I'm running windows XP home ed/AthlonXP based system and crash to a black screen when I try to start the game. I have tried both with and without the 1.03 patch but get the same result. If I give the 3 finger salute (ctrl-alt-del)I get the message the EU2 is "not responding" I can end task then Strategy First's advertisement runs and I get dropped to desk top. All my drivers are up to date and I'm experiencing no other problems.