You may encounter problems with Rome:TW and Windows SP2

[smoogs]

Rome:TW wouldn't install on my computer when I was using Windows SP2. The install process would go almost to the end of the install, then crash.

After I removed Windows SP2 the game installed and ran ok.

Just giving a heads up in case other people run into the same problem, they'll know what to do now. :O

[maestro]

Oh crap. I do sincerely hope that isn't a genuine bug and is just a symptom of your own rig. To release a game this long after SP2 that isn't SP2 compatible would be criminal and I wouldn't have thought that CA would be so careless. These guys produce quality goods not tripe. I wait faithfully to install RTW on my SP2 rig ~:cool:

[Ldvs]

I knew MTW had problems running with SP2, along with many other games and even several Microsoft softwares... that's why I didn't download it, but RTW which is a brand new game... It is definitely not worth downloading it :dizzy2:

[maestro]

I haven't ever had a single incompatability with SP2 yet - including the Total War series. Rome will be fine....... :juggle2:

[Ldvs]

I haven't ever had a single incompatability with SP2 yet - including the Total War series. Rome will be fine....... :juggle2:

I swear to you MTW was on the list along with Unreal Tournament 2003 for example. Anyway, as long as your programms run...

[Basileus]

If thats so it would suck cause im running xp with sp 2 heh

[Ldvs]

You may have to uninstall your SP2 though, look at this thread https://forums.totalwar.org/vb/showthread.php?t=36528&page=1&pp=30

At least 2 people with SP2 couldn't install the full game.

[boot]

Hi Guys
iv been looking at some other forums and there seem to be the same typ of problem......i havent installed the SP2 coz iv only got a 56k so i thought id wait till i get broadband....but now ill hold off till you guys get more info.thank goodness for this and other forums for vital info. :book:

Boot

[Colovion]

one of the possible SP2 problems turned out to be a driver issue

UPDATE YOUR DRIVERS

[Ivar the Terrible]

I have XP w/SP2 and had no problems w/install or run ~:) Had an audio problem that had the advisor stuttering (going back over the same couple of words 2 or 3 times) :dizzy2: Reduced my system refresh rate from 85 to 75 hz and the problem went away ~D