Are you using a fresh install with the latest patch? Your not copying saved games from your previous computer?
Do this:
Insure you have enough HD space.
Defrage, and or Scan disk. Also check for viruses. Update all of your drivers for Direct X, and video card.
Uninstall the game completely.
Do A fresh install.
If the game still will not play, then go to your local guns shop, pay the guy 50 bucks to borrow a shot gun, and one round. Go out side and shoot your lap top. J/K. Call Dell support and see what they say.
One other thing too,
if it is warezed . . . . . **** happens.
[This message has been edited by Atrocities (edited 15 November 2001).]