When I start it up, it just doesnt open. I know my video card is not a problem (nvidia geforce 6200 256mb). When I open task manager I notice dwwin.exe is open and taking up alot of resources. Anyone know of a solution?

I tried launching in safe mode and I got a black screen for a split screen then dwwin.exe came back. This is really mind boggling :/.

You're running XP with an 850MHz Duron & only 192MB RAM & you expect to be able to game with it? lol

Here's a few clips about dwwin.exe:

"dwwin.exe is a part of the Microsoft Doctor Watson error reporting tool which comes packaged with some Microsoft products. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated."

"File dwwin.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 180224 bytes (96% of all occurrence), 162128 bytes."

"Some malware camouflage themselves as dwwin.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the dwwin.exe process on your pc whether it is pest."

Believe me, I can play a lot of games fine even with those specs.

"I can play a lot of games fine even with those specs"

Sure, if all you play is 4-5 yr old games like Silent Hill 3. Try a modern game & your system will be brought to it's knees.

Upgrading your RAM to at least 512MB will significantly improve overall system performance, not just gaming performance....1GB would be even better.

I do plan to get 512 more mb of RAM, but I doubt thatll make silent hill 3 work :/.

Needless to say, the 6200 isn't a very good gaming card.

Scan for viruses & spyware, use MSCONFIG to disable useless programs from loading at startup & make sure you have the latest drivers.

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/