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							I downloaded the XP patch and the game now runs, but the screen is black with just Cloud on it until I get into a random battle, then I can see the "battlefield".  Is there something I don't have enabled or something, or has anyone experienced this and knows how to fix it?
						 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							What OS are you running and what are your computer specs?
						 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							Also, try running it in compatibility mode (I think you'd be safe to set it to Windows 98).
						 
 
 
 
				
				
				
				
					  
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							I was running Windows XP SP2.  I think I found out what the problem was.  I had the FF VII configuration setup to use "Hardware" for the video and when I set it to "Software" the problem went away.  The only problem now is that the cut-scenes lag a little.  The game works for me now though so I'm not going to mess with it.  I'm just glad I got the game to work finally.  This really was a good game back in "the day" and it's refreshing to play a game that you thought you'd never play again and have fun all over again.
						 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							Yeah it's pretty good, I just finished playing it yesterday (after not playing it since 1998 or so).
 
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