X4 trial version won't start

 When attempting to start the trial version I am immediately taken into the application recovery manager wizard with the message that the application has become unstable.  I am new to this software and this forum, I would appreciate help so that I can evaluate this software for our company needs.

My system specs are:  Win XP SP3, Pentium D CPU 3.40 GHz, 4GB RAM with 3GB switch enabled, Nvidia Quadro FX 1500 video card, 6.14.11.6947 drivers.  I have tried to start the software with the 3GB switch disabled, no difference.

Thank you

David