[1.01 CRASH] Install fails

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1.01, fresh install.  After it starts up the visual C++ dialog box, I get a debug crash error on installer.exe.  If I click on debug, the install continues through to completion and I CAN run the game.  However, when I try to actually start a new game the map shows up with a blank white texture and a look at the debug file shows that a number of files are missing.

I have removed/reinstalled.  I have deleted the download and re-downloaded  it (via stardock central) to ensure the install file isn't corrupt.  I continue to have the same problem.

http://pastebin.com/tTZ6vr7m

This, of course, means I can't play the game at all.

Suggestions?

 

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

Bump

 

No replies here, nor to a direct inquiry to support@stardock.com from a few days ago.

 

Is this the kinder, gentler way of telling me to seek a refund?  I'd rather have a game to play....

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family

 

Is that an on-board GFX card? I'd guess that's the problem if it is. The minimums for this game pretty clearly state you need a real GFX to play it. By "real" I mean a GFX card that is separate from your motherboard and is installed in a PCI slot or whatever.

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

My system more than meets the min standards...But there are no newer drivers for that card other than what I have.  I swapped to my wife's system, which is significantly newer and it plays there.  I suspect it is the lack of newer drivers.

 

Though now I have saved games I can't load.  It appears that may be due to completing multi-battle challenges, since NONE of them work.  :/