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WHY DOES THE VIDEO CRASH?

WHY DOES THE VIDEO CRASH?

Hello,
I am using the Game on a Notebook system with following Specs:
Intel Celeron M 370 - 1,5 GHZ
512 MB Ram
NVIDIA Geforce GO 6200 - 256 MB Ram (Updated Drivers to the latest available)
Model ASUS A6VC
System: WIN XP - Home SP2

Problem is following:
All the videos start normal (Campaign and Free Game Vids) but then they Stop and what I hear
is only Sound (more or less).
Whats wrong with the game? I ordered it three Weeks ago from a retailer and now I finally got it,
but cannot see the Vids as its supposed to be!
Hope somebody can help...I found only one post for this Topic but without any Suggestions to solve it.
Thanks fo help!
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Reply #26 Top
Well...now i am really pissed off...I contacted ASUS Germany and they gave me a real good URL and there I found the latest drivers. Updated them and increased the page file size...but it still doesnt work. allways after a few seconds, the Videos freeze and only the sound works. WHY is that??? plse somebody help me...I lie this game very much and i Would like to see those Vids as they are supposed to be...I mean, if i use the RAD Video tools on he vidfiles, I can see those to the End...I even tried with de-and reinstalling them.

WHATS THE PROBLEM? I AM QUITE PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHH!!!!!!
Reply #27 Top
Ohh...and the link didn't work unfortuntelly...Sorry but thanks!
Reply #28 Top
and here is the new debug file:


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: 4/27/2006, 12:40:34
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: TOMAS
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
System Model: A6VC
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor 1.50GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 236MB used, 5241MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce Go 6200
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0167&SUBSYS_188A1043&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: (Standardmonitor)
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8302
Driver Date: 12/4/2005 17:33:00
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_1043020D&REV_1008
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5127
Driver Date: 5/25/2005 04:55:58
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: 1280 x 800
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 59
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 C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\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 C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\*.raceconfig
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\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 C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\Invasion\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\TomasGaspar\Eigene Dateien\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: TitleWnd: Quit Button.
Debug Message: Posting WM_CLOSE message.
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy
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: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
Reply #29 Top
Tommieboy, your having the same problem as me. You've updated your page file, but the game doesn't recognize it. Hopefully someone will come up with a good idea for us soon
Reply #30 Top
Well it odes recognize it, but not the amount I released for it..i've set up 2 GB for it, but it onl recongizes a very small part. Why?
Reply #31 Top
I don't know exactly what the problem is, but you really should update all your device drviers... chipset, sound card, video card(you already did this one) networks card(not really needed for this game... but still).

You should try and find out if there's newer drivers for the chipset in your system if you can. And at the very least you should update the drivers for your sound card. They are 11 months old by looking at the date, it's the Realtek device. And I have been told there are newer drivers for it.

Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0880&SUBSYS_1043020D&REV_1008
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5127
Driver Date: 5/25/2005 04:55:58
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0


Good luck