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    BF2 startup problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zer0 Access, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Ok this is the second post ive made about a game problem...i swear my M1530 doesnt wanna let me play any games...Anyway ive installed BF2 and everything went fine up until i wanted to play it. Basically i start it and click play BF2 th screen goes black and flickers then im back at my desktop. Anyone know whats happening and what i can do to fix it.

    Have M1530 with 2G RAM 2.0Ghz intel core duo processor and 8600M GT

    Thanks
     
    Zer0 Access, Feb 7, 2008
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  2. Lithus

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    Turn off AV/AS, update punkbuster, uninstall/reinstall punkbuster, update drivers, patches.
     
    Lithus, Feb 7, 2008
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  3. Zer0 Access

    Zer0 Access Notebook Evangelist

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    Dunno what AV/As is sorry :( this isnt an online problem or anything..ive just bought it. A game should work without having to download features online
     
    Zer0 Access, Feb 7, 2008
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    In a perfect world, they should. AV/AS - antivirus/antispyware. If you don't try what I said, it's still not going to work. You can't just will it to work.

    Also, make sure your monitor is running at 60 Hz.
     
    Lithus, Feb 7, 2008
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  5. Ch28Kid

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    Under My Documents

    EA should dump something related to battlefield 2 about your profile.

    Back that up first and then delete the folder. I think its something to do with the "temp" folder.

    See how that works out for you.
     
    Ch28Kid, Feb 7, 2008
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  6. havoc531

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    I had the same problem with my desktop. First, right-click the shortcut and click 'Run as Administrator' if you have Vista.
    -Uninstall game. Reboot.
    -Uninstall display drivers and use Driver Cleaner Pro to clean up. Reboot.
    -Install latest drivers. Reboot.
    -Install game.
    -Play game.
     
    havoc531, Feb 7, 2008
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  7. AznImports602

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    I think it is a sign to not play that game. I let go of that game a long time ago, you should too... There are better out there...
     
    AznImports602, Feb 7, 2008
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    I remember that happened to me a long time ago when i had a really bad video card. I later found out that it couldn't run it, but a 8600gt should be able to run it on max settings. Update your display drivers.
     
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    Gophn, Feb 8, 2008
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