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This may be your problem: Windows ME

I've heard this is the worst OS for games.

Not true. I am playing the demo with a rig set up as follows
  • 1.1 gig Celeron
  • 512 mb pc 100
  • Ati 7500
  • windows Me
  • Maxi Sound Muse
  • dx 9.0b

I am getting no problems at all.

Step away from your senses! Your senses blind you!
Gaming In The Divine