CapnGimp

check the event logs for the system also to see any problems. I'm with you, when windoZe screws with me, I usually just reload and start afresh.

QUAD CORE I loaded Flaming Cliffs yesterday on a Q6600 (Quad Core) 4GB and 8500GT with 512MB. Still using XPsp2 32bit and installed all the games on a 750GB Seagate External SATA drive...I am testing a server setup for a Dental Practice :D belongs to my bro-in-law the dentist. I am running all settings on high and it runs smooth as silk and looks great. Getting 30-37 FPS in the a-10missions I am flying. The Motherboard is an ASUS Striker Extreme. I wish I owned this machine.