[color:"orange"](though the only file in those directories was the dontremove.txt file).[/color]
There should have been files in the act 1 dynamic folder, at least. The folders for the other acts would be empty if you had not gotten to that point in the game yet.
[color:"orange"]I just started a new game but haven't had a chance to get far enough to check the bug again.[/color]
Since the same thing is happening on two different systems, an issue with a corrupt or missing file is unlikely. However, I am still planning to update the file verification procedure, and should get to that tomorrow (sorry for the delay <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> ).
Have you tried running the game in compatibility mode, assuming Vista includes this feature? Try right clicking on the div.exe program file, select Properties and look for a 'compatibility mode' tab, or something.
Have you checked for Windows updates? Vista drivers are not very mature, so updates or patches may address compatibility issues.
[color:"orange"]when I loaded a game, that it says the versions of my saved games are 1.47...not 1.49 which is the patch I installed.[/color]
I think Larian just didn't change the game/save version numbers from 1.47 because the 1.49 patch did not effect anything except the copy protection.
