Mayday, Mayday !

Alemap · 02-10-09, 04:33 PM

I run Silent Hunter III GWXGold. Today I bought a new computer, an HP Touchsmart which unfortunately runs on Vista. I followed the instructions in the GWX 3 Manual re Vista but the game wont run. It will not proceed past the security bar.

When I tried to install GWXIII, the installation failed on the grounds that 'mods' were detected, yet it was a fresh install of SHIII patched to 14b

Its my favourite sim. I only bought this darned computer so GWX would work better on it. Can anyone out there help me ?

I really dont deserve this, sniff.

lionn77 · 02-10-09, 05:04 PM

Vista can be a real pain. Perhaps you should try to install Xp if you can find all necessary drivers. I did so on my hp laptop and it works much better than with vista.

GoldenRivet · 02-10-09, 05:26 PM

http://www.star-force.com/support/users/group3.php

look there

irish1958 · 02-10-09, 05:54 PM

I recently purchased a new computer with Vista. Here are my suggestions
1) purchase a new copy of the game ($9.95). It comes Starfarce free, and is patched to 1.4b.
2) make a separate folder on your C drive and install ALL games there.
3) Install GWX3.0 GOLD
4) donate your old SHIII dvd to the local library.
5) consult Captain Morgan if you have any more problems.

Laufen zum Ziel · 02-10-09, 06:30 PM

Good Idea on Cpt Morgan. Worked for me.

I just recently installed SHIII/GWX 3 to a new Vista 32 machine without a hitch. I used a electronic SHIII (with 1.4 patch) from Direct2Drive.

Jazer · 02-10-09, 06:52 PM

hey alemap, check your private messages

02-10-09, 04:33 PM	#1
Alemap Watch Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19 Downloads: 56 Uploads: 0	Mayday, Mayday ! I run Silent Hunter III GWXGold. Today I bought a new computer, an HP Touchsmart which unfortunately runs on Vista. I followed the instructions in the GWX 3 Manual re Vista but the game wont run. It will not proceed past the security bar. When I tried to install GWXIII, the installation failed on the grounds that 'mods' were detected, yet it was a fresh install of SHIII patched to 14b Its my favourite sim. I only bought this darned computer so GWX would work better on it. Can anyone out there help me ? I really dont deserve this, sniff.

02-10-09, 05:26 PM	#3
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	http://www.star-force.com/support/users/group3.php look there __________________

02-10-09, 05:54 PM	#4
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	I recently purchased a new computer with Vista. Here are my suggestions 1) purchase a new copy of the game ($9.95). It comes Starfarce free, and is patched to 1.4b. 2) make a separate folder on your C drive and install ALL games there. 3) Install GWX3.0 GOLD 4) donate your old SHIII dvd to the local library. 5) consult Captain Morgan if you have any more problems. __________________ Irish1958

02-10-09, 06:30 PM	#5
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Good Idea on Cpt Morgan. Worked for me. I just recently installed SHIII/GWX 3 to a new Vista 32 machine without a hitch. I used a electronic SHIII (with 1.4 patch) from Direct2Drive. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

02-10-09, 06:52 PM	#6
Jazer Helmsman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A few meters beneath the waves Posts: 104 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	hey alemap, check your private messages __________________ That's a Burn!

02-10-09, 05:04 PM	#2
lionn77 Watch Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 23 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Vista can be a real pain. Perhaps you should try to install Xp if you can find all necessary drivers. I did so on my hp laptop and it works much better than with vista.