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hello
I have a problem, due to which I still haven´t been able to play this interesting game (aaaargh!).
I have installed the game. When clicking on the game symbol and past the Paradox video, the Stalin/Churchill screen appears. As soon as I get the "audio initializing" message, the game crashes to the desktop. I have checked the save debug and it is during the audio process the crash occurs. I have patch 1.1 installed, the game version is german. I also tried renaming the avi and audio folders, switching colour depth to 16, updating my audio and video drivers and shutting everything else down, it all doesn´t help.
Here are is my technical data

OS: WinXP home with SP 2

Computer, CPU & speed: Sony Vaio, Intel Pentium 1.6 GHz

RAM: 512 MB

Free HDD space: about 4 Giga on the game partition

Video (brand, model, driver, memory): NVidia GeForce Go 6200, 128 MB. Driver: 7.0.7.5., dated of 5.11.2004

Sound (brand, model, driver): Realtek High Definition Audio, driver is 5.10.0.5035, dated of 3.11.2004.

DirectX Version:9.0c

I will follow this up with a DirectX diagnostics, so you have all information you need

I really hope you can help and I can play this game soon !
Thanks,
Pablito
 
right, here is the diagnostics log part 1

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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/4/2005, 09:37:51
Machine name: NAME-90360D0545
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: German (Regional Setting: German)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
System Model: VGN-FS115M
BIOS: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.60GHz
Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 339MB used, 905MB 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: 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: The tests were cancelled before completing.

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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 Go 6200
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce Go 6200
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0167&SUBSYS_81C2104D&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Sony Notebook LCD (1280x800)
Monitor Max Res: 1280,800
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.7075 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 3969280 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: Nicht zutreffend
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 3293952 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4227-11CF-5E68-C8A100C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0167
SubSys ID: 0x81C2104D
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-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
{212DC724-3235-44A4-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
{212DC724-3235-44A4-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
{212DC724-3235-44A4-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: Realtek HD Audio rear output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_02600000&REV_1003
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5035 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 11/3/2004 11:15:00, 2301568 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.

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Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Realtek HD Audio rear input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5035 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 11/3/2004 11:15:00, 2301568 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
-----------
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 [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

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
-----------
+ USB-Root-Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x265A
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 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
------------
+ Standardtastatur (101/102 Tasten) oder Microsoft Natural Keyboard (PS/2)
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 01:42:26, 53248 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 01:58:36, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 25216 bytes
|
+ Alps Pointing-device for VAIO
| Matching Device ID: *sny9001
| Upper Filters: ApfiltrService
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/4/2004 01:42:26, 53248 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:37:42, 23552 bytes
| Driver: Apfiltr.sys, 9/29/2003 06:31:38, 94601 bytes
| Driver: Vxdif.dll, 6/2/2003 17:55:18, 87821 bytes
| Driver: Apoint.exe, 11/7/2003 10:21:28, 114688 bytes
| Driver: ApntEx.exe, 2/26/2003 04:08:42, 45056 bytes
| Driver: Ezcapt.exe, 10/29/2003 09:11:48, 151552 bytes
| Driver: Apvfb.exe, 9/8/2000 04:34:38, 167936 bytes
| Driver: Apoint.dll, 1/27/2004 03:58:26, 118784 bytes
| Driver: ApRes.dll, 10/31/2003 09:30:28, 1351680 bytes
| Driver: EzLaunch.dll, 10/30/2003 04:06:12, 204800 bytes
| Driver: Elprop.dll, 8/24/1998 00:37:08, 91136 bytes
| Driver: EzAuto.dll, 7/10/2002 15:04:20, 65536 bytes
| Driver: ApWheel.dll, 1/13/1999 11:41:24, 6144 bytes
| Driver: ApointJP.pop, 1/31/2003 07:04:36, 34409 bytes
| Driver: ApointUS.pop, 1/31/2003 08:51:56, 35559 bytes
| Driver: ApointGR.pop, 1/31/2003 07:45:20, 38585 bytes
| Driver: ApointFR.pop, 1/31/2003 07:41:24, 38867 bytes
| Driver: ApointIT.pop, 1/31/2003 07:50:12, 37025 bytes
| Driver: ApointSP.pop, 1/31/2003 08:49:28, 37643 bytes
| Driver: ApointKR.pop, 1/31/2003 08:43:26, 33676 bytes
| Driver: ApointCS.pop, 1/31/2003 07:15:16, 31655 bytes
| Driver: ApointCT.pop, 1/31/2003 07:36:38, 31376 bytes
| Driver: ApointNL.pop, 2/12/2003 07:47:08, 35766 bytes
| Driver: Uninstap.exe, 6/3/2003 06:36:50, 188416 bytes
|
+ HID-konforme Maus
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC016
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:37:42, 23552 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/18/2001 05:22:44, 12288 bytes
|
+ Terminalserver-Maustreiber
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 01:58:36, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 01:37:42, 23552 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
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: The tests were cancelled before completing.
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: LAN-Verbindung - IPv4 -
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: TOSW-internal Settings - 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: 3.2 GB
Total Space: 28.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: FUJITSU MHT2080AT

Drive: D:
Free Space: 25.5 GB
Total Space: 40.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: FUJITSU MHT2080AT

Drive: F:
Model: SONY DVD RW DW-D56A
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) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4220&SUBSYS_27538086&REV_05\4&31177083&0&20F0
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266F&SUBSYS_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&F9
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (German), 8/18/2001 05:30:42, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/3/2004 23:59:42, 25088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:59:44, 95360 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM SMBus Controller - 266A
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_266A&SUBSYS_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&FB
Driver: n/a

Name: Microsoft UAA-Bustreiber für High Definition Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2668&SUBSYS_81BB104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&D8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\hdaudbus.sys, 5.10.0000.5011 (English), 8/12/2004 18:45:54, 137728 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_265C&SUBSYS_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&EF
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:38, 26624 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 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_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&EB
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_265A&SUBSYS_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&EA
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2659&SUBSYS_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&E9
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2658&SUBSYS_81B9104D&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&E8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:38, 20480 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 142976 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:57:38, 77312 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:08:44, 57600 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801FBM LPC Interface Controller - 2641
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2641&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_04\3&61AAA01&0&F8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (German), 8/18/2001 05:18:44, 36224 bytes

Name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/PM Express PCI Express Root Port - 2591
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2591&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03\3&61AAA01&0&08
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:37:14, 68224 bytes

Name: Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/PM/GMS/910GML Express Processor to DRAM Controller - 2590
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2590&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03\3&61AAA01&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 2448
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2448&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_D4\3&61AAA01&0&F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 01:37:14, 68224 bytes

Name: Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1068&SUBSYS_81D0104D&REV_04\4&31177083&0&40F0
Driver: n/a

Name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6200
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0167&SUBSYS_81C2104D&REV_A1\4&27EA4097&0&0008
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0010.7075 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 3293952 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0010.7075 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 3969280 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe, 6.14.0010.7075 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 127043 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0010.7075 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 5337088 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcpl.dll, 6.14.0010.7075 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 5406720 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvmctray.dll, 6.14.0010.7075 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 86016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvcpl.hlp, 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 161863 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcod.dll, 1.00.0000.0016 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcodins.dll, 1.00.0000.0016 (English), 11/5/2004 14:05:00, 32256 bytes

Name: Texas Instruments PCI7420 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_AC8F&SUBSYS_8190104D&REV_00\4&31177083&0&1BF0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\tifmsony.sys, 1.00.0002.0000 (English), 5/21/2004 06:46:50, 65024 bytes

Name: Standard-CardBus-Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_AC8E&SUBSYS_818F104D&REV_00\4&31177083&0&18F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pcmcia.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (German), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 120320 bytes

Name: Texas Instruments OHCI-konformer IEEE 1394-Hostcontroller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_802E&SUBSYS_818F104D&REV_00\4&31177083&0&1AF0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ohci1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 61056 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\1394bus.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 14:00:00, 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
 
Where did you buy the game?, who is the publisher? Their logo will be on the CD.

Your video driver looks out of date, your video setting do not reflect that you set the color depth to 16 bit. Try setting the desktop to 1024x768 as well.

Leave the AVI folder renamed, and make sure you have shut down everything in the background.
 
the game was bought in Germany (Saturn). The logo on top of the CD (above the words Heart of Iron) reads Paradox Interactive, white letters on a black background plus a graphic of a dinosaur skeleton or something.
You are right about the colour depth, I reverted to 32 after trying running the game at 16 to no effect. The same goes for the screen res. When I performed the Directx diagnostics I had already changed them back to standard, as my screen looks really blurry at 16/1028x768. I also updated the driver for the video card, still doesn´t work. Frustration is setting in, as I don´t think I will be able to run the game. Do you have any other suggestions that might help ?
 
Please manually uninstall, following the instructions in the sticky thread. then a fresh install from CD try it with no patch to see if it works, then apply the patch and see if it works.
 
No, still the same problem. I uninstalled as described, did a clean install and tried without and then with the patch, using all possible combinations of colour depth and screen res, nothing. It still crashes at exactly the same point (initializing audio). I then thought the cd might be faulty, so we tried to run the game at a friend of mine´s and it worked right away.
 
Try reducing the acceleration of the sound card one notch at a time. Also remember to rename the AVI folder.
 
YES ! It finally worked. I had to turn the acceleration off completely, worked fine after that. Then set the colour depth back to 32 bit and still no problems.
Thanks a lot for your swift support and your patience. Now it´s time for war ! :)
Oh yes, one final question, as I really am no computer expert: will switching the acceleration off affect any other programs or the sound quality when playing music ? In other words, should I toggle it off only for the game or leave it this way ?
 
You can experiment and you will probably not notice a difference, but if you do then toggle it.
Glad you are up and running.
 
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