Crash to desktop, win7 64

Go to My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor, open the file prefs.ini, and make the following changes:

Change
DisplayWidth=1024
DisplayHeight=768
ColorDepth=32
Fullscreen=1

To
DisplayWidth=(Your desktop width)
DisplayHeight=(Your desktop height)
ColorDepth=32
Fullscreen=0

Then save the file and try to start the game.

That fixed it! Thanks for the speedy response. I must say I'm impressed by the level of communication.

Didn't work for me any other tricks? lol

If your problem is different, you'll need to post your own debug.err.

Here is my debug.err

Debug Message:  Version v2.03 Twilight of the Arnor last updated on: Thu Jul 23 11:47:38 2009Debug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GalCiv2ULDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net\GC2EUDebug Message:  Could not query reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ComponentManager\Drengin.net value named Serial NoDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2ULDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EUDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2ULDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EUDebug Message:  Checking DX Version.Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********System InfoTime: 5/7/2010, 14:01:07DirectX Version: DirectX 11Machine Name: STEVEROZIER-PCOperating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100226-1909)Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: Hewlett-PackardSystem Model: HP G71 Notebook PCBIOS: Default System BIOSProcessor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU     T6600  @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.2GHzPhysical Memory: 4096MB RAMPage File: 1294MB used, 6701MB availableWindows Dir: C:\Windows

Display InfoDisplay device 1:Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1Card Name: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset FamilyManufacturer: Intel CorporationChip Type: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset FamilyDAC Type: InternalKey Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A42&SUBSYS_306B103C&REV_07Display Memory: 1695 MBCurrent Display Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)Monitor Name: Generic PnP MonitorMonitor Max Resolution: Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32Driver Version: 8.15.0010.1883Driver Date: 8/27/2009 08:07:12DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes 

Sound infoSound device 1:Description: Speakers and Headphones (IDT High Definition Audio CODEC)Default Sound Playback: YesDefault Voice Playback: YesHardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_7608&SUBSYS_103C306B&REV_1002Manufacturer ID: 1Product ID: 100Driver Name: stwrt64.sysProvider: IDTDriver Version: 6.10.6225.0000Driver Date: 7/21/2009 19:33:32Type: WDMOther Drivers: Acceleration Level: 1Cap Flags: 0Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0 

Debug Message:  *********END dxdiag info.*********Debug Message:  Entering WinMainDebug Message:  ******* Starting Game Shell *******Debug Message:  Preparing to change display settings.Debug Message:  Using hardware vertex processingDebug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_NONEDebug Message:  Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1600 x 900, Windowed: 1, Multisample: 0Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1600 x 900Debug Message:  Running in windowed mode.Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset FamilyDebug Message:  D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_IMMEDIATEDebug Message:  Refresh rate: 0Debug 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:  Border size reported as 6 by 28Debug Message:  RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ffDebug Message:  Now windowed.Debug Message:  Shell initialization completeDebug Message:  GalCiv2 is activated.Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 20b38bDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GalCiv2ULDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Software\Stardock\Drengin.net\GC2EUDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\./Data/ShipCfg/\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  Could not open reg key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE\Stardock\ObjectDesktop\DesktopXDebug Message:  Initializing sound card.Debug Message:  initailizing binkDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Movies\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Movies\techs\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Tutorials\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Gfx\*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Race\*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Tutorials\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Movies\*.bikDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Screens\*.dxpackDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\sfx\*.wavDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Music\*.mp3Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\Event Music\*.mp3Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\sfx\*.wavDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Music\*.mp3Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Event Music\*.mp3Debug 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:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar./Data/*.xmlDebug Message:  No 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gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.pngDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\./Data/ShipCfg/\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Program Files (x86)\Stardock Games\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\DarkAvatar\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfgDebug Message:  Reading Star NamesDebug Message:  Reading Star Names... DoneDebug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xmlDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Backup\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\CustomMaps\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Dark Avatar\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Metaverse\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\SandboxGames\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ships\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.savDebug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\temp\*.savDebug Message:  Loading save game C:\Users\Steve Rozier\Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Altarian Dominators.savDebug 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 asteroid fields.Debug Message:  Killing asteroid field mining bases.Debug Message:  Killing space resources.Debug Message:  Killing ascension crystals.Debug Message:  Killing colonies and planets.Debug Message:  killing scenario.Debug Message:  Clearing Turn Event LogDebug 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:  Loading Custom MapDebug Message:  Loading Data DefsDebug Message:  Clear data definitions.Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:Debug Message:  Loading TechDefsDebug Message:  Max num techs: 523Debug Message:  Loading ImprovementDBDebug Message:  Loading Component DefsDebug Message:  Loading ShipTypesDebug Message:  Loading ShipTemplatesDebug Message:  Loading ParsedHardpointsDebug Message:  Loading AnomalyTypesDebug Message:  Loading RandomEventsDebug Message:  Loading UPIssuesDebug Message:  Loading ResourceTypesDebug Message:  Loading InvasionTacticsDebug Message:  Loading SBmodulesDebug Message:  Loading PoliticalPartiesDebug Message:  Loading Planet TypesDebug Message:  Loading Star TypesDebug Message:  Loading AFMBModulesDebug Message:  Loading ShipStylesDebug Message:  Loading TechTreesDebug Message:  Loading TechTreeDefsDebug Message:  Loading GameDebug Message:  Loading: Game mode is normal.Debug Message:  Loading GalaxyDebug Message:  Game started in version v2.03 Twilight of the ArnorDebug Message:  Sectors across: 12 x 12Debug Message:  Loading FOW MapDebug Message:  Loading ZOC MapDebug Message:  Loading PlanetsDebug Error:  No planet description found for heavy gravity worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for Radioactive worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for heavy gravity worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for toxic worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for toxic worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for Radioactive worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for heavy gravity worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for heavy gravity worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for toxic worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for heavy gravity worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for heavy gravity worldDebug Error:  No planet description found for toxic worldDebug Message:  Loading StarsDebug Message:  Loading AnomaliesDebug Message:  Loading ResourcesDebug Message:  Loading AscensionCrystalsDebug Message:  Loading AsteroidFieldsDebug Message:  Loading AFMiningBasesDebug Message:  Loading CivsDebug Message:  Loaded Civ The Blue Men who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Arcean Empire who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loading player civ Altarian ResistanceDebug Message:  Loaded Civ Torian Confederation who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Thalan Empire who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Drath Legion who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Korath Clan who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Krynn Consulate who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Iconian Refuge who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Yor Collective who has intelligence 65Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Akilians who has intelligence 76Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Carinoids who has intelligence 74Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Scottlingas who has intelligence 78Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Jessuins who has intelligence 81Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Dark Yor who has intelligence 79Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Snathi who has intelligence 67Debug Message:  Loaded Civ Pirates who has intelligence 1Debug Message:  Loading ColoniesDebug Message:  Loading RallyPointsDebug Message:  Loading ShipsDebug Message:  Loading FleetsDebug Message:  Loading Turn Event LogDebug Message:  Loading TreatiesDebug Message:  Loading ENDGALAXYDATADebug Message:  Updating ZOC.Debug Message:  UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 2Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Game StartedDebug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are DisabledDebug Message:  Destroying ship Dark Yor Scout Ship M0 v1 124. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Dark Yor IDebug Message:  Destroying ship Torian Colony Ship M0 v2 160. Orbiting: 0Debug Message:  Destroying ship Thalan Constructor M0 v1 619. Orbiting: 0Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Constructor M0 v1 609. Orbiting: 0Debug Message:  Destroying ship Yor Constructor M0 v1 584. Orbiting: 0Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.Debug Message:  Random Event: BeginDebug Message:  Random Event: EndDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  AI didn't find a good projectDebug Message:  AI didn't find a good projectDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  Carinoids (14): Researching: Fleet DefenseDebug Message:  Carinoids (14): Researching: Xeno EngineeringDebug Message:  Scottlingas (15): Researching: Missile Weapon TheoryDebug Message:  Destroying ship The Blue Men Scout Ship M0 v2 1859. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Siblia IIIDebug Message:  Destroying ship Drath Defender M2 v2 1564. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Maestro IDebug Message:  Destroying ship Korath Colony Ship M0 v1 156. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: KoraDebug Message:  Ship Influence Starbase 1268 has a bad ship assignment (7).  Setting it to NO_ASSIGNMENT.Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.Debug Message:  Random Event: BeginDebug Message:  Random Event: EndDebug Message:  AI didn't find a good projectDebug Message:  AI didn't find a good projectDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  Year: 2229. Arcean Empire traded Space Defenses to the Drath Legion in exchange for General Life SupportDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  Year: 2229. Drath Legion traded Xeno Ethics to the Thalan Empire in exchange for Research CentersDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  EvalDebug Message:  Snathi (20): Researching: Artificial GravityDebug Message:  Destroying ship Drath Defender M2 v2 1539. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Evenstar IDebug Message:  Destroying ship Drath Defender M2 v2 1865. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Polack IIIDebug Message:  Destroying ship Drath Defender M2 v2 1866. Orbiting: 1Debug Message:  Was Orbiting: Geta IVDebug Message:  Destroying ship Drath Constructor M0 v1 1545. Orbiting: 0