GWX keep crashing when trying to load a saved campaign

prozac919 · 08-26-19, 03:38 PM

GWX keeps crashing when I try to load a saved campaign. It takes to or three attempts before it sucessfully loads. I have uninstalled and reinstalled SH3/GWX. I have deleted every SH3 folder and it still does this. I even purchased a new gaming machine last week (not for this issue) and it is still doing this after doing a clean SH3/GWX install and starting all over from scratch (ie starting new campaign). Is this a known issue and does anyone know how to fix this? This has done this on two seperate computers.

propbeanie · 08-26-19, 03:58 PM

If you have a 64-bit OS and 4 gig or more or RAM, do you have one of the 4Gig patches activated on the SH3.exe file? That flips some bits to show Windows that the SH3 app is able to address more memory, which makes things more stable. Also, if you've changed the mod list after Saving a game, that often will interfere with reloading.

prozac919 · 08-26-19, 04:05 PM

I do have 64 bit and a whopping 16GB of RAM and 6GB of video RAM. How do I change the settings? This is a steam install so I assume it is the latest patch.

propbeanie · 08-26-19, 04:19 PM

I thought there was a 4 gig patch included inside GWX, but I don't remember where it would be (I'm not near my SH computers). If nothing else, you could download "4Gig patch for SH3, or any one of a number of different similar utilities. The SH3.exe file has to have to "Read-only" tick box cleared on the Windows "Properties" page for the file.

Also, you mention Steam - where is your SH3 game installed? Steam defaults to the "C:\Program Files (x86)\ Steam \SteamApps \common \SH3" folder, which prevents proper mod activation due to Windows "self-protection" scheme. The SH3 game will need to be in a Steam Library folder that is not part of a Program Files or any other Windows "protected" folder. See "Moving a Steam Installation and Games for the official skinny on that.

masonrobison · 09-07-19, 10:07 PM

I have the same problem. Sometimes after 3 tries it will load, sometimes not. I am trying to fix this problem right now too, because I have a great U-boat right now; I am trying to get to December 1941 for my Operation Drumbeat! Just finishing reading the book. And want to follow U-123. Oh an maybe use my deck gun on Aruba!

Aktungbby · 09-08-19, 01:44 AM

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masonrobison · 09-08-19, 03:05 PM

Thanks! Just Finished the book Operation Drumbeat. Ordered U-48. I've been playing Silent Hunter III for years. Love submarine simulations. Hope to get the bug fixed on Silent Hunter III that has started.

masonrobison · 09-29-19, 03:46 PM

got the 4 gB patch to load properly. GWX SH3 crashes the same it did in the past or it will just stalls around 75-80% loading career.

Would it be wise to just uninstall from Steam? I read the how to move a steam installation. I don't want to chance that. Sounds like to much work if I screwed it up.

THEBERBSTER · 09-29-19, 04:16 PM

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John Pancoast · 09-29-19, 11:08 PM

I have the same ctd problem at times loading saved games. Other times, it loads first try.
I just keep trying and eventually it loads.

Or I go to my NYGM patrol, which never crashes.

08-26-19, 03:38 PM	#1
prozac919 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 50 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	GWX keep crashing when trying to load a saved campaign GWX keeps crashing when I try to load a saved campaign. It takes to or three attempts before it sucessfully loads. I have uninstalled and reinstalled SH3/GWX. I have deleted every SH3 folder and it still does this. I even purchased a new gaming machine last week (not for this issue) and it is still doing this after doing a clean SH3/GWX install and starting all over from scratch (ie starting new campaign). Is this a known issue and does anyone know how to fix this? This has done this on two seperate computers.

08-26-19, 03:58 PM	#2
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,735 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	If you have a 64-bit OS and 4 gig or more or RAM, do you have one of the 4Gig patches activated on the SH3.exe file? That flips some bits to show Windows that the SH3 app is able to address more memory, which makes things more stable. Also, if you've changed the mod list after Saving a game, that often will interfere with reloading. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

08-26-19, 04:19 PM	#4
propbeanie CTD - it's not just a job Join Date: May 2016 Location: One hour from Music City USA! Posts: 9,735 Downloads: 439 Uploads: 2	I thought there was a 4 gig patch included inside GWX, but I don't remember where it would be (I'm not near my SH computers). If nothing else, you could download "4Gig patch for SH3, or any one of a number of different similar utilities. The SH3.exe file has to have to "Read-only" tick box cleared on the Windows "Properties" page for the file. Also, you mention Steam - where is your SH3 game installed? Steam defaults to the "C:\Program Files (x86)\ Steam \SteamApps \common \SH3" folder, which prevents proper mod activation due to Windows "self-protection" scheme. The SH3 game will need to be in a Steam Library folder that is not part of a Program Files or any other Windows "protected" folder. See "Moving a Steam Installation and Games for the official skinny on that. __________________ "...and bollocks to the naysayer/s" - Jimbuna

09-08-19, 01:44 AM	#6
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08-26-19, 04:05 PM	#3
prozac919 Sailor man Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 50 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I do have 64 bit and a whopping 16GB of RAM and 6GB of video RAM. How do I change the settings? This is a steam install so I assume it is the latest patch.

09-07-19, 10:07 PM	#5
masonrobison Nub Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 3 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I have the same problem. Sometimes after 3 tries it will load, sometimes not. I am trying to fix this problem right now too, because I have a great U-boat right now; I am trying to get to December 1941 for my Operation Drumbeat! Just finishing reading the book. And want to follow U-123. Oh an maybe use my deck gun on Aruba!

09-08-19, 03:05 PM	#7
masonrobison Nub Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 3 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Thanks! Just Finished the book Operation Drumbeat. Ordered U-48. I've been playing Silent Hunter III for years. Love submarine simulations. Hope to get the bug fixed on Silent Hunter III that has started.

09-29-19, 03:46 PM	#8
masonrobison Nub Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 3 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	got the 4 gB patch to load properly. GWX SH3 crashes the same it did in the past or it will just stalls around 75-80% loading career. Would it be wise to just uninstall from Steam? I read the how to move a steam installation. I don't want to chance that. Sounds like to much work if I screwed it up.

09-29-19, 11:08 PM	#10
John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,174 Downloads: 490 Uploads: 4	I have the same ctd problem at times loading saved games. Other times, it loads first try. I just keep trying and eventually it loads. Or I go to my NYGM patrol, which never crashes. __________________ "Realistic" is not always GAME-GOOD." - Wave Skipper