Considering SH4

Skybird · 03-20-11, 06:57 PM

After upgrading to new system and OS, I found that no matter what tips I tried, SH3 does not correctly in stall and run on my new rig. So I consider to switch - by pressure and emergency

- to SH4.

Question: SH4 Gold - is it compatible with Win7 64 Bit and 4-core CPU? And is it starforce again, or free of it?

And as I think Gold comes in versio0n 1.5, representing the last patch standard - is it playable and bug-free to a comparing degree with SH3, or is it a bug-party?

03-20-11, 06:59 PM

It should install fine and there is no Star Force.
SH3 should install fine if you have a newer version that is Star Force free.
Just do NOT install to Program Files on SH3 or SH4!

03-20-11, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

It should install fine and there is no Star Force.
SH3 should install fine if you have a newer version that is Star Force free.
Just do NOT install to Program Files on SH3 or SH4!

Huh I installed sh4 in program files and it works fine. (Though I turned off UAC)

03-20-11, 07:32 PM

There has been problem when installed in a 64 bit program files.
If yours is working fine?
That's great!

Jan Kyster · 03-20-11, 07:34 PM

I was looking at Silent Hunter Gold yesterday and came across this dual-kit!

€4,95 = $7,00 for package!

Shipped from Germany: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002RW21MY

/EDIT:
Crap! It's not the UBM version!

Price will double now! €4,95 for each then...

SHIII: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002YNS4FY
SHIV: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B001PWTZWQ

@Rilder: just move it to other place/partition. Enabling UAC is recommended btw....

Skybird · 03-21-11, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

I was looking at Silent Hunter Gold yesterday and came across this dual-kit!

€4,95 = $7,00 for package!

Shipped from Germany: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002RW21MY

/EDIT:
Crap! It's not the UBM version!

Price will double now! €4,95 for each then...

SHIII: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002YNS4FY
SHIV: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B001PWTZWQ

@Rilder: just move it to other place/partition. Enabling UAC is recommended btw....

Not much of use if you cannot install or use SH3 cause you run W7. The internet is filled with cries of agony over this. As I said, I was was unable to get it installing and running, too, no matter what I tried. All tips failed.

torpedobait · 03-21-11, 06:02 AM

Give it one more chance, guys. I run SH3-GWX with many added mods, and SH4 1.5 plus TMO/RSRD all under 64-bit Win-7 with no problems (other than I can still overload the graphics even with twin SLI'd ATI 8600's). The secret really is, as many have said, to do an absolutely clean install (delete everything from prior installations, including the SH3 and SH4 folders in your Documents file), and install to C:\Games\Ubisoft\... or similar, anything but the ProgramFiles directory.

Don't give up the ship!

commandosolo2009 · 03-21-11, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

After upgrading to new system and OS, I found that no matter what tips I tried, SH3 does not correctly in stall and run on my new rig. So I consider to switch - by pressure and emergency

- to SH4.

Question: SH4 Gold - is it compatible with Win7 64 Bit and 4-core CPU? And is it starforce again, or free of it?

And as I think Gold comes in versio0n 1.5, representing the last patch standard - is it playable and bug-free to a comparing degree with SH3, or is it a bug-party?

Buy it assured it's gonna work fine. Play stock first, then try it with mods and see how it looks even better! BUY IT through subsims search tool and help keep this forum afloat at no additional cost. Click my sig.

Jan Kyster · 03-21-11, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Not much of use if you cannot install or use SH3 cause you run W7. The internet is filled with cries of agony over this. As I said, I was was unable to get it installing and running, too, no matter what I tried. All tips failed.

What are you talking about??

Yes, the cry-babies I know all too well

- but not being able to run SH3? Under Windows 7? Rubbish!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=153900&page=4

And Commando... pardon me, but why would a guy from Germany have his SHIII shipped across the Atlantic?

I'm sure Neal will keep this old girl afloat without that dime...

Bilge_Rat · 03-21-11, 08:54 AM

running SH4 here on win 7 64 bit and a quad core Q9550 with no issues.

Herr-Berbunch · 03-21-11, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

What are you talking about??

Yes, the cry-babies I know all too well

- but not being able to run SH3? Under Windows 7? Rubbish!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=153900&page=4

And Commando... pardon me, but why would a guy from Germany have his SHIII shipped across the Atlantic?

I'm sure Neal will keep this old girl afloat without that dime...

I too run fine under 64-bit Win 7, but I've only got dual not quad core processor.

The link to the subsim store links to Amazon sites in Canada, UK and Germany, so no transatlantic shipping needed for Skybird. And every dime helps - they all add up to make quarters, and dollars.

Dogfish40 · 03-21-11, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Not much of use if you cannot install or use SH3 cause you run W7. The internet is filled with cries of agony over this. As I said, I was was unable to get it installing and running, too, no matter what I tried. All tips failed.

I have to agree with Torpedo Bait and Jan, I was having some problems with windows 7 (SH4 1.5 install w mods), I tried changing the compatibility mode and it worked fine, installed IN program files. I am going to do a clean install directly to the C drive but the point is, SH4 works with Windows 7. As you might know, to get this particular game to run to your liking might require some extra time but it's soooo worth it. So to re-quote Torpedo Bait...don't give up the ship! Keep trying those system tweaks.
Good Luck!
D40

Skybird · 03-21-11, 12:42 PM

I read all those tips you guys mention for SH3, point is they work for some people, but by far not for all, and there is hardly a pattern to be perceived.

[grandfather mode on] I have manged to get SH3 running without Starforce long before some of you had become board members.

[grandfather mode off]

The Amazon links set up by Neal automatically link you to the stores that are nationally most matching for you. But somebody already said that.

On SH3, do a Google search for "SH3 and Windows 7 64", you then should see easily by the results that many people can not get it to run or even to install. Some do not knpw tzhe poissiubly tricks, and can be helped by telling them about Admin modes and UAC and dirtectories etc, but again: these things work only for some. For many, they do not. It's even wors eif you have a first egneratiuon copy of the game which still is starforce infested. I know how to get it runnign from that CD without Starforce ever reaching my HD. But installing it correctly under Win7Pro64 proved to be impossible. And I did not even come to the point where to try to bypass the follow-up installation of Starforce...

Anyhow, coming home from town I got myself a cheap copy of SH4, by AKtronic. Will try that tonight.

Ducimus · 03-21-11, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Anyhow, coming home from town I got myself a cheap copy of SH4, by AKtronic. Will try that tonight.

I strongly advise against playing the vanilla game. It will kill your inner child.

commandosolo2009 · 03-21-11, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

What are you talking about??

Yes, the cry-babies I know all too well

- but not being able to run SH3? Under Windows 7? Rubbish!

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...=153900&page=4

And Commando... pardon me, but why would a guy from Germany have his SHIII shipped across the Atlantic?

I'm sure Neal will keep this old girl afloat without that dime...

My bad Jan.

03-20-11, 06:57 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Considering SH4 After upgrading to new system and OS, I found that no matter what tips I tried, SH3 does not correctly in stall and run on my new rig. So I consider to switch - by pressure and emergency - to SH4. Question: SH4 Gold - is it compatible with Win7 64 Bit and 4-core CPU? And is it starforce again, or free of it? And as I think Gold comes in versio0n 1.5, representing the last patch standard - is it playable and bug-free to a comparing degree with SH3, or is it a bug-party? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-21-11, 06:02 AM	#7
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	Give it one more chance, guys. I run SH3-GWX with many added mods, and SH4 1.5 plus TMO/RSRD all under 64-bit Win-7 with no problems (other than I can still overload the graphics even with twin SLI'd ATI 8600's). The secret really is, as many have said, to do an absolutely clean install (delete everything from prior installations, including the SH3 and SH4 folders in your Documents file), and install to C:\Games\Ubisoft\... or similar, anything but the ProgramFiles directory. Don't give up the ship! __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All

03-21-11, 08:54 AM	#10
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,855 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	running SH4 here on win 7 64 bit and a quad core Q9550 with no issues. __________________

03-21-11, 12:42 PM	#13
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,615 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I read all those tips you guys mention for SH3, point is they work for some people, but by far not for all, and there is hardly a pattern to be perceived. [grandfather mode on] I have manged to get SH3 running without Starforce long before some of you had become board members. [grandfather mode off] The Amazon links set up by Neal automatically link you to the stores that are nationally most matching for you. But somebody already said that. On SH3, do a Google search for "SH3 and Windows 7 64", you then should see easily by the results that many people can not get it to run or even to install. Some do not knpw tzhe poissiubly tricks, and can be helped by telling them about Admin modes and UAC and dirtectories etc, but again: these things work only for some. For many, they do not. It's even wors eif you have a first egneratiuon copy of the game which still is starforce infested. I know how to get it runnign from that CD without Starforce ever reaching my HD. But installing it correctly under Win7Pro64 proved to be impossible. And I did not even come to the point where to try to bypass the follow-up installation of Starforce... Anyhow, coming home from town I got myself a cheap copy of SH4, by AKtronic. Will try that tonight. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-20-11, 06:59 PM	#2
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	It should install fine and there is no Star Force. SH3 should install fine if you have a newer version that is Star Force free. Just do NOT install to Program Files on SH3 or SH4!

03-20-11, 07:32 PM	#4
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	There has been problem when installed in a 64 bit program files. If yours is working fine? That's great!

03-20-11, 07:34 PM	#5
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	I was looking at Silent Hunter Gold yesterday and came across this dual-kit! €4,95 = $7,00 for package! Shipped from Germany: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002RW21MY /EDIT: Crap! It's not the UBM version! Price will double now! €4,95 for each then... SHIII: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B002YNS4FY SHIV: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B001PWTZWQ @Rilder: just move it to other place/partition. Enabling UAC is recommended btw....