I have a low end cpu (1.7Ghz).  
256Mb video X1300
1Mb ram
 
I have been playing on this setup for awhile.  I have to turn graphics all the way down 90% of the time.  Only time I turn graphics up is when I'm bombing high alt so I can see the targets.  Anyways today I was returning from a high alt bombing run and I selected my graphics slider.  I turned it down all the way after I re-upped in a fighter.  When I hit OK the screen turned almost completely white with a few colors that looked like it was in safe mode.  I have uninstalled the game three times and reloaded.  It still shows up like a safe mode in the Main startup screen.  Frustration is setting in.  Any suggestions?