Google Earth problems

[AsgerHO]

I have tried to uninstall and install google earth several times now, but everytime I open it, and start to zoom in on a city ex., it freezes, and restarts the computer, letting me know a serious error occured.

Can anyone help me with this?
Does it have anything to do with graphic cards or anything?

 

[TheJRK]

Yes and/or how fast your processor is. Although, you must have a pretty old computer for Google Earth not to run properly. I know on some computers at my work it runs fine, other (older models) it craps out just like you explained.

 

[angharad]

There are certain types of graphic cards that don't work well with Google Earth. I think it has to do with the 3D rendering part. Check the Google Earth FAQ as to what cards positively don't work. You can also try un-checking the "Show 3D buildings" in the Layers box (bottom left) to see if it makes a difference.

By the way - I just installed Google Earth to check out the 3D Walt Disney World model, and it's fantastic.