It does appear the latest New Release has returned this Video issue with a vengenance... as once again I cannot sail even with the above fixes (where I have been fine for the last few months with the diagdx9 fix)... and once again I am at a loss...
I did try changing the file back to the default setup, as well as vid card Drivers (both up and back) and nothing - TP Crash (this is new) - Boat Crash.
I did notice this time thought he crash isn't quiet' the same. The first time with this crash was the High Seas screen would be loading and it was almost like the Chat Box or the Map screen or something would appear in the bottom left corner just before the crash...
This time - both in TP and Ship - the Loading Screens come up and then - black. Nothing. For about 3-7 seconds... then I get the Windows Crash Message and out I go...
So I think this is why the DX9 fix / default serttting and my attempts to go back / fourth with drivers had no effect... the issue isn't the same that's for sure. May be related - but its at a different part of the load where its crashing (not to say it isnt a vid issue... just different somehow)
So guess its back to the drawing board... If I get home and still no luck today after last nights fixes then I'll try to old vid card and see (to at least eliminate the Card)... discoveries to continue... %)