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Please run a DirectX Diagnostic:
Start menu - Run - then type Dxdiag, then select each tab across the top of the window, and run the tests on each tab. Then select "Save All Information" button in the lower right of the window. This will bring up a dialog box to allow you to select a name for the file where the information will be saved. You can save it right on the desktop as this will make it easy to find. Then copy the contents of that file from the start to the heading that says "DirectX components" then paste what you have copied into a post in this thread.
 
I have the same problem, the info window has black/white lines on it making it hard to read the text when i drag the mouse over something

Here is my dxdiag info, no soundcard atm.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/17/2005, 23:33:18
Machine name: XP2200
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: Swedish (Regional Setting: Swedish)
System Manufacturer: n/a
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.0
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 2200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 223MB used, 1026MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 1: No sound card was found. If one is expected, you should install a sound driver provided by the hardware manufacturer.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0282&SUBSYS_90001462&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: NOKIA 446PRO
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6693 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 3736704 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: Saknas
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 2826944 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41C2-11CF-F76D-0AB000C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0282
SubSys ID: 0x90001462
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.

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Sound Devices
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Description:
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID:
Product ID:
Type:
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files:
Driver Provider:
HW Accel Level: Emulation Only
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulerat], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Creative S/W Synth [Emulerat], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mus
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Tangentbord
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0038
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB-rotnav (hub)
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1106, 0x3038
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Lower Filters: vulfntrs
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 9/7/2001 13:00:00, 4736 bytes
|
+-+ Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0040
| | Location: Microsoft 3-Button Mouse with IntelliEye(TM)
| | Matching Device ID: usb\vid_045e&pid_0040
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:20, 36224 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:18, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 8/4/2004 01:33:38, 20992 bytes
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 9/7/2001 13:00:00, 9600 bytes
| |
| +-+ Microsoft USB Wheel Mouse Optical
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0040
| | | Matching Device ID: hid\vid_045e&pid_0040
| | | Service: mouhid
| | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:06:38, 23296 bytes
| | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 9/7/2001 13:00:00, 12160 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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+ PCI bus
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0a03
| Service: pci
| Driver: pci.sys, 8/4/2004 01:05:16, 68096 bytes
|
+-+ Spelport för Creative SBLive!
| | Location: PCI-buss 0, enhet 14, funktion 1
| | Matching Device ID: pci\ven_1102&dev_7002
| | Lower Filters: ctljystk
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:22, 10624 bytes
| | Driver: ctljystk.sys, 8/17/2001 21:19:20, 3712 bytes

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PS/2 Devices
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+ 101/102-tangenters eller Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
|
+ HID-tangentbordsenhet
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 8/4/2004 01:18:48, 14848 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:18:46, 24832 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:35:06, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:18:46, 24832 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:35:06, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:06:38, 23296 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: , Half Duplex: , Mic:
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Anslutning till lokalt nätverk - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1,4 kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6,4 kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3,2 kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32,8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8,6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 15.1 GB
Total Space: 20.0 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: Maxtor 6Y120L0

Drive: D:
Free Space: 90.4 GB
Total Space: 97.2 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: Maxtor 6Y120L0

Drive: E:
Free Space: 12.5 GB
Total Space: 156.3 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: Maxtor 6Y160P0

Drive: F:
Model: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4040B
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/3/2004 22:59:54, 49536 bytes

Drive: G:
Model: PIONEER DVD-ROM DVD-117
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/3/2004 22:59:54, 49536 bytes

Drive: H:
Model: Generic DVD-ROM SCSI CdRom Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/3/2004 22:59:54, 49536 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: Ethernet-styrenhet
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_4401&SUBSYS_80A81043&REV_01\3&61AAA01&0&48
Driver: n/a

Name: CNet PRO200WL PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1282&DEV_9102&SUBSYS_434E4554&REV_40\3&61AAA01&0&58
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\DM9PCI5.SYS, 1.23.0001.0228 (English), 8/17/2001 21:11:42, 29696 bytes

Name: VIA CPU to AGP Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_B099&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&08
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\VIAAGP1.SYS, 5.00.0000.3430 (English), 7/24/2002 04:30:00, 32128 bytes

Name: VIA Standard PCI to ISA Bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3177&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&88
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (Swedish), 9/6/2001 19:48:06, 36096 bytes

Name: VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3104&SUBSYS_808C1043&REV_82\3&61AAA01&0&83
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 26624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 01:33:38, 7168 bytes

Name: VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3104&SUBSYS_12340925&REV_51\3&61AAA01&0&7A
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 26624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 01:33:38, 7168 bytes

Name: VIA Tech CPU to PCI Bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3099&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_808C1043&REV_80\3&61AAA01&0&82
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_808C1043&REV_80\3&61AAA01&0&81
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_808C1043&REV_80\3&61AAA01&0&80
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_12340925&REV_50\3&61AAA01&0&79
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3038&SUBSYS_12340925&REV_50\3&61AAA01&0&78
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/4/2004 01:34:02, 75264 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_0571&SUBSYS_808C1043&REV_06\3&61AAA01&0&89
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\viaide.sys, 1.00.0001.0001 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:44, 5376 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (Swedish), 8/3/2004 22:59:42, 25088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:59:44, 95360 bytes

Name: Spelport för Creative SBLive!
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_7002&SUBSYS_00201102&REV_0A\3&61AAA01&0&71
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\gameenum.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:22, 10624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ctljystk.sys, 5.01.2501.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 21:19:20, 3712 bytes

Name: Ljudstyrenhet för multimedia
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_80651102&REV_0A\3&61AAA01&0&70
Driver: n/a

Name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0282&SUBSYS_90001462&REV_A1\4&618BA55&0&0008
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 2826944 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 127043 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcod.dll, 1.00.0000.0015 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcodins.dll, 1.00.0000.0015 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 3736704 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 5271552 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcpl.dll, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 4620288 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmctray.dll, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvwddi.dll, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 81920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvnt4cpl.dll, 6.14.0010.6693 (English), 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 245760 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvcpl.hlp, 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 161839 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvwcplen.hlp, 10/29/2004 16:50:00, 55256 bytes

Name: D347PRT SCSI Controller
Device ID: PCI\D347PRT\0000
Driver: n/a
 
Well guys, have you been Alt-tabbing.
@Mengil the only problem I see with your system is you use VIA drivers which are known to be buggy. The only thing to do is always ensure you have the latest version.
 
Actually i have been alt tabbing :)
Game stops loading when trying to initialize sound and an error appears on desktop that i have to click on to proceed loading the game.

Getting my new soundboard in a few days will report then if the problem is gone or not :)
 
Okay obviously the game does not deal well with alt-tabing under some setups.
If you still have trouble after your sound card is installed, just let me know.