K, Cool, Quick Response, thanks

first thing is, what o/s are you using?
- XP

have you run dxdiag?
yup, got good grades.


did you run the video test in the game options menu and if so, what were the results?
Got the Medieval Splash screen for a few seconds then back to the Menu...alls well.

have you ever flashed your bios? I did once, back in highschool, and got suspended. (Nope never did...sorry couldn't resist.)

do other games work ok for you? big games, heavy use games.
All work, but nothing as big as MTW.

what updates does the manufacturer's website offer on that vid card?
None, its an IBM Laptop, maxed card.

what type of motherboard? does it use via 4 in 1 drivers? if so, have you upgraded these recently, particularly since installing dx9?
Don't know the motherboard...don't know what 4in1 means (I have a bunch of dirty thoughts though...but I don't think your asking about my personal life. Please expand on this. I have not updated anything since the Dx9 upgrade.

have you tried installing your same vid drivers again, over the top of the existing ones?
Nope...will do.

have you tried un-installing your vid drivers and installing again?
Nope...will do.

OKAY, now here's where I screwed up...

I watered my room, cleaned the dog, fed myself, and brushed the pig. Was I wrong?

Thanks I'll try the reinstalls, and post back.