Can't start the game

[GeordieMike]

I've read through a few threads on here and a lot of people seemed to have the same problem but the solution isn't clear.

Problem:

I start up civ4 v1.52 get to the "done" part of it loading up (with small background). Cursor changes to the civ4 cursor and the music starts but no video. Some mentioned I have to unpack files but it's not clear which files and where....

Laptop:

1.8Ghz, Pentium 4
ATI Radeon 7500, Updated Driver

Help please!

 

[Zydor]

You will have problems with that graphics setup. Its the lowest possible on the hardware spec list, and in my view untenable for the game - it does not have the graphics processing power needed.

You will need to get a mid range graphics card to run it properly. You can of course go through the posts on maximising the graphics and main system RAM load, they will all help, and you might get to the point where you can play Tiny / Small worlds - maybe even standard worlds, but in the latter case you will probably go bang in the late game as it will have problems coping with the amount of graphics work needed at the late game.

With the 7500 it will be particularly important to make sure you minimise background applications and services, get your pagefile to 2000mb and get your graphics & sound drivers updated to the correct driver. Lots of posts showing you how.

Regards
Zy

 

[gary22127]

I have the same prob too... but my specs are Pentium4 2.6GHz 512MB ram and RADEON 9200

 

[Zydor]

Lots of Radeon 9200s have surfaced since Patch V1.52 - the latter put more work onto video cards, any that were on the edge, and the 9200s are, fell over.

Have a look at this thread, you need to try and reduce the load on the cpu and graphics card
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=155217

But before doing any drastic changes, post you dxdiag and we can check it for you

Regards
Zy

 

[GeordieMike]

Lots of Radeon 9200s have surfaced since Patch V1.52 - the latter put more work onto video cards, any that were on the edge, and the 9200s are, fell over.

Have a look at this thread, you need to try and reduce the load on the cpu and graphics card
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=155217

But before doing any drastic changes, post you dxdiag and we can check it for you

Regards
Zy

Zy,

A number of people in this forum seem to be running the game with the RADEON 7500 without the error above. I have tried updating to the new patch but get the same error. I will post a dxdiag later on this weekend but i've already heard of people unpacking art files that solve the problem. I just don't know how to!

Mike

 

[GeordieMike]

Here is my dixdiag...

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/28/2006, 17:09:20
Machine name: MIKEW
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Compaq
System Model: Presario 2800
BIOS: 68P4M v2.49
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Mobile CPU 1.80GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 316MB used, 933MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: Mobility Radeon 7500 AGP (0x4C57)
DAC type: Internal DAC(350MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4C57&SUBSYS_004A0E11&REV_00
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6334 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/30/2003 20:22:54, 290048 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/30/2003 20:22:32, 624256 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0F17-11CF-1F75-4020A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4C57
SubSys ID: 0x004A0E11
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_D ModeMPEG2_C
Deinterlace Caps: {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,0x31434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,0x32434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,0x33434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,0x34434d49) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,0x30343353) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,0x32343353) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2485&SUBSYS_004A0E11&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3042 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 12/17/2001 10:25:24, 414184 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Analog Devices
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 31
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 31
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3042 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 12/17/2001 10:25:24, 414184 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCCC

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DirectMusic
-----------
DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SoundMAX Digital Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SoundMAX Wavetable Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
-------------------
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1033, 0x0035
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 01:08:42, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/18/2001 09:00:00, 4736 bytes
|
+-+ Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC00E
| | Location: USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
| | Matching Device ID: usb\vid_046d&pid_c00e
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:08:19, 36224 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 8/4/2004 01:08:16, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 8/4/2004 02:56:42, 20992 bytes
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 8/17/2001 13:02:20, 9600 bytes
| |
| +-+ Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC00E
| | | Matching Device ID: hid\vid_046d&pid_c00e
| | | Service: mouhid
| | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:32, 23040 bytes
| | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 12:48:00, 12160 bytes

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Gameport Devices
----------------

------------
PS/2 Devices
------------
+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 01:14:36, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:32, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 03:01:07, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:32, 24576 bytes
|
+ Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
| Matching Device ID: *syn0100
| Upper Filters: SynTP
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 01:14:36, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:32, 23040 bytes
| Driver: SynTP.sys, 2/26/2002 16:56:46, 250928 bytes
| Driver: SynTPAPI.dll, 2/26/2002 17:00:06, 110592 bytes
| Driver: SynTPFcs.dll, 2/26/2002 17:08:28, 65536 bytes
| Driver: SynTPLpr.exe, 2/26/2002 17:08:48, 110592 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCpl.dll, 2/26/2002 17:01:24, 4259840 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCpl.exe, 2/26/2002 17:04:42, 4227072 bytes
| Driver: SynCntxt.rtf, 2/26/2002 17:02:16, 1770476 bytes
| Driver: SynZMetr.exe, 2/26/2002 16:51:46, 159744 bytes
| Driver: SynMood.exe, 2/26/2002 16:51:10, 147456 bytes
| Driver: SynTPEnh.exe, 2/26/2002 17:07:42, 458752 bytes
| Driver: SynTPEnh.ini, 2/26/2002 17:08:18, 6910 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCOM.dll, 2/26/2002 17:00:32, 45056 bytes
| Driver: Tutorial.exe, 2/26/2002 17:09:20, 208896 bytes
| Driver: InstNT.exe, 2/26/2002 17:16:06, 65536 bytes
| Driver: SynISDLL.dll, 2/26/2002 17:10:20, 376832 bytes
| Driver: SynUnst.ini, 2/26/2002 17:22:04, 42489 bytes
| Driver: SynTPCoI.dll, 2/26/2002 17:15:48, 73728 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 03:01:07, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:32, 23040 bytes

----------------------------
DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

-------------------
DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Conexant HSFi V92 MiniPCI Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM4
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Wireless Network Connection 3 - IPv4 -

-----------------------
DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

-------------------------
DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
Drive: C:
Free Space: 8.7 GB
Total Space: 38.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: HITACHI_DK23DA-40B

Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4240N
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:59:52, 49536 bytes
\BDA Slip De-Framer,0x00600000,1,1,,5.03.2600.2180

 

[GeordieMike]

I also get this error message in a text file called "ThemeParseLog.txt" in the main game directory.

[Jan 29, 2006 - 11:59:58] Messages while processing 'Resource/Themes/Civ4.thm'

Error : Decl - ('Civ4Theme_Common.thm', Ln:401, Col:13) Assignment source propertyId 'SF_CtrlTheme_Civ4_Control_Font_Size3_Italic' not found
Error : Decl - ('Civ4Theme_Common.thm', Ln:402, Col:13) Assignment source propertyId 'SF_CtrlTheme_Civ4_Control_Font_Size3_BoldItalic' not found
Error : Decl - ('Civ4Theme_Common.thm', Ln:408, Col:13) Assignment source propertyId 'SF_CtrlTheme_Civ4_Control_Font_Size1_Bold' not found
Error : Decl - ('Civ4Theme_Window.thm', Ln:3048, Col:9) Assignment source propertyId 'SF_CtrlTheme_Civ4_Control_Font_Size1_Bold' not found

 

[Zydor]

Your Grahics are 32Mb - thats below spec. You need at least 64Mb on a Video card, preferably 128 - ie Hardware T&L support. The 7500 is right on the edge of run/not run with Civ IV, it will not take much to push it over. Your additional problem is that you have the Mobility varient - its integrated into the motherboard, and shares main system RAM for its needs above 32Mb. Mobility Radeons also needs the suppoort of the cpu to allow it to work reducing capacity for anything else, it cant off load to a separate system ie a video card.

The next Civ Patch looks likely within 2 weeks given no hiccups in final testing, that Patch includes more memory use reduction, more code optimising and the usual raft of fixes. They may help you, so avoid the rush to buy more RAM until you can evaluate the effect of the next Patch. However that notebook came out late 2001/early 2002, and I would question the value of additional RAM, even if you can fit it.

Regarding other 7500s, yes some are working, most of those are separate graphics cards not the Mobility varient, and most that run will have the min spec dedicated 64Mb memory on a video card. Even those will discover more problems as they get into the larger / huge maps and late games. It will be very important to lower testures, resolution, use of AA etc - anything that reduces load on the cpu (and if they have one - video card)

Wait for the next Patch, have a look then, reduce the load on video processing as much as you can, reduce background aplications running at startup. There's a list at
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?p=3607616#post3607616
Thats a lot of work, and I doubt it will produce a significant increase in performance for you - only you can make the choice whether its worth it to you (which if no dosh available, clearly anything is worth it - but keep expectations on the level, its a below spec laptop)

Bottom line, I would anticipate you coming to the conclusion its a new hardware buy. If it was me, and I had the dosh, I would upgrade the machine - paying careful attention to the needs of 3D processing and avoiding the Sales blurb re "stunning 3D graphics ...". Check what you buy against reputable reviews, be careful of Urban myths founded in the 2D world. The Civ Series is a full blown 3D game now, and it needs careful attention to detail re graphics hardware to cope with the processing needs

Regards
Zy

 

[GeordieMike]

Zy,

Thanks for the reply. Very helpful.

If the patch doesn't work me I intend to look at a previous version of the game (as I have never played civilization before). Which version would you recommend for a newbie?

Thanks,

Mike

 

[attackmole]

Hello,

I am having the exact same problem as GeordieMike. However, Civ 4 used to run fine for me, with no problems whatsoever except for the "failed to intilize renderer" one thats common with ATI cards and was fixed in the latest patch. This problem with me only getting a black screen with sound has only started occuring since I have switched to Windows XP 64-bit. Does anybody here have any ideas of how to fix this issue? I'm running an ATI x800 XL graphics card with the latest Catalyst drivers. As well, when I Alt-Tab to minimize the program, right before the program minimizes I get a brief flash of the actual menu screen, which seems odd.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Settler42]

i also have this issue, but i am way above in the system requirements..

here my dxdiag

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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/14/2006, 13:07:47
Machine name: SETTLER-MVYMPDU
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer Inc.
System Model: K8N-E-Deluxe
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/30/04 16:44:46 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 318MB used, 2142MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON X850 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI RADEON X850 PRO AGP (0x4B4B)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4B4B&SUBSYS_03121002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6599 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/24/2006 19:52:48, 255488 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/24/2006 19:52:31, 1478656 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-080B-11CF-756A-1823A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4B4B
SubSys ID: 0x03121002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{3C5323C1-6FB7-44F5-9081-056BF2EE449D}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

 

[filcivfan]

Main problem I see here most of y'all are using Pentium processors. Im sorry if I sound biased being an AMD guy for so long already. I agree if you do decide to run the game with a Pentium better get a mid to high range video card. The problem I see with intel is they went more on speed rather than features on their processors. AMD has direct 3d on the proc with that low to mid on this game well it does have problems but it does run.. just my penny's worth