How do I unlock the faction(SPQR) on Rome Total War

Sounds like a bad graphics card in the computer. Verify that the fan on the graphics card is actually turning, it may be heating up and shutting down.

Try this WEB site for the cheat codes for this game.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/978014-rome-total-war-anthology/cheats

I'm sorry but this is not a warez site....We don't give out activation keys or codes.

Check www.gamefaqs.com

S/N: d014-0bd4-cbd4-cbd4-1bcc-7438

S/N: d014-0bd4-cbd4-cbd4-1bcc-7438
or S/N: d014-0bd4-cbd4-cbd4-1bcc-7438

It should have said the CD key on a little sticker in the case at he top right above the CD. If its not there just go back and get a replacement copy.

First of all i know this sounds silly but check you're entering it correctly. You may have to manually enter the dashes if you enter it into a single box. Also can you clarify, is it the entire game not working or just gamespy. If the entire game try downloading and entering your code into a program called Steam and taking it from there.

try re-installing the game. if that doesn't work, you have to go back to the store you bought it at and try to trade it for a new one, because the game is missing an important start file, probably not able to be founddue to a virus or a scratch on the disc. if you cant get 1 for free, you have to buy a new one.