wow.. an oldie...
pulling up the sys requirement:
Multimedia PC with Pentium 166 MHZ or higher processor
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, or Windows NT Workstation operating system version 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later
32 megabytes (MB) of RAM
200 MB of available hard disk space (an additional 100 MB of available hard disk space is required for the swap file)
Super VGA monitor capable of displaying 16-bit color at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels
Local bus video adapter with 2 MB of video memory capable of displaying 16-bit color at a screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels
Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Sound card with speakers or headphones recommended
Requirements for multiplayer play:
28.8 Kbps modem (or higher recommended) for Internet or head-to-head play
Internet access required for Internet play. May require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider (ISP). Connect time charges may apply.
try setting your screen res to 800x600 16bit color. Win 98 computability, run as admin too...
it may just not be able to talk to DX9...
I did find an update:
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...US/Age2upA.exe
cant hurt.. right?
I know vista can run old games like that.. I have the Orig UT running without a hitch.