I followed all the installation files as best as I could.

I already had the game installed from when I previously payed to play FFXI so I didn't download the torrent file for it. I downloaded the updates and pasted them in my FFXI folder. I copied the data file from PlayOnline Viewer and put it in my FFXI folder. I didn't have the Visual C++ files, don't know where to get those, but I got the last one you're supposed to install, the 2015 one from a link on a YouTube website. I used one of the launchers, it asked me to create a login, I created one and logged in. It had some kind of welcome message, but then the screen disappears and nothing happens.

Anyone who could help me out? I'd appreciate it. I really love this game, but I can't really afford it right now, so hoping to get on here. Thanks greatly.