[FIX] SH4 crash-to-desktop fix (memory issue)

[Rambler]

I can confirm that this fixed my CTD issue in port. I am using Steam version with latest version of RFB on Win7 x64.

Thanks for the tip!

[Anvart]

Back in April 2005, was released SH3_Bearing_Overlay_3.0 mod... author Pato - quotation "Reworked numbers lines and added range circles up to 3000mts". In the mod author used TGA image 6330x6330x32bit with RLE compression... disk size ~ 7.2 MB, memory size ~ more 110...150 МБ, IIRC. This mod have not worked with ATI video cards because of problems RLE compression/decompression of these cards (big image). I do not remember already how the problem was manifested... CTD or somehow different...

[drakkhen20]

this is a nifty little mod.

thanks,
drakkhen

[Genferret]

I want to give a big thanks for this find. I just came back to playing SHIV after not playing in a while. When I last played I was still on XP and didn't have these issues -- now with Win7 its been CTDing but this has fixed that.

Thanks

--Genferret

[merc4ulfate]

My thoughts are why some have an issue with it and others do not.

Many who play the game do not need to change anything at all.

[SilentPrey]

My theory is that it's a combination of mods used and graphics/sound settings. I didn't really run into issues until I maxed everything out and started running TMO, RSRDC, OTC, and Trav's at 1600x900 60hz. I do that by enabling the OTC 16:9 last, btw. Seems to be working fine now but it would CTD every time I went to the bridge or looked through the scope outside the harbor at Pearl until I remembered to apply this.

I'm running Win 7 64 w/ 8 gb RAM. I got the game through Steam and the 4 gig patch wouldn't even try to work. Stumbling across this thread saved me a lot of trouble.

[GlobalExplorer]

Don't forget to remove write protection from SH4.exe or the fix will not work.
It took me three years to find out about this

Also with my ATI card, the patch did not work per se. The graphics driver runs out of memory because it expects 2 Gb ram for kernel and drivers. So I had to manually configure it with the /PAE /2900 switch in boot.ini. Only now it seems to work.

[steve1]

Originally Posted by Brenjen

CFF is saying I can't save without renaming the file.....I hope to get this figured out because I love SH4 with mods but the CTD's have got me where I don't play it at all.

I noticed the read only tab was already unchecked in the SH4 properties tab as well when I opened it. I don't know if that's a problem as I stumbled upon this a few minutes ago & haven't been able to research at all, it's just an observation. And I'm using Windows7 64bit.

Edit: I figured out how to edit the properties by cutting/dragging the SH4 app file from the program files folder to my desktop, editing it there & saving it, then putting it back into the SH4 program files folder. The other problem I was having with Windows 7 still exists & that is that the SH4 app crashes after the intro movie. I've tried compatibility mode & running as administrator & still no dice.

Edit#2 - I have now fixed the blank screen freeze after the intro movies; it was a simple matter of unchecking the tab in the Nvidia control panel for the 3D manager from "use my emphasis on quality" to "let the 3D application decide" I can now use everything but the U-Boat missions add-on I bought in 2008 through Ubi & D2D.....since they changed the Ubi store & D2D was bought out by Gamefly there's no end to the headaches. Basically I have the original 1.5 patch/U-Boat add on file saved but my activation key no longer works. The only help I've gotten so far is "Is your firewall configured to let it through?.....It's turned off so I hope so lol

I'll never buy another game D/L; it's a disc or nothing from now on.

Thanks for the Nvidia Control panel tip- you're a gentleman & a scholar.

[Marka Ragnos]

I recently purchased a new computer and when i was done playing those shiny new games i always end up back playing silent hunter 4.
I had really strange graphic glitches to the point i was giving up

But this 4 gig patch fixed that, so i thank you all because of you i can still enjoy my all-time favorite game

[littelmaster]

Thank you guys J
The 4gb patch fix my CTD problem also.
System Intel i7, Windows 7 64bit, 8gb Ram

[CapnScurvy]

Something that's been talked about within this thread several times, yet a picture is worth a thousand words. When using LAA, or another "4gb patch", you need to make sure the "Properties" within the "SH4.exe" file is NOT set to READ ONLY.

The SH4.exe file is in your main game folder.....usually defaulted to being named "Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific". Look for the black sub icon. There are two icons like it, but only one is the SH4.exe file:





As above, right click the "SH4.exe" file to show its "Properties" menu. Under the "General" tab make sure the "Attributes......Read-only" box is unchecked. If it is check marked, uncheck it as the above image shows; then strike the "Apply" key, saving your settings. I'm pretty sure the game has this "Attribute" set as default to "Read-Only" (the fix will not work as long as it's Read-Only).

This will set up the games .exe file to accept the changes LAA or any other 4gb patch will make when you add it to your game.

[fitzcarraldo]

Originally Posted by CapnScurvy

Something that's been talked about within this thread several times, yet a picture is worth a thousand words. When using LAA, or another "4gb patch", you need to make sure the "Properties" within the "SH4.exe" file is NOT set to READ ONLY.

The SH4.exe file is in your main game folder.....usually defaulted to being named "Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific". Look for the black sub icon. There are two icons like it, but only one is the SH4.exe file:


As above, right click the SH4.exe file to show the files "Properties" menus. Under the "General" tab make sure the "Attributes......Read-only" box is unchecked. If it was, uncheck it as the above image shows, then strike the "Apply" key, saving your settings.

This will set up the games .exe file to accept the changes LAA or any other 4gb patch will make when you add it to your game.

True. Ever I reinstalled SH4 the sh4.exe file is write protected.

Also help to FPS and lags is the d3d9 Antilag, use it with 4 Gb Patch.

Best regards.

Fitzcarraldo

[CapnScurvy]

Fitzcarraldo, so you use the "d3d9 Antilag" app, and it works as defined (found HERE) ?

Here's an older thread regarding the app.

[KaleunMarco]

SH4 was crashing when i exited through the sh4 menu system which seems odd. and it is not consistent...sometimes it happens and sometimes not. so i gave this fix a try and i still have the problem.

my config: dell i7 quad core 8 gig ram video is Nvidia Gforce gt720
running FOTRS plus some minor game play mods.

any ideas are welcome.

[CapnScurvy]

@ mark bonamer, you'll need to give us more info regarding your system.

What's your OS version?

What bit....32 or 64?

What version of the game are you using? How did you install the game.....From a download? From where? From a DVD disk? Which one? Which disk drive/folder is it installed on your computer?

Is your "main game" files free from corruption? You've run the "Check Snapshot" feature found in the JSGME app (provided you took a "Snapshot" just after installing a fresh copy of the game AND adding the JSGME app)?

You state you're using "FOTRS plus some minor game play mods"........What are they? Is FOTRS compatible with the SH4 game version that you have? Are the other mods compatible with the game version that you have? Are they all compatible with each other? Have you tried removing each one (one at a time) to see if the omission makes a difference? Are you replaying a particular saved point that's causing the problem? Tried to use just the stock game.....still having an issue?

What are you using for the "4 gig patch"?.....Large Address Aware, or something else?

Is it installed properly? I can give you an image of what the LAA will report IF its installed correctly.

Lot's to know before giving advice.