The solution below worked great for me, this way you don't have to pick one cpu from task manager every time.Update your cpu drivers here :http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_13118,00.htmlFirst install driver :AMD Athlon? 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (x86 and x64 exe) 1.3.2.16Then install :AMD Dual-Core Optimizer (this also fixes timing issues with other games!)Walla, no more crashes while loading. Launch the game and play.