I'm having the same problem trying to run the demo. Everything works fine up until I pick my name and my ship's name. Then I get a loading screen, and then the access error... tried reinstalling, all drivers are up to date.
I also am using a Dell. Which I suspect may be the problem. I have a Dell Demension 8100, well at least it started out as a Demension 8100... CPU upgraded to P4 2.4, memory upgraded 756mb, video upgraded to 9800 Pro...
But I suspect the problem lies in the OEM sound cards that Dell uses. I have a Sound BLaster Live! 512v, but I can only use the Dell drivers for it. The Creative drivers lockup when I try to install them. The newest driver available from Dell is 2 years old.
