black screen before menu

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gallentexterror
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black screen before menu

Post by gallentexterror »

i am running vista and have installed through dosbox and have tried the compatability with all of the options since there isnt a vista specific. when i run the game the screen flashes black for a few seconds then kicks back to windows. i have spent over 12 hours trying to get all this to run i absolutely must play this game.
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Sir MMPD Radick
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Re: black screen before menu

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Could you please provide more details.
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Please provide the following when making a support request.
1. OS & Service Pack.
2. Version of Mercenaries that is being used.
3. If you are using 95 Mercs, please provide what method you are using to run it? (ie. Kontza's or Slugs Hook)
4a. If you are using DOS have you read the install guide?
4b. If you are using 95 have you watched the 95 install video?
5. What were the steps that you did after the initial installation?
  • OS: Vista
    Version: Unknown (Need this)
    Steps Taken: Installed?
Did you set the permissions on the dosbox.conf so that it is writeable for everyone?
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