Well, I've talked to ea support...no help...I"m running win 2000pro, 1 gig processor, 512 mgs Ram, Radeon 9700, SB Audigy, gamer...all drivers have been updated, and I've done two clean uninstalls and reinstalls...I don't know what else to do....can't get past the big gun without a lockup somewhere along the way....I'd really welcome any help you guys could give me