#8
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	The only protection app I have is Windows Defender Security System... I tried to turn everything off but I still get the loading error I want to say I did load DirectX when I did the install.

07-07-19, 04:03 PM	#9
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Well..... for 3.99 I bought a Steam copy and it runs fine. It’s came updated to 1.4 but I get an error when trying to update it to GWX3 saying the SH3 must be a clean copy updated to 1.4... which it is. The GWX3 install show it at C:\Program Files (x86)\Ubisoft\Silent HunterIII I looked to try and find it in my files but it’s not there. I also couldn’t figure out how to have Steam load it to a location of my choosing. Regardless.... I’m close.... game will load and run... just need to figure out how to.... 1. Get the GWX3 uploaded 2. Get the game in full screen Aso544

07-07-19, 04:27 PM	#10
aso544 Mate Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 54 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Found it!!!!! Got GWX3 uploaded !!!!! It was hidden in a steam folder. All seems good to go except the non full screen issue.

07-07-19, 04:31 PM	#11
Mad Mardigan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi. Posts: 2,327 Downloads: 491 Uploads: 0	Re: Returning to SH3-continued... At this juncture, since you have a steam driven copy of SH3, would highly recommend that you go to THEBERBSTER page & click on the link there for SH3... that will be the very top one concerning installing & running SH3 and using it to get SH3 to where you can not only run it, but... be able to add in GWX 3. Those instructions helped me to get my SH3 to work with mega mods like GWX & Living Silent Hunter 3-2015 version. He gives a very complete lay out on how to do that. __________________