Another crash problem here :(

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Hi I have updated my video drivers and checked my virtual memory but no luck just crashes after a few turns.

Debug Message: Version v1.0 last updated on: Mon Feb 6 12:52:05 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/25/2006, 11:34:33
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: SHADOW
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MEDIONPC
System Model: MS-7091
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 406MB used, 2054MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: MEDION RADEON X740XL
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: MEDION RADEON X740XL (0x5E4B)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5E4B&SUBSYS_17801462&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Micro Scan 17
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6601
Driver Date: 2/22/2006 03:46:46
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: C-Media Rear Panel Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_434D&DEV_4980&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_0904
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: cmudax.sys
Provider: C-Media Electronics Inc.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0008
Driver Date: 10/1/2004 12:58:10
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #1 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Bluetooth AV/HS Audio
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: {F12D3CF8-B11D-457e-8641-BE2AF2D6D204}\BLUELETAUDIO
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: blueletaudio.sys
Provider: IVT Corporation
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.1106
Driver Date: 10/19/2004 11:39:00
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Going Fullscreen
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): MEDION RADEON X740XL
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now Fullscreen
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 be434680
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Loading Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message: Loading Component Defs
Debug Message: Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message: Loading ShipConfigs
Debug Message: Loading AnomalyTypes
Debug Message: Loading RandomEvents
Debug Message: Loading UPIssues
Debug Message: Loading ResourceTypes
Debug Message: Loading InvasionTactics
Debug Message: Loading SBmodules
Debug Message: Loading PoliticalParties
Debug Message: Loading Planet Types
Debug Message: Loading Star Types
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Loading FOW Map
Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
Debug Message: Loading Planets
Debug Message: Loading Stars
Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
Debug Message: Loading Resources
Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Can't find ship type Fleet in definitions
Debug Message: Loading Influence
Debug Message: Loading Tech Order
Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Dark Yor traded MiniBalls II to the Andians in exchange for Starbase Fortification
Debug Message: Destroying ship Scout Ship M0-1 57. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Paulos II
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Akilians traded Basic Logistics to the Jessuins in exchange for Trade
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 960. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M2-4 1005. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Petroni III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M2-11 1934. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Devra I
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Drengin Empire (1): Researching: Beam Weapon Theory
Debug Message: Altarian Republic (2): Researching: Armor Theory
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Andians traded Stinger II to the Iconian Refuge in exchange for Xeno Factory Construction
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Andians traded Laser to the Scottlingas in exchange for Titanium Armor III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M2-8 1614. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M2-4 1281. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Titanium Armor
Debug Message: Deleting previous save game.
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\Magecraft\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 18
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Iconian Refuge traded Basic Logistics to the Andians in exchange for Starbase Fortification
Debug Message: Iconian Refuge (9): Researching: MiniBalls II
Debug Message: Scottlingas (13): Researching: Ion Drive
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Paulos (15): Researching: Titanium Armor III
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship 986. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M1-12 689. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Sauron I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M2-4 989. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Lacaille I
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M2-4 1274. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Rathra II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M2-4 1605. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Petroni III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Colony Ship M2-10 1939. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Rathra II
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Year: 2228. Andians traded Titanium Armor III to the Terran Alliance in exchange for Ion Drive
Debug Message: Snathi (18): Researching: Titanium Armor
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Try patching the game up, it looks like you are running version 1.0 straight out of the box?
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I get the following whenever I try to do any updates.


Server Error in '/' Application.
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Operator is not valid for type 'DBNull' and type 'Integer'.
Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.InvalidCastException: Operator is not valid for type 'DBNull' and type 'Integer'.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:


[InvalidCastException: Operator is not valid for type 'DBNull' and type 'Integer'.]
Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.ObjectType.ThrowNoValidOperator(Object obj1, Object obj2) +551
Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.ObjectType.ObjTst(Object o1, Object o2, Boolean TextCompare) +2738
GalCiv2.CollectorsEdition.ValidateCESerial(String CESerial) +358
GalCiv2.CollectorsEdition._btnRegister_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e) +223
System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e) +108
System.Web.UI.WebControls.Button.System.Web.UI.IPostBackEventHandler.RaisePostBackEvent(String eventArgument) +57
System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(IPostBackEventHandler sourceControl, String eventArgument) +18
System.Web.UI.Page.RaisePostBackEvent(NameValueCollection postData) +33
System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +1292
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Write to [email protected]

I am sure they'll help you very quickly!

Basically, just so you realise, the boxed game had a patch waiting for it when you got it home - that patch added a lot of content, so you really want to get that. After that they put a fix in for some graphics cards overheating which might be a big help to you from your description. There's also more content in the other patches!