BF2S Forums Downloaded incremental patch, and now game won't even start

I had to download the full patch, wipe BF2 and reinstall.....now works fine!

I have the same problem... trying to dl the full patch now.... :-(

sn00ze wrote:

1hawaii50 wrote:

I downloaded the incremental patch, and now when I try to start the game, it just stays at the desktop.  The game isn't even trying to load.  I am now downloading the full version.  Do I need to uninstall everything and re-install with the full patch, or can I just patch over the existing version on my system?  Thanks in advance!

I had the same problem. I had changed the name of the .exe file in BF2. Therefore the patch didn´t update it so I had to DL the big patchfile, rename the .exe to BF2.exe again and ran the patch.
Now it works fine.

Good luck m8!!

x2 and also

Ok here is what I found  this might fixit for sum

First off Install full patch not "incremet" ( this should fix most of the problems )
Update Punkbuster After new patch ( full install ) update your PB, you can find out how to auto update PB in general chat section of this forums ( titled top 10 tweak guids )

To steps above should fix the problems also found this on other forums that might help 

1. I found this sorted, my problems out, alternatively you just need to switch your PC to run with just 1 cpu (in window task manager, right click BF2.exe, select affinity- deselect one of the cpu's and away you go!)

2.If that dont work dude, try turning Hyperthreading off in your BIOS. Done the trick for me, I had the exact same problem.
I dont have Dual processors though but if the above post don't work give it a bash.

3.Video settings check make sure they set to low ( only for now just to see if it helps our problem )

4.People getting a CTD when they hit 'Join Game' should be able to connect by using the  ESC button instead.( tip by ptegan )

if any of it fails reinsatalling game with full ptach and full PB update will fix your problems.

This should help few of you Enjoy

Peace Boris