everytime i go to join a server NS crashes to the desktop and i get this message "Fatal Error: Mod_LoadBrushModel: models/null.mdl has wrong version number (-167115792 should be 30)" ive reinstalled NS a few times now, works for a bit then it starts it again. (im using steam btw but by now that should be a given) i dont know whats causing this. anyone help me on this?

CPU = AMD XP 2600
ATI All In Wonder 9600 Pro
Win Xp Pro

Did you try setting that file to read-only?

tried it, wont work..this blows

so i suppose nobodys knows what im talking about?

I have no such problem, wanna try replacing it with my null.mdl?(at least you might narrow down the problem to being caused by the null.mdl file or not).

If you redownloaded the same corrupt copy of the ns installer or used the same corrupted installer it might be possible for one file to be corrupt(you could check the installer for the correct md5 checksum if given).

null.mdl