zebedee Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 When I try to open TOW I get a Microsoft visual C++ runtime error - abnormal termination message. Any idea on what I can do to correct this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Do you have any problems with MissionEditor? Can you launch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Originally posted by dmg: Do you have any problems with MissionEditor? Can you launch it? It won't launch either, but with a different error message. I'm currently at work and don't remember the exact message - said I didn't have the latest version of something X03 or something. I did load that (whatever the name was) but I still get the message. I'm wondering if maybe my firewall is interfering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Also, try to run towsetup.exe. Does it show any mistakes when launched? Most probably it is eLicense problem (see http://www.battlefront.com/products/tow/troubleshooting.html , "I launch the game but NOTHING happens AND I never get to the eLicense panel to enter my license code OR game won't launch and Mission Editor reports a "Wrong game version" error" for details) [ April 27, 2007, 08:46 PM: Message edited by: dmg ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Thanks dmg! I will give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 27, 2007 Author Share Posted April 27, 2007 No mistakes with towsetup.exe when launched. So that isn't the problem. I still won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 1. What does MissionEditor tell you when launching? If it asks for the latest version of DirectX 9, then download it here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en and install 2. Tell me more about your computer and operating system. What is your OS (and what service pack is installed on it)/video card/RAM and CPU? Do you try to run ToW as admin or as an ordinary user (guest)? What is the driver version of your video card? 3. Did you successfully register your copy by eLicense after the first launch of the ToW or the registration dialog box never appeared? 4. Also I advise you to look through http://www.battlefront.com/products/tow/troubleshooting.html (I'm sorry, I misprinted the link in the previous message). 5. Did you try to run demo version? How did it work? [ April 27, 2007, 09:19 PM: Message edited by: dmg ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 dmg thanks for your help. 1. I did the download you indicated and the Mission Editor works now. Thanks! 2. I am using a Dell Dimension 8200 with Windows XP. Honestly I don't know the answer to the rest of your questions. Where do I look to get the info. you need? 3. I successfully registered my eLicense. 4. Will do. 5. I have not tried to run the demo version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 To get to know your computer and system information: 1. Right click on My Computer at Desktop, in the popup window choose Properties item. 2. In the System Properties dialog choose General tab. Tell me what is written there about your System and Computer To get to know your video card information: 1. Right click on Desktop, in the popup window choose Properties item. 2. Select Settings tab 3. Click Advanced button 4. In the appeared dialog box select Adapter tab 5. Tell me what is your Adapter Information 6. Click Properties button 7. In the appeared dialog box select Driver tab 8. Tell me the date and the version of your driver. 9. To close all dialog boxes press Cancel buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Try also hints described in this branch: http://www.battlefront.com/discuss/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=66;t=000151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 2 Dell Diminsion 8200 Intel® Pentium® 4CPU 1.80GHz 1.79GHz, 256mb of RAM Adapter NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 I'm having a hard time finding the driver information. When I right click on the desktop I don't get the tabs (I know what you are talking about, I have seen it at work). I'm not exactly sure in the device manager where it is located. The is a item called Legacy Audio Drivers, but I can not find the information you request there. Thanks again fro your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 OK I found a list of Non-Plug and Play Drivers - Is this where I can get the info? If so which driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJ62 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Time to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 28, 2007 Author Share Posted April 28, 2007 Originally posted by BigJ62: Time to upgrade. Thanks, pm me and I will let you know where to send the new machine sunshine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJ62 Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 Just trying to be helpful or did it not occur to you to read the minimum specs for the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Originally posted by BigJ62: Just trying to be helpful or did it not occur to you to read the minimum specs for the game. Sorry, your right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Would this work? Dimension E520 Pentium® D Processor 820 with Dual Core Technology (2.80GHz, 800FSB) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs Video Cards 256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro Hard Drives 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ Floppy Drive and Media Reader 13 in 1 Media Card Reader Network Interface Integrated 10/100 Ethernet CD or DVD Drive 48X CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive Sound Cards Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJ62 Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Short answer yes. I was going to get a Pentium D but price was a little out of my range. As for Vista your call but, if it were me I would wait until service pack 2 is released before buying it. ATI makes good cards it's just their drivers I hate. I prefer Nvidia. If possible you might want to see if you can find someone who can build you a machine, very good prices at Newegg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Originally posted by zebedee: Dell Diminsion 8200 Intel® Pentium® 4CPU 1.80GHz 1.79GHz, 256mb of RAM Adapter NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400 Please, upgrade you computer. You need more RAM (at least, 512 mb, but 1024 mb is recommended). You need more powerful CPU and much more powerful video card (see minimum and recommended reqs at https://www.combatmission2.com/tow_order.html ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Originally posted by zebedee: Would this work? Dimension E520 Pentium® D Processor 820 with Dual Core Technology (2.80GHz, 800FSB) Operating System Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs Video Cards 256MB ATI Radeon X1300 Pro Hard Drives 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ Floppy Drive and Media Reader 13 in 1 Media Card Reader Network Interface Integrated 10/100 Ethernet CD or DVD Drive 48X CD-RW/ DVD Combo Drive Sound Cards Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio I think, yes, it would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted May 5, 2007 Author Share Posted May 5, 2007 I got the new machine. I downloaded TOW but now I get the "Wrong version" editor error & main game doesn't launch problem. I read the sticky regarding this issue and turned off the DEP for TOW and the editor, rebooted and I still have the same problem. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Try advices at http://www.battlefront.com/products/tow/troubleshooting.html#editor_not_launching As regards the MissionEditor, try the following: "1. Browse into your Theatre of War game folder. 2. COPY (not move but COPY) the files "msvcr71.dll" and "msvcp71.dll" 3. Now go into the MissionEditor folder and PASTE those files there. 4. That's it! Try and launch the game and editor now." Also, please, pay your attention that currently the missioneditor won't launch in Vista64 (though it must work in Vista32). As regards the game itself, try to install the latest video driver for ATI (if you have ATI Radeon). E.g. for Vista32 ATI Radeon X1300 check this link http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/vista32/common-vista32.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 That didn't work. dmg thank you for your efforts. Is it possible to get a refund? I've never had this much hasel with a game. I don't understand why it doesn't work. I've loaded and played CMBB with out any problems. Why is it an older game works fine in Vista, but the new one doesn't. Seems kinda backwards to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisND Posted May 8, 2007 Share Posted May 8, 2007 I had problems running very basic programs with Vista, and performance issues. Lots of bugs with that OS. Needless to say, I got a refund on Vista, best thing I ever did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedee Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Normal Dude I think about doing that. The problem though is that the unfortunate consequence of a Microsoft monopoly is that Vista, warts and all, will be forced on every one as the future OS. : ( I never received my hard copy of TOW, have they shipped? I'm hoping that somehow the video game goods will allow that to work on my system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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