My SH3 disk is bad. What to do?

Bugsi · 11-26-10, 07:14 AM

After several years of service, my SH3 disk no longer reads properly and I can't perform a new installation of it on a computer. I can use it OK to run an already-installed SH3 install. I still have my receipt from when I bought it back in 2005 from Chips & Bits Inc, but they appear to have gone out of business.

I'm just wondering what my best options are.
I see now that there are many mods for SH3 including the ability to play without the disk in the computer, and that SH3 can still be purchased here for around $10. Should I just buy a new copy? Is there any process to replace a failing disk, or is it easier to just buy a new copy?

Any help is welcome.

Matador.es · 11-26-10, 08:18 AM

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Sailor Steve · 11-26-10, 09:43 AM

If you buy a new copy from Amazon using the Subsim link, you get a Starforce-free copy that doesn't require the disc in the drive to play, and Subsim gets a cut! Everybody wins!

Brag · 11-26-10, 02:34 PM

What Sailor Steve says is the simplest way to go. I´ve got my SH3 loaded in the computer via a new disk. Don´t need the disk in to play. It works great.

Jimbuna · 11-26-10, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

If you buy a new copy from Amazon using the Subsim link, you get a Starforce-free copy that doesn't require the disc in the drive to play, and Subsim gets a cut! Everybody wins!

Only $10...a real bargain

kk20 · 11-29-10, 04:57 AM

got mine from steam when it was on sale. My original disc died a while ago (looks all misty in one portion - too long near a radiator!). Digital downloads are great for one thing!

Bugsi · 11-29-10, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the answers. Spending the $10 for a new copy via the Amazon link. (Bonus, it includes SH2 as well!)

Jimbuna · 11-30-10, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugsi

Thanks for the answers. Spending the $10 for a new copy via the Amazon link. (Bonus, it includes SH2 as well!)

Good choice

11-26-10, 07:14 AM	#1
Bugsi Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My SH3 disk is bad. What to do? After several years of service, my SH3 disk no longer reads properly and I can't perform a new installation of it on a computer. I can use it OK to run an already-installed SH3 install. I still have my receipt from when I bought it back in 2005 from Chips & Bits Inc, but they appear to have gone out of business. I'm just wondering what my best options are. I see now that there are many mods for SH3 including the ability to play without the disk in the computer, and that SH3 can still be purchased here for around $10. Should I just buy a new copy? Is there any process to replace a failing disk, or is it easier to just buy a new copy? Any help is welcome.

11-26-10, 08:18 AM	#2
Matador.es Chief Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	*EDITED BY MODERATOR* We do not like such links and hints at this web. You really should know better. Hitman Last edited by Hitman; 11-30-10 at 03:35 PM.

11-26-10, 09:43 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	If you buy a new copy from Amazon using the Subsim link, you get a Starforce-free copy that doesn't require the disc in the drive to play, and Subsim gets a cut! Everybody wins! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-26-10, 02:34 PM	#4
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	What Sailor Steve says is the simplest way to go. I´ve got my SH3 loaded in the computer via a new disk. Don´t need the disk in to play. It works great. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

11-29-10, 04:57 AM	#6
kk20 Watch Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 23 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	got mine from steam when it was on sale. My original disc died a while ago (looks all misty in one portion - too long near a radiator!). Digital downloads are great for one thing!

11-29-10, 10:12 AM	#7
Bugsi Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the answers. Spending the $10 for a new copy via the Amazon link. (Bonus, it includes SH2 as well!)