Having Trouble please help?

paulasteffan · 03-04-08, 03:20 AM

Greetings kaleuns

I was wondering if anyone has had the same difficulty i have had trying to update to 1.4b i keep getting error that mission.dll is an unknown file , also it says that it will install sh1.00 to 1.3 ??? do i have the right patch??? i checked my version as it definitely v1.0 i also tried running as an administrator but that didnt do anything i will be getting gwx 2.0 tomorrow so i need to update before i can install that ,i also have the mod enabler and commander 2.7

need your expertise on this one please.

p.s plays stock game ok although i could do with new graphics card as im playing on an onboard gpu with 1gb ram so graphics arent looking the best when topside also my watchmen dont have binos is that a graphics glitch ????

Many thanks

Steffan

Brag · 03-04-08, 07:14 AM

Someone who understands these things should pop up here soon. Good luck.

steeljackal · 03-04-08, 07:23 AM

If you have mod enabled, they can be the problems.

For correct install of GWX2:

- uninstall SH3 and delete the folder in documents with the carrer saves.
- reinstall SH3, then install only the last patch.
- install GWX2

If you want install another mood, make sure it is compatible with GWX2, and then install after the previus procedure.

jpm1 · 03-04-08, 07:00 PM

You need to have a clean installation (when you unistall be sure to delete the sh3 folder in My documents folder) , make sure you have the right patch there are patches for us versions for european versions etc , the 1.0 to 1.3 message s normal it s a bug
GWX s a great mod , i suggest , if not already done

, to download it at Gameshadow fast

ReM · 03-05-08, 04:46 AM

I have also had my share of problems of installs and re-installs of SHIII. I now have a workaround that works for me.

I have a clean and patched to 1.4 stock version on my computer. I leave this installation as is.

If I want to create a modded SHIII version I just copy the stock folder and place it on the HDD under another name. You can then mod this copied version as you like. Right now I have stock, GWX I and GWX II version of SHIII installed.

If you manage to foul up a version, you can easily delete it and start a fresh project by just copying the original folder again.

Concerning your inability to patch: you might want to take a look in your registry; problems with reinstallations in my case were caused by still existing SH III registry keys. After deletion everything worked fine.

paulasteffan · 03-05-08, 05:40 AM

Thanks for the reply guys

Well i have done what you all suggested clean install got the right patch version ,installed that, got rid of everything before that ,old sh3 files ect.

Then i installed Gwx 2.0, then sh3 commander with the cfg file for it, got all excited after i rebooted after the installs and i ran the sh3 gwx shortcut on my desktop .,

got even more excited when the nice gwx intro loaded and the sh3 intro loaded then the progress bar went all the way then had sh3 has encountered an error sorry for the inconvience lol yeah right i just spent hours freeing up space to install this .

Im absolutely shattered, i had a funny feeling it may come to this i had read so many posts of this happening to others

Please help me out team

Bitterly disapointed

Steffan.

ReM · 03-05-08, 07:19 AM

You sure you have correct graphics drivers installed? I read something about it here.

Also try the search button at the Subsim forums....there is a wealth of info to be found here.

You will get it running: it just might take a while....

Captain Nemo · 03-05-08, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulasteffan

got even more excited when the nice gwx intro loaded and the sh3 intro loaded then the progress bar went all the way then had sh3 has encountered an error sorry for the inconvience lol yeah right i just spent hours freeing up space to install this .

I'm no expert on these type of issues, but you mention freeing up HD space to install SH3+GWX. If HD space is tight, perhaps virtual memory lies at the heart of your problem?

Nemo

HundertzehnGustav · 03-05-08, 09:07 AM

useless post.... DORGH

Jimbuna · 03-05-08, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulasteffan

Greetings kaleuns

I was wondering if anyone has had the same difficulty i have had trying to update to 1.4b i keep getting error that mission.dll is an unknown file , also it says that it will install sh1.00 to 1.3 ??? do i have the right patch??? i checked my version as it definitely v1.0 i also tried running as an administrator but that didnt do anything i will be getting gwx 2.0 tomorrow so i need to update before i can install that ,i also have the mod enabler and commander 2.7

need your expertise on this one please.

p.s plays stock game ok although i could do with new graphics card as im playing on an onboard gpu with 1gb ram so graphics arent looking the best when topside also my watchmen dont have binos is that a graphics glitch ????

Many thanks

Steffan

Greetings Kaleun

Delete the dll file and the SH3 file in C/MyDocs.
Insert your SH3 disc and perform an 'uninstall' from that disc.
Go to the GWX website (available by clicking on my sig) and follow the installation instructions to the letter.

Good Luck

Captain Nemo · 03-05-08, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

useless post.... DORGH

Well I did say I wasn't an expert, it was just a thought. I apologise if I wasted your valuable time reading it.

Nemo

HundertzehnGustav · 03-05-08, 10:40 AM

what the funk...
methinks we have a confusion here.
useless was for my own post... i wrote some help text for you, just to realize 10 minutes later that you were already up and running.

Quote:

useless post.... DORGH

was aimed at myself... i shoulda red the whole topic, not a single post.

Captain Nemo · 03-05-08, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

what the funk...
methinks we have a confusion here.
useless was for my own post... i wrote some help text for you, just to realize 10 minutes later that you were already up and running.

Quote:

useless post.... DORGH

was aimed at myself... i shoulda red the whole topic, not a single post.

In that case I apologise again.

Nemo

HundertzehnGustav · 03-05-08, 10:54 AM

no biggie....

von hally · 03-05-08, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulasteffan

Thanks for the reply guys

Well i have done what you all suggested clean install got the right patch version ,installed that, got rid of everything before that ,old sh3 files ect.

Then i installed Gwx 2.0, then sh3 commander with the cfg file for it, got all excited after i rebooted after the installs and i ran the sh3 gwx shortcut on my desktop .,

got even more excited when the nice gwx intro loaded and the sh3 intro loaded then the progress bar went all the way then had sh3 has encountered an error sorry for the inconvience lol yeah right i just spent hours freeing up space to install this .

Im absolutely shattered, i had a funny feeling it may come to this i had read so many posts of this happening to others

Please help me out team

Bitterly disapointed

Steffan.

lo mate

after youve exhausted other options...try adjusting your screen resolution.

im wondering this as you say your progress bar goes to the end then you get a error.
seems like sh3 is loading the data ok.... but not initializing. it may be too high a resolution or something else graphical

03-04-08, 03:20 AM	#1
paulasteffan Watch Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 17 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Having Trouble please help? Greetings kaleuns I was wondering if anyone has had the same difficulty i have had trying to update to 1.4b i keep getting error that mission.dll is an unknown file , also it says that it will install sh1.00 to 1.3 ??? do i have the right patch??? i checked my version as it definitely v1.0 i also tried running as an administrator but that didnt do anything i will be getting gwx 2.0 tomorrow so i need to update before i can install that ,i also have the mod enabler and commander 2.7 need your expertise on this one please. p.s plays stock game ok although i could do with new graphics card as im playing on an onboard gpu with 1gb ram so graphics arent looking the best when topside also my watchmen dont have binos is that a graphics glitch ???? Many thanks Steffan

03-04-08, 07:14 AM	#2
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03-05-08, 04:46 AM	#5
ReM Commodore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brewsky, Galore Posts: 618 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I have also had my share of problems of installs and re-installs of SHIII. I now have a workaround that works for me. I have a clean and patched to 1.4 stock version on my computer. I leave this installation as is. If I want to create a modded SHIII version I just copy the stock folder and place it on the HDD under another name. You can then mod this copied version as you like. Right now I have stock, GWX I and GWX II version of SHIII installed. If you manage to foul up a version, you can easily delete it and start a fresh project by just copying the original folder again. Concerning your inability to patch: you might want to take a look in your registry; problems with reinstallations in my case were caused by still existing SH III registry keys. After deletion everything worked fine. __________________ Daddy cool

03-05-08, 07:19 AM	#7
ReM Commodore Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brewsky, Galore Posts: 618 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	You sure you have correct graphics drivers installed? I read something about it here. Also try the search button at the Subsim forums....there is a wealth of info to be found here. You will get it running: it just might take a while.... __________________ Daddy cool

03-05-08, 09:07 AM	#9
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	useless post.... DORGH __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

03-04-08, 07:23 AM	#3
steeljackal Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Treviso - Italy Posts: 44 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	If you have mod enabled, they can be the problems. For correct install of GWX2: - uninstall SH3 and delete the folder in documents with the carrer saves. - reinstall SH3, then install only the last patch. - install GWX2 If you want install another mood, make sure it is compatible with GWX2, and then install after the previus procedure.

03-04-08, 07:00 PM	#4
jpm1 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 544 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	You need to have a clean installation (when you unistall be sure to delete the sh3 folder in My documents folder) , make sure you have the right patch there are patches for us versions for european versions etc , the 1.0 to 1.3 message s normal it s a bug GWX s a great mod , i suggest , if not already done , to download it at Gameshadow fast

03-05-08, 05:40 AM	#6
paulasteffan Watch Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 17 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the reply guys Well i have done what you all suggested clean install got the right patch version ,installed that, got rid of everything before that ,old sh3 files ect. Then i installed Gwx 2.0, then sh3 commander with the cfg file for it, got all excited after i rebooted after the installs and i ran the sh3 gwx shortcut on my desktop ., got even more excited when the nice gwx intro loaded and the sh3 intro loaded then the progress bar went all the way then had sh3 has encountered an error sorry for the inconvience lol yeah right i just spent hours freeing up space to install this . Im absolutely shattered, i had a funny feeling it may come to this i had read so many posts of this happening to others Please help me out team Bitterly disapointed Steffan.

03-05-08, 10:54 AM	#14
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	no biggie.... __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm