MTW crashs to desktop on campaign start

[maniacgeorge]

hi,
I have just installed MTW on my new computer specs below:
OS:Windows xp home(sp2)
CPU:Amd semperon 3600+ dual core 2ghz
RAM: 1gb of ddr2
Graphics card: Integrated geforce 6100 SM-M 256mb graphics with latest driver
DIRECTX: lastest release

When I loaded the launcher the first thing that happened is directsound failed. This could be unrelated (but solutions welcome!) and I played a (soundless) quick battle no problems. However I tried starting both a campaign tutorial and a campaign with the same result. The loading screen starts filling up and then the application closes (it dosen't come up with a crash error report or anything) and I am left to open the game again.
I tried patch 1.1 to see if it improved things but to no effect. Any solutions anyone?
thanks!

[irishron]

If directsound failed, it will cause a ctd. The game needs sound to run.

Are you talking about MTW or M2TW? I don't remember MTW having a launcher.

Either way reinstall.