The s1_sp64_ship.exe error in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

  1. Open Windows Security.
  2. Go to Virus & threat protection.
  3. Under "Virus & threat protection settings," click Manage settings.
  4. Scroll down to Exclusions and click Add or remove exclusions.
  5. Add the entire game folder as an exclusion.

    6. Install the "Windows SDK for Windows 8.1"

    This is an obscure but powerful fix. The s1_sp64_ship.exe sometimes fails because of a missing api-ms-win-crt-runtime-l1-1-0.dll error. This DLL comes with the Windows 8.1 SDK.

    1. Run the Game as an Administrator

    This is the oldest trick in the PC gaming book, but it works surprisingly often. The s1-sp64-ship.exe file might not have the necessary Windows permissions to access certain system files or your GPU.

    By following these steps, specifically renaming the video folder and running as administrator, you should resolve the S1-sp64-ship.exe error.

    • Initial size (MB): 1.5 x your RAM (e.g., for 16GB RAM = 24000 MB)
    • Maximum size (MB): 3 x your RAM (e.g., for 16GB RAM = 48000 MB)

    Fixing the “S1-sp64-ship.exe” Error in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

    If Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare crashes immediately or throws an “s1-sp64-ship.exe” error, it can be frustrating. That error usually indicates the game executable is failing to start or is being blocked or corrupted. Below is a structured, step-by-step troubleshooting guide—from fastest fixes to deeper repairs—so you can get back to playing. Follow the steps in order; try the game after each step to see if the problem’s resolved.

    When this file crashes, it means the game is unable to access memory, load textures, or interact with your hardware correctly. Common symptoms include: