If you encounter problems when you try to run your game ( black screen or other ), please perform the following operation:
-   right  Click on the game's shortcut 
-    Properties 
-  Switch to the Compatibility tab   
-  Check the box:  Run this program in compatibility mode for and select :Windows 98 or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)  
-  [ Windows Vista / 7 ]  Check the box Run as administrator  
-  Apply, then restart Salammbo