Thanks, I googled it and installed a fresh DX and now it works great!
This is my first laptop which tbh has out shined any computer I have ever owned. I am running SH4 with everything maxed...and its flawless.
Anyone considering a laptop around the $1k range then I advise you to look at this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9050279&type=product&id=12180125 19873
I highly recommend it for gaming such as this, FX10 and any other demanding game.
Now I only need to try and remember how to play this sim:hmm: