Age of Mythology, Titans Crashes

After playing the game (about half way through), it crashes. I just
installed a new video card, although it did the same thing before with
my old video card, just not a frequently.
I added more memory, went from 512 to 1 gig 512, but still it
crashes. I tried some recommendations about checking the systems
clock date, started without the virus protection on, and still it
crashes. The error message that comes up is that a problem was
detected and windows is shutting down to protect the system. This
doesn't happen with any other application or game.

Hi curtispc RemoveThis @aol.com,

Sounds like a Hardware issue at first glance ...

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions!

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://mcse.mvps.org/Video.html

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Games and Windows Gaming Help Site: www.msce.mvps.org
MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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curtispc RemoveThis @aol.com Wrote:
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| After playing the game (about half way through), it crashes. I just
| installed a new video card, although it did the same thing before with
| my old video card, just not a frequently.
| I added more memory, went from 512 to 1 gig 512, but still it
| crashes. I tried some recommendations about checking the systems
| clock date, started without the virus protection on, and still it
| crashes. The error message that comes up is that a problem was
| detected and windows is shutting down to protect the system. This
| doesn't happen with any other application or game.