CTD issue

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Been playing a while and came to play today-bam: CTD. Tried loading the Autosave and the saved game: no joy

I have been told to post my debug.err report but how do i do that exactly-i can see where it is in my programme files but when i do a copy and paste number to here its not working-help!

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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
found out how to get info from debug.err file so here it is:

Debug Message: Version v1.1 last updated on: Mon Apr 24 19:03:49 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/25/2006, 23:29:03
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: BEN
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer Inc.
System Model: K8N-E-Deluxe
BIOS: BIOS Date: 10/04/04 14:09:07 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 521MB used, 1938MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce FX 5700
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0342&SUBSYS_040510B0&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8421
Driver Date: 3/9/2006 15:29:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00EA&SUBSYS_812A1043&REV_A1
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5620
Driver Date: 6/21/2004 09:53:20
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 (sw vp): NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700
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 369e99
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Event Music\*.mp3
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 D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Dread Lords Campaign\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask D:\Ben's 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
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Did you just upgrade to 1.1 and trying to use maybe a 1.0x Version save?
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
yeah I did but to be honest it crashed b4 i upgraded: also was playing all teh Beta 1.1 versions not 1.0
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
RealTech Audio Drivers are from 2004? I know those built in Audio Devices on mother boards don't get upgraded much. But its worth a try to visit Either the PC manufacturer to see if your MB has Updates. Or if you built it yourself go to the MB Manufacturer and See if they have Updates. Worth a try.

I just Rebuilt My comp From and
AMD Barton 2500
1 Gig Ram
6600GT

With hardly any crashes myself

To a AMD64 3500
2 GiG Ram
7600GT

And I had 3 crashed My First game.... So who knows.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Are you setting your game resolution to match your monitor settings. That caused me a problem early on but once I matched them I have had no problems with crashes on full screen or in a window
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
computer was only built last year mate re audio drivers so hoping that isnt it
will check the game res matches monitor settings
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
have tried matching the res: no joy

have sent the smart Exception file report to Stardock so maybe they can help-will be mighty pissed if I cant get that save game back: it was my finest hour playing Gigantic Galaxy with all 9 Civs and AI on challenging and was holding my own