Black screen

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Hi guys, i'm new the Galactic Civilizations. Sounds cool, but unable to play. I always get a blanck screen when I start up. So I went into perfs and made the FULLSCREEN-0. it seems to work after after I do that, but the title screen is just stactic. Nothing is clickable. here is my debug info. PLEASE HELP!

Debug Message: Version v1.4x last updated on: Mon Oct 23 17:43:56 2006
Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 12/2/2006, 18:04:41
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YOUR-8214EAC618
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp.051011-1528)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GATEWA
System Model: GT5238E
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz (2 CPUs)
Physical Memory: 1006MB RAM
Page File: 494MB used, 1913MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip Type: GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0291&SUBSYS_201819F1&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9147
Driver Date: 8/11/2006 20:42:52
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: SigmaTel Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_8384&DEV_7626&SUBSYS_107B505A&REV_1002
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: sthda.sys
Provider: SigmaTel
Driver Version: 5.10.5082.0000
Driver Date: 6/15/2006 17:28:04
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



Debug Message: *********END dxdiag info.*********
Debug Message: Entering WinMain
Debug Message: ******* Starting Game Shell *******
Debug Message: Preparing to change display settings.
Debug Message: Using multilsample setting: D3DMULTISAMPLE_4_SAMPLES
Debug Message: Game Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Debug Message: Running in windowed mode.
Debug Message: HAL (hw vp): NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GT/GTO
Debug Message: D3DPRESENT_INTERVAL_IMMEDIATE
Debug Message: Refresh rate: 0
Debug Message: Bit Depth: 32 bit.
Debug Message: *********Checking D3DDevice Caps***********************
Debug Message: A full-color cursor is supported in hardware at high resolution modes.
Debug Message: Border size reported as 6 by 32
Debug Message: RGB in format 6:6:6, Masks reported as ff0000:ff00:ff
Debug Message: Now windowed.
Debug Message: Shell initialization complete
Debug Message: ***** Initializing Game *****
Debug Message: Timer Frequency is 0 6f275a50
Debug Message: Initializing sound card.
Debug Message: initailizing bink
Debug Message: No string tables in C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default/Data/*.str
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Movies\techs\*.bik
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Race\*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\sfx\*.wav
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Event Music\*.mp3
Debug Message: Create setup screens.
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: * Collectors Edition *
Debug Message: Set mouse.
Debug Message: Set update timer.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\*.xml
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Techs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipComponents\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\ShipDefs\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.YOUR-8214EAC618\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Gfx\Planets\C0*.png
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetImprovements\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\TerrainColorSchemes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PlanetDescriptions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.YOUR-8214EAC618\My Documents\My Games\GalCiv2\ships\*.shipcfg
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Anomalies\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Events\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\UPIssues\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\Invasions\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\PoliticalParties\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarTypes\*.xml
Debug Message: No files found matching mask C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\TOTALG~1\GalCiv2\Mods\Default\Data\StarbaseModules\*.xml
Debug Message: Reading Star Names
Debug Message: Reading Star Names... Done
Debug Message: WM_CLOSE message received.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize start
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy
Debug Message: Killing threads.
Debug Message: Kiling civs.
Debug Message: Killing ships.
Debug Message: Killing rallypoints.
Debug Message: Killing misc objects.
Debug Message: Killing stars.
Debug Message: Killing anomalies.
Debug Message: Killing space resources.
Debug Message: Killing colonies and planets.
Debug Message: killing scenario.
Debug Message: Clearing Turn Event Log
Debug Message: Clear galaxy settings.
Debug Message: Clear influence.
Debug Message: Clear up laws.
Debug Message: Clear first time events.
Debug Message: Clear wonders and trade goods.
Debug Message: Clear sector mapper.
Debug Message: Clear data definitions.
Debug Message: Killing Galaxy: Completed
Debug Message: Shutting down sound system.
Debug Message: Clearing sound and music handles.
Debug Message: GameUninitialize end
Debug Message: Device not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: D3D not cleared. 1 counts left.
Debug Message: Destroying Window.
Debug Message: Main Shell terminating normally
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Your game resolution should not be higher than your desktop resolution.
Right now you have the desktop set to 1280x1024 and the game to 1920 x 1080.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Well how do I put my resolution higher than 1920x1080? Can't seem to do it. Or set the game resolution if I can't even click anything in the game?
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
In Mydocuments/MyGames/Galciv2 you should find the pref.ini file. Open it in notepad manually change display height and width to what you want, then save it. Start the game and you should be good to go.  
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Dude, I love you! Not only have you fixed my game you taught me something new! May your enemys never become smart enough to evade your lazer blasters! Eternal Happiness for those who love complete destruction!

Thank you again.