CTD? The wierd SH.exe error poss fix!

Badger Finn · 12-19-07, 04:44 PM

Having just loaded up GWX 2.0 (excellent mod there team) I discovered that occasionally when uninstalling or reinstalling that just getting rid of SH folder in my documents is not always the only rogue SH files that can get missed.

If getting a repeat of the SH.exe failed to load type error go check out the

C:\DOCUME~1\your comp name\LOCALS~\TEMP\ etc

and look for a appcompat.txt or any other SH files

For some reason the temps on my comp dont always delete the temp files in here automatically or straight away so hence a conflict crops up causing CTD's and the exe error.

This problem arose after a win update package this week !

Saves doing yet another install and ending up with the same prob.

I got this prob using the 2xmast adjustment for the OLC gui

Paajtor · 12-19-07, 05:04 PM

Best thing you can do to avoid these issues, is to to install&play SHIII on Administrator-account.

And always reboot...after installing the game, after patching, and after adding GWX.
This will update the registry correctly.

flag4 · 12-19-07, 05:07 PM

dont know if this is what you need/want but...

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126863

i have had HUGE trouble with uninstalling/installing. a clean uninstall is essential

, try this thread with all sorts of help.

take your time...

Captain Nemo · 12-20-07, 05:56 AM

I constantly hear fellow subsimmers having problems uninstalling SH3 and to be honest to avoid these issues I don't bother. I do the following:

1. Roll back SH3 Commander if you use it.
2. Delete the SH3 folder in my documents.
3. Rename your SilentHunterIII folder (the one in C:\Program Files\Ubisoft ) to whatever you want e.g. 'SilentHunterIII[Old].
4. Now put your SH3 DVD back in your DVD drive and click on install.
5. Then click on repair, which will create a stock SilentHunterIII folder.
6. Install patch 1.4.
7. Install the latest version of GWX.
8. If the renamed SilentHunterIII folder is no longer needed it can be safely deleted.

I have used this method without any issues for all past releases of GWX and other mods. I hope this helps others avoid the dreaded SH3 uninstall problems.

Nemo

Badger Finn · 12-20-07, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paajtor

Best thing you can do to avoid these issues, is to to install&play SHIII on Administrator-account.

And always reboot...after installing the game, after patching, and after adding GWX.
This will update the registry correctly.

Yep damn good idea!

Problem solved for me but that temp folder was a sneaky one to find

12-19-07, 04:44 PM	#1
Badger Finn Watch Officer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 332 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	CTD? The wierd SH.exe error poss fix! Having just loaded up GWX 2.0 (excellent mod there team) I discovered that occasionally when uninstalling or reinstalling that just getting rid of SH folder in my documents is not always the only rogue SH files that can get missed. If getting a repeat of the SH.exe failed to load type error go check out the C:\DOCUME~1\your comp name\LOCALS~\TEMP\ etc and look for a appcompat.txt or any other SH files For some reason the temps on my comp dont always delete the temp files in here automatically or straight away so hence a conflict crops up causing CTD's and the exe error. This problem arose after a win update package this week ! Saves doing yet another install and ending up with the same prob. I got this prob using the 2xmast adjustment for the OLC gui Last edited by Badger Finn; 12-20-07 at 05:53 PM.

12-19-07, 05:04 PM	#2
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	Best thing you can do to avoid these issues, is to to install&play SHIII on Administrator-account. And always reboot...after installing the game, after patching, and after adding GWX. This will update the registry correctly. __________________

12-19-07, 05:07 PM	#3
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	dont know if this is what you need/want but... http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=126863 i have had HUGE trouble with uninstalling/installing. a clean uninstall is essential , try this thread with all sorts of help. take your time... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

12-20-07, 05:56 AM	#4
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I constantly hear fellow subsimmers having problems uninstalling SH3 and to be honest to avoid these issues I don't bother. I do the following: 1. Roll back SH3 Commander if you use it. 2. Delete the SH3 folder in my documents. 3. Rename your SilentHunterIII folder (the one in C:\Program Files\Ubisoft ) to whatever you want e.g. 'SilentHunterIII[Old]. 4. Now put your SH3 DVD back in your DVD drive and click on install. 5. Then click on repair, which will create a stock SilentHunterIII folder. 6. Install patch 1.4. 7. Install the latest version of GWX. 8. If the renamed SilentHunterIII folder is no longer needed it can be safely deleted. I have used this method without any issues for all past releases of GWX and other mods. I hope this helps others avoid the dreaded SH3 uninstall problems. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________