Can't get 1964 to work

Here are my system specs:
Pentium 933
128 RAM
Windows ME
RIVA NVIDIA TNT2 Model 64
Direct X 8

I use the Jabo video plugin, but it really does not matter which plugin I select, becuase it will crash anyway.

When I load a rom, I get the error message "1964 has caused an error in 1964.exe"

Today I downloaded the newest version plus the patch completely re-installed it. And now after I get the first error I also get "1964 has caused an error in D3DDIM700.DLL

Anyone know what could help me?

Oh and I forgot to mention that after 1964 crashes, I have to re-boot. Because every other program on my computer won't start; they will get the error message "(insert program name here) has caused an error in <unknown>"

I put direct X 8.1 on this morning. Still same problem ???
Any other details about my computer that might help?