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Huge number of crashes in last one to two months
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Description

0xC0000005 - ACCESS_VIOLATION

This error is very generic. It may be caused by many issues, such as a hardware malfunction, a virus in the computer, but also an error in the game itself. Possible solutions:
Try joining another server, then rejoin the previous one.
Update the graphics card drivers to a newer version.
Rollback the graphics card drivers to an older version.
Check the temperature of your GPUs and CPUs.
Verify the integrity of the game cache using Steam.
Re-install DirectX.
Uninstall the Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable package (x86 version), restart your computer and install the package again (do not use the Repair function).
Run a Windows System File Check tool to repair corrupted system files

Details

Severity
None
Resolution
Open
Reproducibility
N/A
Operating System
Windows 7
Operating System Version
64-bit
Category
Engine
Steps To Reproduce

It happens pretty much every time the game is run. But the time it takes to happen varies considerably between a few seconds and over an hour.

Event Timeline

craigcom created this task.Feb 3 2017, 7:43 AM
Alwin claimed this task.Feb 3 2017, 2:30 PM
Alwin changed the task status from New to Reviewed.
Alwin added a comment.Feb 3 2017, 2:32 PM

Hi,

Try to delete your profile folder (create a backup) a try to start the game.

The file yourprofilename.vars.Arma3Profile must be deleted.
Path: C:\Users\*username*\Documents\Arma 3

Alwin added a comment.Feb 3 2017, 2:33 PM

I´ll ask you about your crash dumps, please.

Thank you.