Heres what it looks like when it first loads, the console doesn't behave normally:

Without console, just black screen:

I also just updated my video card drivers, here are my system specs:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/17/2008, 19:54:15
Machine name: MGS
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 3326MB RAM
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9800 GX2
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0604&SUBSYS_23701682&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1400 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor