Just a quick note here really, if you're having issues with DotA 2 playing properly with your graphics card setup and just get a black screen when loading (and then sometimes following by a really jittery DotA background music), you should try this:
Right click on your DotA 2 in Steam, go to Properties and Set Launch Options, then enter the following:
-windowed -w 1920 -h 1080 -noborder -novid
Replace the 1920 and 1080 with your actual resolutions.
This will launch the game windowed and maximised without the Valve intro video.
UPDATE: Also try removing your DotA2 config files located in steam/steamapps/common/dota 2 beta/dota/cfg and then in the launch options described above, add +autoconfig
EDIT: If you are still experiencing issues after applying this fix, a good precautionary measure is to update to your latest video card drivers, but to also do a full uninstall of the old ones too, a good program to use to completely clear them is Driver Sweeper.
As in the comments - you have to replace the numbers with the correct resolution of your screen, mine won't always be the same.
but black screen dint fix
ReplyDeleteNo fix for me either. Now it just goes to a blank white screen and returns to steam instead of a blank black screen.
ReplyDeleteMine was always a white screen XD
ReplyDeleteRight click your background and find the resolution of your desktop first. Then input those numbers instead of the numbers provided.
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ReplyDeletethanks for the help!
If you are still experiencing issues after applying this fix, a good precautionary measure is to update to your latest video card drivers, but to also do a full uninstall of the old ones too, a good program to use to completely clear them is Driver Sweeper.
ReplyDeleteAs above as well - you have to replace the numbers with the correct resolution of your screen, mine won't always be the same.
Driver sweeper make my graphic crash.
DeleteFixed!!
ReplyDeletethankz! it works!
ReplyDeleteNo problem, glad to have helped
DeleteHaha it removed the black screen, but now it keeps stuck on the loading screen. I've been getting the black screen since I updated my drivers for Crysis 3.
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem. Black screen gone, however stuck at the loading screen. I get the music, no menu though and still have a windows mouse and not a game mouse.
Deletethank you so much. no joke. i got this error since yesterday. then some dude sent me here.... and it worked.i use -windowed -w 1360 -h 768 -noborder -novid . thank you so much
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it worked well for you!
DeletePlease Help me to fix my dota2 Black Screen..
Deletemy resolution is 1366 and 768 but not worked for me only resizing the game the circul cursor and black screen still there please help
Deleteit says that the settings are for advanced user only (dafuq steam) plz help!
ReplyDeletenvm, i was being stupid :P
ReplyDeletethe black screen was fixed thanks to you Mr. Seb Ferraro. but now im stucked at the loading screen lol.
ReplyDeleteStrange, have you tried the other steps above with removing the DOTA setup files and reinstalling your drivers? As a last resort, remove all DOTA2 content from your PC and re-download. Though I understand that can be very awkward for those on slower connections.
DeleteAh look at what youve done Seb my dota 2 wont load now
DeleteApologies! Generally if it still won't load after these settings are applied you should possibly think of removing dota2 entirely and reinstalling. In some cases it happens when you switch your graphics cards over or install an update!
Deletei fixed that black screen but now i have another one when i press play on the menu
Deletei cant fix my black white screen help me out man :(
DeleteThank you man ... it is worth the fix.. i lvoe u
ReplyDeleteIt worked!! I haven't played this game since I bought it, because the screen was always black, i dind't know what to do ,but this actually worked!
ReplyDeleteIt worked! Thanks dude!!
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ReplyDeletethx a lot...this is 100% work for me... ^_^
ReplyDeletehow suppose me add the +autoconfig?
ReplyDeleteis this right? -windowed -w 1920 -h 1080 -noborder -novid +autoconfig
Me too. Can windowed -w 1920 -h 1080 -noborder -novid +autoconfig?
Deletety this work
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!! It work for me...
ReplyDeleteThis game is the biggest piece of shit that ever was on my hard drive. In 70% of all games i have issues like massive lagging, disconnects, blackscreens, gpu driver resets.
ReplyDeleteGo fuck yourself Valve. Your people are too stupid to program. This is not a game, but bugware.
SIR help me fix this one.. i already tried everything from above and aint works anything. need superior help !!! https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/107857395445203255529/albums/6088572393555722065/6088572404113738082
ReplyDeletethanks for this :)
ReplyDeleteI did eveyrthing but it's not working for me, i still have black screen (intro is still in)
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ReplyDeletemy laptop highest resolution is - 1360X768 ,,shall i put -windowed -w 1360 -h 768 -noborder -novid
ReplyDeleteYeah that sounds about right
DeleteYeah that sounds about right
DeleteThank You so much!! You saved my day!! Will commend you :p
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, It's work
ReplyDeleteNo worked Guy~
ReplyDeletestill have other ways?
It works, thank youuuuuu !
ReplyDeletemine says error
ReplyDeleteyou sir are a bauss. fixed
ReplyDeletei still get the black screen, ive tried everything and nothing works
ReplyDeleteMe too. My graphic is nvidia gt 610. Already try all solution. But still blank after 5min. N driver sweeper make my graphic crash coz of registry.
ReplyDeleteMe too. My graphic is nvidia gt 610. Already try all solution. But still blank after 5min. N driver sweeper make my graphic crash coz of registry.
ReplyDeleteThank you man!
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ReplyDeleteSry for my english, i hope its understandable.
One or two weeks ago in the middle of a game my laptop crashed (blue screen of death), and ever since that day whenever i start dota2 its
crashing (black screen). When i start dota after short amount of time the black screen pop out while i still can hear the
music of dota2 but cant start task manager or minimaze or do anyting so im forced to shut down the laptop.
Since i've been playing dota for 1 year on this laptop i dont think its hardware issue.
I've tried the following attempts:
Uninstall dota2 and steam, delete it and then download and install it again. Did not work.
Delete some folders (i found it on forum for some1 worked) then try it. Did not work.
Brought the system back to a year old backup, then install dota2 again. Did not work.
Verifying Game Cache Files. Did not work.
Set launch >>-novid -gl<<.Did not work.
Set launch >>-gl<<.Did not work.
Set launch >>-windowed -w 1600 -h 900 -noborder -novid<<.Did not work.
Turning off steam guard. Did not work.
****Set launch >>-safe <<. It did work for 3 games in one night. The next day i turned on the laptop there was blue screen of death and the same
problem occured so i cant play the game anymore with this setting.
The fact is that with every attempt i'am forced to hard shut down the laptop. Then when i turn it on sometimes there is blue screen of death
sometimes the system fails to load. Then the next time i start the system its succesfull. I cant go on with this futile attempts so i'm asking
for help and if anyone had this problem or can offer a solution i will be much grateful.
TY very much.
do you have Windows 10 64bit?
DeleteSrry but I don't understand how to remove my config files
ReplyDeleteTo: IVAN Mihajlov
ReplyDeleteMan i have same issue, but still dont know why. I tried everything. I will try to get rid of Windows 10 and i will install WIN 7. Its the last hope -> another systém, i think this one is attacked by some malware, otherwise i cant explain that wierd problé
-windowed -w 1366 -h 768 -noborder -novid -autoconfig removed my config files fully updated radeon 330 graphics card still not working. any other solution?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion this guide is very good for beginners
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