SH3 Hi-res fix

OzzyJack · 11-21-11, 08:55 AM

Hey folks, I'm just getting back into silent hunter after a six-month hiatus and building a new pc. I've had a few snags along the way, but after three hours of swearing and mild success I finally have it installed and running well.

Bar one aspect; I cannot for the life of me get the hi-res fix to work, despite following the instructions to the very letter.

Does anyone have any tips or a solution that may help?

Thanks guys

OzzyJack

Captain Nemo · 11-21-11, 09:55 AM

I seem to recall reading somewhere in the forum that the hi-res fix doesn't work on computers running Windows 7. If that's the OS you are using then that might be the problem. I'm sure others will give you a more definitive answer.

Nemo

frau kaleun · 11-21-11, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Nemo

I seem to recall reading somewhere in the forum that the hi-res fix doesn't work on computers running Windows 7. If that's the OS you are using then that might be the problem. I'm sure others will give you a more definitive answer.

Nemo

I got it to work, however it caused my game to freeze/crash when I tried to take screenshots. A known issue with the fix but one that I did not experience until I switched from XP to 7.

Fish In The Water · 11-21-11, 05:16 PM

First up, welcome back to SH3!

Glad you got it up and running - although the res fix is a bit of a horse of a different color. I've got it working on Vista (no freezes - screenshots and all) but it took quite a bit of configuring.

My advice would be to post the steps you've taken and what the results or lack thereof have been. Perhaps then someone could spot an omission or suggest an alternate approach.

Many times patience is the key, so good luck and hang in there!

OzzyJack · 11-21-11, 07:22 PM

Cheers fellas, Its nice to be part of the crew

Think Ill give the hi-res attempts a rest for a bit and just enjoy the game for a while.

At least until tomorrow lol.

Fish In The Water · 11-22-11, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OzzyJack

Cheers fellas, Its nice to be part of the crew

Think Ill give the hi-res attempts a rest for a bit and just enjoy the game for a while.

At least until tomorrow lol.

Sounds good, and happy hunting!

Maky · 11-25-11, 07:15 AM

I was in your exact same shoes last night after reading about the high res fix in this thread. I downloaded the fix and it worked first time perfectly. I'm running windows 7 too. The only difference I can think of that I have done differently to you Is change the resolution In c:\program files(x86)\silent hunter 3\data\cfg\main.cfg
open that file with notepad or any other txt editer and scroll down to the resolution and change it to whats desired.

I changed this to the resolution I wanted over 2 weeks ago when I was trying to change the resolution by modding it myself. (I didnt know about this forum back then and didnt know of the fix)

I hope this works for you but there is the possibility that the high res fix might be programmed to change this automatically.

It's worth a try no?

If I remember correctly I have a faint memory of doing the same procedure to a file in C:\users\"user name"\ app data\ roaming ==== might be wrong?

Anyway have a go at that and good luck.

OzzyJack · 11-25-11, 07:38 AM

Cheers Maky, I shall have a go at it now.

Fingers crossed

EDIT: No such luck, still, SH3 is up and running well, so its more good than bad lol.

Maky · 11-26-11, 11:14 AM

I think you need to write down exactly step by step what you have done to see if I or anyone on here can spot a mistake.

11-21-11, 08:55 AM	#1
OzzyJack Nub Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	SH3 Hi-res fix Hey folks, I'm just getting back into silent hunter after a six-month hiatus and building a new pc. I've had a few snags along the way, but after three hours of swearing and mild success I finally have it installed and running well. Bar one aspect; I cannot for the life of me get the hi-res fix to work, despite following the instructions to the very letter. Does anyone have any tips or a solution that may help? Thanks guys OzzyJack

11-21-11, 09:55 AM	#2
Captain Nemo Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 1,144 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	I seem to recall reading somewhere in the forum that the hi-res fix doesn't work on computers running Windows 7. If that's the OS you are using then that might be the problem. I'm sure others will give you a more definitive answer. Nemo __________________ "I'm afraid there is no disguising the fact that King's obsession with the Pacific and the Battle of Washington cost us dear in the Battle of the Atlantic". Sir John Slessor GCB, DSO, MC, DL AOC-in-C Coastal Command RAF ___________________________________________

11-21-11, 05:16 PM	#4
Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	First up, welcome back to SH3! Glad you got it up and running - although the res fix is a bit of a horse of a different color. I've got it working on Vista (no freezes - screenshots and all) but it took quite a bit of configuring. My advice would be to post the steps you've taken and what the results or lack thereof have been. Perhaps then someone could spot an omission or suggest an alternate approach. Many times patience is the key, so good luck and hang in there! __________________ "The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people are so full of doubts." - Bertrand Russell.

11-21-11, 07:22 PM	#5
OzzyJack Nub Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Cheers fellas, Its nice to be part of the crew Think Ill give the hi-res attempts a rest for a bit and just enjoy the game for a while. At least until tomorrow lol.

11-25-11, 07:15 AM	#7
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I was in your exact same shoes last night after reading about the high res fix in this thread. I downloaded the fix and it worked first time perfectly. I'm running windows 7 too. The only difference I can think of that I have done differently to you Is change the resolution In c:\program files(x86)\silent hunter 3\data\cfg\main.cfg open that file with notepad or any other txt editer and scroll down to the resolution and change it to whats desired. I changed this to the resolution I wanted over 2 weeks ago when I was trying to change the resolution by modding it myself. (I didnt know about this forum back then and didnt know of the fix) I hope this works for you but there is the possibility that the high res fix might be programmed to change this automatically. It's worth a try no? If I remember correctly I have a faint memory of doing the same procedure to a file in C:\users\"user name"\ app data\ roaming ==== might be wrong? Anyway have a go at that and good luck.

11-25-11, 07:38 AM	#8
OzzyJack Nub Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3 Downloads: 68 Uploads: 0	Cheers Maky, I shall have a go at it now. Fingers crossed EDIT: No such luck, still, SH3 is up and running well, so its more good than bad lol.

11-26-11, 11:14 AM	#9
Maky Loader Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 89 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	I think you need to write down exactly step by step what you have done to see if I or anyone on here can spot a mistake.