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Game crashing need help

July 7, 2007 5:02:54 PM from GalCiv II ForumsGalCiv II Forums
New to the game and i really like it but it keeps crashing every few turns. The only thing i can think of that i have not done is updateing my vid drivers but i dont really want to go through that right now. Any ideas would be very appreciated. Thank you!

Debug Message: Version v1.4x last updated on: Mon Oct 23 17:43:56 2006
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System Info
Time: 7/7/2007, 14:30:00
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: OWNER-K0N3ZT9M2
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.050301-1526)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Seanix Technology Inc
System Model: MS-6741
BIOS: Version 07.00T
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+, ~2.0GHz
Physical Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 253MB used, 1806MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: RADEON 9800 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: RADEON 9800 PRO AGP (0x4E48)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 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: 6.14.0010.6660
Driver Date: 12/16/2006 20:50:46
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3059&SUBSYS_74101462&REV_60
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5530
Driver Date: 3/19/2004 14:02:08
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



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Reply #1 July 9, 2007 4:03:03 AM
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Have you tried a clean reinstall from SDC?
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Reply #2 July 9, 2007 6:03:25 PM
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Yes i did nothing changed.
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Reply #3 July 9, 2007 6:29:14 PM
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Then maybe it is time to try updating those video (and possibly audio) drivers.
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Reply #4 July 10, 2007 4:36:52 AM
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I have been looking at the other bug reports that had similar problems and found something about increasing my pagefile?? dose anyone know what this is and if it might help? if not i will update my drivers but i really wanted to do that as a last resort.
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Reply #5 July 10, 2007 4:56:28 AM
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Why update drivers as a last resort?
Modern games require modern drivers, plain and simple.

To increase your swapfile:
On the Desktop, right-click on My Computer and choose Properties.
Select the 'Advanced' tab.
In the 'Performance' section click the 'Settings' button.
Select the 'Advanced' tab.
In the 'Virtual Memory' section click the 'Change' button.
Select 'Custom Size' (probably for your 'c' drive), and set both 'Initial' and 'Maximum' sizes to 2048.
This will set up a static swap file of 2GB (which should be enough, since you have 1.5GB of physical ram).
Then 'OK' your way out of the screens.
You may need to reboot the computer to make the changes effective, and you will be prompted to do so if necessary.

But, really, not keeping up to date on your video and audio drivers is simply asking for trouble. Being lazy can only get you so far. Drivers should be the first resort - not the last.

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Reply #6 July 10, 2007 5:05:02 AM
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Why update drivers as a last resort?

Well, in his case, his version of DL is older than his video drivers. But who knows?

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Reply #7 July 10, 2007 5:28:16 AM
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Still, crashing every few turns equates to either a driver problem, or a hardware problem (especially with version 1.4X or later).


Drivers are easy and quick, so should be the first response.
Hardware problems can be harder to find. Perhaps overheating of a particular chipset, or a faulty ram chip (which sometimes can be solved with a simple reseating and/or rearranging).

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Reply #8 July 10, 2007 5:34:12 AM
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You are right i know drivers should not be a last resort but i am not good with the inner workings of computers and tend to mess it up . Moosetek13 thanks for the info i will give it a shot soon and let you know.
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Reply #9 July 10, 2007 5:51:33 AM
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Well, then, good luck Ihef.

Let me know if I can help you with anything.

Driver installs are usually just, download the file and run the .exe with the default settings.
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Reply #10 July 10, 2007 8:04:12 PM
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Well the swapfile thing helped but it still crashs lots. The thing is the game works fine at the start but once a fair number of ships show up it starts to crash thats why i am thinking its a ram/memory problem but then again i dont know much about computers. Unless some new ideas come my way looks like i have to grow the balls to update everything.
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Reply #11 July 10, 2007 8:25:06 PM
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Well, you definitely need to update things. You are even still back on SP1 of XP, so there is no telling how old a lot of stuff is.
Don't you ever go to Windows Update?
Do you run a virus scanner? And are those signatures out of date as well?
It is so hard to help you find the problem, if you won't even help yourself with routine maintenance.

If you are afraid to do it yourself, at least get it into a shop and let a pro do it for you.
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Reply #12 July 11, 2007 5:08:22 AM
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You have told me to updtae in all 5 of your posts i get it already i agree with you so you can stop now . Thanks again for the help with the swapfile its helped with all my games not just galciv.
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