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    Win7 x64 black screen

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by martensson, Sep 13, 2009.

  1. martensson

    martensson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey!

    After one week's use of Windows7 (64-bit) I decided to install some games to test, in this case, Red Faction Guerilla and Darkest of Days. But when I boot up the game, I'm only get a Black Screen, I've tried to reinstall the games, drivers, change compatibility mod, etc., but nothing works. Does anyone know how to solve this?

    Some specs on my computer

    Zepto Nexus
    Intel P8400
    4GB RAM
    Geforce 9600M GT 512MB DDR3
    Windows 7 64-bit

    I've used drivers from Laptopvideo2go and Nvidia's website. These are the drivers I tried:
    V. 190.40
    V 186.81 (from Nvidia's website)
    V. 186.82

    Regards Martensson
     
    martensson, Sep 13, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    tried running in compatibility mode?
     
    goofball, Sep 13, 2009
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  3. martensson

    martensson Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes I have!
     
    martensson, Sep 13, 2009
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    Is your problem solved? If not I've had the same problem and found it to be my Comodo Firewall. Just put Defence+ on training before starting the game.
     
    DeLaVega, Dec 25, 2009
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  5. taj619

    taj619 Notebook Consultant

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    well u might try to change ur nividia card 3-d settings to application controlled in the nividia comtrol panel
     
    taj619, Dec 25, 2009
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