CTD for every saved game

anjutosi · 08-23-11, 07:20 AM

I've SH3 with GWX Gold. Everything is ok but, when I save a game during a patrol, I can't load that get. More: I can't load any game, unless I am in base. In the middle of a patrol it's impossible.
Can anybody help me?
Thanks
Antonio

Osmium Steele · 08-23-11, 07:42 AM

There are many reasons for CTD on saved games. Too close to land, saving submerged, visible ship contacts, etc.

I saved my game two days ago when I had a damaged cargo ship despawn outside Hartlepool. It just disappeared. I was quite angry.

I was submerged, within sight of the piers, numerous contacts pierside and 2 ASW trawlers prowling in visual range.

I started up my saved game last night without any problems.

The only thing I did differently than the many CTDs I'd had before?

I removed the Read-only flag from my SHIII game folder and all files within.

Haven't had a CTD since.

It may not save your current game, but try it. I am sure this will minimize such instances in the futuure. It worked for me.

Jimbuna · 08-23-11, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

There are many reasons for CTD on saved games. Too close to land, saving submerged, visible ship contacts, etc.

I saved my game two days ago when I had a damaged cargo ship despawn outside Hartlepool. It just disappeared. I was quite angry.

I was submerged, within sight of the piers, numerous contacts pierside and 2 ASW trawlers prowling in visual range.

I started up my saved game last night without any problems.

The only thing I did differently than the many CTDs I'd had before?

I removed the Read-only flag from my SHIII game folder and all files within.

Haven't had a CTD since.

It may not save your current game, but try it. I am sure this will minimize such instances in the futuure. It worked for me.

First time I've heard of this 'fix'...watching with interest

Osmium Steele · 08-23-11, 02:02 PM

I discovered this nugget mining the many past CTD threads. I have no idea which one.

So far, so good. Restarting the above mentioned saved game was the first time I've tested it since I made the change a month or so ago.

Jimbuna · 08-23-11, 02:49 PM

Well if it turns out it works, it will indeed be a golden nugget

sublynx · 08-23-11, 03:38 PM

Ticking off the read-only attributes has worked for me too. I have not had a single CTD after the change.

Obltn Strand · 08-23-11, 03:53 PM

Sounds like good news.

Especially for those dreadfully long patrols with type IX.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

I removed the Read-only flag from my SHIII game folder and all files within.

Now how is this done?

Fish In The Water · 08-23-11, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Obltn Strand

Now how is this done?

Right click on your main SH3 game folder and select properties. Down near the bottom of the pop up window there should be a 'Read only' attribute. De-select and apply.

At this point it'll likely ask if you want to apply the changes to all files inside the main folder. Say yes, sit back and watch it work.

Note: This may vary slightly from OS to OS but it should give you the general idea.

Obltn Strand · 08-23-11, 11:52 PM

Thanks Fish, I'll give it a test in evening.

Fish In The Water · 08-24-11, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obltn Strand

Thanks Fish, I'll give it a test in evening.

You're welcome!

Obltn Strand · 08-28-11, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish In The Water

Right click on your main SH3 game folder and select properties. Down near the bottom of the pop up window there should be a 'Read only' attribute. De-select and apply.

At this point it'll likely ask if you want to apply the changes to all files inside the main folder. Say yes, sit back and watch it work.

Note: This may vary slightly from OS to OS but it should give you the general idea.

Doesn't work with windows visva

. Worth to try though.

Fish In The Water · 08-28-11, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obltn Strand

Doesn't work with windows visva

. Worth to try though.

It's just a strange Vista issue, it actually does work even though it appears not to have worked.

Quote:

NOTE: The read-only box will always default back to being filled in with blue. A undetermined state of not being read-only. This is not read-only.

Please see this page for a full tutorial:

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/10...attribute.html

PS. As for what Microsoft was thinking, it's safer not to ask...

anjutosi · 08-23-11, 10:40 AM

Looks very helpfull. Goona try
Regards,
Antonio

anjutosi · 08-24-11, 01:31 PM

Read only was read only and I couldn't change it.
But I found a solution.
SH3 EXE file, properties, compatibility: check XP compatibility and ckeck "run as administrator". That's it.
Good luck
Antonio

Jimbuna · 08-24-11, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anjutosi

Read only was read only and I couldn't change it.
But I found a solution.
SH3 EXE file, properties, compatibility: check XP compatibility and ckeck "run as administrator". That's it.
Good luck
Antonio

I'm afraid that solution was investigated a few years ago prior to a 64bit system being released.

08-23-11, 07:20 AM	#1
anjutosi Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Downloads: 222 Uploads: 0	CTD for every saved game I've SH3 with GWX Gold. Everything is ok but, when I save a game during a patrol, I can't load that get. More: I can't load any game, unless I am in base. In the middle of a patrol it's impossible. Can anybody help me? Thanks Antonio

08-23-11, 07:42 AM	#2
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	There are many reasons for CTD on saved games. Too close to land, saving submerged, visible ship contacts, etc. I saved my game two days ago when I had a damaged cargo ship despawn outside Hartlepool. It just disappeared. I was quite angry. I was submerged, within sight of the piers, numerous contacts pierside and 2 ASW trawlers prowling in visual range. I started up my saved game last night without any problems. The only thing I did differently than the many CTDs I'd had before? I removed the Read-only flag from my SHIII game folder and all files within. Haven't had a CTD since. It may not save your current game, but try it. I am sure this will minimize such instances in the futuure. It worked for me. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

08-23-11, 02:02 PM	#4
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	I discovered this nugget mining the many past CTD threads. I have no idea which one. So far, so good. Restarting the above mentioned saved game was the first time I've tested it since I made the change a month or so ago. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

08-23-11, 02:49 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well if it turns out it works, it will indeed be a golden nugget __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-23-11, 03:38 PM	#6
sublynx Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: In the conning tower of my VIIC scanning the sea through the periscope Posts: 1,698 Downloads: 173 Uploads: 7	Ticking off the read-only attributes has worked for me too. I have not had a single CTD after the change. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] NYGM+H.sie v16+Stiebler 4C+MaGui WS

08-23-11, 11:52 PM	#9
Obltn Strand Commodore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 614 Downloads: 135 Uploads: 0	Thanks Fish, I'll give it a test in evening. __________________ Himmel, sukeltakaa!

08-23-11, 10:40 AM	#13
anjutosi Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Downloads: 222 Uploads: 0	Thank you very much Looks very helpfull. Goona try Regards, Antonio

08-24-11, 01:31 PM	#14
anjutosi Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Downloads: 222 Uploads: 0	problem soved Read only was read only and I couldn't change it. But I found a solution. SH3 EXE file, properties, compatibility: check XP compatibility and ckeck "run as administrator". That's it. Good luck Antonio