Saints Row 3 Crash to Desktop, Freezes, Errors
Fix Saints Row 3 crashes, freezing, errors, multiplayer connection issues, and lagging problems with the help of this working solution list. Saints Row: The Third (more popularly referred to as Saints Row 3) is now out for the PC, and it surely delivers the entertainment. PC crashes, freezes, and error plagues this latest release of THQ and Volition and gets in the way of playing as the nude lady. Kidding aside, if you’re experiencing crashing and freezing with Saints Row 3, please run through this list and let us know in the comments below if you’re encountering other problems.
Fixing Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3) Crashes, Errors, Freezing, Lagging, CTD, Poor FPS, Black screen, No Sound
First things first, make sure your PC system meets the minimum requirements for Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3).
Minimum System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP / Vista
- CPU: 2.0 GHz Dual-Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
- RAM: 1 GB
- HDD space: 15 GB
- Graphics: 128 MB 3D Video Card w/Shader Model 3.0 Support
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible 16-bit Sound Card
Recommended System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP / Vista
- CPU: 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
- RAM: 2 GB
- HDD space: 15 GB
- Graphics: 256 MB 3D Video Card with Shader Model 3.0 Support
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible 16-bit Sound Card
- Broadband Connection for Internet Multiplayer
Supported Graphics Cards:
- Minimum – Nvidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon X1300
- Recommended – Nvidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD3850
Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3) Crash Fix and Fixes to Errors, Freezing, Lagging, CTD, Poor FPS, Black screen, No Sound
Problem #1 Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3) Crashes when loading saves
Here’s a tip from the steampowered forums:
Crashing on save load is an indication of save corruption, or as a result adding or removing mods. The best way to avoid this is to save manually in a new slot after every mission so you can go back to a previous save in the event that it corrupts. This is important to do even with the original vanilla game. Also, be careful if you use any mods since saves are usually not compatible if you change/remove them.
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Problem #2 Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3) Crash Fix – Crash to Desktop upon Launch / Startup
If you’re game randomly crashes upon launching the game, ensure or try the following:
- Update your nVidia / ATI graphics drivers. Check our Technical References page for download links.
- Turn off SLI / Crossfire
- Turn off your anti-virus software before launching the game, but make sure you turn it back on after playing.
- Try using only one GPU first (turn the other one off via your graphics control panel)
- Try running the game in Windowed mode. You can toggle this in the in-game options.
- Disable anti-aliasing and filtering
- Disable V-sync
- Disable background apps, and turn off your anti-virus software
- Run through our list of general fixes, which will most likely resolve your problems
Problem #3 Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3) Crash Fix – For Quad Core PCs
If you’re on Quad Core, try this fix to address any crash issues:
- Start the game
- Alt+Tab Out of the game
- Open Task Manager
- Right click on NFS The Run.exe
- Set Affinity
- Select core 0 and 1 only. You need to run the game on two CPU’s basically, so to avoid the crash to desktop.
Problem #4 Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row 3) Connection Fix – Timeout when connecting to a game
Saints Row 3 needs to have the following port open/forwarded for both the host and client:
4200 TCP and UDP
Just opening port 4200 works for most people. If it still time’s out try disabling your Hamachi virtual network adapter and/or opening the following ports both TCP and UDP:
- 27900 (Master Server UDP Heartbeat)
- 28900 (Master Server List Request)
- 29900 (GP Connection Manager)
- 29901 (GP Search Manager)
- 13139 (Custom UDP Pings)
- 6500 (Query Port)
- 4200 (Game)
If it still doesn’t work, try hosting a non-password protected game. Oddly enough, this seems to work for some people when everything else
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And how do i fix my saving problem.
It says not enough room to save even though I have 300+ GB free
turn off cloud synch in steam options
a mim aconteceme a mesma coisa recebo uma mensagem a dizer que não tem espaço suficiente pra gravação do jogo … HELP ME
tens que sacar a smartsteam
Cant save my game, it says not enoguh space to save.. game works fine tohugh… Help?
Well you probably need to free up some space on your HDD or it could be a game error/bug.
umm sorry i have a problem too
I just installed my game, every time i started it~ it stops right after the AMD logo, when i alt+ctrl+del out to see what happen, it says error the game stop running~ so what should i do to resolve this problem?
“asdasd” I have the same problem, but my pc shows windows logo, not amd logo. What i have to do?
hmm
my friend says reinstall the game and deactivated ur Antivirus and
try to run different directx
raw
i have the solution now
i can fix it !!!
hi man i have the same problem wat is the solution can u type it here
it coould start bcz the game is not cracked
I had a strange bug with the light, it was a big white spot and if you walk in it you will see everything in white
I also have this problem
do you know a solution ?
i too have this problem, plsssss HELP!!!!
when is starts the firtst level i keep spinning around an around the whole time, and i cant change my controls is just freeze help??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
same is happening to me have you found a fix for this yet?
I too have this problem, plssssss, HELP!!!
This is what i did.
Specs:
Motherboard ASUS p8p67 EVO
memory: crucial 1333MHC ddr
CPU: i5 3.2GHZ 2500k
psu: crucial_: 650 W
GRAPHIC: ati XFX 6870 With double fans.
i checked if all components were in the right place, i found a mistake i had done, i had place the ssd disk in 3GB SATA connector, and the cd rom at the 6GB. replaced this.
installed windows 7, used the new ATI 11.12 driver. ( no update for windows)
And installed this one: http://downloads.guru3d.com/AMD-Catalyst-Application-Profile—11.8-CAP3-download-2782.html
now sr2 runs perfect! no lag no issues, high settings without a single screen flick or performance drop. Hope this can help someone:)
Thanks for sharing this rolf, I’m certain this will help some of our readers!
i have this problem wit my steam version:
Some people are having problems with starting a new game. They will select their difficulty setting, but will be unable to actually get the game to play even after restarting it. The new patch is said to fix this though so APPLY IT! It’s a big download though, so make sure you have enough time to get it. This issue is present with both people who download the game from Steam and who install it from a CD / DVD / disc.
For those having trouble saving or running the game with error “not enough room” try running the game as administrator
H i have downloaded saint row 3 and its owrking but when ever i cck on to play it as menew or load i cick new gam thn ask me difficulity and then it came back on mai screen help what shall do
i dont understand, ive been downloading priated games for over 8yrs and never have i come across a game so hard to install.. i use vista32 basically i install the game, copy the crack and the files open the launcher.. takes me to install D9 or D10/11 i click either it crashes thats it.. please any help?
I have tried everything here and am still having crash problems when starting the game can someone help me out.
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.111025-1505)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: GA-990XA-UD3
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD FX(tm)-8120 Eight-Core Processor (8 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
Card name: AMD Radeon HD 6700 Series
My situation is whenever i try to start the game either in Directx 9 or Directx 10/11 it says Saints Row The Third has stopped working? Any solution?
i have almost the same build, and mine is rebooting my pc, i am lost…. i updated directX9 and tryed that but no go… as soon as I chose directX9 it reboots my pc..
OK I FIXED IT! I went to gigabyte website and downloaded new bios update. installed it with @BIOS and TA DA! it works… give it a shot…
i have the solution.
when i installed the game they asked me for desktop icon so i clicked on yes for the desktop shortcut. but when i clicked it they used to show dx 10 r 9. so i just went to the image file and opened is and copied the given skidrow files in the game folder and then i clicked on the third launcher icon. then the game just started.
i have the solution.
when i installed the game they asked me for desktop icon so i clicked on yes for the desktop shortcut. but when i clicked it they used to show dx 10 r 9. so i just went to the image file and opened is and copied the given skidrow files in the game folder and then i clicked on the third launcher icon. then the game just started. one should take care that they should never access this game from their desktop icon.
i have almost the same build, and mine is rebooting my pc, i am lost…. i updated directX9 and tried that but no go… as soon as I chose directX9 it reboots my pc..
elcam i don’t get what you mean ???
I have an issue with the game.
Whenever I open up the game and click either DirectX 9,10 or 11
I get sent to steam and the SR:TT window closes. Help please!
wtf is SLI / Crossfire and how to turn off?
Hi there. SLI/Crossfire is proprietary technology by nVidia/ATI that allows you to use 2 graphics cards at the same time. You can turn it off in the respective nVidia/ATI control panels, e.g., Catalyst Control Center.
Hi all !
Same problem for three days ( white launcher, crashing, freeze after amd logo and return to desktop )
Tried almost everything and search on the web all the day and then i suddenly have an idea …
To copy all steam files with only SR3 in common game folder to my C:,program files etc… drive
WORKED for me, steam do an update of the steam launcher as it was another installation and asked to re-download the game, i sayed no and add it as a non steam game from steam, i launched it, and No other problems since…
Try this !
Hope this work for you.
Nklave
my saints row 3 has an error every time i pull it up helpmeeeeeee?
Hi there ,my saints row 3 crashes ,by minimizing and still keeps running but when i try to re-enter the game it goes in but there is no visual of the game it stays the same as the desktop only the mouse cursor changes to the game’s cursor