I can't run Thief 2

[Ryan Smith]

This isn't a hyperthreading problem like on Thief Gold. This time, I can't even get Thief running. It installed correctly. I tried putting it on compatibility mod, but I got this message:

"Thief2.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close"

If I managed to get Thief Gold running, then it isn't a video/sound card issue either.

If I click on the error report, all I get is gibberish that I can't copy and paste.

This problem is beginning to turn into a shell game.

[jtr7]

Is the error message all you see?

Of course, I have to ask you to list your full system specifications, please.

[Ryan Smith]

ok, here they are.

Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2400 @ 1.83Ghz (2 CPUs)

Memory: 2038 RAM

I might have missed some. Are there any others you need?

[jtr7]

Thanks.

What are your graphics card specs and operating system?

While we wait for the right person to read your thread, this is a good habit for asking for tech help.

[Ryan Smith]

Here they are:

Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family

[theBlackman]

Here they are:

Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family

Not enough.

Windows XP? Vista? Windows7?

Video card/onboard type?

System specs include all of the above. Not just the Chipset (which covers a multitude of sins and possiblities)

Is it a PC, or a Mac running with a Windows system?

[SunBeam]

^ What difference does it make? I have at work a Dual Core at 2.6 GHZ with 2 GB of RAM and same VGA. Game runs perfectly if Affinity is set to 1 CPU. I doubt this ol' geezer has a stone-age PCs still :-)

[Ryan Smith]

Chip type: Intel(R) Calistoga Graphics Controller

OS: Windows XP Professional

If this helps, I've got a 111GB hard drive (currently have about 34GB left).