Bf2 Day

[Armitage]

It's back and starts this Monday. So dust down your old choppers and charge them defibrillators.
 
Fun starts at 20.00 hrs GMT

[outofsync]

Looking forward to it.

[Whitey]

If I can get it running, I'll be there.  Currently crashing out on startup.

[DuVeL]

If I can get it running, I'll be there. Currently crashing out on startup.

Got F@H running?

[delanvital]

Got F@H running?

Yup, f@h and BF2 is a no-no

[Anonymous]

If I can get it running, I'll be there.  Currently crashing out on startup.

You can also try deleting all folders in the C:\Documents and Settings\login-name\My Documents\Battlefield 2\mods\bf2\cache folder


they will get rebuilt on first map load

Other thing to check is that your card monitor will run at 800x600@60Hz as BF2 tries to start at that initially and it is so well coded that if your setup wont run at that (even though it runs at higher resolutions) then it will crash out :sideways:

[Whitey]

Patch 1.41 installed, F@H disabled, screen res checked and cache cleared.  Still won't start past the initial splash screen. :g:

[OldBloke]

Patch 1.41 installed, F@H disabled, screen res checked and cache cleared.  Still won't start past the initial splash screen. :g:

From the Tweak guide:

Video.con



VideoSettings.setResolution 1280x960@75Hz



This setting controls your current resolution in Battlefield 2. The format is Width x Height@Refresh Rate. If you cannot start up BF2 and change the resolution from within the game, try altering it here to help you startup the game. In particular when you want to launch BF2 for the first time and the game just crashes back to desktop (See Troubleshooting Tips section), you can change the resolution from its default of 800x600@60Hz to one your monitor supports. Note however that certain resolutions are unsupported and entering them here will not work - see the Command Line section further below.

[Whitey]

I've tried various resolutions and still no luck. Trying a full re-install now of BF2.

[delanvital]

I've tried various resolutions and still no luck.

Was one of them 800x600@60Hz? IIRC that is the basic resolution and frame rate for the game.

Check these out:
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=101709

and try no-sound.

Edit: Damn. Too late.

[Whitey]

Was one of them 800x600@60Hz? IIRC that is the basic resolution and frame rate for the game.

Check these out:
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=101709

and try no-sound.

Edit: Damn. Too late.

I had tried 800x600@60hz and the no-sound option.

[Rabbi Bob]

I've tried various resolutions and still no luck. Trying a full re-install now of BF2.

I had the problem a year ago and I can't recall what specifically fixed, however I do remember following steps like the following:

http://forums.nvidia.com/lofiversion/index.php?t22856.html

Eureka!

So I called EA and they told me to go through this procedure for a full un-install. If you un-install via the software, a lot of background files are still there and the game will still hunt for the old video card, then crash when it can't find it.

Here's what they told me to do:
You can manually uninstall the game by removing the files and registry keys associated with it. Be sure to follow these steps exactly as they appear to prevent accidental file/program deletion on your system.

note: To manually uninstall the Battlefield 2: Euro Force and/or Battlefield 2: Armored Fury booster packs you must do a complete uninstall of Battlefield 2 from your system.

To delete the save files:

1. Open My Documents.
2. Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.

To delete the game files (in the default location):

1. Open My Computer.
2. Open the C drive.
3. Open the Program Files folder.
4. Open the EA GAMES folder.
5. Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.
6. Close all open windows.
7. Right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.

To edit the registry and remove Battlefield 2:

1. Click on the Start button.
2. Click on Run.
3. Type regedit in the text field.
4. Click File and then choose Export.
5. Name the file Backup and make sure the Export Range is set to All.
6. Click Save; you will now be returned to the Registry Editor window.
7. Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
8. Click the plus sign next to Software.
9. Click the plus sign next to DICE.
10. Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.
11. Right-click on the Battlefield 2: Amored Fury folder (if applicable) and choose Delete.
12. Click the plus sign next to Electronic Arts.
13. Right-click and choose Delete on any Battlefield 2 folders.
14. Click the plus sign next to Microsoft.
15. Click the plus sign next to Windows.
16. Click the plus sign next to CurrentVersion.
17. Click the plus sign next to Uninstall.
18. Right-click on the key named {04858915-9F49-4B2A-AED4-DC49A7DE6A7B} andchoose Delete.
19. A Confirm Key Delete window will appear, choose Yes.
20. Close the WindowsRegistry Editor.
21. Go to the following folder: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information (If you cannot find this folder you may have to go to Tools > Folder Settings and click the setting to “SHOW hidden folders.”)
22. Find the folders with the exact same values as the registry keys above and delete them.
23. Empty the recycle bin once more.

Battlefield 2 is now completely removed from your system.

Try cleaning out your Temporary directory. Do not delete the folder itself, open the folder, select all of the contents, and then delete them. Often you will get an error that some of these files can't be deleted. This is usually because they are currently in use, so first let's end any program that would be using these temporary files.

· Hold down the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys at the same time
· Click the "Processes" tab.
· Click on the gray bar in the middle column that says User Name to sort by user name.
· Do NOT select anything for SYSTEM, LOCAL SERVICE, or NETWORK SERVICE.
· Click on anything besides EXPLORER and TASKMGR for this User Name or other user names.
· Click on END PROCESS
· Repeat these steps until only explorer.exe and taskmgr.exe are open for this user profile.

Note that some applications may take multiple times before closing. Don't worry that you are permanently changing your system configuration; these applications will return when you restart your system. Once this step has been completed, please proceed to the steps below.

· Double click on "My Computer"
· Double click on the C: drive
· Double click on the "Windows" folder.
· Double click on the "Temp" folder.
· Hold the "CTRL" key and tap the "A" key to select all.
· Tap the "Delete" key on your keyboard and accept the "Are you sure you want to delete these files" prompt.

You may install the game from here.

[Whitey]

All working, after the re-install I had to delete my profile directory and it started up no problem.  Still need to sort out my controls though...

[OldBloke]

The BF2 server status link is now working

[Zootoxin]

So what will be the IP + Port and Password for this..?

Are we gonna use teamspeak? or Vent?