Windows 8 GWX Crash
 

GWX 3.0 w SH3 worked fine on my Windows 7 machine and my Vista machine. Works for about 1 or 2 missions with Win8, then starts crashing right before "Not so long ago" or whatever it says BUT then every once in a while, it will load, same save. I'm at a loss, might just bite the bullet and run vanilla. Anybody have any suggestions? I have tried loading and unloading certain mods through JSGME and this worked once or twice but now it doesn't. I have the newest AMD processor with 1GB Radeon and 6GB Ram with WIN8. Thanks!

Welcome aboard sixtpomp :salute::salute:
Am not sure about windows 8 never used it, but I am sure somebody will be along to help you with your problem soon.

Its still a good idea to use the 4GB patch with windows 8 :up:

I'm sorry but I've no experience of W8.

Welcome to SubSim.

Sixtpomp,

Where did you install SH3? It should not be installed in the Program Files (x86) directory, but someplace like c:/sh3 for example.

My laptop has the A6 AMD processor with the same amount of ram and a 1GB Radeon running under Windows 8. I have had no problems running SH3 with GWX and other mods. I would suggest you post your mod order here on the forum for other's, that know more about mods, to take a look at to see if that is a possible source for your CTD's

Hope you get it running...
Kelly621

I am running on a Windows 8 Laptop with almost the same specs. My SH3 with GWX is installed in C/ Programme Files (x86)/Ubisoft folder and runs no problem. I have SH4 Gold which is installed and runs from the same folder. My SH5 is in C/Ubisoft Folder. All three games run without any major problems.

To crash out at the point stated its more likely to need more usable ram
I.E 4gb patch :hmmm:

I thought this patch (4GB) was meant for low end computers. Most Laptops with the latest Windows 8, and 4 core processor, providing they don't have an internal graphics card can handle most of the latest games. My Laptop has 8GB Ram and a Radeon 7600 card, and runs SH5 like a dream even with some of the larger mods installed.

SH3 GWX with SH Commander runs ok too, from C:\Programme Files (x86)\ Ubisoft\SHIII Folder. My SH5 Installation runs from C:\Ubisoft\SH5

I have Win 7 with 8 gb of ram, i still use the 4gb pach. Use it it will help you.

W7 YES

Welcome to SubSim :salute: