"Memory could not be 'read'" error

[Xiphos]

I've recently reinstalled my RTW and patched it to 1.5. It plays great, but after I quit the game, I can't start it again - unless I reboot the computer. When I try to run the program I get the following error message:

The instruction at "0x667c40e" referenced memory at "0x029ee43a". The memory could not be "read".

OK to terminate . . . etc
Cancel to debug . . . etc

Naturally, neither of the options actually let me play the game. I just end up rebooting. I'd really rather not keep rebooting everytime I want to play. Any ideas?

[Virgil]

Have you installed new memory in your computer recently? Also, does this happen for any other games or programs.

[Xiphos]

Nothing has been changed or added recently, and it doesn't happen to any other program. It's odd - if I reboot, then it works fine until the next time I want to play.

[fogcat]

The same happens here. It must be a bug. I have found a strange workaround though.

1. Use your "My computer" or explore your computer.
2. Making sure your CD or DVD drive that you used for running your game is empty; "look" at it.
3. Close the file org. window.
4. Reload your CD and wala.

It refreshes where your file locations are stored and so it works. As to why it happens?

I hope this works; it has for me.

Fogcat

[Xiphos]

Whaddya know, it worked.

I also tried just ejecting the CD tray and pushing it back in . . . and it worked too.

Doesn't fix the problem, but it's TONS better than rebooting. Thank you.