The FFXIV Launcher just becomes black/blank. I cannot login. I tried to re-install but then I can't do that too since the launcher is still blank after uninstall. (so now i can't even re-install) I need help.
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The FFXIV Launcher just becomes black/blank. I cannot login. I tried to re-install but then I can't do that too since the launcher is still blank after uninstall. (so now i can't even re-install) I need help.
Good afternoon and thank you for posting in the Final Fantasy XIV Technical Support Forums.
How long have you been experiencing this issue? Have any updates or changes been made to the PC? Is there an error message that appears? or is the screen just blank?
Hope to see you online!
Thank you for your response.
I just experienced this issue yesterday. The day before that everything was fine. There was no updates or change on the PC. The screen just blank black, no word appear at all.
Thank you for the reply.
Could you provide a system report? Simply go to the 'Config' option on the Final Fantasy XIV launcher and to the right of 'System Information' click on 'Display.'
Hope to see you online!
Somehow the launcher no longer black blank and the config button also came back so here are the info. I hope this help to prevent it will happen in the future.
-=-=-=-=-=-=- FFXIV Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
MyDocument C:\Users\rynna\Documents
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn Language 1 Region 2
ProxyEnable 0
ProxyServer unspecified
ProxyOverride unspecified
-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
SYSTEM_OS Windows 10 Home 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (17763.rs5_release.180914-1434)
SYSTEM_CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.6GHz
SYSTEM_CORE_NUM SYSTEM_CORE_LOGIC 8 SYSTEM_CORE_PHYSICS 4
SYSTEM_BIOS CDCN25WW
SYSTEM_LANGUAGE English (Regional Setting: English)
SYSTEM_MEMORY 8051.781MB
SYSTEM_VIRTUAL_MEMORY 134217727.875MB
SYSTEM_PAGE_FILE 11358.258MB
SYSTEM_STORAGE C:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 884.574GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 470.037GB
SYSTEM_STORAGE D:\ SYSTEM_HARDDISK_DRIVE SYSTEM_TOTALDISC_SPACE 25.000GB SYSTEM_FREEDISC_SPACE 20.144GB
SYSTEM_DIRECTX_VERSION DirectX 12
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS Intel(R) HD Graphics 530
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE \\.\DISPLAY1
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER Intel Corporation
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 128.000 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM 4025.891 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Internal
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_1a33d2f73651d989\igdumdim64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_1a33d2f73651d989\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_1a33d2f73651d989\igd10iumd64.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_1a33d2f73651d989\igd12umd64.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 23.20.0016.4973
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 2/27/2018 19:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER 3.0
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE SYSTEM_SUPPORT
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DEVICE Unknown
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_CHIP GeForce GTX 960M
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_MAKER NVIDIA
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VRAM 8090 MB
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_SHARED_VRAM SYSTEM_UNKNOWN
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DAC Integrated RAMDAC
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DISPLAY_MODE Unknown
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvlt.inf_amd64_8ce2e93d564b086f\nvd3dumx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvlt.inf_amd64_8ce2e93d564b086f\nvwgf2umx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvlt.inf_amd64_8ce2e93d564b086f\nvwgf2umx.dll,C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nvlt.inf_amd64_8ce2e93d564b086f\nvwgf2umx.dll
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_VERSION 21.21.0013.7667
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_DATE 1/14/2017 19:00:00
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_PIXEL_SHADER
SYSTEM_GRAPHICS_VERTEX_TEXTURE
SYSTEM_SOUND Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_ID {198348D1-32E9-4286-843E-716512FB9466}
SYSTEM_SOUND_DEVICE_NAME RTKVHD64.sys
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_VERSION 6.00.0001.7898
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_LANGUAGE English
SYSTEM_SOUND_DRIVER_DATE 8/2/2016 00:00:00
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B60-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 5 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {6F1D2B61-D5A0-11CF-BFC7444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Keyboard
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 128 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {331DBD20-C903-11E5-8004444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME UMDF HID minidriver Device
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 1 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {331D20E0-C903-11E5-8001444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 3 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {3327CF40-C903-11E5-8005444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 32768 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {332955E0-C903-11E5-8006444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {33297CF0-C903-11E5-8007444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {33297CF0-C903-11E5-8008444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME USB Gaming Mouse
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
SYSTEM_INPUT {331D47F0-C903-11E5-8002444553540000}
SYSTEM_INPUT_NAME Atmel maXTouch Control
SYSTEM_INPUT_REMARKS SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_AXIS 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_BUTTON 0 SYSTEM_GAMEPAD_FOV 0
-=-=-=-=-=-=- Application Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
FFXIVLauncher
Sticky Notes
-=-=-=-=-=-=- Install Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
CakeMania
Google Chrome
CyberLink Power2Go 8
Lenovo OneKey Recovery
O2Micro Flash Memory Card Windows Driver
Lenovo PowerDVD12
User Manuals
Lenovo FusionEngine
Norton Security
OpenAL
Overwolf
SHAREit
Skype version 8.46
Steam
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x64) - 12.0.30501
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Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R)
CyberLink Power2Go 8
FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn
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Adobe Shockwave Player 12.2
Microsoft ASP.NET MVC 4 Runtime
REACHit
Java Auto Updater
Intel® Security Assist
Google Update Helper
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
NVIDIA PhysX
Office 16 Click-to-Run Extensibility Component
Office 16 Click-to-Run Localization Component
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17
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Adobe Refresh Manager
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Lenovo PowerDVD12
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software
Lenovo Photo Master
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x86 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
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Metric Collection SDK 35
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x86 Minimum Runtime - 14.10.25008
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
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Microsoft XNA Framework Redistributable 4.0 Refresh
Metric Collection SDK
Lenovo Product Demo
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x86 Additional Runtime - 14.10.25008
User Manuals
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Intel(R) Processor Graphics
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x64) - 14.10.25008
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable (x86) - 12.0.30501
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x86 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005
Nexus Mod Manager
Driver Easy 5.6.10
Lenovo Experience Improvement
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus - en-us
Microsoft OneNote Home and Student 2016 - en-us
Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.26.0
Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.65.1
Vulkan Run Time Libraries 1.0.65.1
WinRAR 5.31 beta 1 (64-bit)
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x64 Redistributable - 10.0.40219
Java 8 Update 181 (64-bit)
Dolby Audio X2 Windows API SDK
Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Additional Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Lenovo OneKey Recovery
Intel(R) Chipset Device Software
Intel(R) ME UninstallLegacy
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.6161
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Intel® Trusted Connect Service Client
Dolby Audio X2 Windows APP
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x64 9.0.30729.17
Lenovo QuickOptimizer
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x64 Minimum Runtime - 14.10.25008
Office 16 Click-to-Run Licensing Component
Office 16 Click-to-Run Extensibility Component 64-bit Registration
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Additional Runtime - 12.0.21005
Intel(R) Management Engine Components
Lenovo Solution Center
O2Micro Flash Memory Card Windows Driver
Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 x64 Minimum Runtime - 12.0.21005
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)
Microsoft HEVC Media Extension Installation for Microsoft.HEVCVideoExtension_1.0.2512.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe (x64)
Update for Windows 10 for x64-based Systems (KB4023057)
NVIDIA Control Panel 376.67
SHIELD Streaming
NVIDIA Install Application
NVIDIA Display Container
NVIDIA Display Container LS
SHIELD Wireless Controller Driver
NVIDIA Virtual Audio 1.2.40
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 x64 Additional Runtime - 14.10.25008
Webex Teams
Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 x64 Minimum Runtime - 11.0.61030
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless Driver
-=-=-=-=-=-=- Proccess Information -=-=-=-=-=-=-
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\Power2Go\CLMLSvc_P2G8.exe 00002260
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\PowerDVD12\PDVD12Serv.exe 00003B88
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\iMController\PluginHost\Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.CompanionApp.exe 000039EC
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\iMController\PluginHost\Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.Device.exe 000028BC
C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\iMController\PluginHost\Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.SettingsApp.exe 00001200
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivlauncher.exe 00003598
C:\Program Files (x86)\SquareEnix\FINAL FANTASY XIV - A Realm Reborn\boot\ffxivsysinfo64.exe 00003390
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeClickToRun.exe 00002F14
C:\Program Files\Dolby\Dolby DAX2\DAX2_APP\DolbyDAX2TrayIcon.exe 00003698
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorIcon.exe 00003754
C:\Program Files\Lenovo\Lenovo Solution Center\LSCNotify.exe 00003528
C:\Program Files\Lenovo\iMController\PluginHost\Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.CompanionApp.exe 00002B60
C:\Program Files\Lenovo\iMController\PluginHost\Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.SettingsApp.exe 00001A6C
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVBg64.exe 000008F8
C:\Program Files\Realtek\Audio\HDA\RAVCpl64.exe 000010C0
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe 00003984
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes_3.6.73.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Microsoft.Notes.exe 00003A7C
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.Windows.Photos_2019.19041.16510.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Microsoft.Photos.exe 00000BDC
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.YourPhone_1.19051.545.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\YourPhone.exe 00002180
C:\Users\rynna\AppData\Local\Microsoft\BingSvc\BingSvc.exe 000016D4
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE 00003B9C
C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64\backgroundTaskHost.exe 0000199C
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\igdlh64.inf_amd64_1a33d2f73651d989\igfxEM.exe 000037C8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\backgroundTaskHost.exe 00001AE8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sihost.exe 00002EE8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe 000008C8
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskhostw.exe 000023DC
C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe 00003880
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\RemindersServer.exe 0000286C
C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe 00002C8C
C:\Windows\SystemApps\ShellExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy\ShellExperienceHost.exe 00001F7C
Thank you for the information rynnamomisa624.
A black screen on the launcher usually indicates a connection issue to the server. There are a couple things you may want to try to ensure a proper connection:
1) Make sure your anti-virus/firewall has the appropriate exceptions for Final Fantasy XIV.
2) Try a clean boot. Simply open the task manager and select the 'Start up' tab. Disable everything here and restart the PC. This will make sure that no background processes are interfering with the game.
3) Check the following Port Ranges on your router/modem to ensure that they have been opened:
▼TCP
54992 through 54994,
55006 through 55007,
55021 through 55040
Your ISP can open these ports for you.
4) The game will use the Internet Explorer web browser to connect to the internet. Open Internet Explorer, then open the "Tools" setting, go to "Internet Options" and adjust the following settings:
- Under the "General" tab, please delete ALL browser history.
- Under the "Security" tab, please move the slider to the lowest possible settings or no higher than "Medium"
- Under the "Privacy" tab, click “Advanced” and select ‘Accept’ under both First Party and Third Party Cookies.
- Under the "Advanced" tab, please make sure that "Allow software to run or install even if signature is invalid" is CHECKED.
- Make sure that all SSL and TLS (EXCEPT SSL 3.0) are CHECKED. [SSL 3.0 should be UNCHECKED]
- Hit "Apply" to save the settings, and then "OK, to close the Internet Options menu.
- Right-Click on the FFXIV launcher icon and select "Properties"
- Go to the "Compatibility" tab, and change the compatibility mode to "Windows 7"
- Hit "Apply", then "OK" to save the changes.
- Please RESTART your PC now. Once your PC has been restarted, Right-Click the FFXIV launcher icon once more and select "Run as Administrator"
We hope we can be of assistance in helping you enjoy the exciting world of Final Fantasy XIV!
Thank you for the reply. I will try these methods if this happen again in the future.