crash to desktop

microlime · 04-02-10, 05:01 PM

How come every time it seems I engage an enemy ship(before or after or when the torps hits) the game crashes to the desktop? Im running GWX 3.0 gold, game version 1.4, and vista

04-02-10, 06:19 PM

Try turning the "Particle Density" down.
I've got mine down to 12% with no ill effects.

Also try giving your grafik card and fans a good ekstra cleaning.

microlime · 04-02-10, 07:49 PM

yeah I already had the particle density to 0% and just cleaned my case about 2-3 weeks ago.

04-02-10, 08:02 PM

So much for the simple stuff.

Maybe, leave the side panel off the computer, and periodicaly feel for heat.
If that turns out to be a contributer, an external fan could help.

microlime · 04-02-10, 10:35 PM

I've narrowed the Problem down to when the torpedo actually hits its target it crashes and deck gunning is fine so maybe a file is corrupted?

temp isnt a problem becuase its like 60 degrees here and the case isnt hot or any blocked airflows

04-02-10, 11:20 PM

Hang in there. Somebody in the know will be along.

microlime · 04-03-10, 12:00 AM

I just booted it up again and I think its also crashing half the time because of time compresion

Jimbuna · 04-03-10, 06:39 AM

What are your system specs?

You could be low on memory (1GB is okay but 2GB is recommended).

Graphics card is also a distinct possibility.

microlime · 04-03-10, 09:35 AM

I think the low amount of ram i have(512mb) is part of the problem but the sometimes crashes occur in 1x speed while im torpedoing merchants. the other half of the time its when i ratchet it up 512x speed for long journeys

specs: Intel Celeron D 3.33ghz cpu, 512mb RAM, ATI radeon xpress 200 series(just updated driver yesterday)

Jimbuna · 04-03-10, 05:12 PM

I'm not sure about your graphics card but I'd certainly consider beffing up the RAM.

microlime · 04-04-10, 10:27 AM

I think Ive solved it because i was runnning with vista so I went to the icons properties and put for compatibilty with window xp service pack2.

booted up games and sunk 2 large frieghter 10-20 mins apart and an armed trawler. let hope this solved it

edit: about the ram i do get some lag/choopines but i can live with it

Jimbuna · 04-04-10, 10:58 AM

Pleased to hear it

microlime · 04-04-10, 08:48 PM

well its keeps crashing but this time only when I use high time compression.

Anyone want to donate some RAM?

frau kaleun · 04-04-10, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by microlime

well its keeps crashing but this time only when I use high time compression.

Anyone want to donate some RAM?

Where are you located and what kind will your rig take?

Seriously, I've got a couple sticks out of my last rig that I have no use for. I think they're both 512Mb so that'd be 1G total. That computer was about 5-6 years old though when I took them out so they might not be compatible with a newer board.

But if you can use them and you're someplace I can mail them to without a gigantic hassle I'll be happy to send them your way. I just can't say exactly what kind they are right now because they're in my desk at work and I don't have the paperwork on the old machine on hand any more.

microlime · 04-04-10, 10:22 PM

my rig is from mid 2005-early 2006 so it shouldnt be a problem

04-02-10, 05:01 PM	#1
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	crash to desktop How come every time it seems I engage an enemy ship(before or after or when the torps hits) the game crashes to the desktop? Im running GWX 3.0 gold, game version 1.4, and vista

04-03-10, 06:39 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What are your system specs? You could be low on memory (1GB is okay but 2GB is recommended). Graphics card is also a distinct possibility. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-03-10, 05:12 PM	#10
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm not sure about your graphics card but I'd certainly consider beffing up the RAM. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-04-10, 10:58 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pleased to hear it __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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04-02-10, 06:19 PM	#2
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Try turning the "Particle Density" down. I've got mine down to 12% with no ill effects. Also try giving your grafik card and fans a good ekstra cleaning.

04-02-10, 07:49 PM	#3
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	yeah I already had the particle density to 0% and just cleaned my case about 2-3 weeks ago.

04-02-10, 08:02 PM	#4
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	So much for the simple stuff. Maybe, leave the side panel off the computer, and periodicaly feel for heat. If that turns out to be a contributer, an external fan could help.

04-02-10, 10:35 PM	#5
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I've narrowed the Problem down to when the torpedo actually hits its target it crashes and deck gunning is fine so maybe a file is corrupted? temp isnt a problem becuase its like 60 degrees here and the case isnt hot or any blocked airflows

04-02-10, 11:20 PM	#6
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Hang in there. Somebody in the know will be along.

04-03-10, 12:00 AM	#7
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I just booted it up again and I think its also crashing half the time because of time compresion

04-03-10, 09:35 AM	#9
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I think the low amount of ram i have(512mb) is part of the problem but the sometimes crashes occur in 1x speed while im torpedoing merchants. the other half of the time its when i ratchet it up 512x speed for long journeys specs: Intel Celeron D 3.33ghz cpu, 512mb RAM, ATI radeon xpress 200 series(just updated driver yesterday)

04-04-10, 10:27 AM	#11
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	I think Ive solved it because i was runnning with vista so I went to the icons properties and put for compatibilty with window xp service pack2. booted up games and sunk 2 large frieghter 10-20 mins apart and an armed trawler. let hope this solved it edit: about the ram i do get some lag/choopines but i can live with it

04-04-10, 08:48 PM	#13
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	well its keeps crashing but this time only when I use high time compression. Anyone want to donate some RAM?

04-04-10, 10:22 PM	#15
microlime Watch Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 17 Downloads: 35 Uploads: 0	my rig is from mid 2005-early 2006 so it shouldnt be a problem