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I'm currently in a "wait and see" mode, but I'd like to solve this problem very quickly. I just installed Unreal Tournament GOTY edition (1999) under my admin log in and then logged out. I now have a black screen. Nothing. I've tried to shut it down but it's unresponsive.
I have installed it in Windows XP (could this be the problem?)
Please please please help if you can
thanks

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This thread describes a black-screen hang after installing an older game and, in a later post, intermittent shutdowns. Triage in two parts: 1) recover the desktop (software/driver/DisplayMode issues) and 2) investigate the random power-offs (hardware or power). Start with the safest, reversible steps and document what you change so you can roll back.

Recommended immediate steps:

  • Force a full power-cycle (hold power button until off, unplug for 30s), then try booting. If you get to the boot menu press F8 and choose Safe Mode or Enable VGA Mode.
  • If Safe Mode works, run System Restore to a point before the install if available. If not, uninstall the game and rollback/remove the graphics driver from Device Manager, then reinstall a current compatible driver from the GPU vendor.
  • If the game forces an unsupported display mode, run it in windowed/low-res mode or edit the game�s configuration file (in the game folder) to lower resolution or disable fullscreen. If OS compatibility remains a problem, use a VM or a community/GOG build that patches older titles for newer systems.

If the machine later shuts down unexpectedly:

  • Check Event Viewer for errors around shutdown time and note any critical entries.
  • Test hardware: inspect fans, dust, and temperatures; try one RAM stick at a time or run a bootable memory tester; boot with minimal peripherals; if possible swap the PSU. Residual blinking power LEDs or random power loss more often point to PSU, overheating, or failing motherboard components than to the game installer.

Caution: when opening the case unplug power and ground yourself. If hardware checks are intimidating, take the PC to a technician. �s posts suggest starting with Safe Mode/System Restore first, then move to hardware diagnostics if instability continues.

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ok, I think I have solved my own problem...
XD
I just kinda panicked and started freaking out...
Although now the light on my computer that indicates it is on is blinking...

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new problem; sometimes it just randomly shuts itself off...

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