Black screen and then death.

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Squiggles
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Hi, so I downloaded Spiral Knights and when I try opening it a window appears with just blackness, and then it closes. :|

I have the latest updates for Java. I couldn't really find updated drivers for my Video card. I tried, I really did.

Now here's some system information:

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz

Memory: 960MB RAM

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

Video Card: SiS 651C

Approx. Total Memory: 64.0 MB

It also creates error logs. You can ask for them. They're long.

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Poseidon
Game Master
I think your driver can be

I think your driver can be found here: http://www.sis.com/download/
With these steps: Download Center > IGP Graphics Drivers : SiS650 & SiS740 series : Windows XP

That last driver is from 2004 though, it is very likely that integrated graphics controller simply isn't fast enough.

I know this is odd advice, but for a small amount of money, probably $20-30 you could get a video card (like need an AGP one) that would significantly improve performance in most games you might be playing.