MS Visual C ++ Runtime Library Runtime Error!

[sjhanley]

When I try to play a new Solo game (no matter the civ.), I get the "...Visual C++ Runtime Library Error... abnormally terminated."

I'm using an HP Pavillion 8760C
733 mhz
128 mb ram
16 mb video
graphics card is NVIDIA Vanta/ Vanta LT

I have all the graphics on "low"

I have the most recent drivers installed but can't for the life of me figure what is going on. I just got the game today. It has let me play all the tutorials just fine. I just can't start a new game.

Thank you for your help. I really need it.

[sjhanley]

note: it is only in CTW that this happens. The thing almost loads it all and then the error comes up, shutting the game down completely.

[azalae]

The next time write down the full error message. You can go to microsoft website and check its knowledge base.
Search for:
- Error code, if there is, or
- Specific error message. Not the "Visual C++ Runtime Library Error" or "abnormally terminated" (too generic). An example: "Missing file abcde.dll", or
- Failing all that post the message here see if anyone can help.

My guess it's a corrupt/missing VC++ runtime library file and/or registry. Simple (re)installation of runtime (not whole Windows) should fix it.

[sjhanley]

Thanks, but I assure you that IS the whole error message. I did write it down. There is nothing else. No missing files noted or anything. Just 'abnormally terminated' I'm guessing I can get runtime from the microsoft site to reinstall...? Thanks again for your help.

[Signa]

---------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

(X) *a red circle with a white "x" in the middle*

Program: ...ROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT GAMES\RISE OF NATIONS\NATIONS.EXE
---------------------------------------------------------------

Here is the WHOLE message i'm getting...
I'll try re-installing runtime...

[dpelican]

I'm getting the same message also under the same conditions.

My comp specs:
PIII-800 (133), 196MB SDRAM, nVidia TNT2 M64 32MB vidcard. OS: Win98 SE.

Graphics all on low. Running at 1000+ x 700+ x 16bit resolution. Game runs fine. All quick battle games can be played but once on CTW campaigns, will cause same problem.

Once this has happen, RON can't be re-run w/o reboot. It will only crash the machine. Machine can't be reboot via shutdown->restart. Must be reboot via reset button, otherwise will freeze at shutdown screen.

So far never fails to repeat this process.

[austin_gold]

please help me hay get the runtime error and the game disapear how can i get rid of it please help

[azalae]

Try running DxDiag.exe.

See if there's any notice or error message.

Do the diagnostic test on everything.

Any error?

You may want to (re)install VC++ runtime. Not sure if this will help. Since those who actually got the problem solved didn't post.

[Signa]

I tried dxdiag
nothing wrong i think.

[Graham@BHG]

Have you all installed the latest patch for the game? This is from the official RoN site (http://www.microsoft.com/games/riseo...ns/support.asp):

"When you play Conquer the World, the game may unexpectedly quit and display a "Visual C++ Runtime Error!" message.

To resolve this issue, please download and install the latest Game Update (above). If this resolution does not work for you, please try the following work-around (XP users, ignore "Settings" in Step 1):

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display .
Click Settings.
Under Color Quality > select Highest (32 bit).
Click OK.
Start Rise of Nations.
Click Options and Profiles.
Click Graphics.
For Resolution, select a 32 bit setting. For example, 1024 x 768 x 32.
Click OK
If this does not work around the problem, try setting the game to a 16 bit setting."

[Signa]

It worked after getting the new patch.
Thanks for helping and thanks for the great new game...