Windows 7 help

[ekrommen]

1 - the only thing i know is update your video driver, that solved some problems for me; I'm not sure if it matters but I also run the game in xp mode
2 - you need to get the Cmbb vista patch

I think this has probably been dealt with, but I am just now upgrading to Windows 7 & need some help please:

1. How do I get rid of the black boxes that appear in the upper right of the game screen? See attached image.

2. How do I launch the game without the game disk in my drive?

3. How do I disable the explosion sound when I close the game?