Crysis 1 Windows 7 64 bit fix that worked for me

[m5xjr]

I had the black screen problem as many others do and this worked for me:
I changed the file appid_17300 to run in Windows XP (Service Pack 2) compatibility mode and it is now working for me. The file is located at:Steam\steamapps\common\Crysis\appid_17300.exe.
It does not ALWAYS work from the "Play" button on the Steam interface, but I created a shortcut to my desktop and it has worked every time....so far. Good luck.

[m5xjr]

Numerous loads to test....still working using the desktop shortcut.

[lewis1190]

Crysis is not responding. Not working for me, I'm afraid... :/

[m5xjr]

Sorry to hear that Lewis. Of course our systems are different. Again, I can't get it to run from the "play" button on the Steam GUI, but it always works from the shortcut on my desktop. Steam IS running. I click on the shortcut and it loads and runs no problem...it even has the Steam overlay, and tracks my time. I hope U find a resolution for your issue. Good Luck!!!

[WeylandYutani]

Ill dont get it to work too dont know why it crashes everytime the game has stopped working on every start. Tried many things what i have found through google but nothing helps, ill managed to activate it through origin but origin downloads the retail version but i want it with origin included. Dont tried the retail installation maybe it works and maybe origin overlay is included. I dont want to use this edit 32/64 bit thingis because i want to use the 32 bit version of the game on 64 bit OS.