Crash on load

[Edge92]

Here is the problem, I insert the cd, the launcher loads, I hit play, the screen goes black, and then i get a "This program stopped working" message.

 

My system: AMD Phenom 9150, 4 Gb ddr2 ram, Nvidia gforce 9800 gt, Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit. I have had the game working fine on this system before, only with Vista(vomited a bit, sorry i'm better now)

 

I have done a ton of things to get it fixed, ran as admin, ran in all compatibility modes, reinstalled, changed graphics settings, updated, updated my drivers. I even considered formatting my hard drive.....really don't want to have to do that.

I am running no mods, no DLC, Just the base game.

 

I realize that this is a question that has been posted over and over, but every ones situation is different, and i have been through everything i could find.

[bben46]

If you uninstalled did you clean the registry entries that Oblivion leaves behind? Usually if you install in the same place it doesn't matter. But if you put it in a new location The registry will cause problems.

 

Here is a link to my complete uninstall/reinstall procedure located in the articles section of the Nexus

http://www.tesnexus.com/articles/article.php?id=240

 

Next possibility , a problem with the DVD Here is a link to a site that explains how to recover scratched CDs & DVDs

 

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-repair-and-recover-data-from-damaged-cds-or-dvds/

[Edge92]

I have now, no dice, still having the same problem, and the cd is in perfect condition, not a scratch on it.

 

Also, I dont think this helps at all, but TES loads, just fine.....I can make mods.....just cant play..... :confused:

Edited March 15, 2011 by Edge92

[Hickory]

Is your game installed in 'Program Files'? If so, uninstall it and reinstall outside of that pit, to somewhere like C:\Games\Oblivions\. Also, consider adding oblivion.exe to your DEP exclusion list.