Win10 and SH4

l02turner · 08-26-16, 10:43 AM

I am having trouble getting SH4 to run on Win10 which is on my new Laptop. I tried the compatibility modes without luck and suspect the problem some of us cannot get SH4 to work while others can is the bit version we have. I am running 64Bit version of Win10. I don't suppose it's possible to revert to 32bit V?
Thanks to all!

cdrsubron7 · 08-26-16, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by l02turner

I am having trouble getting SH4 to run on Win10 which is on my new Laptop. I tried the compatibility modes without luck and suspect the problem some of us cannot get SH4 to work while others can is the bit version we have. I am running 64Bit version of Win10. I don't suppose it's possible to revert to 32bit V?
Thanks to all!

I run Win 10 64-bit and SH4 runs just fine. That's not your problem. Where do you have the game installed, what version are you playing?

BTW, Welcome to Subsim. Happy to have you aboard .

l02turner · 08-30-16, 12:21 PM

[QUOTE=cdrsubron7;2429647]I run Win 10 64-bit and SH4 runs just fine. That's not your problem. Where do you have the game installed, what version are you playing?

Thanks for the reply! I had been installing in c\program files (x86) - where should I install it? I have a CD titled "Silent hunter Commander Edition 1.31" dated 2002, for Win95/98/Me. Not sure what version it is past that.

Also, I see the term "Steam" - what does that mean? Sorry if that's a dumb question. And, should I run in a Compatibility mode and which one?

When I install the program I install it as an Administrator.

I really appreciate the help!

LarryT

cdrsubron7 · 08-30-16, 12:45 PM

[QUOTE=l02turner;2430748]

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Originally Posted by cdrsubron7

I run Win 10 64-bit and SH4 runs just fine. That's not your problem. Where do you have the game installed, what version are you playing?

Thanks for the reply! I had been installing in c\program files (x86) - where should I install it? I have a CD titled "Silent hunter Commander Edition" dated 2002, for Win95/98/Me. Not sure what version it is past that.

Also, I see the term "Steam" - what does that mean? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

When I install the program I install it as an Administrator.

I really appreciate the help!

LarryT

Hi Larry

First of all, Silent Hunter; The Commander's Edition is SH1. It's a DOS game and needs some special software to run under Win 10. You want Silent Hunter 4: The Gold Edition. This is v1.5 and the latest version. v1.5 is the version that all current mods are made for.

As for Steam, it is an online company that sells tons of games for PC. You pay a price and you can download the game to your PC and play.

Installation of SH4: GE is installed by default to C:/ProgramFiles(x86). It can be installed anywhere else on your c: drive or any other HD you might have on your computer. You can name your install any thing you want such C:SH4 if you want. Just remember where you install it.

If you need to purchase a copy of SH4: The Gold Edition you can find it here. just scroll down the page a little bit.

propbeanie · 08-30-16, 03:01 PM

Ooooh... Commanders Edition... noice. Other than the graphics, I might actually prefer it over SH4... well... maybe not...

You definitely want to see the thread SH1 is working! further down in the main list of this site. You might want to consider using DeFend Reloaded for use of running Silent Hunter (SSI) on your Windows PC (be careful what you click on there, lots of ad junk). I have it on this machine I'm using here, a dual-core Intel E4400 on an Asrock mobo with 2 gig of ram (I still play with Commander Keen too). No issues whatsoever. You could also consult SubSouWesPac's web site, but they do not have a community to ask in like here. Between it all, you should be able to get up and running and have sound all the way through the game. Be patient with the set-up. Ask questions.

cdrsubron7 · 08-30-16, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

Ooooh... Commanders Edition... noice. Other than the graphics, I might actually prefer it over SH4... well... maybe not...

You definitely want to see the thread SH1 is working! further down in the main list of this site. You might want to consider using DeFend Reloaded for use of running Silent Hunter (SSI) on your Windows PC (be careful what you click on there, lots of ad junk). I have it on this machine I'm using here, a dual-core Intel E4400 on an Asrock mobo with 2 gig of ram (I still play with Commander Keen too). No issues whatsoever. You could also consult SubSouWesPac's web site, but they do not have a community to ask in like here. Between it all, you should be able to get up and running and have sound all the way through the game. Be patient with the set-up. Ask questions.

When I first found out about SH1 years ago it was a must have in my book. We had just bought a new computer and with the kids growing up and the schools starting to use computers we thought it was a good time to buy one. Heck, I spent more time on the computer once I go SH1 working than the kids did. I loved the ME in SH1, it was so much more versatile than the ME in SH4.

THEBERBSTER · 08-26-16, 02:30 PM

A Warm Welcome Back To The Subsim Community > l02turner
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Buddahaid · 08-26-16, 03:34 PM

It works for me but I upgraded from Win7 64 bit. Have you tried setting it to run as administrator?

Aktungbby · 08-28-16, 10:17 AM

l02turner!

Gray Lensman · 08-28-16, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

It works for me but I upgraded from Win7 64 bit. Have you tried setting it to run as administrator?

That and don't allow it to install in c:\program files or c:\program files (x86). If your running a Steam version of SH4 be sure that your Steam installation is not in either of the Program File folders also.

08-26-16, 10:43 AM	#1
l02turner Soundman Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Va Posts: 143 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	Win10 and SH4 I am having trouble getting SH4 to run on Win10 which is on my new Laptop. I tried the compatibility modes without luck and suspect the problem some of us cannot get SH4 to work while others can is the bit version we have. I am running 64Bit version of Win10. I don't suppose it's possible to revert to 32bit V? Thanks to all!

08-30-16, 12:21 PM	#3
l02turner Soundman Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Va Posts: 143 Downloads: 167 Uploads: 0	sh4 & win10 [QUOTE=cdrsubron7;2429647]I run Win 10 64-bit and SH4 runs just fine. That's not your problem. Where do you have the game installed, what version are you playing? Thanks for the reply! I had been installing in c\program files (x86) - where should I install it? I have a CD titled "Silent hunter Commander Edition 1.31" dated 2002, for Win95/98/Me. Not sure what version it is past that. Also, I see the term "Steam" - what does that mean? Sorry if that's a dumb question. And, should I run in a Compatibility mode and which one? When I install the program I install it as an Administrator. I really appreciate the help! LarryT Last edited by l02turner; 08-30-16 at 01:35 PM.

08-30-16, 03:01 PM	#5
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,749 Downloads: 440 Uploads: 2	Ooooh... Commanders Edition... noice. Other than the graphics, I might actually prefer it over SH4... well... maybe not... You definitely want to see the thread SH1 is working! further down in the main list of this site. You might want to consider using DeFend Reloaded for use of running Silent Hunter (SSI) on your Windows PC (be careful what you click on there, lots of ad junk). I have it on this machine I'm using here, a dual-core Intel E4400 on an Asrock mobo with 2 gig of ram (I still play with Commander Keen too). No issues whatsoever. You could also consult SubSouWesPac's web site, but they do not have a community to ask in like here. Between it all, you should be able to get up and running and have sound all the way through the game. Be patient with the set-up. Ask questions. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

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08-26-16, 03:34 PM	#8
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08-28-16, 10:17 AM	#9
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