Silent Hunter III crashes to reboot on XP.

sharkbit · 07-11-08, 01:36 PM

I had the same problem after putting in a new ATI graphics card.
I'd try to start the game and the computer would reboot. I tried a uninstall/reinstall. Still didn't work.

I then noticed that if I tried to change the screen resolution on the computer(without the game running) it would reboot.
I downloaded an updated driver from ATI and everything has worked fine.

It seems that SH3 runs at a different resolution than the card was set at and when the game tried to start at whatever the resolution is set at, the graphics card would wig out and my computer would reboot.

Just a thought.

07-11-08, 06:58 PM

changed page size to 3056.
lowered particles in options to 50%.
was able to complete first Naval Academy exam without a crash.
don't know if page size or particles was actual fix, but not looking gift horse in mouth.
thanks to all for help.

gi_dan2987 · 03-17-11, 04:06 PM

does anyone know why it is, whenever I get done sinking an enemy ship, and I push the "surface cruise mode" button, the game crashes?? anyway to fix that? It's now my SOP to save before doing anything as soon as a ship is credited as a kill.

Gargamel · 03-17-11, 05:07 PM

Yes, don't push that button!

It's a known bug in the game. Those buttons sink ships! Manually move the guys around. Double clicking the compartment will staff it. Right clicking the compartment will select it and then you can double click crew members and they will go there.

And don't save right near a kill! It too can cause bugs, as in the ship reincarnates. And there's some more bugs to do with that.

Make sure your 50k from anything, on the surface, before you save.

07-11-08, 01:36 PM	#1
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I had the same problem after putting in a new ATI graphics card. I'd try to start the game and the computer would reboot. I tried a uninstall/reinstall. Still didn't work. I then noticed that if I tried to change the screen resolution on the computer(without the game running) it would reboot. I downloaded an updated driver from ATI and everything has worked fine. It seems that SH3 runs at a different resolution than the card was set at and when the game tried to start at whatever the resolution is set at, the graphics card would wig out and my computer would reboot. Just a thought. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

07-11-08, 06:58 PM	#2
edkosie Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	SHIII stopped crashing (XP) changed page size to 3056. lowered particles in options to 50%. was able to complete first Naval Academy exam without a crash. don't know if page size or particles was actual fix, but not looking gift horse in mouth. thanks to all for help.

03-17-11, 04:06 PM	#3
gi_dan2987 Weps Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 359 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Crashes to desktop does anyone know why it is, whenever I get done sinking an enemy ship, and I push the "surface cruise mode" button, the game crashes?? anyway to fix that? It's now my SOP to save before doing anything as soon as a ship is credited as a kill.

03-17-11, 05:07 PM	#4
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Yes, don't push that button! It's a known bug in the game. Those buttons sink ships! Manually move the guys around. Double clicking the compartment will staff it. Right clicking the compartment will select it and then you can double click crew members and they will go there. And don't save right near a kill! It too can cause bugs, as in the ship reincarnates. And there's some more bugs to do with that. Make sure your 50k from anything, on the surface, before you save. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.