GalCiv2 crashes on startup...
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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: 9/5/2006, 22:55:09
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: ATHLONXP
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 2800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 419MB used, 2040MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9600 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9600 Series AGP (0x4152)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4152&SUBSYS_2064148C&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 72 (TFV-8705)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6631
Driver Date: 8/3/2006 00:08:06
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! 24-bit External
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_041e&Pid_3040&Rev_0100&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: sbusb.sys
Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0260
Driver Date: 6/10/2005 09:39:20
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 (hw vp): RADEON 9600 SERIES
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 16 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 5:6:5, Masks reported as f800:7e0:1f
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: 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.
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I read the posts concerning this problem, and tried the solutions given, but no go. I have the latest drivers (gfx & snd) installed, but no go. Could someone help?
Thanx for any feedback!
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 9/5/2006, 22:55:09
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: ATHLONXP
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: Dutch (Regional Setting: Dutch)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 2800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.1GHz
Physical Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 419MB used, 2040MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9600 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9600 Series AGP (0x4152)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4152&SUBSYS_2064148C&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (16 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 72 (TFV-8705)
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6631
Driver Date: 8/3/2006 00:08:06
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SB Live! 24-bit External
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: USB\Vid_041e&Pid_3040&Rev_0100&MI_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: sbusb.sys
Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0260
Driver Date: 6/10/2005 09:39:20
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 (hw vp): RADEON 9600 SERIES
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 16 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 5:6:5, Masks reported as f800:7e0:1f
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: 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.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
I read the posts concerning this problem, and tried the solutions given, but no go. I have the latest drivers (gfx & snd) installed, but no go. Could someone help?
Thanx for any feedback!
