Windows 8 GWX Crash

sixtpomp · 03-16-13, 11:05 AM

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!

BossMark · 03-16-13, 11:24 AM

Welcome aboard sixtpomp

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

DragonRider · 03-16-13, 02:52 PM

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

Jimbuna · 03-16-13, 08:03 PM

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

Welcome to SubSim.

Kelly621 · 03-17-13, 08:02 AM

Sixtpomp,

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

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I have the newest AMD processor with 1GB Radeon and 6GB Ram with WIN8.

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

RustySubmarine · 03-17-13, 08:21 AM

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.

DragonRider · 03-17-13, 04:40 PM

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

RustySubmarine · 03-23-13, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonRider

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

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

pabbi · 03-24-13, 06:10 AM

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

a.sub2010 · 03-24-13, 09:37 AM

W7 YES

Jimbuna · 03-24-13, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by a.sub2010

W7 YES

Welcome to SubSim

03-16-13, 11:05 AM	#1
sixtpomp Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	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!

03-16-13, 11:24 AM	#2
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard sixtpomp Am not sure about windows 8 never used it, but I am sure somebody will be along to help you with your problem soon. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

03-16-13, 08:03 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm sorry but I've no experience of W8. Welcome to SubSim. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-17-13, 08:21 AM	#6
RustySubmarine Engineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tamworth UK. Presently,somewhere Below The Atlantic Posts: 213 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	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. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] RUSTY SUBMARINE U534 Type IX40C Engine Room of U534 Now located at Birkenhead UK. I joined the navy to see the world What did I see? I saw the SEA!!!!

03-24-13, 06:10 AM	#9
pabbi Subsim Overlord Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On the top of the world Posts: 215 Downloads: 454 Uploads: 0	I have Win 7 with 8 gb of ram, i still use the 4gb pach. Use it it will help you. __________________ On the top of the world

03-16-13, 02:52 PM	#3
DragonRider Predator of the sea Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: England Posts: 139 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Its still a good idea to use the 4GB patch with windows 8

03-17-13, 04:40 PM	#7
DragonRider Predator of the sea Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: England Posts: 139 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	To crash out at the point stated its more likely to need more usable ram I.E 4gb patch

03-24-13, 09:37 AM	#10
a.sub2010 Bilge Rat Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 Downloads: 488 Uploads: 0	W7 YES