BF2S Forums New Patch Won't Install.

Question:
How do you resolve errors that occur while patching /Battlefield 2/?

Answer:
Errors during the patching process are typically due to a damaged or
corrupted installation of the game. Manually removing the game from
your system, reinstalling, and re-patching should resolve any errors.

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.

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. Click the *plus sign* next to *Electronic Arts*.
12. Right-click and choose *Delete* on any /Battlefield 2/ folders.
13. Click the *plus sign* next to *Microsoft*.
14. Click the *plus sign* next to *Windows*.
15. Click the *plus sign* next to *CurrentVersion*.
16. Click the *plus sign* next to *Uninstall*.
17. Right-click and choose *Delete* on the key named
*{04858915-9F49-4B2A-AED4-DC49A7DE6A7B}*.
18. Close the Registry Editor.

/Battlefield 2/ should now be completely uninstalled. If anything
appears to be working incorrectly after editing the registry, simply
double-click on the Backup file on your desktop to restore the old registry.

You may now reinstall the game, and reapply the patch. It is
recommended that you install the game to the default directory to reduce
the chance of conflicting file locations.


From a google search, I guess this is from EA?

Reinstall is typically the solution for these types of issues. Just save your player profile somewhere else, no point in having to setup your keys and game settings all over again.

No, all of your stats are saved on EA's stats server, it has nothing to do with files on your machine. If you spare your 'My Documents\Battlefield 2' then you wont even have to bother retrieving your account. If you want to delete all of that as well, then simply reinstall and at the login page go to manage accounts and retrieve (or something very close... you should be able to figure it out.)

Thehe...peeps very often accuse Windows installer (or some other parts of windows or other software...) when something goes wrong.
Usually the truth is that the only one who suxx is the ignorant user...

I did that regedit thing, and the patch install did it again. And I can't find the no-installer DL on the German site.

I am defragmenting. Maybe that will do something. I sure as hell had alot of fragmented files.

Nope. Defrag did nothing. I am going to go out and kill some innocent people now. Bye.

Specs?

2048 mb RAM
74 gig Raptor c drive (BF2 is saved there, and only half of it is full)
160 gig d drive (nothing is on there)
7800GTX
AMD FX55 San Diego

Those kind of specs?

L.E.Alpha.tUeTe wrote:

Disadvantage:  Had some problems after installing the patch. Cos starting Battlefield2 ended with a RETURN TO DESKTOP without any error message.

No no, that's a normal feature of BF2, everybody gets it.

L.E.Alpha.tUeTe wrote:

Sorry ?  What do you mean ?

He is joking.. HA HA! - I think we all get the... I dont want you to play BF2 and study for your certifiaction / test / spend time with your family EA Subliminal message.

@GoodfellaSnoop - Yah but how big is your Root drive (Usually your C but I cant assume), does it have more than 1.6 gig free space?  Is your operating system Windows XP?  If so do you have all the latest patches (e.g. SP2 ect ect ect)

But if you want try the "no istaller" version of the patch and see if that works?

Let us know!