SW KotOR 1... reboots my computer?!?

[Sammael]

This is probably one of the most bizarre problems I've had with a game so far.

 

In anticipation of TSL completion, I decided to fire up KotOR1 to refresh my memory of the first game before delving into the (restored) sequel. So, I installed the game, downloaded and installed the patch 1.03, and installed two mods (one which restores the Carth "romance" and another which removes random turrent minigame occurences).

 

Next, I started the game, configured the settings (it doesn't recognize my GPU so it recommends 800x600; I put it on 1280x1024 since a GF7900GS shouldn't have much trouble with a four year old game, right?), and started the game. After the Ebon Hawk image, the game... rebooted my computer.

 

So, I tried once again, with same results. I fiddled with some settings, but the end result was identical. After the third restart, I got a Windows message saying that the OS managed to recover from a critical error. After that message, I am not really willing to risk any more spontaneous reboots. I considered registering at BW forums (which I really, really, really don't want to do) but decided to perform a search for the issue first. Sure enough, another guy had the exact same problem, and he never got the answer. Therefore, there is no point in me asking again.

 

Any ideas? Here's my configuration:

 

Intel Core2Duo E6400

2 GB RAM

GF7900GS/256 MB (Forceware 93.71)

Integrated sound card with latest drivers (although I tried disabling sound in KotOR and it didn't do anything... it still rebooted)

Win XP SP2 with latest updates

 

I do have DaemonTools installed on the computer, and, of course, a DVD-RW... but I've never had SecuROM do anything like this before.

Edited March 3, 2007 by Sammael

[Sand]

It doesn't like dual processor CPUs?

[Sammael]

Well, considering the way most BioWare titles are coded, it wouldn't surprise me it had a line of code to the effect of the following:

 

if (System.CPU.Count > 1)

System.Reboot();

 

Jokes aside, I guess that's possible, but I haven't encountered such errors with any other game - older or newer than KotOR1.

[Hassat Hunter]

Hmmm... I've had reboots and critical error warnings with Freelancer, while having an onboard soundcard. Problem there was the 3D harware sound or something.

However you say totally disabling the sound completely didn't fixed anything it is worth a shot just turning off this one option?

 

And if it is a dual-core issue; ever thought about shutting one of before launching KOTOR?

[Walsingham]

I recall having something shut down my PC without warning, but I guess I never mentioned it on this forum, because I can find no reference. At the time i was playing Kotor1. I also have dual core. Pretty inconclusive, if any of that helps.

[Bokishi]

It doesn't like dual processor CPUs?

 

It worked perfectly with mine.

[Walsingham]

I should stress that I can't remember if Kotor1 was the problem. I just know it was about the same time.

[thepixiesrock]

My game wouldn't start after the Ebon Hawk image because of SecuRom and something about emulated images or something, so I just right clicked and ran it as administrator or something and it worked fine.