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    Battlefield 2 Demo Problems

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Necromas, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. Necromas

    Necromas Notebook Deity

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    OS: Vista Premium 32bit
    Video Card: 256mb 8600m GT (ddr2)
    CPU: 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo
    RAM: 2 gigs
    Drivers: 174.31 using modded inf from laptopvideo2go

    Problem: When I try to run the Battlefield 2 Demo it goes to a black screen for a couple seconds and then returns to the desktop.

    Attempted solutions:

    -Running it as the administrator (I have UAC off anyways)
    -Editing the Video.con files to allow any refresh rate, and changing the default resolution settings
    -Running in XP SP2 compatability mode
    -Reinstalling and restarting
    -Closing background programs
    -Profanities

    Help? Suggestions?
     
    Necromas, Mar 21, 2008
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    What about DirectX? Running the latest March 08'?
     
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    Okay, apparently the 174.31 drivers somehow changed my refresh rate from 60Hz to 63Hz, and for some reason they decided to make Battlefield 2 incompatible with non standard refresh rates. I will try older drivers and see if I can get it to work.
     
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    Gophn, Mar 21, 2008
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