bt, I am running a similar setup to yours.
Operating System: Windows 2000 Server (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-6380E
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon™ Processor, ~1.3GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 285MB used, 961MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINNT
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Chip type: GeForce4 Ti 4600
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6693 (English)
Description: SB Live! Wave Device
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.3509 (English)
I have some serious crashing problems, byt I managed to finally get through the game. I will be picking up a used copy of the game off yja, and I will see if it makes any difference.
I must congratulate you though. This is one of the best engilsh translated games I have played. Very nice translation. Kudos to you man.