FM installed but won't load - PC freezes and then reboots

Please help me fellas

I managed to play last night, ran smoothly

Ive recently just reinstalled it after my PC was reformatted!

Now everytime I go to load the game, double click the icon/via start menu - pc freezes then reboots

really really need some help, im gutted...

specs:

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System Information

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Time of this report: 5/9/2010, 16:56:54

Machine name: HOMECOMPUTER

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100216-1514)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD

System Model: MS-7253

BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG

Processor: AMD Sempron Processor 3600+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz

Memory: 894MB RAM

Page File: 504MB used, 1662MB 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

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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.

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DirectX Debug Levels

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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)

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Display Devices

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Card name: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Family

Manufacturer: S3 Graphics Co., Ltd.

Chip type: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP

DAC type: Internal

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3230&SUBSYS_72531462&REV_11

Display Memory: 128.0 MB

Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor

Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200

Driver Name: S3gIGP.dll

Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0133 (English)

DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 4/17/2008 06:58:28, 584192 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: n/a

WHQL Date Stamp: n/a

VDD: n/a

Mini VDD: S3gIGPm.sys

Mini VDD Date: 4/17/2008 06:57:14, 603648 bytes

Device Identifier: {D7B71FE6-7170-11CF-5777-5952B0C2CB35}

Vendor ID: 0x1106

Device ID: 0x3230

SubSys ID: 0x72531462

Revision ID: 0x0011

Revision ID: 0x0011

Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D

Deinterlace Caps: {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC1,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC3,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(IMC4,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S340,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(S342,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBLineReplicate

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

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Sound Devices

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Description: Realtek HD Audio output

Default Sound Playback: Yes

Default Voice Playback: Yes

Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_14627253&REV_1000

Manufacturer ID: 1

Product ID: 100

Type: WDM

Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys

Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5172 (English)

Use the run command and launch the Event Viewer (I think it's "eventvwr.exe" but not sure).

Check any error messages with the date and time of the freeze.

Meanwhile, make sure you have installed all drivers for your hardware (chipset, mobo, soundcar, videocard, nic, etc). A simple Windows installation (even if fully updated) after a format is not enough to make a stable system.

how do I find the drivers?

thanks

If you don't have a CD/DVD from when you bought the PC, you can always download the drivers from the official sites.

the drivers are up to date, Ive also installed the latest dirextx package

How many leagues are you running? You only have 894mb ram and the minimum specs say you need 1gb. While you might be able to run a couple of leagues with the amount of ram you have you really need more ram if you want to use more than about 2 or 3 leagues. You could try running gamebooster but you really need more ram. I would recommend 2-3gb as a minimum.

How many leagues are you running?

The OP said he played fine "last night", and all he did was a hard drive format... so it sounds software related, not a hardware limitation.

The OP said he played fine "last night", and all he did was a hard drive format... so it sounds software related, not a hardware limitation.

True but I still think that he wont get far with the amount of ram he has especially if he's got other things going at the same time as fm.