Hi all, I don't know if this information is at all helpful.  But I have figured out a way around using my crappy graphics card until I get my updated one.  I am using Nvidia so I know the problems.  I have the basic integrated Geforce 6150 LE.  Anyway, when my game goes to the infamous blue screen of death, I wait out the period which is usually about three minutes and the screen returns.  I think exit whatever house or lot I am playing.  This will allow for another hour of so of playing time before the blue screen befalls my eyes once more.  I then repeat until I just get tired and turn the damn thing off.  Hopefully this is helpful

Dominique