When uninstalling check your installation folder and remove it completely.
Also check your temp folder (c:\documents and settings\owner\local
settings\temp) for unnecessary files. Remove ai.log from root. Restart and
re-install.
Little tip on the side: disable your Ethernet adapter if you don't use it.
The annoying icon will disappear. Done via network connections and right
click.
"Fury Three" <furythree2002 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> A strange problem has come up with Age of Empires II ever
> since I upgraded to XP Service Pack 2. When the game
> starts, numerous (but not all) objects are missing,
> including button text, drop-down menu text, and all
> terrain.
>
> For the record, my system is free of malware. I've tried
> reinstalling the game, upgrading my video driver, running
> dxdiag, and troubleshooting hardware acceleration.
>
> System Specifications:
> Windows XP Home Edition SP2
> Intel Pentium III 863MHz (256KB L2 Cache)
> 512MB PC133 SDRAM
> 37.25GB 7200RPM Western Digital Hard Drive (FAT32)
> Lite-On LTR-52327S CD-RW Drive (Master) 52x32x52
> NEC DV-5700A DVD/CD-ROM Drive (Slave) 12x40
> ATI RADEON 7200 32MB PCI Display Adapter
> Creative Audio PCI Sound Card
> Realtek RTL8029 PCI Ethernet Adapter
> 17" Mitsubishi DiamondPoint NXM76LCD Monitor (Analog)
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