Far Cry 2 Problem: No Visuals/Nothing Appears On The Screen

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Far Cry 2 Problem: No Visuals/Nothing Appears On The Screen

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Hi, I just got Far Cry 2 and for some reason, when I load it up, nothing appears on the screen, all there is is audio and no visuals at all, just audio. . .please help, my friend said it was a great game and I really want to try it. Thanks!
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What are your system specs and operating system?
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An Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.20GHz

An X800 Series Video Card with 1.50 RAM

Tri-Boot 1 hard-drive tri-split operating systems/Windows Vista, Windows XP and Linux. (Installing on Vista as my XP is slowing down and needs maintenance)

Vista: Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

This computer can run Crysis so I can't see why it wouldn't run Far Cry2. . .a friend said I should update my drivers is this a good idea??
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Yeah, definitely update your drivers.
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How? Do I simply go online and Google "Driver Update"??

Or do I have to have it update for a specific driver type. . .

EDIT: Never mind I Googled it.
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You should try to install Patch 1.03.
If this wont help go to Ubisoft HP and press Support.
You are now able to download from there a SAN-Tool.Which checks if all your Drivers are up-to-date.Theres also a FAQ with known Problemns and how to fix.

Thats the German Link:
http://support.ubisoft.de/home.php
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delta578 wrote:How? Do I simply go online and Google "Driver Update"??
www.windowsupdate.com will automate the process.
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Well I updated my drivers (I think) I just did the scan for updates and got two and the problem is still occurring. . .Is it not managing to access the video files or what?? This is really annoying.
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Re: Far Cry 2 Problem: No Visuals/Nothing Appears On The Screen

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The last time I had this problem it was because my graphics card settings were forcing antialiasing that the game didn't support. Check the card settings to see if it's forcing any settings.
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Thats out of the FAQ:
Black Screen after starting (Vista)
http://ubisoft-de.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ ... _topview=1

Its in German but you can see at the Screen what to do.
Something like:
Right click Farcry2.exe go to Properties
Then press Compatibility
Look at the Option -Visual Designs- deactivated and mark it.
Accept and restart FC2.
If its not helping much ,go and register at Ubisoft.com and get a Maintanance Ticket.
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Thanks guys I will try it and get back to you. :D
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Re: Far Cry 2 Problem: No Visuals/Nothing Appears On The Screen

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Hope it works

I can remember that i have had also Problems with Farcry2.
I had some Issues with my Activation Key.

You activated your Copy successful?
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