My fixes is not helped?well, looks like i am cursed where this game is regarded.
i wonder if a virtual machine running win xp or win 10 will work? i`ll have to make it an older spec i think.
anyways, since my current rig is not running it, despite all your help
'which i am very grateful you took to the time to do, thank you very much'
i`ll just keep the sources, and try for the vm after the rig maintenance.
cya folks, and have fun gaming ...