I read that one solution to texture problems is to change the API in the .ini file to reflect Open GL (from 0 to 2). I tried that and WWII fighters would not load - kept getting the error message (the one that offers to send the problem to Microsoft). Any other solutions? I'd like to get this beautiful game running again without the ground and effects texture problems.

Hi chief! You may try here: http://www.ww2fighters.org/forums/index.php? , at least this is the place where the whole WW2F community has moved. Good luck!