sorry for mis-posting this one, but since you already asked me something, I should at least answer it.
Ok, I am not using a crack or fixxed .exe, I am trying this one straight from the original.
All other games work perfectlly, no probs with them.
The only thing that I agree with you is that the soundcard is in fact a on board one. I never thought it mattered much whether it is on board or any other type.
Also I defrag every day with a program Diskeeper, I turned it off while I tried to see if that was the issue.
I have 760 or so free memory after I check it with a mem checker. CPU is about three years old, I bought it in 12-2002,
I've upgraded everything except the sound and processor. My directx recognizes it as it is.
I tried contacting the game's tech support, but have yet to receive a reply. I thought this way would be faster, Thank you for responding. I am computer savvy, so don't worry
