Basically I load it up and it goes on to a black screen with writing (a boot up mode). Then it just turns fully black and kicks me off. Can anyone help me?

EDIT: fixed i found out that i just need to run it in admin mode. great game btw :) 5.99 bucks well spent

You should try EDuke32 to play the game anyway. It's much more enjoyable than playing it in DOSbox