Constant CTD for no apparent reason

[unmerged(36576)]

I'm running EU2 (German version UBISoft, patch 1.08) on a Pentium IV, 3400 MHz with 512 MB. OS is Windows XP Home Version 5.1.2600 with Direct X 8.1 or higher installed. Videocard is NVIDIA Geforce 6610 XL with 128 MB, Audiocard is C-Media High Definition Audio Device. My HD has 85 GB of free space left after installation of EU2. I'm using an infrared keyboard and a PS/2 mouse.
That's about all that was aked for in the sticky.

At first I could not play the game at all after installation. Then I found some advice in this forum to reduce colour depth, rename the avi folder and stop background activity. Well, now the game is running but keeps CTD any time during the game. There is no pattern or reason obvious to me. Tried different nations already, but to no avail. Sometimes I play for several years, then again only for months. It's rather frustrating, because the game looks soooo good. Any help would be appreciated. :wacko:

 

[Castellon]

Did you follow the other advice about updating your drivers?

 

[unmerged(36576)]

Yes. I updated my videocard drivers, turned off my antivirus software and practically every other process in the background except those needed for the system or of unknown purpose to me.

 

[Castellon]

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.

 

[unmerged(36576)]

Thank you for your efforts, Castellon.
Here is the result of the diagnostic:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/21/2005, 13:02:13
Machine name: JRG
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: MEDIONPC
System Model: MS-7091
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.40GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 192MB used, 1057MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: /PackageInstall
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: The file cmudax.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer. DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 2: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 3: The file blueletaudio.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer. DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
Music Tab: DirectMusic test results: All tests were successful.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found. DirectPlay test results: All tests were successful.

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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 GeForce 6610 XL
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 6610 XL
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0145&SUBSYS_97901462&REV_A2
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug und Play-Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7189 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 3980288 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: Nicht zutreffend
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 3454656 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4205-11CF-C76B-9AB703C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0145
SubSys ID: 0x97901462
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC725-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC725-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC725-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC725-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{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: C-Media Rear Panel Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_434D&DEV_4980&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_0904
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: cmudax.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0008 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Debug
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 10/1/2004 14:58:10, 1272000 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: C-Media Electronics Inc.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 17, 16
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 17, 16
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.

Description: Modem Nr. 1 Line-Out (emuliert)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID:
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Type: Emuliert
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files:
Driver Provider:
HW Accel Level: Full
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: All tests were successful.

Description: Bluetooth Audio
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: {F12D3CF8-B11D-457e-8641-BE2AF2D6D204}\BLUELETAUDIO
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: blueletaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.0000 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 9/21/2004 18:18:36, 19712 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: IVT Corporation
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xB5B
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 1, 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: All tests were successful.

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: C-Media Rear Panel Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: cmudax.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0008 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Debug
Date and Size: 10/1/2004 14:58:10, 1272000 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCC0

Description: Modem Nr. 1 Line-In (emuliert)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
Date and Size:
Cap Flags: 0x20
Format Flags: 0x0

Description: MEDION BDA Analog Audio Capture
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: 3xHybrid.sys
Driver Version: 1.03.0001.0015 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 10/6/2004 15:10:46, 945152 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCC0

Description: Bluetooth Audio
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: blueletaudio.sys
Driver Version: 5.01.2600.0000 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 9/21/2004 18:18:36, 19712 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xCCC

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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
C-Media Rear Panel Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Bluetooth Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI-Mapper [Emuliert], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emuliert], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: All tests were successful.

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

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

Device Name: USB Human Interface Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Human Interface Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Human Interface Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Human Interface Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Human Interface Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB-Root-Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x2659
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID-Tastatur
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 8/4/2004 00:46:12, 14848 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 25216 bytes
|
+ Terminalserver-Tastaturtreiber
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:36, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 25216 bytes
|
+ PS/2-kompatible Maus
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 53248 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 23552 bytes
|
+ HID-konforme Maus
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x04F2, 0x0200
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 23552 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/18/2001 04:22:44, 12288 bytes
|
+ Terminalserver-Maustreiber
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 00:58:36, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 23552 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: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: All tests were successful.
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Bluetooth DUN Modem
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Bluetooth LAP Modem #2
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Bluetooth LAP Modem
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Bluetooth Fax Modem
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM4
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM5
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM6
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM7
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM8
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM9
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Drahtlose Netzwerkverbindung 2 - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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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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Baldur's Gate (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: BGMain.exe ()
Baldur's Gate2 (DX7) - Registry: OK, ExeFile: BGMain.exe (2.05.0000.0002)

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 87.3 GB
Total Space: 128.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500JD-00HBB0

Drive: D:
Free Space: 98.5 GB
Total Space: 100.0 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500JD-00HBB0

Drive: E:
Free Space: 5.4 GB
Total Space: 10.0 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: WDC WD2500JD-00HBB0

Drive: F:
Model: PIONEER DVD RW DVR-108
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 49536 bytes

Drive: G:
Model: IDE DVD-ROM 16X
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 49536 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266F&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&F9
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (German), 8/18/2001 04:30:42, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 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: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM SMBus Controller - 266A
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266A&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&FB
Driver: n/a

Name: Microsoft UAA-Bustreiber für High Definition Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2668&SUBSYS_26688086&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&D8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\hdaudbus.sys, 5.10.0000.5010 (English), 4/26/2004 15:31:14, 135168 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port - 2660
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2660&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&E0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 00:37:14, 68224 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_265C&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&EF
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 (German), 8/4/2004 00:57:38, 77312 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 14:00:00, 7168 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_265B&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&EB
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 (German), 8/4/2004 00:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_265A&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&EA
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 (German), 8/4/2004 00:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2659&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&E9
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 (German), 8/4/2004 00:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2658&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&E8
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 (German), 8/4/2004 00:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2652
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2652&SUBSYS_70911462&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&FA
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (German), 8/18/2001 04:30:42, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 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: Intel(R) 82801FB LPC Interface Controller - 2640
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2640&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03\3&13C0B0C5&0&F8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (German), 8/18/2001 04:18:44, 36224 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 915G/P/GV PCI Express Root Port - 2581
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2581&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_04\3&13C0B0C5&0&08
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 00:37:14, 68224 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 915G/P/GV Processor to I/O Controller - 2580
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2580&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_04\3&13C0B0C5&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 244E
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_244E&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_D3\3&13C0B0C5&0&F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 00:37:14, 68224 bytes

Name: Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem
Device ID: PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_048C&SUBSYS_044C11C1&REV_03\4&10A6A55&0&20F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\AGRSM.sys, 2.01.0051.0000 (German), 3/4/2005 12:02:20, 1066278 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe, 2.01.0051.0000 (English), 3/4/2005 12:01:56, 88209 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\agrsmdel.exe, 1.06.0009.0000 (English), 2/28/2005 23:41:20, 68096 bytes

Name: MEDION SAA7134, Hybrid Capture Device
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1131&DEV_7134&SUBSYS_000316BE&REV_01\4&10A6A55&0&08F0
Driver: n/a

Name: VIA Rhine III Fast Ethernet Adapter
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3106&SUBSYS_091C1462&REV_8B\4&10A6A55&0&30F0
Driver: n/a

Name: VIA OHCI-konformer IEEE 1394-Hostcontroller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3044&SUBSYS_091D1462&REV_80\4&10A6A55&0&18F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ohci1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:10:10, 61056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\1394bus.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:10:08, 53248 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nic1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 61824 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\arp1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 60800 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\enum1394.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 14:46:40, 6400 bytes

Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6610 XL
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0145&SUBSYS_97901462&REV_A2\4&367BEAB0&0&0008
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 3454656 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 127043 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcod.dll, 1.00.0000.0016 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcodins.dll, 1.00.0000.0016 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 3980288 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvhwvid.dll, 6.14.0010.7189 (), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 540672 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 5332992 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcpl.dll, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 5562368 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmctray.dll, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvwddi.dll, 6.14.0010.7189 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 81920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvnt4cpl.dll, 6.14.0010.10040 (English), 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 286720 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvcpl.hlp, 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 165039 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvwcplen.hlp, 4/1/2005 16:16:00, 55444 bytes

 

[Castellon]

Okay I notice two major problems.

1) You have bluetooth hooked up, Mircosoft is known to have made it dilerberately hard to work Bluetooth with widows, Since they were trying to introduce simmilar technology. -Is there anyway you can completely turn that off when running the game?

2) Your MB uses VIA chip set, sorry but these drivers are known to be buggy, and since you use WInXP you cannot switch to native windows drivers therefore you are stuck with it. Not much really you can do about it except avoid their products next time, and make sure you always have the latest driver. Really I can't beleive they can in good conscience still sell these things.

You may also want to take a look through jpd'd excellent FAQ on crashes in the Victoria Tech support forum. most or all of it applies to EU2 as well.

 

[AndrewT]

Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Shouldn't this be 16 bit?

 

[Castellon]

Well he did specifically say he tried it, so I assumed he was switching it back and forth when he played the game.

 

[unmerged(36576)]

Thanks for your efforts. I tried several of your recommendations the last few days, but sadly nothing really worked. Though I have the impression it improved a little and the crashes are fewer. Which means I can play maybe five years in a session. The game is great so I am actually thinking about buying an older PC only for gaming. There are some favourite games of mine that do not run under XP or on my specific system, though I do not have any other trouble with it.
Thanks again.

 

[Castellon]

Well you should be able to play releativly bug free with XP, I know I do.

You could also install the latest beta patch and see what that does for you.

 

[whan]

Try installing AGCEEP. I was having similar problems, and nothing would work. I installed AGCEEP on top of the patches, and it seemed to clear it up. May be sheer luck, but I have no problems with EU2 now.

 

[Castellon]

Ya you could also try the beta patches.