Links 2003 lockup

[mpholic]

I installed Microsoft Links 2003 and the install went fine. I was able to create a golfer with no problems and even managed to play the first hole OK. The graphics are fantastic (I love golf games). But while the second hole is rendering it locks up every time. I have reinstalled it three times. I even wiped my hard drive and started from scratch (it was time anyway) and then installed the game. It still locks up during rendering of the second hole.

Any ideas?

Here's my equipment

Intel P4 2.4Ghz Intel MOBO 845PESV 512mb Corsair XMS3000 DDR PNY Verto GeForce4 4600TI Sound Blaster Live 5.1 30GB ATA100 7200rpm 120GB ATA100 7200rpm ATI TV wonder PCI Win98SE

[mpholic]

I am using all the current drivers and Direct x 8.1

Thanks

[Alaron]

Have you checked for patches or updates for the game on the manufacturer's website. Patches usually fix those types of glitches. If those don't work try emailing Microsoft's game support for help. They may have a work-around. Finally, try to find a gaming forum for Microsoft games. Check if other people have had the same problem, and how they fixed it. HTH

[mpholic]

...apparently only some courses don't work. The Cambrian course locks up but Kauri course seems to work (I only played six holes so far). I have yet to try a third course. Could the course (.CRZ) file have been corrupted or do they do something like a CRC check on each file during install. If the file is corrupt it must be on the CD because I have installed and reinstalled it anumber of times.

[K A Hall]

I know you said you have the latest drivers, but I had this come up a few weeks ago with a client. New Video card drivers solved the problem.