Has Anybody Ever Encountered This Before??

cdrsubron7 · 07-06-13, 12:10 AM

OK, I'm trying to help this fellow over at the Ubiforums that has a problem. Basically, his problem is that the tab on the left side of the periscope screen which contains the two screens (Position Indicator and Torpedo Settings) is missing. He had been switching mods (OpsMonsun & RFB) and using the original install of SHIV. I've mentioned using MultiSHIV to him. He just recently informed me that the tab on the periscope screen is missing in the stock game. It's sounding to me as if the retail DVD disk he bought is defective.

Anybody have any suggestions or ideas?

TorpX · 07-06-13, 02:15 AM

If the tab is missing even without the mods, I would guess switching mods has corrupted some files. I would try re-installing the game. I'm not an expert, though.

raymond6751 · 07-06-13, 05:50 AM

Hi

Use JGSME tool to save your mod list before removing them. You won't be able to reload saved games if the mods are not returned in the same way.

Removing the mods does not always return you to stock version. There may be some files left or altered. A clean install is the best way to get a true stock version. Don't forget the files in MyDocuments! They should be moved/copied to a holding folder so as not to lose saved games.

Patch up the new install. Check for your tab.

Add mods one at a time and check results.

Bubblehead1980 · 07-06-13, 09:26 AM

Yes, it's switching of the mods.Can't switch major mods like that back and forth, needs to stick with one a while or learn the multi install thing.Definitely needs to do a fresh install of SH 4. I ignored the warnings in my noob days and had many issues such as that.Cost me a great career I had going as it corrupted the file.

cdrsubron7 · 07-06-13, 10:21 AM

I thank you guys for the replys, but I think you've missed the point about the tab missing. First, this guy has uninstalled and reinstalled SHIV a number of times now and the tab is missing in the stock game after reinstalling even before any mods are added. I've pointed out that mixing mods in the same game can cause problems. Could this be a problem with the registry by any chance.

07-06-13, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cdrsubron7

I thank you guys for the replys, but I think you've missed the point about the tab missing. First, this guy has uninstalled and reinstalled SHIV a number of times now and the tab is missing in the stock game after reinstalling even before any mods are added. I've pointed out that mixing mods in the same game can cause problems. Could this be a problem with the registry by any chance.

the thing is that people often don't fully get rid of all the files when uninstalling so the reinstall mixes with old corrupted files and re-corrupts the new game

get him to uninstall the game then manually open the computer files to go in and delete the files that are still left behind, then run a good registry cleaner before reinstalling the game.

after reinstalling the stock game see what he has and don't overlook he may be using the wrong resolution which might just have the tab out of view on his monitor

if he can 100% confirm all game files were deleted prior to doing a reinstall then and only then would I be looking at the dvd which could be tested by borrowing someone elses copy to do the reinstall if he has any friends with the game

in my experience as far as dvds go they work or threy don't but I never heard of one having minor in game glitches

cdrsubron7 · 07-06-13, 12:01 PM

HIYA Webster, nice to hear from you.

Appreciate your imput.

BrucePartington · 07-06-13, 03:43 PM

About the DVD, dedicated software can be found on the internet to test file integrity in CD's / DVD's.

However Webster's advice may be spot on, it was my thought exactly: leftover files that need to be removed manually, and registry cleaned.
There is plenty of free software online. I use Advanced System Care (free version) which performs these two operations (and many more btw): regular uninstall followed by a leftover clean-up (advanced), and registry cleaning.

cdrsubron7 · 07-06-13, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrucePartington

About the DVD, dedicated software can be found on the internet to test file integrity in CD's / DVD's.

However Webster's advice may be spot on, it was my thought exactly: leftover files that need to be removed manually, and registry cleaned.
There is plenty of free software online. I use Advanced System Care (free version) which performs these two operations (and many more btw): regular uninstall followed by a leftover clean-up (advanced), and registry cleaning.

I have passed Webster's advice on to the fellow and hopefully this will solve his problems.

07-06-13, 12:10 AM	#1
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	Has Anybody Ever Encountered This Before?? OK, I'm trying to help this fellow over at the Ubiforums that has a problem. Basically, his problem is that the tab on the left side of the periscope screen which contains the two screens (Position Indicator and Torpedo Settings) is missing. He had been switching mods (OpsMonsun & RFB) and using the original install of SHIV. I've mentioned using MultiSHIV to him. He just recently informed me that the tab on the periscope screen is missing in the stock game. It's sounding to me as if the retail DVD disk he bought is defective. Anybody have any suggestions or ideas? __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

07-06-13, 05:50 AM	#3
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Removing the mods Hi Use JGSME tool to save your mod list before removing them. You won't be able to reload saved games if the mods are not returned in the same way. Removing the mods does not always return you to stock version. There may be some files left or altered. A clean install is the best way to get a true stock version. Don't forget the files in MyDocuments! They should be moved/copied to a holding folder so as not to lose saved games. Patch up the new install. Check for your tab. Add mods one at a time and check results. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

07-06-13, 10:21 AM	#5
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	I thank you guys for the replys, but I think you've missed the point about the tab missing. First, this guy has uninstalled and reinstalled SHIV a number of times now and the tab is missing in the stock game after reinstalling even before any mods are added. I've pointed out that mixing mods in the same game can cause problems. Could this be a problem with the registry by any chance. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

07-06-13, 12:01 PM	#7
cdrsubron7 Sink'em All Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 2,150 Downloads: 305 Uploads: 1	HIYA Webster, nice to hear from you. Appreciate your imput. __________________ Head Deep and Keep'em Astern" - LtCDR Samuel D Dealy SHIV Guide \| Imperial Japanese Navy \| US Submarines

07-06-13, 02:15 AM	#2
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	If the tab is missing even without the mods, I would guess switching mods has corrupted some files. I would try re-installing the game. I'm not an expert, though.

07-06-13, 09:26 AM	#4
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,103 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Yes, it's switching of the mods.Can't switch major mods like that back and forth, needs to stick with one a while or learn the multi install thing.Definitely needs to do a fresh install of SH 4. I ignored the warnings in my noob days and had many issues such as that.Cost me a great career I had going as it corrupted the file.

07-06-13, 03:43 PM	#8
BrucePartington XO Join Date: May 2013 Location: KM AM99 Posts: 405 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	About the DVD, dedicated software can be found on the internet to test file integrity in CD's / DVD's. However Webster's advice may be spot on, it was my thought exactly: leftover files that need to be removed manually, and registry cleaned. There is plenty of free software online. I use Advanced System Care (free version) which performs these two operations (and many more btw): regular uninstall followed by a leftover clean-up (advanced), and registry cleaning.