Worked out problem but needs someones help

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In my documents, My Games, Stardock(or something beginning with T I can't remember), Galciv2, the folders in here are all empty, including ships, campaign etc. Can anyone send me those folders to b.troy97@delasalle.ac.je (my old address that still works)
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Please uninstall and reinstall the game. That should recopy any missing files you may have.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
the folder u describe is it not for ships created in the game and ur campaign progress and save games....so after reinstalling would it not be empty??...ignore me if i have completely missunderstood
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
No those folders come with the ships already in the game
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Have you checked your installation folder? The folder in my documents is not the install folder, only a folder for save games and such.
Hope that helps
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
My problem is that I set up what I want in a game, and when the game is loading up the computer restarts. Here is the debug.err:

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: 4/23/2006, 23:35:36
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Time Computers
System Model: MS-6775
BIOS: Version 07.00T
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+, ~2.2GHz
Physical Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 106MB used, 1144MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9200 SERIES
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON 9200 AGP (0x5961)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5961&SUBSYS_7C13174B&REV_01
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6368
Driver Date: 6/25/2003 17:40:44
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_77501462&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5290
Driver Date: 8/5/2003 06:51:10
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0

Sound device 1:
Description: Modem #0 Line Playback (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Driver Name:
Provider:
Driver Version:
Driver Date:
Type: Emulated
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_NONMASKABLE
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): RADEON 9200 SERIES
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 75
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: 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:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\*.StarSystems
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Bradley\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Description_Text
Debug Message: CustomRaceWnd: Cannot find OBJID CustomRace_Tab_Homeworld
Debug Message: Creating Galaxy
Debug Message: Set galaxy size.
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: Creating Random Map
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message: Number of Unplaced Stars: 9.
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message: *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message: Num Anomalies: 42
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message: Creating Random Map... Done
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
The folders in the My Docs\Games\GalCiv2 should all be empty unless you put something there. The main GalCiv2 folder will hold your save game files, the Prefs.ini file and your customraceconfig files. Then there are the folders for ships you have created in the game and the mods folders.

All the installed content is contained in the C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2 folders.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
And I see several problems from the debug.
You are on Service Pack 1 of WinXp, not Service Pack 2.
Both your video and audio drivers are way old.

You need to update things, and then try the game again.
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
still doesn't worh though. Can anyone see the problem from the debug.err
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Please update your drivers and operating system. Then try and uninstall and reinstall just to make sure all the files go where they need to go.

A note about the folders:
C:\Program Files\Stardock\TotalGaming\GalCiv2 is where developer-created game content is.
My Documents\My Games\Galciv2 is where player-created content is.
Reply #13 from GalCiv2 Forums Top

Are you sure you are not trying to play with another user's account? Could you do a search in your hard drive for the save game files? If you are able to load a previous save game then I think (not sure) the files would get replaced while you are playing.

Kisses from me...
Edna