Exactly thing what was happend to me..And to be honest,i unnistaled game,since i smashed my mouse and keyboard.After sending numerous emails to "specialists" of this game,i gave up.And by looks,i will not install in any resent time.Its obvios that they are making difference betwen us,ppl who have older pc cant play game.We can only watch on youtube.As i could play game,its ok,ships are good.but talking about game graphics is way above my league.