Crashing in Win 7 at startup

Eviltodd · 01-20-10, 11:03 PM

Hi folks, I apologize if this is covered elsewhere, but I'm not finding it on a search.

I am running Win 7 home, and installed SHIII using the procedures to strip Starforce, patch to 1.4, and swap in the no-DVD files from the ubi-approved thread.

The game is crashing on startup right after the load meter on the start screen fills. The game drops to desktop and a "Program has stopped working" window pops up.

I tried running in admin and stepping compatibility back from XP SP2 to WIN95. It happens the same in each case.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

StarLion45 · 01-20-10, 11:28 PM

Hi there Eviltodd

Have you tried to run it in resolution 1024x768

In Win7 it just can run res 1024x768

I hope this helps

Eviltodd · 01-22-10, 09:07 PM

Do you mean setting desktop resolution to 1024x768? If so, it doesn't work. I'm sure I am missing some compatability setting in win 7. Unfortunately I am learning more about this OS by trying to get my legacy games working.

Thanks for the advice, though! I'll keep trying.

torpedobait · 01-25-10, 02:46 PM

I'm having the same problem, but not with SHIII patched to 1.4b and the no-DVD files applied. That works fine, but what I miss is the richness that GWX brings to SHIII.

When I tried to apply GWX3 Gold to the above configuration, THAT"S when I get the crash during the load. After uninstalling, reinstalling SHIII, applying 1.4b, and adding the no-DVD files SHIII runs fine. In fact, my new machine is so fast I am now forced to let my crew man the deck gun. I'm a better shot than they are, but the mouse movements are so fast I can't adequately control the deck gun!

Small price to pay, I admit, but if anyone has a fix for these we'd sure like to hear it.

GREY WOLF 3 · 01-25-10, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torpedobait

I'm having the same problem, but not with SHIII patched to 1.4b and the no-DVD files applied. That works fine, but what I miss is the richness that GWX brings to SHIII.

When I tried to apply GWX3 Gold to the above configuration, THAT"S when I get the crash during the load. After uninstalling, reinstalling SHIII, applying 1.4b, and adding the no-DVD files SHIII runs fine. In fact, my new machine is so fast I am now forced to let my crew man the deck gun. I'm a better shot than they are, but the mouse movements are so fast I can't adequately control the deck gun!

Small price to pay, I admit, but if anyone has a fix for these we'd sure like to hear it.

but the mouse movements are so fast I can't adequately control the deck gun! hold down ctrl as you move the gun

StarLion45 · 01-26-10, 08:57 AM

Hi there

All patches , and SH3Cmdr3.2 , JSGME
SH3 , you must run as : "Run as Administrator "
in Win7

01-20-10, 11:03 PM	#1
Eviltodd Nub Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Crashing in Win 7 at startup Hi folks, I apologize if this is covered elsewhere, but I'm not finding it on a search. I am running Win 7 home, and installed SHIII using the procedures to strip Starforce, patch to 1.4, and swap in the no-DVD files from the ubi-approved thread. The game is crashing on startup right after the load meter on the start screen fills. The game drops to desktop and a "Program has stopped working" window pops up. I tried running in admin and stepping compatibility back from XP SP2 to WIN95. It happens the same in each case. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

01-20-10, 11:28 PM	#2
StarLion45 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 895 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Hi there Eviltodd Have you tried to run it in resolution 1024x768 In Win7 it just can run res 1024x768 I hope this helps __________________ GWX 3.0 . GOLD . SH3 CMDR 3.2 JSGME

01-25-10, 02:46 PM	#4
torpedobait Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,073 Downloads: 397 Uploads: 0	Win 7 and crashing to Desktop I'm having the same problem, but not with SHIII patched to 1.4b and the no-DVD files applied. That works fine, but what I miss is the richness that GWX brings to SHIII. When I tried to apply GWX3 Gold to the above configuration, THAT"S when I get the crash during the load. After uninstalling, reinstalling SHIII, applying 1.4b, and adding the no-DVD files SHIII runs fine. In fact, my new machine is so fast I am now forced to let my crew man the deck gun. I'm a better shot than they are, but the mouse movements are so fast I can't adequately control the deck gun! Small price to pay, I admit, but if anyone has a fix for these we'd sure like to hear it. __________________ Run Silent, Run Deep, and Sink 'em All

01-26-10, 08:57 AM	#6
StarLion45 Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stavanger,Norway Posts: 895 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Win7 Hi there All patches , and SH3Cmdr3.2 , JSGME SH3 , you must run as : "Run as Administrator " in Win7 __________________ GWX 3.0 . GOLD . SH3 CMDR 3.2 JSGME

01-22-10, 09:07 PM	#3
Eviltodd Nub Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Do you mean setting desktop resolution to 1024x768? If so, it doesn't work. I'm sure I am missing some compatability setting in win 7. Unfortunately I am learning more about this OS by trying to get my legacy games working. Thanks for the advice, though! I'll keep trying.