Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare S1-sp64-ship.exe Error Fix (HOT ◆)

For Windows 11 users specifically:

Last Updated: 2026
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11, Steam Version, and Retail Disc Versions

If you have exhausted 5+ hours of troubleshooting, a clean Windows installation will 100% fix this, provided you have legitimate hardware. Only do this if you are comfortable backing up your data. Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare S1-sp64-ship.exe Error Fix

Most users update drivers incorrectly (using "Express Install"), which leaves residual old files that can conflict with S1-sp64-ship.exe.

Instructions (NVIDIA/AMD):

This is the single most effective fix for the S1-sp64-ship.exe error. The game frequently needs elevated privileges to write to its own directory or your "Documents" folder.

Instructions:

Locate the file named s1-sp64-ship.exe.

Right-click on it and select Properties.

Go to the Compatibility tab.

Check the box for Run this program as an administrator.

Click Apply and then OK.

Crucially, also apply this to the launcher: Find AW.exe or CoDAW.exe in the same folder and repeat steps 3-6.

Pro Tip: If you have the game installed on a secondary drive (D: or E:), also go to that drive's Properties > Security, and make sure "Users" have "Full Control" permissions.

Fullscreen Optimizations is a Windows feature that can cause older DirectX 11 games to crash. Disabling it forces the game to use legacy fullscreen mode. For Windows 11 users specifically: Last Updated: 2026

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