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I have followed multiple threads and none of them seem to apply to my problem. I bought Victoria about 3 weeks ago and since then I have went through considerable anguish trying to get it to work. But, it seems that no matter what I do the game continues to crash to desktop. Whats worse, it seems like I can never find exactly why it does crash, it just crashes randomly during gameplay. Sometimes, it even crashes my entire computer and makes it reboot. I have completely uninstalled Victoria and then reinstalled it several times with the 1.03 patches. I have changed the game resolution. I have tried to fix my RAM, Audio and Video options in order to give Victoria my room. I dont know what else to do. Please Help!!!

Thanks :)
 
It would help to determine what's wrong, if you provide us with your current system specs.

Jan Peter
 
Okay let's try some standard things.
1) Rename the AVI folder to AVI_back
2) Set the color depth to 16BIT
3) Turn off everything in the background like E-mail/ICQ/Messenger, Virus protection and everything in the system tray beside the clock.

If you have tried ALL of the above at the same time then:

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.
 
Here is DX info
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System Information
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Time of this report: 6/24/2004, 03:58:28
Machine name: BOON
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: Russian)
System Manufacturer: INTELR
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.60GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 237MB used, 2223MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 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 FX 5600
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce FX 5600
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0312&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: LG FLATRON F700P
Monitor Max Res: 1920,1440
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.5672 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 4274560 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 1895648 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4052-11CF-9875-0A2000C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0312
SubSys ID: 0x00000000
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) 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,YUY2) 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,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{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
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{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
{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: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_240317F2&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 65535
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5490 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 2/18/2004 23:51:08, 610988 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: Yes
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
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5490 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 2/18/2004 23:51:08, 610988 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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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
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
Registry: OK
Test Result: All tests were successful.

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

Device Name: Keyboard
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
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x8086, 0x24D2
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 7/3/2003 17:52:58, 53120 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/23/2001 15:00:00, 4736 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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+ Intel(R) 82801EB LPC Interface Controller - 24D0
| Location: PCI bus 0, device 31, function 0
| Matching Device ID: pci\ven_8086&dev_24d0
| Service: isapnp
| Driver: isapnp.sys, 8/17/2001 13:58:02, 35840 bytes
|
+-+ Standard Game Port
| | Matching Device ID: *pnpb02f
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/29/2002 01:32:44, 9856 bytes

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PS/2 Devices
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+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 51072 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 23424 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/29/2002 03:46:42, 38024 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 23424 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 51072 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 22016 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/29/2002 03:46:42, 38024 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 22016 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.0000.0903)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.0000.0903)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.0000.0900)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.0000.0900)

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
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 2 - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/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: 0.3 GB
Total Space: 10.0 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: ST380013AS

Drive: D:
Free Space: 3.7 GB
Total Space: 66.3 GB
File System: FAT32
Model: ST380013AS

Drive: E:
Model: TOSHIBA ODD-DVD SDR1412T
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (Russian), 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 47488 bytes

Drive: F:
Model: NERO IMAGEDRIVE2 SCSI CdRom Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (Russian), 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 47488 bytes

Drive: H:
Model: VBE HH DVD-ROM DVD-50D SCSI CdRom Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (Russian), 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 47488 bytes

Drive: G:
Model: Generic DVD-ROM SCSI CdRom Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (Russian), 8/29/2002 03:50:10, 47488 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: Intel(R) 82865G\PE\P Processor to AGP Controller - 2571
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2571&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&08
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\AGP440.SYS, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:58:00, 25472 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82865G\PE\P Processor to I/O Controller - 2570
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2570&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&00
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24DE
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24DE&SUBSYS_24D217F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&EB
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:51:46, 19328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:49:30, 138752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:52:58, 53120 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 22:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24DD&SUBSYS_24DD17F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&EF
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:50:46, 25216 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:49:30, 138752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:52:58, 53120 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:50:12, 5632 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 22:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D7
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D7&SUBSYS_24D217F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&EA
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:51:46, 19328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:49:30, 138752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:52:58, 53120 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 22:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D5&SUBSYS_240317F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&FD
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\drmk.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 01:32:34, 57856 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\portcls.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 02:01:00, 134272 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\stream.sys, 5.03.0000.0900 (Russian), 12/12/2002 00:14:32, 45696 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdmaud.drv, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/23/2001 15:00:00, 22016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\ksuser.dll, 5.03.0000.0900 (Russian), 12/12/2002 00:14:32, 4096 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ALCXWDM.SYS, 5.10.0000.5490 (English), 2/18/2004 23:51:08, 610988 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE, 5.01.0000.0024 (English), 2/9/2004 16:54:14, 65024 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\ALSNDMGR.CPL, 2.02.0000.0020 (English), 2/9/2004 18:38:24, 14225408 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\ALSNDMGR.WAV, 2/5/2002 13:54:58, 141016 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\RTLCPL.EXE, 1.00.0001.0009 (English), 2/9/2004 21:07:22, 5867008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ALCXSENS.SYS, 5.10.0000.3511 (English), 12/11/2003 23:54:14, 391424 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system\crlds3d.dll, 4.12.0001.2002 (English), 11/21/2002 15:07:10, 765952 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\a3d.dll, 4.12.0001.2009 (English), 8/19/2003 19:36:16, 65536 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\Audio3D.dll, 4.12.0001.2009 (English), 8/19/2003 19:36:16, 65536 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\RTLCPAPI.dll, 1.00.0000.0002 (English), 2/9/2004 15:18:18, 155648 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D4
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D4&SUBSYS_24D217F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&E9
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:51:46, 19328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:49:30, 138752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:52:58, 53120 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 22:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D3&SUBSYS_24D217F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&FB
Driver: n/a

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller - 24D2
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D2&SUBSYS_24D217F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&E8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbuhci.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:51:46, 19328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:49:30, 138752 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.1243 (English), 7/3/2003 17:52:58, 53120 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 22:36:34, 67072 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D1&SUBSYS_24D117F2&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&FA
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:51:52, 3328 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (Russian), 8/29/2002 01:27:48, 23680 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 8/29/2002 01:27:50, 86912 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB LPC Interface Controller - 24D0
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24D0&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_02\3&13C0B0C5&0&F8
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 13:58:02, 35840 bytes

Name: Intel(R) 82801EB PCI Bridge - 244E
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_244E&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_C2\3&13C0B0C5&0&F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.1106 (English), 8/29/2002 01:09:12, 62976 bytes

Name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0312&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1\4&299CCBFA&0&0008
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 1895648 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvinstnt.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (Russian), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 131072 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 110659 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvcod.dll, 1.00.0000.0015 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvcodins.dll, 1.00.0000.0015 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 32256 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 4274560 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 4874240 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvcpl.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 3309568 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvmctray.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 46080 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvwddi.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 36864 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvwdmcpl.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 1617920 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvnt4cpl.dll, 6.14.0010.5672 (English), 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 241664 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvcpl.hlp, 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 87403 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\help\nvwcplen.hlp, 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 49796 bytes

Name: 3Com OfficeConnect 10/100 Network Interface Card (3CSOHO100B-TX)
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10B7&DEV_9300&SUBSYS_2C0217F2&REV_31\4&1F7DBC9F&0&00F0
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\EL910N51.sys, 2.18.0529.2002 (English), 5/29/2002 14:54:34, 38400 bytes

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A system reboot can be caused by Power managment troubles, which could indicate a bad or underpowered power supply.

I also notice that you do not have much memory left on your primary partition.
It could be that swap files are having trouble.

How long can you play from a fresh boot before it shuts down, is it about the same amount of time each time it happens?
 
I checked my virtual memory settings, and there are 2535 mb currently allocated.
Power supply - could be, although I doubt it.
CstD happen randomly at least once every 30 minutes, sometimes more often. They seem to be caused by any action - scrolling the map, pressing some button, moving cursor over some button, just doing nothing particular. The game is running vine BTW, not choppy, not slow.
 
Adahn said:
I checked my virtual memory settings, and there are 2535 mb currently allocated.
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Are you sure? Is it not 2535 MB available, because your DxDiag only specified 237MB used, 2223MB available for the page file, which is your virtual memory.

If it is indeed 2535 MB allocated right now, you have one heck of a memory leak inside your system, causing it to claim more and more virtual memory until your partition holding the page file runs out of free space. If that's the case, then that would explain your random crashes.

Jan Peter
 
jpd said:
Are you sure? Is it not 2535 MB available, because your DxDiag only specified 237MB used, 2223MB available for the page file, which is your virtual memory.

If it is indeed 2535 MB allocated right now, you have one heck of a memory leak inside your system, causing it to claim more and more virtual memory until your partition holding the page file runs out of free space. If that's the case, then that would explain your random crashes.

Jan Peter
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2535 is what it says in control panel/system screen. Is there a way to check it more correctly ?

I didn't fully understand about the memory leak. Are you saying there's a memory leak in the game ? I would think any mem leaks are fixed by now.
 
Adahn said:
2535 is what it says in control panel/system screen. Is there a way to check it more correctly ?

I didn't fully understand about the memory leak. Are you saying there's a memory leak in the game ? I would think any mem leaks are fixed by now.
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There is. Press <ctrl><alt><del> to call up the task manager, and check what it lists as total allocated memory. That's the real amount of memory actually in use at any given point in time. It also keeps track of the largest amount that has been allocated during your current Windows session.

As for memory leaks in the game. I am not aware of any. If there is one, it must be so small that it's virtually undetectable on my system. I can run Vicky for hours on end without running into any kind of memory related difficulty. So, if you do notice a memory leak, it must be something else running on your PC.

Jan Peter
 
It sais 1048044 as total physical memory - but this looks like my RAM isn't it ?
And page file usage shows 241 MB and the indicator is empty. Would you be so kind as to explain what it means regaring my situation ? ;) And should I let this run while I play Victoria so see what's happening ?
 
1048044 total physical memory: That's indeed your installed RAM. The values in the groupbox below and to the left of the one holding this value are the ones that are really interesting. That box lists the currently assigned total amount, and the peak level.

It's not necessary to keep the task manager screen open while running Vicky. The task manager itself is always running in the background, and will keep track of those numbers. Just press <ctrl><alt><del> anytime you want to take a look at those numbers.

Jan Peter
 
What numbers should I keep an eye on, exactly ? The peak is 459076 while total commit charge is 229000 approximately. Does this makes any sence ?

I don't notice any memory leak at the moment, and there shouldn't be I think. Since CK no longer crashes after 1.03b so I conclude that there must me a problem with victoria, not my system. :confused:
 
A peak of 459 MB sounds about right for running Vicky, provided you don't run anything else concurrently. If something is leaking memory, then that number will steadily increase while you play Vicky.

Jan Peter
 
Adahn said:
If the game crashed while using 459 MB, which you say is normal, than there is no memory leak. I don't know what else to try, and no help from tech support :(
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No help???

Well I have responded and jpd has also been helping, I cannot be on 24/7. I am sorry if you feel you have not been getting any help.

In reviewing the above information you supplied, I would like to ask who the publisher of your version is. Their logo will be on the CD.

I also suggest you scan for viruses, so that can be eliminated.
 
Castellon said:
No help???

Well I have responded and jpd has also been helping, I cannot be on 24/7. I am sorry if you feel you have not been getting any help.

In reviewing the above information you supplied, I would like to ask who the publisher of your version is. Their logo will be on the CD.

I also suggest you scan for viruses, so that can be eliminated.
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I'm sorry, I'm just too frustrated. The publishers are 1C and Snowball. BTW I was going to start a thread, asking whether those are official publishers in Russia and CIS or piracy, but didn't know where to put it. Maybe you could clear this out for me. (Seems official though, and Snowball seems to specialize on Paradox games only)
 
Snowball is the Publisher, they add a lot of wierd Copy protection stuff in their games so that they cannot be played outside of Russia. For instance you need a Russian version of Windows to play, not another version with Russian localization.

That may be your problem, I suggest contacting them for details.
 
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