iHoudini
Member
+2|6724
P4 3.0 GHz
1.0 GB RAM
GeForce 6800 vanilla (AGP)
Windows XP Media Center 2004

I have been playing BF2 for about a year now with no problems with CTD issues.  All of a sudden, a few days ago, BF2 stops working.  When I try to startup the game, the screen flickers black for a few seconds and then crashes back to the desktop.  This problem started happening by itself.  I had done absolutely nothing to my computer between the time it worked last, and the time the problem started happening.  So I put a minimal effort in to fix it but I get nothing.  So I completely reformat my hard drive and do a fresh XP install and install the game and neccessary drivers.  The game works for about a day, but then the same thing happens- I get CTD upon startup after doing absolutely nothing to my computer.  I played BF2, let the comp sleep for a while, and when I tried to play again, I got the problem.  With way too many hours in to this problem, I was hoping someone else might have some insight.  Here's what I've done:  I've installed newest drivers for all of my hardware in the comp.  I've even tried installing older versions for my video card with no luck.  I've reinstalled the game many times.  The problem happens when I first install the game, as well as when I install the latest patch.  I've tried a manual uninstall on the game where I deleted registry keys and such.  I tried setting AGP from 8x down to 4x.  I've tried deleting the Battlefield 2 folder from my documents.  I've tried changing the resolution in the video.con settings.  I've tried renaming the movie folder to skip the intro movie.  I've tried every idea that I've seen from searching google.  Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
t0mhank5
Member
+319|6916|Surge
it's the 1.3 patch, theres pretty much nothing you can do about it until EA fixes it, ir at least they try to fix it. dont blame it on your computer, ive been having the same problem, one out of every ten or so times i load a map it crashes to desktop.
iHoudini
Member
+2|6724
I don't think the patch is what is doing it.  I played on 1.3 with no problems until it just all of a sudden stopped working.  Also, when I reinstalled the game, I always tried the game without patching and I still had the same problem.

I got my hands on a GeForce FX5500 to see if my graphics card was the problem.  I know the 5500 isn't technically supported, but it ran fine on my friends computer.  I installed the 5500 into my computer and I got the exact same problem.  I suppose this isn't totally conclusive because it technically isn't supported, but I have a feeling that the gfx card is not the problem.

I also have SP2 installed, along with all of the other windows updates.

Last edited by iHoudini (2006-06-21 21:33:24)

CoronadoSEAL
pics or it didn't happen
+207|6722|USA
a reboot fixes everything n00b
King_County_Downy
shitfaced
+2,791|6801|Seattle

You're going to have to uninstall and reinstall the game and the patches. I had to about a week ago. Be sure to save the patch 1.3 to your computer to save some time next time it happens
Sober enough to know what I'm doing, drunk enough to really enjoy doing it
topthrill05
Member
+125|6782|Rochester NY USA

iHoudini wrote:

I don't think the patch is what is doing it.  I played on 1.3 with no problems until it just all of a sudden stopped working.  Also, when I reinstalled the game, I always tried the game without patching and I still had the same problem.

I got my hands on a GeForce FX5500 to see if my graphics card was the problem.  I know the 5500 isn't technically supported, but it ran fine on my friends computer.  I installed the 5500 into my computer and I got the exact same problem.  I suppose this isn't totally conclusive because it technically isn't supported, but I have a feeling that the gfx card is not the problem.

I also have SP2 installed, along with all of the other windows updates.
It is 1.3.

Re-install should do it. If that doesn't work do it again. Although 1.4 should be coming out tomorrow so just wait.
fadedsteve
GOP Sympathizer
+266|6695|Menlo Park, CA
well my friends this is an issue that keeps rearing its ugly head!!!

I have a rediculous cpu, and this still happens to me too!! Some days I will have CTD free day, sometimes I have it 2/3 times while playing in an evening!!

Its the patch clearly, I never had these problems during 1.2, so we just need to wait till DICE fixes the issues!! good luck *sarcasm*

Last edited by fadedsteve (2006-08-07 19:54:19)

CoronadoSEAL
pics or it didn't happen
+207|6722|USA
well my friends this is an issue that keeps rearing its ugly head!!!

I have a rediculous cpu, and this still happens to me too!! Some days I will have CTD free day, sometimes I have it 2/3 times while playing in an evening!!

Its the patch clearly, I never had these problems during 1.2, so we just need to wait till DICE fixes the issues!! good luck *sarcasm*
CoronadoSEAL
pics or it didn't happen
+207|6722|USA
n00b

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