I think I solved the crashing issue

[theGryphon]

Remember I was complaining about how the game kept crashing my laptop? It doesn't anymore. The game is smoother than ever and no crashes whatsoever. The day before I came across with a new download in MS site. They have updated Directx 9.0c!! I installed the update and it solved whatever the problem was. I strongly recommend this to any HV player. The update is called the DirectX End-User Runtime.

Btw, do so at your own risk. It worked for me, but you never know...

[Mytical]

Well mine is running smoothly for the most part right now, but when (not if) I recieve HoF as a gift (already told my wonderful friends what I want and they do like to keep me happy) I will remember this . In case of crashes and such.

[Elvin]

Hehe wonderful friends indeed

[ovidiu_p00]

my game crashes after the loading bar. Do you had any bad experiences like that? what can be done???

[theGryphon]

Hmm, my laptop used to crash (the screen freezes and you have to hard-shut-down) when I was playing the game but like 10-15 minutes after I start a scenario. Your case sounds different, you say you cannot even see the adventure map? Btw, is it a laptop as well? If it's not make sure you have the minimum requirements at least. My laptop is way better than the listed requirements but still it used to crash. Updating the DirectX drivers solved that problem.