FC Random Crashes with Win10

[FPSchazly]

In terms of running it in a virtual machine, I can run Dangerous Waters in a Windows XP virtual machine, but I had to either install an add-on package or configure graphical settings so it could run it. I'd look into that for Fleet Command for the VM.

There should be a way to launch Fleet Command such that it's only using one thread, trying searching Google for launching a program to use only a certain number of threads.

Hope some of this helps.

[Astute59]

Thanks for your response. I managed to get the Win 10 FC to run on one processor. However it made no difference, still crashed.

I decided to put the original NWP database files in and ran one of the original scenarios. It ran for just over 2hours and didn't crash!

It looks like the db I was running is the source of the problem. Going to try a few more original scenarios and see if I get the same.

One thing however, I did notice these error messages, even with the original NWP db:

Air to Air:
Unknown keyword: {25,40}
Air to Air:
Unknown or Unexpected symbol; END
Air to Air:
Unknown or Unexpected symbol; END

Has anyone seen anything like this?

[Astute59]

Hi All,

Just for the record the error messages were caused by a syntax error in the Doctrine File Airtoair.txt. The SET_TIMER4 {25,40} line should read as SET_TIMER 4 {25,40}, ie, a space between TIMER and 4 when setting the timer.

I think I downloaded this doctrine file from the SUBSIM site to others could have a similar issue.

[FPSchazly]

Wow! How'd you figure out that one?

[Pisces]

Originally Posted by FPSchazly

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There should be a way to launch Fleet Command such that it's only using one thread, trying searching Google for launching a program to use only a certain number of threads.

Hope some of this helps.

Iirc I posted long ago a command-window solution or registry tweak to make DW run on a single core. Must be somewhere in the DW side of the forum.

Found it: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...9&postcount=34

open the spoiler button. Replace the executable at the end with the executable of FC.

Also, that DXwnd tool you (FPSchazly) made a video about has a check mark (compatibility tab) to run on a single core.

[FPSchazly]

Originally Posted by Pisces

Also, that DXwnd tool you (FPSchazly) made a video about has a check mark (compatibility tab) to run on a single core.

Good to know

[Astute59]

Been away on hol but tried out your suggestions and got them to work!! (eventually). Many Thanks.

If anyone still playing FC then Goals don't work with created objects in game. Bit of a pain.