GWX 3.0 crashing

U505995 · 02-09-23, 10:54 PM

I recently donated so I could get access to all the juicy mods like gwx and such. Anyway, the game crashes every time before I load into a patrol. I'm not sure what the problem is or what to do.

propbeanie · 02-10-23, 01:34 AM

Post back with your SH3 version, such as a Steam download, or a Ubisoft download, or a disk. If a disk, do you happen to know the version of the game? Also, let us know where you have the game installed, such as "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \Common \Silent Hunter 3" or whatever. Lastly, after installing GWX, did you clear the game's Save folder (C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH3)?

U505995 · 02-10-23, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by propbeanie

Post back with your SH3 version, such as a Steam download, or a Ubisoft download, or a disk. If a disk, do you happen to know the version of the game? Also, let us know where you have the game installed, such as "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \Common \Silent Hunter 3" or whatever. Lastly, after installing GWX, did you clear the game's Save folder (C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH3)?

I have the steam version. C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \Common \Silent Hunter 3
I also didn't have any previous saves to clear before installing gwx because I didn't launch or play the vanilla version before installing the expansion.

Anvar1061 · 02-10-23, 05:44 PM

Never! Do not install the game in C:\Program Files
C:\Program Files (x86)

U505995 · 02-12-23, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Anvar1061

Never! Do not install the game in C:\Program Files
C:\Program Files (x86)

I'm quite positive the game installed itself there with me none the wiser. Will moving the game's folder to a different spot fix the problem? Or do I have to reinstall everything?

blackswan40 · 02-13-23, 05:25 AM

Hi U505995 please read the pm i sent you and you will be up and running within 1-2 hours you dont need the steam version of SH3 Sir

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Originally Posted by deslock1

A big thank you for everyone taking the time to reply and give suggestions/directions/input. Blackswan40 sent me a PM early this morning. I was back up and running by this afternoon, after I got a chance to install what he sent. As several of you suggested (as did Blackswan), I needed to install outside of C:/program (86). I used a copy Blackswan sent me as opposed to using Steam. I was totally fine with that option. Thanks again, everyone!

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Originally Posted by deslock1

It worked like a charm! Thank you Blackswan40 for taking the time to help me out. Much appreciated!!!

02-09-23, 10:54 PM	#1
U505995 Planesman Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wisconsin, the best state in the union. Posts: 191 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	GWX 3.0 crashing I recently donated so I could get access to all the juicy mods like gwx and such. Anyway, the game crashes every time before I load into a patrol. I'm not sure what the problem is or what to do.

02-10-23, 01:34 AM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 10,098 Downloads: 451 Uploads: 2	Post back with your SH3 version, such as a Steam download, or a Ubisoft download, or a disk. If a disk, do you happen to know the version of the game? Also, let us know where you have the game installed, such as "C:\Program Files (x86) \Steam \SteamApps \Common \Silent Hunter 3" or whatever. Lastly, after installing GWX, did you clear the game's Save folder (C:\Users \UserName \Documents \SH3)? __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayers" - Jimbuna

02-10-23, 05:44 PM	#4
Anvar1061 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: In the sea, on land and above Posts: 3,481 Downloads: 875 Uploads: 0	Never! Do not install the game in C:\Program Files C:\Program Files (x86) __________________