First problem is outdated graphics drivers: Code: Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600 Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Driver Version: 10.18.10.3325 Driver Date/Size: 10/11/2013 14:20:14, 12124672 bytes To update drivers download and install "win64_153318.exe" from Intel website: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23714 Second possible reason of such behavior is limited RAM. Your laptop only have 4GB RAM so if you join games with too much planets (or just too large planets) then your PC might freeze because it's out of RAM. So if you see that game have enormous number of planets don't join it.
