Client Crash Question

[Shatterblast]

Hey, all. Been watching since 2002 and finally joined the bandwagon.

The client seems to work well, but crashes out after a random 5 to 9 minutes of playtime. Specifically, the error only occurs when randomly activating a spell 5 minutes after a login or moving a window when speaking with a merchant.

Other than that, no error occurs. No problems from zoning.

I have some of the Windows set to opaque, but I don't think that would cause a problem. I also have the recent patches up to Gates of Discord so I'm updated as for as EQLive.

I don't think a corrupt OS is the issue, though in this example, I am using MS XP. I updated the video drivers and downgraded with no real results, though I only tried within Forceware 53.x. My chipsets are the nVidia GeForce FX 5200 and the AMD, a 1300.

I have no problem logging in or playing. I just receive an error that the client has crashed, which freezes the machine or crashes out.

On an offnote, I did not notice a DataRate.txt added after logging in or patching. I added it myself and just put a flat '8.0' in the file alone with nothing added. I'm not sure if that will influence the issue.

Only thing I haven't tried is turning off all chat features like OOC and the like. I messed with refresh rate, clippings and all that salsa. I'm not sure on the monitor timing that I should set either, but that fails to have any effect anyhow.

The only thing I'm left thinking is that maybe it has to do with the zone files or my own executables.

Recommendations please?