Black screen on startup fixed !! Here is the solution...

[Bomberdude™]

Excellent shooter even for its time!

To configure the compatibility mode with Windows 7 or 8:

# 1 - Find the executable file "CoJBiBGame_x86.exe"

Example if you have the Steam version of the game:

"C: \ Program Files (x86) \ Steam \ SteamApps \ common \ Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood \ CoJBiBGame_x86.exe"

# 2 - Set the compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 by following these instructions

- Click the right mouse button on "CoJBiBGame_x86.exe"
- Click on Properties
- Click the "Compatibility" tab
- Select "Windows XP SP3" + "Disable visual themes" + "Disable desktop composition"
- Click "OK"

example:

http://solidlystated.com/software/call-of-juarez-black-screen-at-startup/

# 3 - I recommend restarting Steam and then re-try the game It should work.!


For me everything works.


-----------------------FRENCH VERSION---------------------

Excellent shooter du far west même pour son époque!

Pour configurer le mode de compatibilité avec Windows 7 ou 8 :

#1 - Trouver le fichier exécutable "CoJBiBGame_x86.exe"

Exemple si vous avez le jeu version Steam :

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Call of Juarez - Bound in Blood\CoJBiBGame_x86.exe"

#2 - Configurer le mode de compatibilité pour Windows XP SP3 en suivant ces instructions

- Cliquer avec le bouton droit sur "CoJBiBGame_x86.exe"
- Cliquer sur propriétés
- Cliquer sur l'onglet "compatibilité"
- Sélectionner "Windows XP SP3" + "Désactiver les thèmes visuels" + "Désactiver la composition du bureau"
- Cliquer "OK"

Exemple :

http://solidlystated.com/software/call-of-juarez-black-screen-at-startup/

#3 - Je recommande de redémarrer Steam et ensuite ré-essayer le jeu. Ca devrait fonctionner!


Pour moi tout fonctionne.

[Gaius Tristus Laperus]

hello!! j ai suivi tes instructions mais rien a faire. La partie se lance, ecran noir mais je vois le viseur..c tout..;ah et les sous titres...sinon le jeu se lnce avec la video a lenvers(...) help!!!

[Carlos Chircop]

What he said but in English

[GAFFHANDS13]

This worked for me.THX!!!(Win764)

[Bomberdude™]

@Thomas : The english version is right at the top page before the french explanation. You just need to scroll up a bit.

[Bomberdude™]

@Gaius Tristus : Il y a bien 3 options à sélectionner dans le mode de compatibilité.

*D'après le genre de problème que tu as, il semble manquer une des 2 dernières options dans ta config.

- Sélectionner

"Windows XP SP3"
"Désactiver les thèmes visuels"
"Désactiver la composition du bureau"

[Carlos Chircop]

Originally posted by QCFR Bomberdude:

@Thomas : The english version is right at the top page before the french explanation. You just need to scroll up a bit.

I know, I tried it but it don't work :(

[Gaius Tristus Laperus]

hello Bomberdude..TY but i try all they said but its doesnt works... : (

[Carlos Chircop]

Originally posted by Gaius Tristus Laperus:

hello Bomberdude..TY but i try all they said but its doesnt works... : (

+1 Unfortunately

[Gaius Tristus Laperus]

le probleme c est que la ligne" desactiver effets visuels" n apparait pas..je n ai que " desactiver la mise à lechelle"...et xp3...le logiciel de reparationme dit d utiliser vista pack2 mais cela ne marche pas non plus.. i lost 10 bucks////

[ProdiJy2000]

Tried the above and this did *not* work!
Found solution there http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=919778

Change the audio output quality back to DVD quality (16bit 48000Hz)
How-to Steps:
1- Right-click speaker icon in bottom right corner left of time/date
2- Click Open Volume Mixer
3- Click on Speakers icon
4- Click ADVANCED tab.
5- Choose DVD quality (16bit 48000Hz)
6- Click OK

Launch the game and everything worked for me. It is SAD that Ubisoft did not patch this issue that is very common to many users.

[Carlos Chircop]

Just changed it, let me see if it works

[Carlos Chircop]

Nothing works!....

[Phillip Oliver Holz]

Guys, Guys, Guys.... There's a patch you can download to fix this...

http://www.patches-scrolls.com/call_of_juarez_bound_in_blood.php

1. Scroll down and download the "1.1 (53 MB) International" patch
2. Extract the RAR
3. Install the patch

This worked for me after doing ALL the crap you all mentioned above.

My guess is that different solutions work for different set ups.

It seems that this game struggles with computers using 4-cores and above, which is funny.

Enjoy!

[Carlos Chircop]

Praise the Lord! THe new steam patch fixed it!

[Phillip Oliver Holz]

Perfect! Excellent work!

1. The link is still good for those who, like me, intalled the gaming using a good old fashioned DISC and thus don't have the steam version.

2. Since my internet limits me to 300 GB per month download, and I buy more games than I can download (especially during steam sales), PC game DISCS are still a VERY viable option for me since I'm expanding my library like crazy now, and can't just download with reckless abandon. :)

3. I love how steam works past these issues for folks. It makes steam a must have for any PC gamer.

4. Google fiber needs to get to the outskirts of ATL!