SOS! Fustration mounting!

[CapnScurvy]

Originally Posted by DvlHownd

I did the dreaded “upgrade” to Windows 7 Pro 64Bit after years of running SH4 1.4 with various mods with Windows XP.

Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit
New 1TB hard drive
16GB of RAM
AMD Phenon II X3 710 2.6-GHz Processor (retread from last motherboard)
GeForce 520
MSI 970A-G46/970S-G46 motherboard
LG Monitor 1920 x 1080 60HZ (recommended)

.........So now thinking I could try to take advantage of more RAM, I try the CCF explorer program to let the SHE.exe file handle >2GB address space. Change the settings and nope, five minutes later; *BLACK SCREEN*- BRRRRRRRRRRRR- crash to black screen ............

I've read your thread, and without looking up all the specifics about your new computer (although you don't have the specific type of ram used....clock speed, etc.) I'm guessing you've matched up all component's as specified by the mother board and CPU? I read where some are new......some are left-over from your older computer. I've got to say, you have to be really careful in mixing/matching parts. As long as you did your homework, and you're satisfied you have a good match......I've got one more suggestion.

Try the Large Address Aware program for having the game use the additional memory you have installed. I know, you said you tried the CCF Explorer, but try THIS program to have the games "sh4.exe" file open up to the additional memory. There could be a difference.

Also, make sure you right click on the "sh4.exe" file (the one with the sub....there are two files with the same sub icon......one is the .exe file, the other is just an icon file). Open the "Properties" tab and remove the possible check mark on the "Attributes:" section under the "Read Only" heading.



Your sh4.exe "General" tab page should look similar to the above....except for the "Dates".

I've never used CCF, but I HAVE used the LAA for a Windows 7 OS with more memory than what some of the older games thought would ever be advailable (like SH4). The Sid Meier's game "Railroads" crashed every time after about 10-15 minutes of play. After using LAA with the .exe of "Railroads"......no more crashes!