Crash upon startup

[SgtPappy]

Hey, I've just recently formatted my computer... practically brand new. I checked my requirements and everything that is needed, I have. The problem is, after I actually install the game (I've already installed the AH2124 icon) by clicking on the Aces High II icon, the screen turns black like usual. Then the screen reverts back to my desktop and an internet explorer-related window pops up stating that there was an error with AH. No idea what is happening.

Any input is great. Thanks!

[Spikes]

Try this:
Right click on the Icon that opens the game up, click Properties, click Compatibility tab, and check the box "Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 95"

[The Fugitive]

it could be a hundred things. Did you install your sound drivers and video drivers after the formate? Did you upgrade your DX to ver 9? Is it a DUO core cpu, there is an issue with some needing a patch, other using the work around mentioned by Spikes. Running Dxdiag and posting the first 3rd here would help figuring out what the trouble might be.

[SgtPappy]

Thanks guys. lemme try them as soon as i get everything else working. I did check my vid drivers and my soundcard as well. i have to install the speakers, but its not necessary so i didnt bother doing that yet. my DX is 9, yes i checked that. I'll get back to you when i attempt Spike's suggestion.

[The Fugitive]

i have to install the speakers, but its not necessary so i didnt bother doing that yet.

To you it might not be necessary, but to the game it is. If the game doesn't see a sound card, it will crash, it IS a requirement.

[tobor]

 I'm haveing the exact same problem...
 All drivers up to date ...
 I get the first screen sometimes ,then black, then back to desktop ,but the game is still running the background.
 
 I'm runnig an AMD @2.4 ghz
 2gig Kingston ram
 Asus 32 SLI Delux
 GF 7950 gt
 On board sound.....



thnx

[SgtPappy]

The sound card is necessary but the requirements say that the speakers themselves are not. My sis' friend has still much to do to fix this computer so i'll dl the game after it's all done.

[Skuzzy]

A DXDIAG output will go a long way to providing information needed to figure all this out.

[tobor]

You want all of this.?


   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/08/07 10:54:47 Ver: 08.00.12
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~2.4GHz
             Memory: 2048MB RAM
          Page File: 234MB used, 3706MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
------------
  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 7950 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_220719F1&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 512.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7516 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 6108160 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 6554496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D5-11CF-1D67-0C0200C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0295
        SubSys ID: 0x220719F1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
            Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0059&SUBSYS_812A1043&REV_A2
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5900 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 8/19/2005 04:31:52, 3644800 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 26, 25
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 26, 25
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
            Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5900 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 8/19/2005 04:31:52, 3644800 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

-----------
DirectMusic
-----------
        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
                  MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
                  Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
                  MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: Not run

-------------------
DirectInput Devices
-------------------
      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Natural® Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x00DB
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Saitek ST290 Pro
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0x0460
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

[Skuzzy]

It looks like you are running the currently released NVidia video card driver.  I know that it seems okay for the 9800GTX, as we have one hear, but there seems to be some debate about how well it works with older video cards.  I would suggest trying an earlier driver.

Be sure to remove the current driver first!!

And no, I really did not want the DXDIAG output posted.  It is easier for me to read in email as I can get all of it and there are things in the lower half I like to check as well.

[tobor]

 srry about that....


 I just did put the newer driver in .
 I was running one that was a couple dates older..
 I was haveing the same poblem with the older driver also...
 thnx

[Skuzzy]

I may be misunderstanding what your problem is.

Are you saying the game minimizes upon startup?  Or are you saying it is crashing before the clipboard becomes visible?

[tobor]

Sometimes the clipboard shows up for second ,and,you're right,it minimizes.
 When I click on the minimized game, I get the clipboard fr a sec and then it minimizes again.
 I can keep hittining it and get the same thing.
 This after uninstalling and reinstalling the game a cpl times...

[Skuzzy]

You have a program in running on your computer which is forcing the game to minimize.  Some spyware programs are like that, as are some viruses.

The game will not auto-minimize on its own.  There is not a circumstance that the game can get into which causes that.

Basically, Windows is doing it at the request of something else in your computer.

[tobor]

 Ok..
 
That gives  me somtn to look for.
I'll check it out.
 
 Thnx