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RE: i17: can't get past 'Loading' banner?
by Steve on Wednesday April 28th 2010, 21:09
Actually, I solved it. Turns out the 3D sound was the culprit.
Switch it off. If, like me, the game crashes when you've done so, open it up in Safe Mode and turn off 3D sound. Game should run fine from that point on.
Of course, it means you can hear the overbearing "WHOOOOOOOSH" of the new hover sound, but y'know.