Tommy,

The last time you posted was over a month ago. Here is a link to that post for those that are following the discussion:
http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6122-0.html?forumID=44&threadID=8816&start=0

Main question....Did this game work correctly on this computer before? If so, what did you change?

Just because there are a number of viruses and spyware programs that can cause issues, please download either, or both of the free spyware removal programs below and use them to clean up the computer. BE AWARE....some "freeware" programs, such as KaZaa, may cease to function if they are dependent on the spyware to run. Still, it's safer to find new freeware than to continue with the spyware.

Ad-Aware 6 Spyware Removal Tool

?Spybot Search & Destroy? Spyware Removal Tool

In addition, please click on the link below and run the free online scan that it provides:

Panda Online Antivirus Scanner

Next, as Donna previously suggested, did you install a recent version of DirectX?

Are you running a firewall? If so, try disabling it.

Did you install a new program or antivirus update? Did you try disabling those?

Hope this helps and let us know how it goes.

Grif