Trouble getting SHIII to run on Windows 7/Steam

Barman · 07-22-13, 10:32 PM

I'm having quite a bit of difficulty getting SHIII with GWX to run on Windows 7 without resorting to setting both my monitors to 1920x1200. When I initially try to launch the game I get a "Cannot initialize 3d engine" error, and anytime I try to launch it after that Steam gives me a "Failed to start game, app already running". I've read that there are issues with trying to run SHIII in resolutions above 1440x900, so I tried a widescreen mod, but I get the same errors. I'm pretty much at a loss here, so I'd be very grateful for any help.

07-22-13, 10:32 PM	#1
Barman Swabbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Trouble getting SHIII to run on Windows 7/Steam I'm having quite a bit of difficulty getting SHIII with GWX to run on Windows 7 without resorting to setting both my monitors to 1920x1200. When I initially try to launch the game I get a "Cannot initialize 3d engine" error, and anytime I try to launch it after that Steam gives me a "Failed to start game, app already running". I've read that there are issues with trying to run SHIII in resolutions above 1440x900, so I tried a widescreen mod, but I get the same errors. I'm pretty much at a loss here, so I'd be very grateful for any help.