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    Mercenaries 2 has stopped working??? On the startup ???

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jaboyle, Sep 7, 2008.

  1. jaboyle

    jaboyle Notebook Geek

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    Basically, I bought the game via direct 2 drive and extracted the files using win zip, I then ran the instalation, put in my product key and installed the game. I even registered it with the ea download manager but still no response.

    I can play that game as i am above reecomended settings on the 'systemrequirementslab', 'canyourunit' section.

    I try and run the game and I am greeted with the message of "mercenaries 2 has stopped working", "A problem has caused the programme to stop working" !!

    AGGGGHHH

    Why wont it open ??

    Please could people give me some suggestions ?

    Many Many kind regards, Jaboyle :)
     
    jaboyle, Sep 7, 2008
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  2. jaboyle

    jaboyle Notebook Geek

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    bump ! Please help !
     
    jaboyle, Sep 7, 2008
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    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    Did you read any reviews before buying M2? Apparently this game is really buggy and a huge disappointment. You may want to give EA a call.
     
    Signal2Noise, Sep 7, 2008
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    -Amadeus Excello- Notebook Evangelist

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    Jaboyle, have you submitted a trouble ticket?
     
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  5. jaboyle

    jaboyle Notebook Geek

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    yes, on direct 2 drive, now awaiting a reply of some sort.
     
    jaboyle, Sep 7, 2008
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    yes, on direct 2 drive, awaiting a reply of some sort
     
    jaboyle, Sep 7, 2008
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    call EA this game has so many bugs!
     
    Halo360Fan, Sep 7, 2008
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    Its the refresh rate thats probably causing your problem. Check what you're monitor's refresh rate is and go to your game directory and find the mercs2.ini file and change the refresh rate in that to your monitor's refresh rate.
     
    hyawatha15, Sep 8, 2008
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    hi, I have one mercs2.ini file and it is a blank notepad when clicked, That is the only file with that name.

    Any help on what to do? thanks
     
    jaboyle, Sep 8, 2008
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  10. Thrstaer

    Thrstaer Newbie

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    I have the exact same problem as you have, the game installs perfectly and when I start it up I get a white screen for a sec & than the errors pops.

    Btw, I checked my resfresh rate and its 61, changed the refresh rate in the .ini file but still doesnt work. Any other suggestion?

    Jaboyle if you find a solution let me know!
     
    Thrstaer, Sep 10, 2008
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  11. Signal2Noise

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    In reality EA should be finding the solution, not us gamers. ;)
     
    Signal2Noise, Sep 10, 2008
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  12. Thrstaer

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    True that, however it seems more and more usual that gamers look for solutions themselfs... And I want a solution fast so I'm opening up all registers.

    PS: I emailed the support of EA and they promise to reply within the next business day.
     
    Thrstaer, Sep 10, 2008
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