i am using beta version 0.91[b].001 (updated this morning). whenever i do CTRL + N and then go to upgrade any ship, the game crashes to the desktop. this is reproducible.
here is my debug, but i can't see anything in there that is abnormal.
Debug Message:  Version v1.80f Twilight of the Arnor beta 3b last updated on: Thu Dec  6 11:50:39 2007
Debug Message:  Checking DX Version.
Debug Message:  *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 12/10/2007, 07:52:34
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: HUH
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (5.2, Build 3790) Service Pack 2 (3790.srv03_sp2_gdr.070321-2337)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: Maximus Formula
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU          6600  @ 2.40GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
Physical Memory: 4094MB RAM
Page File: 529MB used, 5350MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT 
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x9400)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9400&SUBSYS_31421002&REV_00
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic Television
Monitor Max Resolution: 640,480
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6734
Driver Date: 11/1/2007 21:09:58
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes
 
Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SoundMAX HD Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_198B&SUBSYS_1043829C&REV_1004
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: ADIHdAud.sys
Provider: AnalogDevices
Driver Version: 5.10.0002.6110
Driver Date: 1/16/2007 09:05:30
Type: WDM
Other Drivers: 
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
 
Sound device 1:
Description: ATI HD Audio rear output
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1002&DEV_AA01&SUBSYS_00AA0100&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: AtiHdmi.sys
Provider: ATI
Driver Version: 5.00.40001.0009
Driver Date: 7/20/2007 18:40:54
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 hardware vertex processing
Debug Message:  Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message:  Attempting to create D3DDevice at resolution 1360 x 768, Windowed: 0, Multisample: 4
Debug Message:  Game Resolution: 1360 x 768
Debug Message:  Running fullscreen.
Debug Message:  HAL (hw vp): ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT 
Debug Message:  D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_DEFAULT
Debug Message:  Refresh rate: 60
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:  GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message:  ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message:  Timer Frequency is 0 c92a69c0
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  Initializing sound card.
Debug Message:  initailizing bink
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Tutorials\*.bik
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Gfx\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message:  No string tables in E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/Data/*.str
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Screens\*.dxpack
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Music\*.mp3
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\Event Music\*.mp3
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\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:  No files found matching mask ./Data/\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\*.xml
Debug Message:  Clear data definitions.
Debug Message:  Killing ship styles:
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message:  Could not find tech ability tag InfluenceAbility
Debug Message:  Could not find tech ability tag InfluenceAbility
Debug Message:  Could not find tech ability tag InfluenceAbility
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\TechTrees\*.xml
Debug Message:  Cannot find tech requirement ArtificalGravity for tech InterstellarConstruction
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipTemplates\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2./Data/English/\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\ShipStyles\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\FleetFormations\*.fleet
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomPlanets\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\DarkAvatar/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/1SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/1SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/1SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/1SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/2SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/2SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/2SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/2SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/3SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/3SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/3SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/3SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/4SideN*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/4SideE*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/4SideS*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/gfx/Terrain/4SideW*.png
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/ShipTemplates/\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\My Games\GC2TwilightArnor\shiptemplates\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipCfg\\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipTemplates\\*.shipcfg
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message:  WARNING: Starbase module: Devastation Beam could not find tech requirement: Subspace Ripper in galaxy tech list - Using no tech requirement.
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names
Debug Message:  Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\AsteroidFieldMiningBaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask ./Data/English/Tutorials/*.xml
Debug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_MoreDetails_FText
Debug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_Details_FormattedText
Debug Message:  GalaxyWnd: Cannot find OBJID Scenaro_Ascension_Checkbox
Debug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Title
Debug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_Spinner_Back
Debug Message:  CustomPersonalityWnd: Cannot find OBJID Personality_Special_Disctiption_Title
Debug Error:  CustomShipStyleWnd: Unknown edit field ShipList_List_Entry type: CustomListEntry
Debug Error:  CustomShipStyleWnd: Unknown edit field ShipList_Avalible_List_Entry type: CustomListEntry
Debug Message:  Creating 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 asteroid fields.
Debug Message:  Killing asteroid field mining bases.
Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
Debug Message:  Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message:  killing scenario.
Debug Message:  Clearing Turn Event Log
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:  Using mod Generic
Debug Message:  Mod description: This is a generic mods folder for casual mods.
Debug Message:  Star Frequency: 4  Max Num Stars: 320
Debug Message:  Planet Frequency: 4  Max Num Planets: 1280
Debug Message:  Galaxy Size Set: 22 x 22
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message:  Star Density: Scattered.
Debug Message:  Number of Unplaced Stars: 0.
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  Total planets placed: 65
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message:  Num Anomalies: 300
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message:  Distributing bonuses on planets...
Debug Message:  No files found matching mask E:\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\CustomRaces\*.xml
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Asteroid Fields
Debug Message:  Setting Game Options
Debug Message:  Creating Civs
Debug Message:  Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Yor Collective: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Korath Clan: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Iconian Refuge: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Krynn Consulate: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Creating 8 minor races
Debug Message:  Creating ships...
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message:  UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Enabled
Debug Message:  Akilians (13): Researching: Space Militarization
Debug Message:  Carinoids (14): Researching: Xeno Biology
Debug Message:  Scottlingas (15): Researching: Xeno Biology
Debug Message:  Jessuins (16): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Paulos (17): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  LentzLandians (18): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Dark Yor (19): Researching: Xeno Biology
Debug Message:  Snathi (20): Researching: Xeno Biology
Debug Message:  Creating 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 asteroid fields.
Debug Message:  Killing asteroid field mining bases.
Debug Message:  Killing space resources.
Debug Message:  Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message:  killing scenario.
Debug Message:  Clearing Turn Event Log
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:  Using mod Generic
Debug Message:  Mod description: This is a generic mods folder for casual mods.
Debug Message:  Star Frequency: 4  Max Num Stars: 320
Debug Message:  Planet Frequency: 4  Max Num Planets: 1280
Debug Message:  Galaxy Size Set: 22 x 22
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Stars
Debug Message:  Star Density: Scattered.
Debug Message:  Number of Unplaced Stars: 0.
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Planets
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  *************** Failed To Place Planet ***************
Debug Message:  Total planets placed: 65
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Anomalies
Debug Message:  Num Anomalies: 300
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Resources
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Done
Debug Message:  Distributing bonuses on planets...
Debug Message:  Creating Random Map... Asteroid Fields
Debug Message:  Setting Game Options
Debug Message:  Creating Civs
Debug Message:  Terran Alliance: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Drengin Empire: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Arcean Empire: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Torian Confederation: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Yor Collective: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Korath Clan: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Iconian Refuge: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Krynn Consulate: Intellence -> 40
Debug Message:  Creating Civs... Done
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Creating 8 minor races
Debug Message:  Creating ships...
Debug Message:  Updating ZOC.
Debug Message:  Galaxy Create... Done
Debug Message:  UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 0
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message:  UIBeginGameHelper: Mods are Enabled
Debug Message:  Akilians (13): Researching: Xeno Biology
Debug Message:  Carinoids (14): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Scottlingas (15): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Jessuins (16): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Paulos (17): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  LentzLandians (18): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Dark Yor (19): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:  Snathi (20): Researching: Galactic Warfare
Debug Message:   setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message:   setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message:   setting size 16 x 0