Loading with Windows XP

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I just put XP on my computer after having to totally rebuild it to include new hard drive. But GC won't load up. It worked fine under ME. When the setup window appears I click on install but the computer locks up. Has anyone else had that problem and what did you do to correct it? Thanks for any help you can give.
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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top
A few suggestions...

Completely delete your old GalCiv directory.
Search the registry for Galactic Civilizations (although I don't think there are any) and remove any that you find.
Update your drivers and make sure you have the latest directx.

If that doesn't work, click on Start | Run and type in MSCONFIG. Go to the Startup tab and start unchecking stuff until the install works, as it could be an incompatibility issue. If you find something, let StarDock know, so they can fix it.


~SDC~
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
I installed on XP(home) with no problems, and I even still had the demo on the HD (no registry errors there).
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Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
if i remember rightly I had to install sdc as GalCiv i think uses some files from it.. then i restored from my backup i'd made through sdc.. and everything worked fine

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
All,

Thanks for your inputs. I guess my machine was just being cranky. I tried again last night and after looking like it was going to lock up again it decided to go ahead and load the game. Now I'm back in business!!