SH$ and Windows 7

billk1 · 04-13-11, 01:32 PM

Has anyone gotten SH4 to run under Windows 7.

Thanks,

Bill

Matt86 · 04-13-11, 03:25 PM

I am, 64 bit. Not a single problem. Copied the game folder from my xp install, create shortcut and thats that.

Only issues Ive heard of is installing into programs and trying to enable mod- UAC nonsense

WernherVonTrapp · 04-13-11, 03:32 PM

I have Vista 64 (similar to W7). Just try installing to "Programs Files(x86)" or directly to your C: drive. Install as Administrator, disable UAC and don't forget to restart your PC (so it's recognized by the system registry). Also, disable any Virus Scanning/Firewall apps before installing.

fred8615 · 04-13-11, 04:41 PM

I have Win 7 64 bit Home Premium, and have had no trouble whatsoever. I installed on a 2nd hard drive to avoid the UAC problem, and at the very least recommend installing outside the "Program Files" folder rather than turning off UAC. After all, it is part of your security system.

torpedobait · 04-14-11, 07:09 AM

No problems with Win7 Pro, 64-bit. As suggested above, do not install in the default directory. I made a new directory named C:Games/Ubisoft/... and it went in just fine. If you already had an install, you should first not only delete all files for SH4 in the default directory, but also the SH4 files in your "Documents" directory. The only crashes I get now are for trying to use time compression too close to a harbor while attempting an external view of some kind. It seems to overload my twin SLI ATI 5800 cards!

Dogfish40 · 04-14-11, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billk1

Has anyone gotten SH4 to run under Windows 7.

Thanks,

Bill

Ahoy Bill,
Using Win7 64bit. It even loaded in the program files folder. There seems to be two of them. However, absolutely, load the game in it's own file on the C/ drive.
Once loaded, Win7 loves the game.
Sometimes it's good to try a couple of times, let us know how it's going.
Hope all is well by the time you read this.
D40

Daniel Prates · 04-14-11, 03:43 PM

Funny all of you having that problem, I have W7 and it runs smoothly. So possibly it is a matter of (in)compatibility with something else.

04-13-11, 01:32 PM	#1
billk1 Watch Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 20 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 0	SH$ and Windows 7 Has anyone gotten SH4 to run under Windows 7. Thanks, Bill

04-13-11, 03:25 PM	#2
Matt86 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 47 Downloads: 144 Uploads: 0	I am, 64 bit. Not a single problem. Copied the game folder from my xp install, create shortcut and thats that. Only issues Ive heard of is installing into programs and trying to enable mod- UAC nonsense __________________ E8500 @ 3.8ghz, DFI BloodIron P45 Elite T2S, Corsair VX550W, 4gb 800mhz Xms2, MSI 6850 OC @ 950/1150 1.148v, Seagate 7200 250gb

04-13-11, 03:32 PM	#3
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I have Vista 64 (similar to W7). Just try installing to "Programs Files(x86)" or directly to your C: drive. Install as Administrator, disable UAC and don't forget to restart your PC (so it's recognized by the system registry). Also, disable any Virus Scanning/Firewall apps before installing. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

04-13-11, 04:41 PM	#4
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	I have Win 7 64 bit Home Premium, and have had no trouble whatsoever. I installed on a 2nd hard drive to avoid the UAC problem, and at the very least recommend installing outside the "Program Files" folder rather than turning off UAC. After all, it is part of your security system. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.

04-14-11, 07:09 AM	#5
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	No problems with Win7 Pro, 64-bit. As suggested above, do not install in the default directory. I made a new directory named C:Games/Ubisoft/... and it went in just fine. If you already had an install, you should first not only delete all files for SH4 in the default directory, but also the SH4 files in your "Documents" directory. The only crashes I get now are for trying to use time compression too close to a harbor while attempting an external view of some kind. It seems to overload my twin SLI ATI 5800 cards! __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All

04-14-11, 03:43 PM	#7
Daniel Prates Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Curitiba, Brazil Posts: 938 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Funny all of you having that problem, I have W7 and it runs smoothly. So possibly it is a matter of (in)compatibility with something else.