check XML - crc.dat

[Leo_Lermite]

Hi,

I've just solve my problem with the so-called "check xml" splash screen.

In fact, XML has nothing to do with that issue - in my case.
The next step when game start is to initiate "audio init".
So it is an audio issue...


It may help you to try this with some little improvements considering your specs :

Requirements :
1* Your game stops at 2nd splash screen, after the "Check XML" banner

2* your "init" log file contains :
DBG: FILE Cat Init
DBG: NOT Using XML cache, failed to find crc.dat file
DBG: Game Init
DBG: Multiplayer Init

3* Are installed High Definition Audio kb888111 in program list and/or High Definition Audio kb35221

4* When installing CMedia the utility didn't find the device (just found Miniport)

5* Sound = CMEDIA 9880 + UAA driver High definition Audio.


How to
1*Download Cmedia 9880 driver

2* Using MS config panel, uninstall kb888111 and/or kb35221

3* Using Device Manager, uninstall the audio controller (High definition etc.)

4* Restart

5* At restart, let the device manger do what it can.

6* Install manually the cmedia driver.

7* If both miniport and device are installed you can run the game.



Please can you check this above and reply to this thread to improve the "how-to".

Hope it'll help.

Cheers from France.

[Danny8484]

I also had an audio problem, after disconnecting my external audio card and installing a Live player 5.1 the game ran perfectly.

Thanks

[Hernadir]

I solved this problem by removing the voice module to the USB modem that was connected to the computer.

I only use the modem as a callerID so i was thinking of removing it anyway.

[mikciver]

I had the same problem. I solved it by disable my modem as an audio device. I conclude that sound card was conflicted with the audio modem. So, the game initiation failed to find the proper sound settings after the XML checking.
I am a happy person and I hope this solution to help others with similar problem !!!

[Danny8484]

Great game b.t.w