Cannot launch SH 3 Windows 7

Sea Wraith · 09-03-12, 09:52 AM

I have just bought a new laptop, Although the game installs I cannot launch the game asit gives me an error message.The error message says it is not compatible wuth windows 7.I have the cd version,When it installs it even tells me my laptop can run the game but that is as far as i can get.

Laptop Sony Vaio E series with 17ninch screen
Os Windows 7 premium
Cpu Intel pentium B970 2.3 Ghz I think it is dual core?
Ram 4GB
Grapgics intel HD

I am at a loss as what to do to get it to work.

Maceaciadh · 09-03-12, 09:57 AM

try reading this thread, i am sure something helpful is in there

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=windows+7

Sea Wraith · 09-03-12, 10:29 AM

Ran the starfforce remover and it says there are no protection drivers to be found.Am i doing something wrong in allowing it to put it in program files x86.When I try to create a new folder it says it is invalid or write protected please choose a valid path.

sublynx · 09-03-12, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Wraith

Grapgics intel HD

Are you sure your graphics card has the punch to run SH3?Integrated graphics didn't work too well with games that needed 3Dcards some years ago - although I remember reading somewhere that nowadays they are more powerful.

Sea Wraith · 09-03-12, 11:13 AM

It says on the spec check it will run perfectly as I meet both min and recommended settings,
The problem is it wont even launch I cannot even input the cd key.

Pisces · 09-03-12, 01:25 PM

Try setting the screenresolution temporarily to 1024x768. Or make the screen drivers scale it to whatever is your native resolution. The game is a bit picky about screenresolutions. It doesn't like widescreens.

Maceaciadh · 09-03-12, 02:23 PM

try just installing it on your desktop or in another folder, read some things elsewhere that installing it in the programs x86 is a big no no

flag4 · 09-03-12, 05:27 PM

its an old game. windows 7 doesnt like that old stuff. it has to be installed under 'COMPATABILITY.' right click SH3 icon look for 'compatability' tab and drop down box. choose the windows version you used before. i used 'windows xp service pack 3' then look for 'privaledge level' further down tab. click 'run this programme as administrater' close tab then give it a try. i have windows 7 home edition. and this is what i did for it. i have had no probs so far. good luck, i hope it helps.

just had a look at the (x86) file. and thats where my SH3 file is and its been running fine.

and if you want to uninstall it you will have to ensure that you have removed all known traces of the SH3 programme/files etc. youll have to do a manual search then delete it all otherwise it MAY corrupt the new files.

Pisces · 09-04-12, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by flag4

its an old game. windows 7 doesnt like that old stuff. it has to be installed under 'COMPATABILITY.' right click SH3 icon look for 'compatability' tab and drop down box. choose the windows version you used before. i used 'windows xp service pack 3' then look for 'privaledge level' further down tab. click 'run this programme as administrater' close tab then give it a try. i have windows 7 home edition. and this is what i did for it. i have had no probs so far. good luck, i hope it helps.

I never did. And I have Win 7 64bit. And it still worked. So it's not required I think.

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just had a look at the (x86) file. and thats where my SH3 file is and its been running fine.

If you have it installed here (SH3 install folder inside c:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) ), then you need to run it as an administrator. And perhaps even disable UAC entirely to work without problems at all with modding. Running any application with a account with administrator priviledges is a security risk. Consider the damage a worm/trojan/virus can do if it infected SH3.exe and has free reign on your pc.

But if you install it into your own custom created folder on your drive then all these extra settings in the shortcut properties and jumping through hoops is not necessary. Not for SH3, not for SH3 Commander, not for JSGME, not for SH3Gen. Only administrator priveleges are needed for installation and patching. (of any application)

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and if you want to uninstall it you will have to ensure that you have removed all known traces of the SH3 programme/files etc. youll have to do a manual search then delete it all otherwise it MAY corrupt the new files.

That still is true all the time. But if it is not in Program Files then removing files is alot less of a hassle due to UAC interference.

flag4 · 09-04-12, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

I never did. And I have Win 7 64bit. And it still worked. So it's not required I think.

If you have it installed here (SH3 install folder inside c:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) ), then you need to run it as an administrator. And perhaps even disable UAC entirely to work without problems at all with modding. Running any application with a account with administrator priviledges is a security risk. Consider the damage a worm/trojan/virus can do if it infected SH3.exe and has free reign on your pc.

But if you install it into your own custom created folder on your drive then all these extra settings in the shortcut properties and jumping through hoops is not necessary. Not for SH3, not for SH3 Commander, not for JSGME, not for SH3Gen. Only administrator priveleges are needed for installation and patching. (of any application)

That still is true all the time. But if it is not in Program Files then removing files is alot less of a hassle due to UAC interference.

thanks for the brush up. all i have said is true. and dont have any problems. but i think this may help Sea Wraith clarify what he needs.

cheers

Pisces · 09-04-12, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by flag4

thanks for the brush up. all i have said is true. and dont have any problems. but i think this may help Sea Wraith clarify what he needs.

cheers

Well, I disagree with your "it has to be installed under 'COMPATABILITY.'". I don't think it has to be all ways. But I must admit, I never had that starforce disk. So that may be the difference.

sonicninja · 09-05-12, 03:05 AM

i had this same problem with Windows 7 Ultimate, this is how i got it working:-

Uninstall all SH3 files, including the folder in "my Documents"
Use CC Cleaner (google it, its a free app) to clean all files and search registry for further files
Install SH3.....DO NOT LAUNCH THE GAME on completion!!!
Install 1.4 patch if your game isnt already patched Still DO NOT RUN GAME
Install GWX3 or whatever supermod you want to run on SH3
Run the game from the desktop supermod icon

This is what i did and it works fine, i dont have to adjust any compatability settings or run as administrator etc.

Sea Wraith · 09-13-12, 09:08 AM

After failing to get my CD version of SH3 working i went to steam and bought the triple pack of Sh3,4 and 5.Have already downloaded 3 and 4 and so far they are working perfectly.Sh5 is in process of being downloaded.

I do have a couple ofquestion however, Is SH3 via steam patched to 1.4b?

Q2 The grey wolves mod will be a definite I need advice on installing other mods would i create in the silent hunter 3 folder, I am thinking it would look like this

prgram files(x86)>Steam>Steamapps>common>Silent Hunter 3>Mods(newly created folder).

Sh commander and Jsgme will also be dfinites.

Pisces · 09-13-12, 09:52 AM

JSGME will make a MODS folder by default on it's own. You can set it up with a custom name though. It's just not standard anymore. But whatever you put into it, JSGME expects it to adhere to the SH3 folderstructure. So dumping any sort of files and folders in it isn't going to work if you try to enable it. rtfm!

I do not suggest the game or SH3Commander be installed somewhere in the Program Files (something) folder though. (to circumvent Windows' UAC protection issues) I know you have Steam that put it there. But the Steam game install folder can also be chosen to be a custom folder. It should be mentioned in the Steam FAQ somewhere. But it might not be possible to move the entire Steamapps folder if you allready have game installs in it. You may want to consider relocating it. I made sure to give it a place to my own liking from the start.

Herr-Berbunch · 09-13-12, 10:52 AM

Steam will be the latest version of SH3

I have not installed any old game under compatibility, but I do have UAC disabled.

Modern games have a tendency towards saving game data in the My Documents folder to circumvent any UAC interference.

09-03-12, 09:52 AM	#1
Sea Wraith Watch Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Cannot launch SH 3 Windows 7 I have just bought a new laptop, Although the game installs I cannot launch the game asit gives me an error message.The error message says it is not compatible wuth windows 7.I have the cd version,When it installs it even tells me my laptop can run the game but that is as far as i can get. Laptop Sony Vaio E series with 17ninch screen Os Windows 7 premium Cpu Intel pentium B970 2.3 Ghz I think it is dual core? Ram 4GB Grapgics intel HD I am at a loss as what to do to get it to work.

09-03-12, 05:27 PM	#8
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	its an old game. windows 7 doesnt like that old stuff. it has to be installed under 'COMPATABILITY.' right click SH3 icon look for 'compatability' tab and drop down box. choose the windows version you used before. i used 'windows xp service pack 3' then look for 'privaledge level' further down tab. click 'run this programme as administrater' close tab then give it a try. i have windows 7 home edition. and this is what i did for it. i have had no probs so far. good luck, i hope it helps. just had a look at the (x86) file. and thats where my SH3 file is and its been running fine. and if you want to uninstall it you will have to ensure that you have removed all known traces of the SH3 programme/files etc. youll have to do a manual search then delete it all otherwise it MAY corrupt the new files. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

09-13-12, 10:52 AM	#15
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Steam will be the latest version of SH3 I have not installed any old game under compatibility, but I do have UAC disabled. Modern games have a tendency towards saving game data in the My Documents folder to circumvent any UAC interference. __________________

09-03-12, 09:57 AM	#2
Maceaciadh Loader Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 86 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	try reading this thread, i am sure something helpful is in there http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...ight=windows+7

09-03-12, 10:29 AM	#3
Sea Wraith Watch Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Ran the starfforce remover and it says there are no protection drivers to be found.Am i doing something wrong in allowing it to put it in program files x86.When I try to create a new folder it says it is invalid or write protected please choose a valid path.

09-03-12, 11:13 AM	#5
Sea Wraith Watch Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	It says on the spec check it will run perfectly as I meet both min and recommended settings, The problem is it wont even launch I cannot even input the cd key.

09-03-12, 01:25 PM	#6
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	Try setting the screenresolution temporarily to 1024x768. Or make the screen drivers scale it to whatever is your native resolution. The game is a bit picky about screenresolutions. It doesn't like widescreens.

09-03-12, 02:23 PM	#7
Maceaciadh Loader Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 86 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	try just installing it on your desktop or in another folder, read some things elsewhere that installing it in the programs x86 is a big no no

09-05-12, 03:05 AM	#12
sonicninja Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Periscope Depth Posts: 341 Downloads: 937 Uploads: 0	i had this same problem with Windows 7 Ultimate, this is how i got it working:- Uninstall all SH3 files, including the folder in "my Documents" Use CC Cleaner (google it, its a free app) to clean all files and search registry for further files Install SH3.....DO NOT LAUNCH THE GAME on completion!!! Install 1.4 patch if your game isnt already patched Still DO NOT RUN GAME Install GWX3 or whatever supermod you want to run on SH3 Run the game from the desktop supermod icon This is what i did and it works fine, i dont have to adjust any compatability settings or run as administrator etc.

09-13-12, 09:08 AM	#13
Sea Wraith Watch Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 17 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	After failing to get my CD version of SH3 working i went to steam and bought the triple pack of Sh3,4 and 5.Have already downloaded 3 and 4 and so far they are working perfectly.Sh5 is in process of being downloaded. I do have a couple ofquestion however, Is SH3 via steam patched to 1.4b? Q2 The grey wolves mod will be a definite I need advice on installing other mods would i create in the silent hunter 3 folder, I am thinking it would look like this prgram files(x86)>Steam>Steamapps>common>Silent Hunter 3>Mods(newly created folder). Sh commander and Jsgme will also be dfinites.

09-13-12, 09:52 AM	#14
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	JSGME will make a MODS folder by default on it's own. You can set it up with a custom name though. It's just not standard anymore. But whatever you put into it, JSGME expects it to adhere to the SH3 folderstructure. So dumping any sort of files and folders in it isn't going to work if you try to enable it. rtfm! I do not suggest the game or SH3Commander be installed somewhere in the Program Files (something) folder though. (to circumvent Windows' UAC protection issues) I know you have Steam that put it there. But the Steam game install folder can also be chosen to be a custom folder. It should be mentioned in the Steam FAQ somewhere. But it might not be possible to move the entire Steamapps folder if you allready have game installs in it. You may want to consider relocating it. I made sure to give it a place to my own liking from the start.