Blank Screen when trying to run

[JerseyDevil]

Hey all. I'm new here and I've just downloaded and installed everything per the README file (did not patch or run client, created account on forums, created my login account, modified shortcut, etc). Each time I try to run the game, I get a blank black screen. Nothing at all.

I've tried running in compatibility mode in all available versions of Windows in the pull-down. No joy. I've also tried using RunFirst.exe..... still no joy.

I'm running Window 7 64-bit.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.