Game crashing at startup

[atlan]

I installed civ4 without any problems, but when i try to start the game, i get the following error msg:

"Failed to Initialize Renderer - Check DirectX Version and Graphics Settings"

I have the newest catalyst driver and the newest DirectX Version 9.0c

3000+ Barton CPU
Radeon 9600 Series graphics
1,5 GB Infineon DDR Ram
Lots of free HDD space

Any ideas and suggestions?

 

[eatomhoch]

Try installing the DirectX version that is included on the cdrom.

 

[atlan]

i tried using the version on the civ4 dvd, i reinstalled the game several times, i tried installing with different languages, i tried installing the directx version before installing the game and so on - it does not solve the problems.