Re: cant get civ 3 running

"Joanne" <joab@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:02dSb.11$hL2.6@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> sorry if this is the wrong place to post my question but my newsgroup
server
> doesnt have civ3 listed
>
> I'm trying to get civ3 running on my home pc but am having problems - it
> will run the start video but then puts the moitor into standby and I
have
> to reboot my machine.  Ive managed to get it working at work and have
the
> same directx drivers etc on my home pc, the only difference being it has
a
> duel monitor setup.  Could this be a problem as I have read elsewhere
that
> its possible to run with dual monitors ok.
>
> Thanks,

Make sure you install the latest patch for your system and chack the
readme
file for ini file settings.

It sounds reminisent of the problem where the game is trying to use too
high
of a refresh rate.