There could be multiple reasons for this kind of error, some of the most common reasons for this error are:-
>>Programs such as an antivirus program or debugging software that run in the background and that interfere with the game start up process.
>>Your drivers are outdated.most of the times it’s due to sound card.
>> There could be some kind of conflict between the drivers. If the Creative Audigy sound card is installed in your computer then this sound card may conflict with the game startup process.

To know more how to fix it check this:- http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812759

There could be multiple reasons for this kind of error, some of the most common reasons for this error are:-
>>Programs such as an antivirus program or debugging software that run in the background and that interfere with the game start up process.
>>Your drivers are outdated.most of the times it’s due to sound card.
>> There could be some kind of conflict between the drivers. If the Creative Audigy sound card is installed in your computer then this sound card may conflict with the game startup process.

To know more how to fix it check this:- http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812759

There could be multiple reasons for this kind of error, some of the most common reasons for this error are:-
>>Programs such as an antivirus program or debugging software that run in the background and that interfere with the game start up process.
>>Your drivers are outdated.most of the times it’s due to sound card.
>> There could be some kind of conflict between the drivers. If the Creative Audigy sound card is installed in your computer then this sound card may conflict with the game startup process.

To know more how to fix it check this:- http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812759