Video card problem: Radeon 9550

Is there a compatibility problem?

from GalCiv2 Forums
I've been having a problem since I upgraded to 1.1 where the game will spontaniously freeze. To solve this problem, I can sometimes ALT-Tab out and then click on GalCiv in the taskbar. This doesn't always work however; sometimes my comptuer will just freeze up completely. I can tell when it's frozen because I have a second monitor and it will say that it is not receiving a signal. Additionally, last time I played the game when ALT-Tabbed, a window had popped up saying that my display device had stopped responding and told me to shut down. My driver is updated, please don't tell me to update it. I know my sound card driver is a little old, but it's the latest version, there's nothing special about it.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Truncated error report:

Debug Message: Version v1.1 last updated on: Mon Apr 24 19:03:49 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/2/2006, 04:22:38
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: MIKE
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 Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4550
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 350MB used, 1526MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9550
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9550 AGP (0x4153)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4153&SUBSYS_04021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6606
Driver Date: 3/21/2006 23:56:42
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Display device 2:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY2
Card Name: RADEON 9550 Secondary
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9550 Secondary AGP (0x4173)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4173&SUBSYS_04031002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6606
Driver Date: 3/21/2006 23:56:42
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Creative SB Live! Series
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0006&SUBSYS_10031102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: P16X.sys
Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0203
Driver Date: 9/22/2003 11:43:06
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_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1024 x 768
Debug Message: Running fullscreen.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): RADEON 9550
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: ***** 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: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Logos\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Metaverse\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Mods\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\Portraits\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.sav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\temp\*.sav
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: Loading Custom Map
Debug Message: Loading Data Defs
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Loading TechDefs
Debug Message: Max num techs: 248
Debug Message: Loading ImprovementDB
Debug Message: Loading Component Defs
Debug Message: Loading ShipTypes
Debug Message: Loading ShipConfigs
Debug Message: Loading AnomalyTypes
Debug Message: Loading RandomEvents
Debug Message: Loading UPIssues
Debug Message: Loading ResourceTypes
Debug Message: Loading InvasionTactics
Debug Message: Loading SBmodules
Debug Message: Loading PoliticalParties
Debug Message: Loading Planet Types
Debug Message: Loading Star Types
Debug Message: Loading Game
Debug Message: Loading Galaxy
Debug Message: Loading FOW Map
Debug Message: Loading ZOC Map
Debug Message: Loading Planets
Debug Message: Loading Stars
Debug Message: Loading Anomalies
Debug Message: Loading Resources
Debug Message: Loading Civs
Debug Message: Loading Colonies
Debug Message: Loading RallyPoints
Debug Message: Loading Ships
Debug Message: Loading Fleets
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Debug Message: Loading ENDGALAXYDATA
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: UIBeginGame called with g_ulLocalPlayerID = 10
Debug Message: UIBeginGameHelper: New Game Started
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 7-Frigate M4-9 at Kailor II - No open slots
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Stacked_Logistics_Value
Debug Message: StackedShipsWnd: Cannot find OBJID stacked_Fleet_More_Button
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Government_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Governor_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Stats_Tab
Debug Message: DomesticWnd: Cannot find OBJID Domestic_Graphs_Tab
Debug Message: EconomicWnd: Cannot find OBJID Template_Button_Back
Debug Message: DomesticTradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID DTrade_TradeMiniMap_Title
Debug Message: DomesticTradeWnd: Cannot find OBJID DTrade_Button_Back
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Slider
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Scale
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Title
Debug Message: ForeignRelationsWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Relations_Destabilize_Value
Debug Message: ForeignStats: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Stats_Race_Button_11
Debug Message: ForeignStats: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Stats_Race_Image_11
Debug Message: CampaignVictoryWnd: Cannot find OBJID Campaign_Screen_Back
Debug Message: CampaignVictoryWnd: Cannot find OBJID Campaign_Status_Title
Debug Message: ForeignReportWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Report_Race_Button_11
Debug Message: ForeignReportWnd: Cannot find OBJID Foreign_Report_Race_Image_11
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (4.242641). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 205. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: StarportWnd: Cannot find OBJID StarPort_Planet_Logo_Image
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: setting size 16 x 0
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (3.162278). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (4.472136). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 164. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (8.000000). Aborting
*DEBUG ERROR: ***FleetManagerWnd: Unknown edit field FleetMan_Stacked_List_Entry type: CustomListBoxEntry ***
*DEBUG ERROR: ***FleetManagerWnd: Unknown edit field FleetMan_Fleet_List_Entry type: CustomListBoxEntry ***
Debug Message: FleetManagerWnd: Cannot find OBJID FleetMan_All_Shield_Image
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 71. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 102. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 208. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (2.236068). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (3.000000). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 148. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (3.162278). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (4.000000). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 264. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Libertarian Front Fleet 231. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (5.830952). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (41.000000). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (2.236068). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (2.236068). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (4.472136). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Terran Constructor M4-6 12714. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Heavy Fighter M4-8 12744. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Heinlein IV
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Heavy Fighter M4-8 12744. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Defender M4-8 12742. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Heinlein II
Debug Message: Destroying ship Torian Defender M4-8 12742. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (104.403065). Aborting
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 7-Frigate M4-9 at Kailor II - No open slots
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (16.643317). Aborting
Debug Message: Destroying ship Altarian Fleet 37. Orbiting: 0
ASSERT ERROR in file .\Source\Starship.cpp at line 5399.
Debug Message: Destroying ship 1-Defender M4-6X 4. Orbiting: 1
Debug Message: Was Orbiting: Markus III
Debug Message: Destroying ship Iconian Constructor M4-8 12748. Orbiting: 0
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Random Event: Begin
Debug Message: Random Event: End
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\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\AutoSave.sav
Debug Message: Num Sectors Across: 18
Debug Message: Save game finished.
Debug Message: Finished auto save.
Debug Message: Year: 2229. Drath Legion traded Xeno Ethics to the Terran Alliance in exchange for Xeno Factory Construction
Debug Message: Year: 2229. Drath Legion traded ECM to the Altarian Republic in exchange for General Life Support
Debug Message: BuildShip: Cannot build ship type 7-Constructor M4-9 at Kailor II - No open slots
Debug Message: Updating ZOC.
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (4.242641). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (4.242641). Aborting
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (5.656854). Aborting
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: Cannot find texture
Debug Message: A* Path too long to calculate (7.071068). Aborting
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Debug Message: Error flipping back buffer to primary buffer.
Debug Message: Device lost
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I see some errors that indicate paths are not being calculated which might mean they are too long, and that is what would explain the "freezing."

If you wouldn't mind answering a few questions:

1. What size galaxy were you playing on?

2. Did this occur between turns or on your own turn?

3. Do you have an saved game that would reproduce this problem? If so, please send it to [email protected] with a link to this forum thread in your message

Thanks in advance.
The Political Machine 2024
Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
1. Gigantic

2. It usually happens on my turn at random times. In the case of this particular error, it happened when i hit done on a planet management screen.

3. I'm not sure if it would reproduce the error bbecause it happens so randomly, though inevitably. I will send the save game.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I also have the Radeon 9550 AGP card, and I am using the same driver you are. I haven't had any crash problems since installing 1.1 final version. The only difference is that the last time I upgraded the video drivers, I got rid of all the Catalyst software and downloaded the new driver only. But, I don't think that should make any difference. Looks like Stardock might have found your problem, but I just wanted to let you know that I didn't think the problem was your video card.
Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Description: Creative SB Live! Series
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0006&SUBSYS_10031102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: P16X.sys
Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0203
Driver Date: 9/22/2003 11:43:06

In the past, people were having crashes/problems from out of date audio drivers. You can update yours here:
Sound Blaster

Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 350MB used, 1526MB available

There is always a defrag, page file size increase, and more RAM to buy if you are looking for options. Maybe one of these will help.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
How did you get just the driver? I hate the catalyst software and would love to just have the driver.

As I said, my sound card driver is up to date.
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Hmm, I checked and am surprised SB's latest driver dates back to 03. I didn't mention anything about your video drivers, though you might try turning off the anti-aliasing in addition to the other things I mentioned. Just trying to give you options to try, how did the other things help?
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
To get the driver only, go to ati.com. Go through the selection process (windows XP, Radeon series). Read the instructions carefully. Be sure to download the catalyst uninstall program (it's linked right above the driver discription box), but don't run it yet. Next, look at the options for downloading. One is for high speed, it has most of the software bundled together. Below that is the slow speed or dial up section. In it, you will see the link for the DRIVER ONLY, no catalyst software. This is what you want. You'll need to be sure and download it too before running the uninstall program.
Next, run the unistall program (it takes a few minutes, so be patient, it may have to reboot too). Your desktop may be reset to 800X640 or 640X480. Then run the new driver program. Also be patient with this, as I think it runs a test and may appear to lock up, but it doesn't, it just takes a while. Then you're done.
I didn't like the catalyst software either and I was glad to see it go. Hope this helps.
Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Same thing happened again, but the debug is different, except that it too has "A* Path too long to calculate".



Debug Message: Version v1.1 last updated on: Mon Apr 24 19:03:49 2006
Debug Message: Could not find a TGN Serial No.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 5/3/2006, 05:23:18
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: MIKE
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 Computer Corporation
System Model: Dimension 4550
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Physical Memory: 768MB RAM
Page File: 353MB used, 1524MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9550
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9550 AGP (0x4153)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4153&SUBSYS_04021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6606
Driver Date: 3/21/2006 23:56:42
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes

Display device 2:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY2
Card Name: RADEON 9550 Secondary
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI RADEON 9550 Secondary AGP (0x4173)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4173&SUBSYS_04031002&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6606
Driver Date: 3/21/2006 23:56:42
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Creative SB Live! Series
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0006&SUBSYS_10031102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: P16X.sys
Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0203
Driver Date: 9/22/2003 11:43:06
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 9550
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: ***** 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: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for PirateShip. ***
Debug Message: Found existing ship type with class name: Ranger
*DEBUG ERROR: ***Unable to find required tech ImpossibleTech for Starbase. ***
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Admin\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipclass
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
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Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
So it is still freezing on you, or CTD? Also, could you try increasing your page file size and defragging your HD like I mentioned yesterday? They may be unrelated or irrelevant, but it might do the trick.
Reply #11 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Your sound drivers are from 2003, too.
Reply #12 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I did try defragging, but it didn't make any difference. The page file is only using a fifth of the allotted space, that's not the problem.

And as I said twice already, the sound driver is the latest.
Reply #14 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
It is likely your audio driver. Creative Labs just plain sucks at updating drivers for older audio cards (read: anything they aren't currently selling). I had to go as far as removing my SB Audigy X-Gamer due to problems between the terrible drivers and the (crappy) Miles Sound System (which is plagued by problems of its own, even with non-Creative Labs audio cards) which GC2 uses.

Reply #15 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Seriously, it's not the sound card. My problem is not the sound driver crashing. My problem is the screen going black. My problem is with the video driver failing. My problem has nothing to do with sound. Sometimes I've had winamp in the background playing music that continues to play while my screen is black or blank. And please, nobody suggest that winamp in the background is the problem, because it does the same thing (it almost seems like it might do it quicker) without winamp.
Reply #16 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
I and keep forgetting to say this. Most times, it is not a CTD, the screne goes blank, the second monitor gets no signal, and i have to turn the computer off manually. When it is a CTD, a window pops up telling me that the video driver isn't responding and that i should save my work (HA, i wish i could) and shut down.

EDIT:
Below is the window that pops up: