Starcraft – Black screen when opening a SC2 replay

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I'm getting a black screen when I try to open a StarCraft 2 replay (which is probably from an older SC2 version than the current one). What can I do to be able to watch the replay?

EDIT:

  • I do get the SC2 cursor for the mouse in that black screen.
  • I've tried other replays from that same version and they behave the same (black screen).
  • I've tried a replay from the latest version and it works fine.
  • My drivers are up to date.
  • My SC2 version is 1.1.1.

Best Answer

Problem #17: Encounter Black Screen when trying to run Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty on a PC

Possible Solution #1: (by Martyt, Starcraft 2 customer service)

There have been multiple reports of black screen issues being related to the use of a Quick Cam webcam.

In some cases exiting out of the software has resolved the issue but others have reported a need to uninstall the software for the camera in order to resolve the problem.

There are also reports where some security programs like Comodo firewall can cause the game to start and stay on a black screen.

Source

So... Do you have a Quick Cam or Comodo Firewall?

Perhaps this could be the area to look out for,
it could look like something prevents SC2 from launching its older version properly...

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