Here are ways to solve Fatal Errors when you meet them:
(RAM) OR SYSTEM MEMORY
This solution is recommended for advanced users only. We have gotten reports of crashing, freezing, and memory read error messages being solved by removing bad or mismatched RAM from machines. You may want to remove one stick of RAM at a time and see if this corrects the crash. If you would like to test your RAM to make sure it is performing as it should you may want to run a RAM testing program. If you need a program to do this try doing a search on the web or consult your local computer technician. Unfortunately we cannot provide support for using these programs but they should come with well documented readme's to get you started on how to use them.<
Maphacking
It is known that maphack causes fatal errors to Warcraft 3 randomly. Close your maphack and make a better gaming world for all.
Custom Map Memory Leaks
Due to the flexibility of the triggers in the Warcraft III Map Editor, it is possible to make triggers that can cause the game to crash. If you are experiencing crashing while playing a custom made map please try playing a Blizzard designed map - this will help to determine if the issue is related to the custom map or a possible conflict.
Outdated Game
Please install the latest game patch. It includes several fixes that may correct this type of error. You can patch the game by connecting to Battle.net for the auto-patch or you can download and run the stand-alone patch from the Warcraft III Patch Page.
Background Applications
Usually Background applications take up a lot of memory space and causes these problems.Use Ctrl + Alt + Del and close certain programs that are not important to the Computer's security and stability.
Registry File
This solution is only for players whose Warcraft III crashes at startup.
Download war3.reg and save it to your Windows Desktop. Once the file has been downloaded, double-click on it to import the registry info. This file will set Warcraft III to mute sound, run with the basic settings for video and set the refresh rate for the monitor to 60Hz. Once the game has started, you may select the options menu and adjust the video and sound settings as desired.
DirectX
Visit Guide to update DirectX to check out if your video hardware is able to handle and play Warcraft III.
Sound Card Bugs
Visit Problems with certain soundcards.
Video Codec Conflict
If you have installed any video codec packs, such as Nimo's Codec pack, for video editing or playback please uninstall them and try the game. These codec packs, especially ones with Divx codecs, may conflict with the video codecs in the game causing the game to crash or not start properly.
OpenGL video softwares.
Try OpenGL or Software Transformation and Lighting (of polygons):
- Click Start
- Click Programs
- Click Warcraft III
- Right-click on the Warcraft III icon
- Select Properties
- Add -opengl to the Target field. (Example "C:\Program Files\Warcraft III\Warcraft III.exe" -opengl)
- Click OK and try the game again
- If you still experence problems repeat the above steps but replace the -opengl tag with -swtnl and try the game again.
Check the motherboard manufacturer's website for updated chipset drivers, first. If you can't find updated drivers at the manufacturer's website, the next two most common locations for chipset drivers are http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=2 and http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/.
