Atomic Systems

I got rail simulator today, then install went great. So i open it up and click on play, I then get an error message saying that it cant continue. I also get another message that says...the instruction at"0x02bb5886"referenced memory at"0x00000030". The memory could not be "read". Anyone have any ideas what this means. oh and I will be getting a better laptop so can anyone recomend one thats perfect for running KRS,preferably cheap mind you...
Thanks For any help

The sim wasn't designed to run on laptops as such, although I know some laptops do run the game ok. Try a search - as other laptop users have had issues.

Graphics have tended to be the stumbling block - but you need to post yours specs before anyone can give you an informed answer.

For what it's worth, and no guarantees(!) I am using an Acer Aspire 1694 laptop with an ATI Mobility Radeon X700 PCI Express with 256 mb VRAM. It's nearly two years old now and runs MSTS and Rail Simulator with no apparent problems so far! It's early days with Rail Sim yet, and I've only used the Bath Templecombe route as that is my ideal sort of line.
I run very little else on my laptop which cost £1200.00 or thereabouts. The man in the local computer shop who deals mostly with business men's requirements told me he could do one for a lot less if I didn't want such a 'high spec' graphics card! I spent the money then because I didn't want to have to buy another computer when Rail Sim and MSTS2 came out. I thought it would be a good investment for what I wanted it for. Hope this helps.
regards from an Old Chap.

im really sorry but im a fraid it must be a new laptop can anyone tell me if any of theese will be of this, i cant readi t or understand it!!!
Hewlett Packard Pavilion
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK53 Mobile Technology
Memory: 2GB
HD Capacity: 160GB
Display: 15.4" WXGA High Definition BrightView Widescreen
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
Optical Drive: Super Multi DVD Writer (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer support
Networking: 10/100 Ethernet LAN, Wireless 802.11b/g WLAN
Interface:
1 VGA port
3 USB 2.0 ports
1 RJ 11 modem connector
1 RJ 45 Ethernet connector
S-video TV out
1 Headphone-out, 1 mic-in

Acer Aspire 7520
Processor:Turion64 x2 Dual Core TK55 1.8GHz
Memory:1024 Mb
HD Capacity:80 Gb
Display:17"
Graphics Card:NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
Operating System:Vista Home Premium
Optical Drive:DVD Super-Multi
Networking:GLAN, WiFi
Size (WxDxH):404 (W) x 298 (D) x 38/43 (H) mm
Weight:3.36 kg (7.41 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Other:5 in 1 card reader
Full Specifications:
Operating System:Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Chipset:NVIDIA nForce 630M chipset
CPU Section:
Microprocessor Full Name:TurionTM 64 x2 Dual Core TK55
Microprocessor Manufacturer:AMD
Microprocessor Speed (GHz):1.8
L2 Cache (KB):2 x 256 KB
Memory:
Memory Speed (MHz):667
Memory Type:DDR2
Memory Size (MB):1024 Mb
Max Memory Size:4GB
Hard Disk Drive:
Hard Drive Capacity (GB):80 Gb
Hard Drive Type:SATA
Optical Drive:
Optical Drive Type:DVD Super-Multi
Optical Drive Fitting:Built In
Optical Drive Speed Read:24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Optical Drive Speed Write:24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Display:
Display Type:Acer Crystalbrite
Diagonal Size (in):17"
Resolution Format:1440 x 900
Resolution Type:WXGA+
Graphics:
Graphic Card Full Name:NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
Memory:Up to 384 MB NVIDIA GeForce 7000M TurboCache
Interfaces:
4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps:Yes
DC in:1
Card reader:5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
Audio out:Yes
Audio out Type:Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
Microphone Jack:Yes
RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem):Yes
RJ-45 Direct Port (Network):Yes
USB Port (quantity):4
VGA Connector for Monitor:Yes
Express Card Slot:Yes
Express Card Type:ExpressCard/54
Battery:
Battery Type:44 W 4000 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack - 2.5-hour battery life
Connectivity:
Built-in Modem:56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval8, Wake-on-Ring ready
Integrated Wireless LAN:Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
Ethernet network:Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Multimedia:
Intel High Definition Audio compatible:Yes
Built-in Stereo Speakers:Yes
3D Surround:Dolby4-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers
Windows Sound System Compatible:Yes
Features:
Special Buttons:Empowering Key, Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, email, Acer Arcade, Volume adjustment wheel
Supplied Accessories:
AC Adaptor:Yes
Battery:Yes
Power Cord:Yes

Sony Vaio
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo processor T2310 (1.46 GHz and 533 MHz FSB)
Memory: 2 GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (2x1024 MB), maximum 2 GB DDR2-667 SDRAM
HD Capacity: 160 GB Serial ATA 5400 rpm hard disk drive
Display: 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Widescreen X-black LCD screen
Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Operaticn System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Optical Drive: DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Super Multi Drive
Networking: Ethernet 100 BASE-TX/10 BASE-T, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Interface:
4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394)
DC in
Memory Stick Slot (Memory Stick Std /Duo / PRO Std / PRO Duo, high speed data transfer)
SD Card Slot
1 x Audio out (Stereo Headphones/Speakers Jack)
Microphone Jack
RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem)
RJ-45 Direct Port (Network)
4 x USB 2.0 Port
VGA Connector for Monitor
Express Card Slot (34 mm)
Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty

Acer TravelMate
Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 (TL-58 1.9GHZ)
Memory: 2GB
HD Capacity: 160GB
Display: 15.4" WXGA
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon X2400 XT
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium
Main Specifications:
Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 (TL-58 1.9GHZ)
Screen: 15.4" (Crystalbrite WXGA Acer TFT LCD)
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
RAM: 2048MB
Hard Drive: 160GB
Optical Drive: DVD Rewriter (Records DVDs 8x & CDs 24x & Dual Layer Super Multi)
Graphics: Dedicated (ATI Mobility Radeon X2400 XT with up to 1024 MB of HyperMemory)
Wireless LAN: Wireless (802.11a/b/g)
Network Card: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Fast Ethernet
Integrated Webcam: Yes (CrystalEye Webcam)
Card Reader: 5-in-1 card reader (SD//MS/MS-Pro/MMC/xD-Picture card)
Expansion Slots: 1x PC Card slot (one Type II)
USB Ports: 4x USB 2.0 Ports
Bluetooth: Version 2.0
Speakers: Integrated Stereo Speakers
Modem: 56.6K Modem
VGA Port: 1 External VGA Port
Kensington Lock: Kensington lock slot
Charge Time: 2.0 Hours
Battery Life: 2-3 Hours (This Specific Model 2.5-hours)
Weight: 2-3 Kg (This Model 2.82 Kg)
Warranty: 12 Months Acer Collect & Return

Acer Aspire 5720
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5250 1.5GHz
Memory:2GB
HD Capacity: 80 Gb
Display: 15.4"
Graphics Card: Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Operating System: Vista Home Premium
Optical Drive: DVD Super-Multi
Networking: GLAN, WiFi
Size (WxDxH): 366 (W) x 274 (D) x 33.6/42.6 (H) mm
Weight: 3.36kg
Full Specifications:
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Chipset: Mobile Mobile Intel PM965 Express Chipset
CPU Section:
Microprocessor Full Name:Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5250
Microprocessor Manufacturer:Intel
Microprocessor Speed (GHz):1.5
L2 Cache (KB):2 Mb
Frontside Bus (MHz):667
Memory:
Memory Speed (MHz):667
Memory Type:DDR2
Memory Size (MB):2048 Mb
Max Memory Size:2Gb
Hard Disk Drive:
Hard Drive Capacity (GB):80 Gb
Hard Drive Type:S-ATA
Optical Drive:
Optical Drive Type:8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Optical Drive Fitting:Built In
Optical Drive Speed Read:24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Optical Drive Speed Write:24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Display:
Display Type:Acer Crystalbrite
Diagonal Size (in):15.4"
Resolution Format:1280 x 800
Resolution Type:WXGA
Graphics:
Graphic Card Full Name:Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Memory:Upto 358MB
Interfaces:
4 Pin i.LINK (IEEE1394), 400 Mbps:YES
DC in:YES
Card reader:5-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
Audio out:YES
Audio out Type:Headphone/speaker/line-out jack
Microphone Jack:YES
RJ-11 Direct Port (Modem):YES
RJ-45 Direct Port (Network):YES
USB Port (quantity):4
VGA Connector for Monitor:YES
Express Card Slot:YES
Express Card Type:ExpressCard/54
Battery:
Battery Type:53.3 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) - 2 hour battery life
Connectivity
Built-in Modem: YES, 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval8, Wake-on-Ring ready
Integrated Wireless LAN:YES, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
Ethernet network:Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Multimedia:
Intel High Definition Audio compatible:YES
Built-in Stereo Speakers:YES
3D Surround:Dolby Digital Live
Windows Sound System Compatible:YES
Features:
Special Buttons:Easy Launch Buttons: WLAN, Internet, Email, Acer Arcade, Empowering Key, Volume Wheel
Supplied Accessories
AC Adaptor:Yes
Battery:Yes
Power Cord:Yes

Take a look at http://forums.uktrainsim.com/viewtopic. ... 15&t=76245 where someone has posted the readme.txt file for the product with a full list of supported graphics cards.

thanks ill have a look at it

No problem - cool avatar by the way

Cheers

John

yeah thanks the atp-e, would this one work the site says NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 with 256MB dedicated video memory but the thing says NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS

Your other option is to go to http://www.electronicarts.co.uk/news/10732/ and run the system evaluation tool - neatly titled "Can you run it ?". That will tell you if you meet the minimum requirements.

thanks whats your avatar? It that looks like the best laptop...and it has to be a laptop sorry

yeah it my video card thats the problem thats why im after a new laptop and im not that sure about that one...

Operating System:
MS Vista Premium
MS Works
CPU:
AMD Turion 64 x 2 TL52
Memory:
1Gb ( 2 x 512Mb)
Storage:
120Gb
Super Multi DVD writer with Lightscribe & Dual Layer support
Mobile Entertainment:
HP Remote Control
Built in Webcam
Communication:
Wireless 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Display:
17" WXGA Brightview
Video:
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 with 256MB dedicated video memory
Thats the laptop that i am after

Personally, its seems that the people having the most problems with running RS at the moment are those with NVidia G Force cards. I have an ATi Radeon x1300 at it runs it fine with not a trace of stutter. I havent seen many (or any ?) other people with ATi cards saying they have problems.

The Acer laptops in your list all used ATi cards so, although I dont actually like Acer machines, it could be the safest bet.

You could always take RS down to the shop with you and ask if you can install it to test if it works ok. Any good shop will let you do that ( although PC World maynot ), then you can see for yourself.

I think the protection is that it's only allowed to be installed on one or possibly two PCs maximum, and it checks the interweb as well to make sure, so installing in-shop may not be as easy as it sounds. Of course, if they say yes and you do install it there and then, either buy that specific PC if you want it, or if not, make sure you uninstall RS yourself there and then. Not that all PC shop assistants are criminals, but you never know.

make sure you uninstall RS yourself there and then

Oh yes, definitely. Ive always done that myself

Mind you, the fact that it can take an hour to uninstall is a bit of a bummer. You'll be hanging around a long time Maybe not such a good idea after all.