Black Screen

I think my problem is slightly the same, but also different. I don't really see the need to open a new thread though, so I hope someone will/can help me out here :)

My main problem:
I can't start the game.

When I start it I can see the first logo, from Infogrames, appearing (part of the intro I suspect). If I'm lucky I also see the next one from Fireaxis, but I have no idea what follows.

I have tried a few things of what's suggested above...
- messed with the ini-file
- re-installed the game
- checked my drivers
- set it to play in compatibility mode for 2000 up 'till 95

Basicly, I don't know what else to do, but I do know that I absolutely want to play the game :)

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If this can be of any help, I use Windows XP, and I'm trying to play Civ3 without any extras.
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Which version are you trying to start?
Are your pc's specs in order?
Did you install latest patch for civ?

Can you bypass the intro by hitting Esc?
 
- the normal Civ3 without any expansions

- yep, everything's fine, and I have several other games running on my pc without any problem

- I installed the patch, but the it wouldn't even recognize the cd-rom! I read on this forum that's a common problem, and did like suggested: uninstall the patch again :-/

I never tried the Esc-trick (didn't know about that one yet, thanks), and the first time it wasn't a succes because the whole thing froze up again before I was able to reach the button... But it was a succes the second time I tried!!

I still think it's really weird, but ah well, it works now so I can finally start to discover the game :)

Thank you very much for replying & helping me out!
 
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