Try this if you have crashes...

[marvinkosh]

If you don't see any sort of improvement in stability with a massive swap file though, I would suggest altering another of the variables in the mix. I downgraded my ATI graphics drivers after experiencing frequent crashes to desktop, and since then I've yet to encounter even one.

Of course, what works on one machine may very well make things worse on another, so the key here is to experiment and always take precautions to avoid a complete re-install of the Universe

[Surak_Civ]

What a freaking joke.

Yes, you all know so much more than Microsoft, yes when Firaxis puts out a game full of bugs, instead of slamming the once good name of Sid Meier, you all blame Microsoft's supposed inability to manage the swap file.

Windows manages the swap file fine. if you think changing the settings will fix anything, then I've got a god who wants to smite you unless you send me money.

[Cambo67]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

Sorry, Surak_Civ. Need that.

Just look at Micro$ofts' previous attempts at memory management - HIMEM, EMM386, LIMSPEC, etc. And lack of memory protection - as shown by the way a crashing programme can trash the whole OS.

Of course, half the problem for M$ is that they cannot do much about this without breaking a whole load of existing software....



Cambo

[redajo]

Hi guys, Im having issues. I m trying to run CIV IV on a laptop more than capable of running it.

This what happens, I double click icon, and the Loading box comes up, and reads my drive for CD 1, and nothing happens, its just stuck there. No errors come up, my cd keeps on spinning.

I tried a few things. I downloaded the new patch, halted all my processes, updated EVERYTHING on my computer. Got rid of everything in TEMP file. I even erased installation, booted up in safe mode, re-installed in safe mode, then booted up in normal mode and the same thing happens. I called techsupport at 2k games, but they dont know what to do.

Please someone help.
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here are my specs
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of this report: 3/7/2006, 20:58:28
Machine name: JREDALAPTOP
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: Inspiron 9300
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A04
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 170MB used, 2289MB 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

Card name: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce Go 6800
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_00C8&SUBSYS_019C1028&REV_A2
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)

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Sound Devices
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Description: SigmaTel C-Major Audio
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I used the direct x from the cd

Guys please I need help, I want to play CIV IV

[Willem]

Originally posted by mrs_c
Where do you turn off the animation? I've turned off the movies, set the opening map to be visable (otherwise it's all black). THe game starts ok but after an hour or so, the labels for everything a just lines and soon after that the game crashes. I've got a fairly new Dell that is well above the min specs.

I suspect your video card doesn't quite live up to expectations. Dell systems generally use cards built into the motherboard, and they're not really good enough to run the gaame. I'm guessing if you got yourself a new one, you'd no longer have the black terrain problem. It would probably solve your crashing problem as well.

[Willem]

Originally posted by alva

Normally if you have plenty of RAM - more than a Gig - you should turn it off completely. Windows likes filling your virutal memory, so in the end, you hardly make use of your RAM.

Very poor advice. Many programs are designed around virtual memory and won't even run if it's turned off. I learned that lesson from experience.