: Outdated or corrupt video drivers are a frequent cause of "Application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware" errors . Download the latest drivers directly from NVIDIA or AMD .
The most frequent trigger for the s1sp64_ship.exe crash is a corrupted or missing game file resulting from an interrupted download. Repairing your game files locally will replace any damaged data. Open and navigate to your Library .
Go to your Steam installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Advanced Warfare ). Right-click on and select Properties . Click on the Compatibility tab. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator .
The most frequent cause of this crash on modern versions of Windows (Windows 10 and 11) is a conflict with the game's default DirectX configuration.
One user noted that this immediately resolved cutscene crashes and sound synchronization problems.
To get around this, navigate directly to the game's executable file. Here's how:
Fix Request: s1_sp64_ship.exe Fatal Error - COD Advanced Warfare
Many users have reported that this single step resolved their crash issues immediately.