1.) For Windows XP users there is a patch that needs to be installed. It
replaces a few system files that have been found to make the game work
better. (Along with the other fixes below) If you are not sure if you have
the patch installed here is an easy way to find out.
Click Start -> Run. Erase whatever is in the box and type in DXDIAG. Then
click on the DirectX Files tab and look for these two files... (These files
are located at the top of the DirectX Files tab so they are easy to find.)
D3d8.dll ver 5.1.2600.29 <- You have the patch
Ddraw.dll ver 5.1.2600.29 <- You have the patch
D3d8.dll ver 5.1.2600 <- You do not have the patch
Ddraw.dll ver 5.1.2600 <- You do not have the patch
If you do not have these files or version numbers do not match then you do
not have the patch installed. Go to this website
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q306676to download the patch and make sure you have DirectX 8.1 video & sound
drivers as well.