I followed the info on the link i posted - changing the memory limit of RTW.exe and also the boot ini line. Much better working effect to the program. I played last night and it crashed after the 5th or 6th battle I fought.

Bloody annoying actually as that battle was one of those rare beasts - I thought I was in for an easy fight but I had under estimated the general who with about 10 stars made his troops real tough. my gold chevron cavalry litraly bounced off many of his units with little effect. Anyway, the usual, wait a minute or so, end battle, CTD. Christ! I have to go through all that again!