Wits END!!
 

I have been trying to install TWoS and make it work for days now. I have used the various links and how to's to be able to get the game to run without crashing....which has been a complete failure.

I can't even keep more than one tab of a web browser open now with out a system lockup/crash

I have been reading over and trying to use the various "here's how" pages and video's...but this game using the TWoS super mod that people here on the forums tell me won't "CTD" keeps on "CDT". and now I am getting system errors that I have no clue what they mean and are keeping my laptop from using.

I suspect that I have messed my system up completely from trying to accomplish things by using this "help".

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/take-b...es-windows-10/

as after I have made attempts to DO the things on this ^ link seems to be where my most recent and computer related problems have started.

WTF is a guy to do.

1) check your antivirus. You have to allow TWoS inside for it to work.

2) make sure you are downloading the FULL TWoS 2.2.9 mega mod! If you download the UPDATE, forget it. I did that once on accident.

3) be Sure your copy of SH5 is updated to 1.2 from Ubisoft. You cannot use TWoS if If isn’t!

If these fixes don’t help, you may have an internal conflict with your rig.

Full version of TWoS 2.2.9. and not upgrade version

Not the steam version. Installed off of disc. Run using 1.2 & "starting a career" before installing TWoS mod.

Ran full run of CC clean prior including registry to clear off old files.

I can get TWoS to take me to the "load game" screen option. Once it gets to that point, the game goes thru all the colorizing of the loading process then screen goes black...as it would do prior to being able to start play, when "voices start sounding...and you are in control of your player.

But the "fade to black" entrance crashes to desktop.

Alright check your graphics card. If you don’t have a good one you need an upgrade!

Check your game graphics options. Make sure all options are low to start and see if your game will start.

Like, set everything to zero. Shadows, textures, anti aliasing.

at this point the LEAST of my worries is about my game.

I keep getting "OUT OF RAM" messages...my browser's lock up. and I have restart my computer every hour.

I suspect I have done some serious damage. and I am VERY PO'd about it. It's my own fault I know...but

You need to fix 1 thing at a time the info in your link (https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/take-b...es-windows-10/) is complicated and probably not relevant anyway Backtrack any changes you have made by doing a System Restore hopefully you have a fairly recent save point . Forget the "Help" Link CTD's can have all sorts of root causes

When that is done Post any error messages you have after that + your System Specs, GPU + GPU Driver etc

The more information you can provide the better chance of a fix

Getting frustrated happens to us all you can just end up digging a big hole for yourself. Try to keep notes on any changes you make and avoid making multiple changes

How much Ram do you have ? Open up Task manager ( Right Click on taskbar ) then second tab Performance - Memory, you can get a better idea what going on you can see what is being used up at the same time . Don't worry about any serious damage its very unlikely just needs a little detective work

PS. Gotta go 3am GMT

Thanks for the help.

16 GB

Here are my computer specs.

I specifically purchased this laptop a few years ago to play SH3 GWX, but I couldn't get GWX to run without crashes. Hmm. Now here we are different a few years later, different game same result.

This is a Toshiba Qosmio laptop X75-A7298

Intel Core i7-4700MQ CPU @2.400GHz

16.0 GB Ram

64-bit OS

Windows 10

GeForce GTX 770M Video card Drivers are installed and up to date on CPU and Video Card

Intel HD Graphics 4600 * this is the only part of my "rig" that doesn't pass muster, as far as game compatibility. According to the "system analyzer" tool that comes up when installing the game.

(I don't know how to install an upgrade to it, but it is using the latest drivers, as is my video card, which I check regularly)

I have a Toshiba laptop. They cannot be upgraded much! Get a gaming PC, and use the laptop for net surfing!

Gaming PCs will allow you to upgrade far more than a laptop.

As I was getting ready to upload this screen shot my display crashed and since trying to install TWoS my browser has been giving me the google "aw snap" crash with only 4 browser tabs open

Good luck to you. For an older game, SH5 demands good graphics card and suitable processor.

So I guess I am out of luck with this particular computer.

Thank you all for the help.

Trust me I feel your pain. I bought my laptop for $700. And had to go out and drop $1200 more for my desktop. But it’s worth it if you game like I do. Keep your laptop for internet stuff. Refrain from using your gaming computer for surfing, except for subsim downloads of course!

Let me put it to you this way... if you think you are having issues now, wait til you get damage and water leaks in the command room! You will never be able to play that game! Graphics will kill that laptop!