madmatt,
Thanks for your post, it lets us mere minions know that somethig's being done. I have run the game on my home computer, which i know has spyware on it, with no problems - runs like a dream. I have run the game on my laptop, which has NEVER been connected to the internet, and has had all associated programs removed, and the game crashes (only on the 'command' level).
Specs for my laptop:P4 3.06 GHz
1.84 GHz 448 MB RAM
ATI Mobility Radeon 7000 IGP
So I do't think it's a spyware problem...