Hello From New Member...And Help Please``

RhodyDave · 03-07-13, 07:18 PM

First, I'd like to say hi and that I've played SH3 in the past but not in several years. Since then I've gotten a newer laptop with Windows 7, and I'm trying to install my old DVD on this newer computer.

However, the game installer won't run. I've searched online and the only info that I've seen is about running the game after it's been installed. I can't even get the installer to run.

I've downloaded the latest version in InstallShield, and I am the admin on this computer. When I try, I get a message that says "Could not run setup program".

Would anyone have any idea how I can fix this? Much appreciated for any help.

GoldenRivet · 03-07-13, 08:40 PM

Welcome aboard.

Poke around here and see if you can find anything: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165

Also if you have steam and $9.99 you can pick up a downloaded version of SH3 minus most of the compatibility issues

HW3 · 03-08-13, 12:01 AM

Or use the Amazon button in the upper right corner of the page, and buy a newer copy that does not have Starforce on it, and is already patched to 1.4b. SubSim gets a small percentage of each sale made by going through the button here at SubSim.

bertieck476 · 03-08-13, 07:24 AM

My copy of sh3 I bought only a couple of years ago without the starforce issues and have had no problems at all in installing. Just works straight out of the box.

Jimbuna · 03-08-13, 08:19 AM

Where exactly are you installing the game to (location wise) on your laptop?

Welcome Aboard.

Laufen zum Ziel · 03-08-13, 02:10 PM

Welcome aboard mate.

03-07-13, 07:18 PM	#1
RhodyDave Watch Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Rhode Island, USA Posts: 18 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hello From New Member...And Help Please`` First, I'd like to say hi and that I've played SH3 in the past but not in several years. Since then I've gotten a newer laptop with Windows 7, and I'm trying to install my old DVD on this newer computer. However, the game installer won't run. I've searched online and the only info that I've seen is about running the game after it's been installed. I can't even get the installer to run. I've downloaded the latest version in InstallShield, and I am the admin on this computer. When I try, I get a message that says "Could not run setup program". Would anyone have any idea how I can fix this? Much appreciated for any help.

03-07-13, 08:40 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,712 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard. Poke around here and see if you can find anything: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=162165 Also if you have steam and $9.99 you can pick up a downloaded version of SH3 minus most of the compatibility issues __________________

03-08-13, 12:01 AM	#3
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,439 Downloads: 453 Uploads: 0	Or use the Amazon button in the upper right corner of the page, and buy a newer copy that does not have Starforce on it, and is already patched to 1.4b. SubSim gets a small percentage of each sale made by going through the button here at SubSim. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

03-08-13, 08:19 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,284 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Where exactly are you installing the game to (location wise) on your laptop? Welcome Aboard. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

03-08-13, 02:10 PM	#6
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Welcome aboard mate. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

03-08-13, 07:24 AM	#4
bertieck476 Chief Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 327 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	My copy of sh3 I bought only a couple of years ago without the starforce issues and have had no problems at all in installing. Just works straight out of the box.