Problem installing patch

BladeHeart · 09-17-05, 07:18 PM

I have been foreced to re-install SH3, which I have done successfully, but when I try to patch it I have a problem.

I am using the correct patch version, EMEA DVD.

When it checks my system it comes up with the message that the de_help txt file is an unknown version, then, if I remove that it is the english version, and when that is removed it is the menu files, etc. I stopped there.

From bitter experience I have learned not to waste my time with UBI soft support as i am still waiting for a reply to an issue I had 2 1/2 months ago.

Has anyone got an idea how to overcome this issue?
If not then I fear I will be joining the ranks of those who are retiring until/if SH4 comes out.

Fingers crossed.

Syxx_Killer · 09-17-05, 08:05 PM

Have you modded the game at all? If so, you will need a clean install.

BladeHeart · 09-17-05, 08:22 PM

Apart from uninstalling and re-installing, how else can I secure a clean install?

I have re-installed this several times this evening; twice since I came across this latest issue.

BladeHeart · 09-17-05, 08:47 PM

Think I have got round the problem.

I moved every text file from the menu folder and the patch (1.4b) apparently installed. Then I put 2 of them back as the 2 help files were replaced by copies from the patch.
Prelimary tests show that it works.
Now all I have to do is install the mods.

Pity I lost the careers, but they were corrupted.

Syxx Killer thanks for trying to help.

09-17-05, 07:18 PM	#1
BladeHeart Chief Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Problem installing patch I have been foreced to re-install SH3, which I have done successfully, but when I try to patch it I have a problem. I am using the correct patch version, EMEA DVD. When it checks my system it comes up with the message that the de_help txt file is an unknown version, then, if I remove that it is the english version, and when that is removed it is the menu files, etc. I stopped there. From bitter experience I have learned not to waste my time with UBI soft support as i am still waiting for a reply to an issue I had 2 1/2 months ago. Has anyone got an idea how to overcome this issue? If not then I fear I will be joining the ranks of those who are retiring until/if SH4 comes out. Fingers crossed.

09-17-05, 08:05 PM	#2
Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Have you modded the game at all? If so, you will need a clean install.

09-17-05, 08:22 PM	#3
BladeHeart Chief Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Apart from uninstalling and re-installing, how else can I secure a clean install? I have re-installed this several times this evening; twice since I came across this latest issue.

09-17-05, 08:47 PM	#4
BladeHeart Chief Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Think I have got round the problem. I moved every text file from the menu folder and the patch (1.4b) apparently installed. Then I put 2 of them back as the 2 help files were replaced by copies from the patch. Prelimary tests show that it works. Now all I have to do is install the mods. Pity I lost the careers, but they were corrupted. Syxx Killer thanks for trying to help.