Empire Earth II: Runtime Error, Abnormal program termination.

floyd555 · 08-18-2009, 04:09 AM

Hi,

I have a little problem..
Every time when I try to start Empire Earth II, I get this error:

I realy don't know what to do..
Can someone help me ?

I have:
Os: windows vista (sp2)
Proccesor: 2.4ghz Quad core
RAM: 4GB
Video card: 512mb

**Lord Sirian** · 08-18-2009, 04:38 AM

Hey there floyd555, welcome to TSF.

First try all these steps. - Pay particular attention to updating your DirectX.

If those steps don't work, make sure you post your system specs, information on posting system specs can be found here.

floyd555 · 08-18-2009, 05:29 AM

I already reinstalled it 3 times, The game works on my old computer (Xp).

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
4Gb Ram
Nvidia geforce 8600 GT 512mb
Directx 10 (newest version)

All other games run fine, only Empire Earth II gives the error.

**Lord Sirian** · 08-18-2009, 05:43 AM

Did you update your Nvidia Drivers?

Also update Windows.

Also try running the game in compatibility mode.

To do this:

Right Click the executable -> Click "Properties" -> Click the "Compatibility" tab -> Tick "Run in Compatibility mode" -> Choose XP Service Pack 2.

floyd555 · 08-18-2009, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Sirian

Did you update your Nvidia Drivers?

Also update Windows.

Also try running the game in compatibility mode.

To do this:

Right Click the executable -> Click "Properties" -> Click the "Compatibility" tab -> Tick "Run in Compatibility mode" -> Choose XP Service Pack 2.

-Yes, drivers are up to date.

-Windows is also up to date.

I already tried to run in Compatibility mode... :(

**Lord Sirian** · 08-19-2009, 01:57 AM

When you updated your DirectX, you would have no doubt updated your DirectX10.

However since EAII is an older game, it uses Dx9.

Try updating your DirectX9 from here.

08-18-2009, 04:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
floyd555 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: vista sp2	Empire Earth II: Runtime Error, Abnormal program termination. Hi, I have a little problem.. Every time when I try to start Empire Earth II, I get this error: I realy don't know what to do.. Can someone help me ? I have: Os: windows vista (sp2) Proccesor: 2.4ghz Quad core RAM: 4GB Video card: 512mb

08-18-2009, 04:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,663 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Empire Earth II: Runtime Error, Abnormal program termination. Hey there floyd555, welcome to TSF. First try all these steps. - Pay particular attention to updating your DirectX. If those steps don't work, make sure you post your system specs, information on posting system specs can be found here. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California

08-18-2009, 05:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
floyd555 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3 OS: vista sp2	Re: Empire Earth II: Runtime Error, Abnormal program termination. I already reinstalled it 3 times, The game works on my old computer (Xp). Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz 4Gb Ram Nvidia geforce 8600 GT 512mb Directx 10 (newest version) All other games run fine, only Empire Earth II gives the error. Last edited by floyd555; 08-18-2009 at 05:32 AM.

08-18-2009, 05:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,663 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Empire Earth II: Runtime Error, Abnormal program termination. Did you update your Nvidia Drivers? Also update Windows. Also try running the game in compatibility mode. To do this: Right Click the executable -> Click "Properties" -> Click the "Compatibility" tab -> Tick "Run in Compatibility mode" -> Choose XP Service Pack 2. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California

08-19-2009, 01:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,663 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Empire Earth II: Runtime Error, Abnormal program termination. When you updated your DirectX, you would have no doubt updated your DirectX10. However since EAII is an older game, it uses Dx9. Try updating your DirectX9 from here. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California