http://80.95.161.114/shipsim/forum/index.php/topic,24522.msg324733.html#msg324733
Hi Joseph,
Although this post refers to SS2006, unfortunately the same thing is apparent with SS2008. your problem is that your computer does not meet the minimum requirements for SS2008. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you go to the Vstep website you will find the minimum requirements for SS2008 there.
http://www.shipsim.com/products/shipsimulator2008
Regards,
Angus.