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10/31/2006 5:03 PM
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When I start the game after install, it starts but then the screen goes black and I get a not responding message in task manager. Any ideas on what I need to do.


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10/31/2006 6:32 PM


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Please post the specs of your laptop.

for example:

1.6 mhz

512 mb ram

onboard 64mb video card

Windows XP SP2, etc...



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10/31/2006 9:29 PM


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Also...This might not help solve your problem, but it's useful to know that civIII ALWAYS says it's not responding when you hit ctrl alt del.  Even when it is running perfectly.  So don't use that as a guide.


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11/1/2006 8:16 AM


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I would think this is about your resolution...  Civ3's main menu didn't like to be under 1024x768, over was ok, but under was a black screen. IIRC... 


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11/2/2006 5:32 PM
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1 gig cpu, 256 meg ram, 20 gig hd

it was a used off lease I got cheap and don't know anything else except I use winxp pro



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11/2/2006 9:21 PM


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Well the rig may struggle with huge maps, but it certainly shouldn't conk out at the menu page. It's likely to be the resolution as mentioned above.


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11/3/2006 4:02 PM


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What version of civ3 do you have?  The original, Play the World, Conquest, Complete?  Also what patch do you have installed? 


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"In our November issue we mistakenly labeled World in Conflict as ESRB rated M instead of T.  Because apparently, it's ok to detonate a nuclear device in a major American city, as long as you don't see the blood of the countless innocent people you've killed until you turn 17."  PC Gamer #169

Need help with your civ addiction (or just a good laugh).
Go to civanon for help.
"You won't stop playing until you WANT to stop playing."

11/16/2006 6:14 PM
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v1.29f

sorry it took awhile, working 2 jobs here.



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11/16/2006 6:49 PM


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It would seem you have the Original Civ 3 with the 1.29 patch installed.  While you cpu and ram are more than adequate I am curious if the problem is your video card.  Do you have any idea what kind of video card it is using?  I am guessing it is an onboard.  If you do not know just tell us the brand and model of the laptop.  I'm thinking that either the video card is not supported or you need to update the driver.


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"In our November issue we mistakenly labeled World in Conflict as ESRB rated M instead of T.  Because apparently, it's ok to detonate a nuclear device in a major American city, as long as you don't see the blood of the countless innocent people you've killed until you turn 17."  PC Gamer #169

Need help with your civ addiction (or just a good laugh).
Go to civanon for help.
"You won't stop playing until you WANT to stop playing."

3/23/2007 8:10 AM
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Or run dxdiag.exe via the run command (start menu -> run), all the info you will ever need on your computer! Try reinstalling the game and try again?
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