oxy21 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 He dudes I was wondering if theres a program out there that can test fallout saves for file corruption? I can tell when a save becomes corrupted as the constant repeatable CTD's kind of give it a way, but sometimes its harder to tell as the game is so buggy. Bottom line is im sick of worrying that im goign to lose all of my progress again, and im sick of maintaing ten million different saves. Anyone know of a surefire way to tell a save is no good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7thsealord Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) For me, one very good indicator is file size. Based on personal observation, save file size does not vary that much as a general rule. So, if a save file is a quite different size to others around/near it (usually a lot smaller), then it is a sure bet that the file is bad. Not all corrupt files are different in size. But, the opposite seems likely to be true - ie. that a sudden major change in size from one file to the next is a sign of a corrupted save. Other than that, as far as I know, the only guaranteed surefire way to tell if a save is bad is to try and run it. Sorry I can't be more help. Edited September 10, 2011 by 7thsealord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRampage Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 A surefire way? Well, I'm not entirely sure that it's sure-fire, but attempting to override that savegame (and CTD-ing as a result) usually does indicate that a savegame is corrupt. I'm actually curious why you think your CTD's because of a corrupt savegame. Is there any specific location or event (such as overriding your savegame) when it CTD's a lot?After all; There are many possible causes for it to CTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxy21 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) For me, one very good indicator is file size. Based on personal observation, save file size does not vary that much as a general rule. So, if a save file is a quite different size to others around/near it (usually a lot smaller), then it is a sure bet that the file is bad. Not all corrupt files are different in size. But, the opposite seems likely to be true - ie. that a sudden major change in size from one file to the next is a sign of a corrupted save. Other than that, as far as I know, the only guaranteed surefire way to tell if a save is bad is to try and run it. Sorry I can't be more help. I am aware that there are many reasons for CTD, I don't have any corrupted saves (that I know of) and I rarely experience CTD's. I have had problems with saves in the past, and I have had 2 bad saves (out of 500) this playthrough, I'm simply wondering if there was a way to tell for sure. The file size suggestion is interesting I hadn't thought of that and will check it out the next time I think I have a bad save on my hands. If anyone else has anymore information feel free to chime in anytime. P.S blackrampage are you talking about overwriting the save or something else? I havn't had trouble overwriting a corrupted save with a CTD before so im just wondering. Edited September 11, 2011 by oxy21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRampage Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 P.S blackrampage are you talking about overwriting the save or something else? I havn't had trouble overwriting a corrupted save with a CTD before so im just wondering.Yes, overwriting the save is what I meant. If that save is corrupt you'll (probably) get a CTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilverva Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 P.S blackrampage are you talking about overwriting the save or something else? I havn't had trouble overwriting a corrupted save with a CTD before so im just wondering.Yes, overwriting the save is what I meant. If that save is corrupt you'll (probably) get a CTD. youre are actually very likely to CTD when overwriting a save if its corrupt. if that happens, go to your saves folder and look for anything with a .tmp extension. the .tmp indicates a corrupted save. you would then need to delete all three files (save.fos, save.fos.bak, save.tmp) and load the previous save at least, in my experience anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxy21 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 P.S blackrampage are you talking about overwriting the save or something else? I havn't had trouble overwriting a corrupted save with a CTD before so im just wondering.Yes, overwriting the save is what I meant. If that save is corrupt you'll (probably) get a CTD. youre are actually very likely to CTD when overwriting a save if its corrupt. if that happens, go to your saves folder and look for anything with a .tmp extension. the .tmp indicates a corrupted save. you would then need to delete all three files (save.fos, save.fos.bak, save.tmp) and load the previous save at least, in my experience anyway sweet ty for the info, I have seen those .tmp extensions before but I didn't know that they were because of a corrupt save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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