<t>I took a look at Paul's dxdiag file and didn't find much in common with my setup. I'm including mine here as well.<br/>
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I have checked and updated both my sound and video drivers. I was having the problem when I was running DirectX 8.1 and still after upgrading to DirectX 9 which is ...

<t>I have tried the game on a different computer and was able to get it to run without incident, so I know the disc is OK. <br/>
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I can dual boot my computer between Windows 98 SE and Windows XP Pro. I was able to install and run it under Windows 98, so assuming driver compatiblities, my ...

<r>I have installed to the default and non default locations. I have ensured that all traces of UV are gone before I reinstall. I installed DirectX 9 when I tried the Freelancer demo. That has not made a change.<br/>
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Paulpaspas,<br/>
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Will you run dxdiag in your Run box and choose the ...

<t>I had checked the registry and found it to be correct.<br/>
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I had not thought to do all of the Windows XP updates, so I have done that now but with no effect.<br/>
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I have also renamed the Video folder to prevent the intro movies from playing. I have found that that makes no difference ...

<t>I am also having the same problem with UV.<br/>
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I am running XP pro. I have a Geforce 2 and SB Live with latest drivers. AMD 1200 processor and 384 MB RAM. <br/>
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As soon as I start program the HD light lites up and computer fails to respond to anything. (I have to hit the reset button ...