B2S-SUGGESTIONS (http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=22556)
BF2-Cleaner: http://games.softpedia.com/progDownload/Battlefield-2-Cleaner-Download-9564.html
Solutions for BF2:
-Patch up drivers on soundcard and graphicscard;
-Install latest BF2patch (also needed after installing SF or PRMM);
-Shut down your firewall when playing BF2 (background problems like F@H can cause failure);
-Make sure your card/monitor can allow 800x600 @60Hz to run. Reason being is that BF2 must start at this res/refresh rate the first time it starts.
-Make sure nothing is overclocked and that memory settings are allocated in BIOS using SPD. Additionally, if your graphics card uses a 4pin molex power connector in addition to the power from the AGP slot then make sure nothing else is using the same power rail.
-Delete the cache files in your BF2 folder and let BF2 recreate them. The files will be in the following location:
C:\Documents and Settings\\My Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\cache\
where is replaced with your xp user name
Delete all folders in that location - they will be recreated when BF2 starts.
-Install the older drivers. Someone installed older Nvidia drivers and after that it worked.
-Delete the temporary user files in 'My Documents, "your PC account name", Battle Field 2' It'll recreate these when it starts again. If you want to be safe rename the BF2 directory and try again.
-Reinstall the latest patch, it worked for me, I've allready installed it but repatch worked really good;
-Make sure you're running DirectX 9.0c (or the latest version)
-Go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com and check that your OS is upto date
-Check that you have the latest BIOS, and device drivers - because this is probably a low-level issue.
-Run the game with the +fullscreen 0 flag so you can see error messages
-Check the Power supply to the vid card...or the power supply in general
If you keep having problems, take a look here: Link For |TG| (http://www.tacticalgamer.com/showthread.php?t=55725)
If anyone keeps having problems, post what the problem is and how it fails to do it's job correct. I'll have alook in to it.
DOORMANS SUPERB LINK (http://www.bf2lag.com/page2.html)
Make sure your running the correct memory timing/settings ie not too aggressive.
My recent build of a new pc highlighted how important this was. My pc simply wouldn't boot and would often restart or get the BSOD, changing memory from Auto detect to SPD, choosing correct voltage and changing from 1T to 2T solved the problem.
And yes, memory timings! A tweaked timing might allow you to boot and surf the net, but games like BF2 are very demanding and could lead to a crash. So always try and set back your timings to something within specs.
This is more performance tweaks, don't know if you want those, but here goes:
Completely deactivate antivirus (this is also in the manual)
Unload what you can from the traybar
"You may want to try running a defragment of your hard drives, as some people have reported their hard drives becoming quite fragmented after install."
"Another note is that the Data Verification process is very Hard drive dependant, so if you have other programs accessing the hard drive while playing BF2, things are going to slow down."
Can this thread stay a bit clean please, thank you.
Fair point DuVeL. Thread tidied! Lets all stick to the topic if we can. BB
After suffering EXCRUCIATING lag or whatever (jerk'o'vision) on my last couple of outings I came upon this little gem (http://www.bf2lag.com/page2.html)
I did the AGP aperture thing, the .exe renaming thing and the high priority thing. Went on TG and spent an hour of silky smooth gaming. :D I'm keen to find out if it's like that on Meatyfellah.
Nice 1 Ron! Excellent find!
BUMPED 4 GMJR...
QuoteOriginally posted by DuVeL@Mar 27 2006, 08:39 AM
BUMPED 4 GMJR...
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Thanks Duvel i will have a go but most of the steps i am going to loose my hair over. If i get really stuck i may ask for your help at the lan :).
QuoteOriginally posted by GhostMjr@Mar 27 2006, 12:42 PM
Thanks Duvel i will have a go but most of the steps i am going to loose my hair over. If i get really stuck i may ask for your help at the lan :).
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Try Doormans link in the first post, I think this might help your problem out the most (the rest isn't relevant for you I think).
I haven't done all the stuff that was suggested as mine was working after reinstalling the patch.
***BUMP for Sulky***
On the top of the mainpost is a new link. Might be interesting for a few people up here.
i'm having problems putting prmm file in, i've downloaded it and extract it to my caches folder on bf2 but is this correct cause i can't join the poe server cause it keeps on saying that i haven't got the correct mod?:blink:
:devil:
PRMM?
Download PoE m8!
Our server is PoE (Point of Excistence).
Righty, well, I decided to go and buy BF2, (:)) But everytime I start it up, I get past the intro move. ( movie clip) Then I get to the part JUST before the menu, ( It's the part when the menu is loading, It's all fuzzy sorta. (( It's ment to be like that. ))
And then.. I get this: "VPU Recover has reset your graphics accelerator as it was no longer responding to graphics driver commands"
Now, I just need to know what to do. I've tryed setting the Screen res to 800x600, but it doesn't seem to help at all.
Does this mean I need a new GFX, or something else? Because my RAM and Proccesor meet the requirements, so.. Could someone help me PPPPLLLEEAAASSSEE!.. :crying: Umm, go on then get to it, HELP ME!
BUMP, as I really wanna play on it, and get this post seen.
EDIT: The GFX card is also good enough, so I'ma have a Better look at Duv's posts, and see if I can find anything.
EDIT:EDIT: I'm D/Ling the 'Newest Patch'.. 5 HOURS!... Well, 4.5, but still... I'll have to leave it on overnight, Adios!
( Bet I do. :doh: )
( 22% !!! )
Also wondering, do I have to Install GameSpy Arcade?
Sometimes my F@H (F@H) also gives me problems so if I want to play BF2 then I have to shut down F@H (F@H).
For the rest, I haven't heard about that problem before.
Have you tryed Google allready? I'm now at work and this time a bit busy...
Quote from: Eternaluk;182136Righty, well, I decided to go and buy BF2, (:)) But everytime I start it up, I get past the intro move. ( movie clip) Then I get to the part JUST before the menu, ( It's the part when the menu is loading, It's all fuzzy sorta. (( It's ment to be like that. ))
And then.. I get this: "VPU Recover has reset your graphics accelerator as it was no longer responding to graphics driver commands"
Now, I just need to know what to do. I've tryed setting the Screen res to 800x600, but it doesn't seem to help at all.
Does this mean I need a new GFX, or something else? Because my RAM and Proccesor meet the requirements, so.. Could someone help me PPPPLLLEEAAASSSEE!.. :crying: Umm, go on then get to it, HELP ME!
What setup are you playing on? What processes are running in the background?
Quote from: outofsync;182270What setup are you playing on? What processes are running in the background?
Setup, i'm not sure what you mean by that, do you mean As in Xp? or vista?
IN that case, Windows Xp.
Processes...? OK: there are about 44...
I'll list some/all of them now...
( I don't know what all of these are. )
swdoctor.exe, alg.exe, msmsgs.exe, LVComSX.exe, QuickCam10.exe, Communications_ ( Something on the end I think, but I can't see it all. ), mHotkey.exe, dragdiag.exe, avgcc.exe, qttask.exe, atiptaxx.exe, ADeck.exe, ewidoctrl.exe, PDVDAerv.exe, cisvc.exe, avgemc.exe, avgupsvc.exe, avgamsvr.exe, guard.exe, explorer.exe, ati2evxx.exe, LVPrcSrv.exe, spoolst.exe, svchost.exe, svchost.exe, svchost.exe, svchost.exe, svchost.exe, svchost.exe, ati2evxx.exe, taskmgr.exe ( ^^ ), IEXPLORER.EXE, lsass.exe, services.exe, winlogon.exe, csrss.exe, smss.exe, svchost.exe, sonytray.exe, sdhelp.exe, ctfmon.exe, system, System Idle Process.
*Wipes brow*There you go, all of them. Glad that's over.
please tell us what hardware (inc graphics card) you have along with driver versions - well no-one said it would be easy did they ? :)
Quote from: BlueBall;182303please tell us what hardware (inc graphics card) you have along with driver versions - well no-one said it would be easy did they ? :)
Uhhhh, Righty... Processor, AMD Athlon, 1.75 Ghz; 512 Mb or RAM; Using DirectX V 9.0; Main Driver, ati2dvag.dll ( That what you need? ); ( This is the part where I'm confused.. ) GFX Card, I THINK it's a RADEON 9250, but that might be the computer mode. ( I'm pretty sure it's the card though 0.o ); DAC type ( 0.o ): Internal DAC (400MHz ).
I'm a bit lost now, So I'll go...
( Hardware as in Mouse, Keyboard, Etc..? )
(( I'm also D/Ling version 1.41 now, It may work, it may not... But I still don't unserstand why it wont let me have a mouse when I get to the "EA user agree ment thing".. ))
Go to start, then to run, in run type: dxdiag
It gives all the info we need and you can copy/paste it.
Is your 9250 a PCI version or AGP? If PCI forget it you wont be able to run BF2. If AGP maybe 50/50 but with v v low settings.
I would suggest you invest in a new AGP video card perhaps a GF6600GT take a look on ebay. BF2 also runs like a dog with 512MB a minimum of 1Gb would be better with 2Gb the ideal amount of RAM. If your motherboard does not have an AGP video card slot you will also have to add a new motherboard to your shopping list. Could be new system time.
You want to stop all unnecessary processes running in the background as well so fire up msconfig and uncheck all startup apps that you can live without and reboot.
see you on the battlefield.
There is a known flaw with BF2. The first time you start it it looks for a monitor than can run 800*600 @ 60Hz refresh. If your monitor gives a higher refresh than 60 then the game will bomb. Use refresh display control panel to set 800*600 at 60Hz and then you should be fine - if your software doesnt let you then download refreshfix or one of the many tools avail on the web for forcing a refresh rate.
Quote from: outofsync;182316You want to stop all unnecessary processes running in the background as well so fire up msconfig and uncheck all startup apps that you can live without and reboot.
see you on the battlefield.
Quote from: BlueBall;182353There is a known flaw with BF2. The first time you start it it looks for a monitor than can run 800*600 @ 60Hz refresh. If your monitor gives a higher refresh than 60 then the game will bomb. Use refresh display control panel to set 800*600 at 60Hz and then you should be fine - if your software doesnt let you then download refreshfix or one of the many tools avail on the web for forcing a refresh rate.
I've done both of the above, at the same time, and I just can't get it to work properly..
I'm going to try it at techy's, see if it's the disk or something.
Or just this computer..
Oh, also DuVeL, I can't copy and paste it, but i'll keep trying. :)
BTW Sync, is GF6600GT that a G-force 6600 GT? ( Not sure what the GT stands for.. )
Right, I think i've shortened this to what you need:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) , MMX, 3DNow, ~1.7GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 396MB used, 853MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON 9250
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON 9250 AGP (0x5960)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5960&SUBSYS_2094148C&REV_01
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (72Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6517 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/23/2005 02:36:23, 224256 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 2/23/2005 02:36:03, 986624 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-1A20-11CF-496E-9E00A0C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x5960
SubSys ID: 0x2094148C
Revision ID: 0x0001
Revision ID: 0x0001
By the looks of this Sync, it's an AGP
And as of a new GFX card what about This? (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gigabyte-6600GT-256MB-PCI-E-Silent-Pipe-Graphics-Card_W0QQitemZ120099849693QQcategoryZ3762QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) Only three days to go let me know!
This is AGP (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XFX-6600GT-128Mb-AGP-x4-x8-Graphics-Card_W0QQitemZ280095564202QQcategoryZ3762QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) do not make the mistake of buying a PCIe for your mobo.
Have you got the latest catalyst drivers 6.11 installed for your video card found here (http://ati.amd.com/support/drivers/xp/radeon-prer300-xp.html)
Do you have any free RAM slots? You could do with an extra 512MB found here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kingston-512MB-PC2100-Memory-DDR-266-Desktop-DIMM-RAM_W0QQitemZ250096320629QQcategoryZ172QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).. assuming you are using DDR RAM and not PC100
edit..I've no idea what the going rate for kids pocket money is these days so you may have to beg steal or borrow some cash to fund your habit
You say that you set your card to 800*600 and it made no difference. Please confirm that you actually set it to 800*600 AND set the refresh rate to 60Hz because you have not explicitly confirmed that you set both resolution AND refresh rate!
Quote from: BlueBall;182388You say that you set your card to 800*600 and it made no difference. Please confirm that you actually set it to 800*600 AND set the refresh rate to 60Hz because you have not explicitly confirmed that you set both resolution AND refresh rate!
Both BB.
Quote from: Eternaluk;182408Both BB.
okey dokey, I just needed to make sure :)