Quote Originally Posted by Gaias
I want you to try this procedure and tell me how it goes.

1. Reinstall Rome Total War.
2. Reinstall Rome Total War - Barbarian Invasions.
3. Download and install the BI v1.6 patch found here. This is just a precautionary measure.
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Well, since I have Total War: Eras the BI and RTW are installed simultaneously. I hope this doesn't change things....

Anyway, thank you VERY much for the help I will try it as soon as I can get my hands on the computer.