Hi FowCow,
Please check this article and see if it helps.
How do I fix appcrash on my program?
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/how-do-i-fix-appcrash-on-my-program/44306b7e-5fc7-4185-9df2-38d1cb5baf52
In addition, for all assistance with Age of Empires II you can also connect to their Community forums for further help.
http://www.agecommunity.com/
Please Note: Since the websites are not hosted by Microsoft, the links may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Best Regards,
Tao
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