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    Anyone having problems playing BBC2 online?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by PC Solutions, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. PC Solutions

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    I just re-installed BBC2 on my R1 and I log into my account but it doesnt show any servers at all. Is anyone else having this problem?
     
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    wat you need to do is locate the updater - it will b located where the bc2.exe in C:/ program files/ ea/ .... and then run the updater
     
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    i purchased it and downloaded it from EA.com
     
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    the updater.exe will still b in program files
    mine is located - C:/Program files (x86)/Electronic Arts/Battlefield bad company 2/BFBC2Updater.exe
     
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    I found it. but when i go to run the updater it runs the game and still shows no servers.
     
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    you probably need to check ur filters - like wat gametype, maptype and where ur located. otherwise im not sure :|
     
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    Not sure what files to check. I am trying to play multiplayer and any map. I am in Michigan USA
     
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    Check you're service browser filters for North America. If you have later drivers than 265.xx you cannot play in PunkBuster servers so change filters to Non-Punk servers. Once all filters are selected. REFRESH THE LIST. If that doesn't work I would suggest deleting Documents/BC2 folder and that will revert everything to default settings and repeat the process...
     
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    Where are the service browser filters located?
     
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    Um. In the server browser? :confused:
     
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    Reinstall the game. Don't just click NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT FINISH. I believe you have to click the option where it says to register the copy of BF to play online for the EA version.
     
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    Ooops .. I uninstalled the game and now I have to re-download it from EA Download Manager :(
     
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    As a suggestion. I would use Welcome to Steam to purchase games rather than EA Store... I've used steam since Half-Life: Counter-Strike version 1.3 It's by far the most reliable service for purchasing games, as well as exceptional technical support and deals.
     
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    Yeah I just signed up for steam and already had purchased the game from EA back when it came out.
     
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    Steam is a great site and product. It's so nice to have a one stop shop for our games and you can even create backups of your games on external drives.
     
    stevenxowens792, Feb 23, 2011
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    Next game will Def. be purchased from steam! Now if I can just figure out this BBC2 issue.
     
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    I rather have the EA version. No need to run Steam in the background. I use Steam if I have no other choice for a game.
     
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    Steam only takes up around ~10K Memory. However if you enable GameOverlay (chat) it can take up a lot more...
     
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    I would say Xfire store is generally cheaper than steam and without the need to run the game through the program.
    wen i bought bfbc2 it was $20 USD on Xfire and $70 USD on steam.
     
    M11x ftw, Feb 25, 2011
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    70 USD? o_O Is it that expensive?
     
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    it was wen i bought mine from xfire about 5 months ago
    currently, on steam its at 40 compared to 20 on xfire...
     
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    WOW.. I paid $20 on EA for BBC2
     
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    (accidental double post)
     
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