SH3 won't run

JerM · 02-15-12, 08:11 PM

Ahoy,

Just installed SH3 on my new comp and I get an error message when I try to start the game.

This application can be launched with a release version of Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2.1/98/ME/NT 4.0/2000XP/Server 2003 only

I have Windows 7 and I've changed the compatibility to Windows XP but it still won't run.

Any help?

Jeremy

Laufen zum Ziel · 02-15-12, 09:19 PM

I am no expert but I have seen some threads suggesting with Win 7 you should not put the program into the program files. I also run win 7 and have SHIII in my program files and it works.

Anyway someone with more knowledge then me will be along to help you.

Gargamel · 02-15-12, 11:48 PM

Yes, check the win 7 thread. Maybe we should sticky that one?

RConch · 02-16-12, 07:47 AM

The only solid cure I know-having the same problem last year. Is to buy the new version from Subsim without the starforce. It sucks buying two games-but it is the quickest way out of the problem.
The new version loads easy and most importantly-WORKS!
Love it!

irish1958 · 02-16-12, 08:32 AM

I agree.
Get the star force free version. Uninstall From the disc, clean your registry and reinstall with the new disc in a seperate folder on your C drive.

Herr-Berbunch · 02-16-12, 09:43 AM

Whilst it's great to buy another copy - from Amazon using the link in the Quick Links drop down, above. You really don't need to, just read the stickied threads in the SH3 section about Win 7 and Starforce removal.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118

But, please, do use the Amazon link for all other purchases.

02-15-12, 08:11 PM	#1
JerM Bosun Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 68 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	SH3 won't run Ahoy, Just installed SH3 on my new comp and I get an error message when I try to start the game. This application can be launched with a release version of Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2.1/98/ME/NT 4.0/2000XP/Server 2003 only I have Windows 7 and I've changed the compatibility to Windows XP but it still won't run. Any help? Jeremy

02-15-12, 09:19 PM	#2
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	I am no expert but I have seen some threads suggesting with Win 7 you should not put the program into the program files. I also run win 7 and have SHIII in my program files and it works. Anyway someone with more knowledge then me will be along to help you. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

02-15-12, 11:48 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Yes, check the win 7 thread. Maybe we should sticky that one? __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

02-16-12, 07:47 AM	#4
RConch Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 619 Downloads: 518 Uploads: 0	The only solid cure I know-having the same problem last year. Is to buy the new version from Subsim without the starforce. It sucks buying two games-but it is the quickest way out of the problem. The new version loads easy and most importantly-WORKS! Love it! __________________ "Noch und Noch" Prowling the Nord Atlantik with GWX 3.0.

02-16-12, 08:32 AM	#5
irish1958 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 3,250 Downloads: 320 Uploads: 11	I agree. Get the star force free version. Uninstall From the disc, clean your registry and reinstall with the new disc in a seperate folder on your C drive. __________________ Irish1958

02-16-12, 09:43 AM	#6
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Whilst it's great to buy another copy - from Amazon using the link in the Quick Links drop down, above. You really don't need to, just read the stickied threads in the SH3 section about Win 7 and Starforce removal. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=160118 But, please, do use the Amazon link for all other purchases. __________________