Colin McRae Rally 3 problem

[Bong]

I bought this game around 2 days ago. When I installed it, the game just returns to my desktop right after opening screen (or sometimes the opening video). I was able to run it properly after I installed and played my other game (MotoGP 2). But after that, the game (CMR3) repeats its problem. Its kinda weird. I hope anyone can help.

My spec:
XP 1600+, KT400, 512mb DDR 333, 128mb GF4 Ti 4200, Soundblaster live, Maxtor 40gb 7200rpm. Windows XP pro, latest device drivers

PS: I already checked the Tech FAQ from Codemaster's website, but still cant find the remedy.

 

[LiLithTecH]

Do you have EAX Enable on the SBLive?
If so, try Disabling it.

 

[Oric]

Your problem is with CODECS. A Clean install of XP solves the problem ... (I have installed XP again on the second partition - A Dual XP Boot ) I am looking for which codec creates a problem in the background menu videos..

 

[Oric]

http://www.headbands.com/gspot

 

[madthumbs]

For me, rebooting seemed to solve the problem, I've read elswhere that you may have a problem if you used a codec pack.

 

[Oric]

There is also a patch for Force Feedback Wheel support Chechout www.codemasters.com forums