SH3 Crashed while loading

robj250 · 08-03-06, 03:15 PM

Hi Guys. Again I would like every who responded to my problem.

First of all, the solution to resolving my crashing problem was directly related to this Windows Report after SH3 crashed - see the report:

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7807/0033uh4.jpg

The solution was:
1 - back up your career
2 - run your disk clean program, mine was cleanmgr for the XP
3 - delete all temporary files that was found by the above program, do not put a check mark to delete compressed files.
4 - defrag
5 - Scan for viruses and unwanted programs
6 - restart computer
7 - update your video drivers (if your video drivers are Nvidia be sure to print out the driver installation hints)
8 - update your Directx
9 - be sure you have the latest patch for SH3
10 - insert your SH3 DVD into your DVD-CD ROM and when the options appear, select exit
11 - COPY your backed-up career into the SH3 folder in My Documents
12 - open your Silent Hunter III folder and start SH3 by clicking on the SH3 exe
13 - if this works and the SH3 loads then make a new shortcut for your desktop

Well, at first, after clicking on the exe program, it stopped loading at the crash point, then after a split second resumed across and loaded the program.

I checked my career and it came up. Hurrah!!!

Remember, this was to resolve MY problem only.

For any other types of crashed, contact Ubisoft first and give them a complete explanation of what caused the crash. They will do their best to solve the problem.

If all else fails, you know what the standard procedure is - a FRESH install after getting rid of any reference to the game, but back up your career first. Make sure the Silent Hinter III directory is deleted. Restart your computer and do a fresh install.

08-03-06, 03:15 PM	#9
robj250 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Hardy, BC, Canada 75 yo with M.S. & C.O.P.D. & heart problems Posts: 1,930 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Problem Resolved Hi Guys. Again I would like every who responded to my problem. First of all, the solution to resolving my crashing problem was directly related to this Windows Report after SH3 crashed - see the report: http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/7807/0033uh4.jpg The solution was: 1 - back up your career 2 - run your disk clean program, mine was cleanmgr for the XP 3 - delete all temporary files that was found by the above program, do not put a check mark to delete compressed files. 4 - defrag 5 - Scan for viruses and unwanted programs 6 - restart computer 7 - update your video drivers (if your video drivers are Nvidia be sure to print out the driver installation hints) 8 - update your Directx 9 - be sure you have the latest patch for SH3 10 - insert your SH3 DVD into your DVD-CD ROM and when the options appear, select exit 11 - COPY your backed-up career into the SH3 folder in My Documents 12 - open your Silent Hunter III folder and start SH3 by clicking on the SH3 exe 13 - if this works and the SH3 loads then make a new shortcut for your desktop Well, at first, after clicking on the exe program, it stopped loading at the crash point, then after a split second resumed across and loaded the program. I checked my career and it came up. Hurrah!!! Remember, this was to resolve MY problem only. For any other types of crashed, contact Ubisoft first and give them a complete explanation of what caused the crash. They will do their best to solve the problem. If all else fails, you know what the standard procedure is - a FRESH install after getting rid of any reference to the game, but back up your career first. Make sure the Silent Hinter III directory is deleted. Restart your computer and do a fresh install.