Fixing Civ4 Problems: START HERE!

[psh_psh]

i have been having the same problem as conanav and cojo i found out binkw32.dll is a component in BINK video codec i downloaded it but it still didnt work. I also found a site that said some program can fix binkw32.dll errors but it didnt say how and i dont trust it. :http://www.liutilities.com/products/...brary/binkw32/

[Urban Ranger]

Re: Feature Transfer Error when installing

Originally posted by dw153
If anyone has any idea on how to fix this I would be eternally grateful.

First guess: bad disc. Get a new Disc 2.

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by CoJo
At first I got an error that said something like insert DVD, but it was already inserted... so I downloaded a no DVD patch for the .exe and I get that error. Is there a way to fix either of these?

Sounds like Windows is borked. Do a clean reinstall.

[psh_psh]

i found a site that said install the update then use the nocd patch for that version of the game. It worked for me

[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

[Dandadandan]

CvLSystem Load Error

Up until now I've been very happy with Civ4... I havent suffered the plague of crashes many others seem to have endured but perhaps thats because I jumped on the bandwagon just after 1.09 and not long before the 1.5 patch came out. But now, a long long way into what is probably my 20th epic battle for world domination I seem to be encountering what must be some kind of savegame corruption. Each time I try to load any of my savegames the game hangs on loading and when I Ctrl+Esc to the desktop I see an error saying the following:

CvLSystemLoadError: LSystem XML subsystem failed to load. This is probably due to a schema error. [.\FXml.cpp:133]Error parsing XML file -

File: XML/Buildings/CIV4CityLSystem.xml
Reason: Required attribute 'Name' is missing.

Line: 39,25
Source:



Now I'm no programmer but I'd say this is probably due to a schema error

Tried updating my XML parser having seen that as a solution to a different problem.... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

[KoBushi]

Graphics glitch

Any ideas how to fix this?

I just replaced my ATI PCIe card with a GeForce 6600 GT 256Mb, and I started getting this glitch: http://www.american-refrigeration.net/civ4glitch.jpg

[oski003]

I have the same problem with my laptop . . .

it crashes on the "loading screen" and then displays a windows error. it seems to "time-out" while trying to read the CD ... but not exactly sure . . .

per the advice of another thread, i tried to find the civilization4.ini file . . . but it is not there. the game has not successfully started on my computer at once . . . i figure that is the reason no "my games/civilization4 directory has been created, etc...

game files currently only exist in the fireaxis/civilization4 directory. moreover, half the files are links to files outside the directory that don't exist (like to the my games . . .) directory that doesn't exist yet...

if it is the cd/dvd drive, how can you tell what brand it is? could it be a faulty cd? what do u think?

I have a dell inspiron e1505 that is brand new, and i hve not modified it at all. this is the second game i've played/installed on it. Dungeon & Dragons Online works fine with no problems.

Any help would be appreciated . . . Dave

[Deadly_Silence]

Ok I have a interesting problem haven’t seen it on any boards I had civ4 installed and I decided to update to V1.61 now when I get into a game none of the terrain features show up example Forests, mines, farms, gems etc also villages will not show up either however roads and railroads will show up I have no idea what caused this the game worked like a champ before I updated now its just not worth playing

[braingler]

I have Civ4 installed on my machine with patch 1.61 applied to it. I have not applied patches 1.09 or 1.52 previously. When I start playing a custom game on this one, it starts at 4000 BC and I'm able to play to around 300 AD and then it exits. It dos not go into the renaissence or modern eras. I tried starting a custom game in the renaissance/modern eras but civ4 simply exits. Has anyone faced such a problem before and if so is there a solution to this one?

[soggy9]

Originally posted by Deadly_Silence
Ok I have a interesting problem haven’t seen it on any boards I had civ4 installed and I decided to update to V1.61 now when I get into a game none of the terrain features show up example Forests, mines, farms, gems etc also villages will not show up either however roads and railroads will show up I have no idea what caused this the game worked like a champ before I updated now its just not worth playing

^^^^^ i have this same problem and cant find ne thing to fix it
ill pm u so we can talk about it i just registered and used google to bring myself to this page in the first place nice to meet u
i have a toshiba laptop and my problems similar only the rivers and units etc show up, its only the rest of the terrain that doesn't :s i cant see hills or ne thing im gonna try and contact u through these forums now k

[Prebral]

Originally posted by soggy9

^^^^^ i have this same problem and cant find ne thing to fix it
ill pm u so we can talk about it i just registered and used google to bring myself to this page in the first place nice to meet u
i have a toshiba laptop and my problems similar only the rivers and units etc show up, its only the rest of the terrain that doesn't :s i cant see hills or ne thing im gonna try and contact u through these forums now k

I have this problem too on my new HP Compaq nx7300 with almost a clean install. The game performs well otherwise. If you find a solution, please mention it here, I searched and found nothing.

[krazy1488]

Originally posted by braingler
I have Civ4 installed on my machine with patch 1.61 applied to it. I have not applied patches 1.09 or 1.52 previously. When I start playing a custom game on this one, it starts at 4000 BC and I'm able to play to around 300 AD and then it exits. It dos not go into the renaissence or modern eras. I tried starting a custom game in the renaissance/modern eras but civ4 simply exits. Has anyone faced such a problem before and if so is there a solution to this one?

i have this same damned problem, and i was just getting into this game, i wanted to create gunpowder, so i stop attacking people for this round, and then waited and built resources and tech.... and then... as soon as i enter the period of around 300 AD, it crashes, without any error message, i tried startin games in the modern and futuristic eras... but niether work, i love this game, i really want to play

[cesareDH]

One more thing....

I have done everything I can think of, and everything in all these instructions, to get this game to run correctly, and I still get a lockup/reboot after I've been in the game for awhile. The one thing I haven't done is to adjust the Virtual Memory, because I've forgotten where it's located.
Someone advise me where to go to adjust it, please.
Thanx

[snoopy369]

Virtual memory should be handled by the system, and if you haven't changed it from that it should stay that way. Make sure your Windows main drive has at least a gig or so of free space on the drive and you'll be fine.

Lockups/reboot after a while (an hour plus) may be RAM related or video card overheats, both are quite common with Civ4 as it abuses video cards horribly. Feel your video card (not the electric parts please!) after you have one - if it's quite hot to the touch then this is the problem. [The chip would be around 70°C or so if it is overheating, probably, though the plastic part would be much cooler]