Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare Error S1-sp64-ship.exe [patched] -

Here’s a review-style breakdown of the common error S1-SP64-SHIP.EXE in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, written as if from a frustrated but helpful player.


Solution 1: Verify Game Files

  1. Open the Battle.net client (if you're playing on PC) or your console's game manager.
  2. Select Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and click on "Options" or "Settings."
  3. Choose "Verify Game Files" or "Scan and Repair" to check for corrupted files.
  4. If any issues are found, follow the prompts to repair or re-download the files.

Step 5: Disable All Overlays

The s1-sp64-ship.exe process is allergic to overlays. Disable them globally: call of duty advanced warfare error s1-sp64-ship.exe

  • Steam: Settings > In-Game > Uncheck "Enable Steam Overlay while in-game."
  • Discord: Settings > Game Overlay > Turn Off.
  • NVIDIA GeForce Experience: Settings > General > Toggle off "In-Game Overlay."
  • MSI Afterburner/RivaTuner: Close them entirely.

6. Why No Official Patch?

Activision and Sledgehammer Games have not patched this error in retail builds because: Here’s a review-style breakdown of the common error

  1. The game is no longer under active support (last major update: 2015).
  2. The issue is inconsistent across hardware and does not appear on consoles.
  3. The root cause likely lies in low-level engine code (original IW engine modifications) that would require costly refactoring.

Technical Write-Up: Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Error s1-sp64-ship.exe

Method 5: Run the Executable in Windows 8 or Windows 7 Compatibility Mode

Since Advanced Warfare was released just as Windows 10 was launching, it sometimes behaves better under older compatibility settings. Solution 1: Verify Game Files

  1. Navigate to your game’s installation folder. (Default: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Advanced Warfare)
  2. Locate s1-sp64-ship.exe.
  3. Right-click it and select Properties.
  4. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  5. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows 8 (or Windows 7).
  6. Also check "Run this program as an administrator".
  7. Click OK and launch the game from this executable (not the Steam launcher).

1. Run the Game in "Windows 7 Compatibility Mode"

This is the most common fix for this specific executable error, especially if you are running Windows 10 or 11.

  1. Go to your game installation folder (Usually: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Advanced Warfare).
  2. Find the file named s1-sp64-ship.exe.
  3. Right-click it and select Properties.
  4. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  5. Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" and select Windows 7.
  6. Under "Settings," also check "Run this program as an administrator."
  7. Click Apply and OK.
  8. Launch the game via Steam to see if the crash persists.