Vista and SH3 resolution problems

DanFraser · 08-24-08, 09:44 AM

I've been trying to get the resolution fix which has been reported on several occasions to actually work, to allow me to use another resolution aside from 1024x768 which SH3 defaults to. I can't get it to work though, I literally cannot get SH3 to be in any other resolution than 1024x768.

I just copied the d3d9.dll and the d3d9.cfg files to the SH3 main folder and then edited the x and y values. I've tried different values, nothing seems to work. Does anyone have a solution?

johnno74 · 08-25-08, 07:47 AM

Hmmm. I have Vista, and I haven't had any problems with the res patch.

I do have SH3 installed OUTSIDE program files though, as vista's clever file virtualisation can make things tricky.

If the folder is inside program files, try moving it elsewhere, then set up the res fix again. (you should be able to do this without an un-install/re-install, just fix your shortcuts later)

DanFraser · 08-25-08, 07:59 AM

Ah! I'd gotten so used to programs working in the program files directory I forgot that might be the issue. Gonna give it a shot now!

4.38GB!!?? lol, good job I've got fast data transfers...

uallas5 · 08-25-08, 08:55 AM

I've gotten it to work on Vista 64-bit. I edited the security permissions on the SH3 folder from the get go to give everthing in the users list full permissions an that solves any problems. That way you won't have to uninstall/reinstall.

DanFraser · 08-25-08, 09:17 AM

Hmmm, still doesn't work, even after a reinstall on another drive

nirwana · 08-25-08, 03:53 PM

I have the 8800gtx and i had to play with its extended 3D settings to make it work.

08-24-08, 09:44 AM	#1
DanFraser Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 62 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Vista and SH3 resolution problems I've been trying to get the resolution fix which has been reported on several occasions to actually work, to allow me to use another resolution aside from 1024x768 which SH3 defaults to. I can't get it to work though, I literally cannot get SH3 to be in any other resolution than 1024x768. I just copied the d3d9.dll and the d3d9.cfg files to the SH3 main folder and then edited the x and y values. I've tried different values, nothing seems to work. Does anyone have a solution?

08-25-08, 07:47 AM	#2
johnno74 Planesman Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 197 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hmmm. I have Vista, and I haven't had any problems with the res patch. I do have SH3 installed OUTSIDE program files though, as vista's clever file virtualisation can make things tricky. If the folder is inside program files, try moving it elsewhere, then set up the res fix again. (you should be able to do this without an un-install/re-install, just fix your shortcuts later) __________________ When you pull the pin from Mr. Grenade, he is no longer your friend.

08-25-08, 09:17 AM	#5
DanFraser Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 62 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Hmmm, still doesn't work, even after a reinstall on another drive __________________ Q6600 2.4GHz @ 3.6GHz OC'ed 8192MB 800MHz DDR2 RAM Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R 8800GTS 320MB 2x 17" Proview Monitors Windows 7

08-25-08, 07:59 AM	#3
DanFraser Bosun Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 62 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Ah! I'd gotten so used to programs working in the program files directory I forgot that might be the issue. Gonna give it a shot now! 4.38GB!!?? lol, good job I've got fast data transfers...

08-25-08, 08:55 AM	#4
uallas5 Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I've gotten it to work on Vista 64-bit. I edited the security permissions on the SH3 folder from the get go to give everthing in the users list full permissions an that solves any problems. That way you won't have to uninstall/reinstall.

08-25-08, 03:53 PM	#6
nirwana Sonar Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 380 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	I have the 8800gtx and i had to play with its extended 3D settings to make it work.