Dowly,
I presume you picked up a CD version as the download version from Shockwave comes patched to 2.06 as CCIP says. Do make sure you patch it up to 2.06 as that really has corrected the majority of the problems people were having in the original release. Also, make sure you have the latest version of DirectX9C which was released in April this year.
A link to the Shockwave general BoB/WoV forum in case you need it.
http://shockwaveproductions.com/foru...forum.php?f=10
Patch 2.06 is a really great piece of work in my opinion with major advances in the code, graphics, feel and performance of the game. I've always been a fan and am very happy to see this sim continuing to improve by leaps and bounds. This is a link to the original release notes for 2.06 which is worth a look.
http://www.shockwaveproductions.com/bob/bob206.htm
Hope you enjoy.