reinstall of sh3 failing

Plumber1 · 01-22-15, 06:27 PM

I've had SH3 installed previously but have uninstalled iot mod with GWX and SH3 Commander however, once all remnants have been removed (not a starfire issue as I've run the removal tool) and a new installation completed iaw the sticky here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...11&postcount=3 . I patch to 1.4 successfully and then have to over-wright the 5 rld-sh14 folders manually as it says "the program can't start because the drawlib.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem." The file in question is right there in the program folder!

I've manually uploaded the 5 files into the sh3 directory however when I try to run the game I still get the error screen about "this application can be launched within a release version..." etc.

I don't understand why this is as I've had the game installed previously with no issues. It's not a mod issue as I haven't even got as far as installing them yet.

Can anyone please help?

THEBERBSTER · 01-22-15, 06:56 PM

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Jeff-Groves · 01-22-15, 07:04 PM

I would highly suggest getting a newer copy.
As cheap as you can grab one?
It pays for the head ache pills before you ever install!
And even with the hack? There are issues.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-22-15, 07:06 PM

Welcome to SUBSIM Plumber

Plumber1 · 01-22-15, 07:19 PM

Should have been clearer; the previous install was only a couple of months ago, there's no issues with the disk. I was completely surprised when it didn't run properly this time as once the advice in the previously mentioned thread was followed back then it worked perfectly.

Plumber1 · 01-23-15, 04:16 AM

I've edited my last post as having re-read it gave the impression the problem is sorted...it isn't.

I think the issue must be something to do with the uninstall, maybe I've missed a folder somewhere but I've checked all the directories I can think of. If anyone knows of a usual hiding place please let me know.

Cheers.

Sailor Steve · 01-23-15, 10:39 AM

I have found this tool to be very effective in cleaning all the traces out of the registry when you uninstall anything.
http://www.iobit.com/advanceduninstaller.php

Did you get the SH3 folder in your documents folder? It's where the saved games are stored.

U-15 · 01-23-15, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the link Sailor Steve.

I too have been looking for a suitable tool for cleaning the registry when uninstalling a programme, but I am very wary of third-party apps unless recommended.
At least no more trawling through the registry, I hope.

Years ago, back in the days of Windows95, there was a programme called WinDelete, which was excellent for this purpose.

Sailor Steve · 01-23-15, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by U-15

I too have been looking for a suitable tool for cleaning the registry when uninstalling a programme, but I am very wary of third-party apps unless recommended.

I use several of their products, including Advanced System Care every night to clean and shut down the computer and IoBit Malware Fighter as a backup to Malwarebytes. The fun part about Uninstall is that even if I uninstall a program directly it still jumps in and asks me if I want to do the 'Powerful Scan'?

Quote:

At least no more trawling through the registry, I hope.

I don't have any problems with it.

Jeff-Groves · 01-23-15, 09:52 PM

Operating system and system specs please.

01-22-15, 06:27 PM	#1
Plumber1 Seaman Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Coningsby Posts: 31 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	reinstall of sh3 failing I've had SH3 installed previously but have uninstalled iot mod with GWX and SH3 Commander however, once all remnants have been removed (not a starfire issue as I've run the removal tool) and a new installation completed iaw the sticky here http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...11&postcount=3 . I patch to 1.4 successfully and then have to over-wright the 5 rld-sh14 folders manually as it says "the program can't start because the drawlib.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem." The file in question is right there in the program folder! I've manually uploaded the 5 files into the sh3 directory however when I try to run the game I still get the error screen about "this application can be launched within a release version..." etc. I don't understand why this is as I've had the game installed previously with no issues. It's not a mod issue as I haven't even got as far as installing them yet. Can anyone please help?

01-22-15, 06:56 PM	#2
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01-22-15, 07:06 PM	#4
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01-22-15, 07:19 PM	#5
Plumber1 Seaman Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Coningsby Posts: 31 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Should have been clearer; the previous install was only a couple of months ago, there's no issues with the disk. I was completely surprised when it didn't run properly this time as once the advice in the previously mentioned thread was followed back then it worked perfectly. Last edited by Plumber1; 01-23-15 at 03:37 AM.

01-23-15, 10:39 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have found this tool to be very effective in cleaning all the traces out of the registry when you uninstall anything. http://www.iobit.com/advanceduninstaller.php Did you get the SH3 folder in your documents folder? It's where the saved games are stored. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-22-15, 07:04 PM	#3
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I would highly suggest getting a newer copy. As cheap as you can grab one? It pays for the head ache pills before you ever install! And even with the hack? There are issues.

01-23-15, 04:16 AM	#6
Plumber1 Seaman Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Coningsby Posts: 31 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	I've edited my last post as having re-read it gave the impression the problem is sorted...it isn't. I think the issue must be something to do with the uninstall, maybe I've missed a folder somewhere but I've checked all the directories I can think of. If anyone knows of a usual hiding place please let me know. Cheers.

01-23-15, 01:01 PM	#8
U-15 Soundman Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cannock Posts: 146 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the link Sailor Steve. I too have been looking for a suitable tool for cleaning the registry when uninstalling a programme, but I am very wary of third-party apps unless recommended. At least no more trawling through the registry, I hope. Years ago, back in the days of Windows95, there was a programme called WinDelete, which was excellent for this purpose. __________________ I hope they're still open, I'm bostin for a pint of Banks's U-15 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

01-23-15, 09:52 PM	#10
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,651 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Operating system and system specs please.