CTD when United Planets meets

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In 2 different games after applying beta patch 2 this morning, I get a CTD when the United Planets first meets. debug.err to follow.... Anyone help me out?
When I reload the autosave it creates a CTD.
Debug Message: Version v1.1 BETA-2A last updated on: Thu Mar 30 21:37:53 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 3/31/2006, 13:28:36
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: D6JL9361
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: OptiPlex GX280
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A06
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 275MB used, 1703MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON X300/X550 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON X300/X550 Series (0x5B60)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B60&SUBSYS_04021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6587
Driver Date: 1/4/2006 22:46:59
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SoundMAX Digital Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266E&SUBSYS_01791028&REV_03
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: smwdm.sys
Provider: Analog Devices
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.4060
Driver Date: 4/9/2004 13:41:30
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Debug Message: About to auto save.
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 4
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 135821
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 35999 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 34339 Max ship config data size: 1595
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 Max UP issue size: 7180
Debug Message: Total resource type data size: 1600 Max resource type data size: 332
Debug Message: Total invasion tatic data size: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 311168 Max starbase module size: 3536
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
Debug Message: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 14105
Debug Message: FOW data: 12120
Debug Message: ZOC data: 212
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 34578 Max Planet data size: 4676
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 3392 Max Star data size: 424
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 3480 Max Anomaly data size: 348
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 0 Max space resource data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 447960 Max Civ data size: 89642
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 1810 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 1490 Max Rallypoint data size: 298
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 26568 Max Ship Data size: 1488
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 0 Max Fleet Data size: 0
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M0-1 29. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Laser
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M0-1 32. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Research Centers
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: Universal Translator
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Drath Legion (7): Researching: General Life Support
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (12.206555). Aborting
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M0-1 31. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Universal Translator
Debug Message: Destroying ship Constructor M0-1 36. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog
Debug Message: Yearly Status Dialog default
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_9
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Container_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Name_Title_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Portrait_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Logo_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Title_10
Debug Message: UnitedPlanetsWnd: Cannot find OBJID UP_Race_Votes_Value_10
Debug Message: Arcean Empire (3): Researching: Diplomatic Relations
Debug Message: Deleting previous save game.
Debug Message: About to auto save.
Debug Message: Save Game: About to save
Debug Message: Saving game C:\Documents and Settings\User\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 4
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Total tech data size: 147783 Max tech size: 1891
Debug Message: Total improvement db size: 62512
Debug Message: Component defs data size: 137899
Debug Message: Total ship class data size: 39234 Max ship class data size: 667
Debug Message: Torian Confederation (4): Researching: Ion Drive
Debug Message: Total Ship config data size: 34339 Max ship config data size: 1595
Debug Message: Total anomaly types data: 17300, Max anomaly type size: 692
Debug Message: Total random event data size: 31840 Max random event size: 1276
Debug Message: Total UP issue data size: 236940 Max UP issue size: 7180
Debug Message: Total resource type data size: 1600 Max resource type data size: 332
Debug Message: Total invasion tatic data size: 2790 Max invasion tactic data size: 476
Debug Message: Total starbase module data size: 311168 Max starbase module size: 3536
Debug Message: Total political party data size: 13576 Max political party size: 1697
Debug Message: Total planet types data size: 0 Max planet type size: 0
Debug Message: Total star type data size: 6896 Max star type size: 862
Debug Message: Game Object data: 16
Debug Message: Galaxy data: 14105
Debug Message: FOW data: 17112
Debug Message: ZOC data: 284
Debug Message: Total Planet data size: 36030 Max Planet data size: 5012
Debug Message: Total Star data size: 3392 Max Star data size: 424
Debug Message: Total Anomaly data size: 3480 Max Anomaly data size: 348
Debug Message: Total Space resource data size: 0 Max space resource data size: 0
Debug Message: Total Civilization data size: 448069 Max Civ data size: 89675
Debug Message: Total Colony data size: 1850 Max colony data size: 270
Debug Message: Total Rally point data size: 1490 Max Rallypoint data size: 298
Debug Message: Total Ship data size: 34516 Max Ship Data size: 1488
Debug Message: Total Fleet data size: 2956 Max Fleet Data size: 2956
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Try turning off your auto-save function in the options screen.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
First line says it all.. Beta 2 patch. *grin* You were warned. I know people don't expect it, especially not often or suddenly. But that's the breaks.. it CAN happen.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I am reporting a bug... not complaining.

Also tried disabling autosave with no luck
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Also updated my video and sound drivers with no luck... Any feedback from Stardock would be helpful. I have save game files if needed.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Send your debug.err and last save game before the crash to [email protected]. When playing the Beta you should have SmartException (free download from Stardock Central) running and send whatever it reports.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Mascrinthus... that was the first thing I did