OpenRA

System.AccessViolationException: Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that other memory is corrupt.
at Tao.OpenAl.Alc.alcOpenDevice(String deviceName)
at OpenRA.OpenAlSoundEngine..ctor()
at OpenRA.Sound.Initialize()
at OpenRA.Game.Initialize(Arguments args)
at OpenRA.Program.Run(String[] args)
at OpenRA.Program.Main(String[] args)

when i start the game it simply shows my desktop for a few seconds, acts busy and then i am told i need to send an error report and that the program has crashed.

anyone have any solutions?

The problem is that you have a broken or outdated OpenAL. This is usually a result of having a flash Creative sound card installed.

Go here: http://connect.creativelabs.com/openal/ ... Items.aspx . Download oalinst, and install it.

If you have further problems, let me know.