BF2 win 7 issues

[Moldylunchbox]

I upgraded from XP to windows 7 and installed Battlefield 2 (deluxe edition), then the 1.41 patch and then 1.5 patch. However, when I go to launch the game there is no splash screen, and the screen just goes black for 2 seconds and then goes straight back to the desktop without an error message. Does anyone know of a fix for this? or could it be as simple as just reinstalling the game?

win 7 ultimate 64-bit
AMD phenom 3ghz quad core
nvidia geforce 8800 GTS
4 GB ram

[Q2M100]

I have the same issue with my desktop. From what I have read, this is the most common problem with Battlefield 2. The frustrating part however, is the fact that this problem can mean any number of problems with your computer. If anyone has a full proof fix, please post it here.

[theiceman]

I too have this problem...really frustrating

[Jimbow]

I had the same prob so first make sure u are running as administrator if that dosent work try to install 1.41 then 1.5 and if that dosent work uninstall bf2 and install again if u need more help pm or add me on xfire:healey0512

[Gore]

To get an error mesage right click the PR icon, then in target or destination, add +fullscreen 0 at the end, then it will give you an error message you can try and google.

[Moldylunchbox]

I got this message:

Debug assertion failed!
version: 1.5.3153-802.0 Build date: 2009-8-10 17:8
Module: RendDX9
File: c:\dice\projects\BF2Branches\BF2JunePatch\Code\BF2\RendDX9\VideoOptions.cpp
Line: 234

Text: Unknown DynamicOption value 800x600@60Hz

[Moldylunchbox]

I got this message:

Debug assertion failed!
version: 1.5.3153-802.0 Build date: 2009-8-10 17:8
Module: RendDX9
File: c:\dice\projects\BF2Branches\BF2JunePatch\Code\BF2\RendDX9\VideoOptions.cpp
Line: 234

Text: Unknown DynamicOption value 800x600@60Hz

[dpq06]

I got this message:

Debug assertion failed!
version: 1.5.3153-802.0 Build date: 2009-8-10 17:8
Module: RendDX9
File: c:\dice\projects\BF2Branches\BF2JunePatch\Code\BF2\RendDX9\VideoOptions.cpp
Line: 234

Text: Unknown DynamicOption value 800x600@60Hz

Hmm, well i heard one solution for different kinds of crashes is "Try running it in a larger resolution than 800x600" though, i don't know if changing your resolution is possible if you can't actually start the game. Well sure i bet it's possible just maybe not that easy?

[Moldylunchbox]

How do I run it in a larger resolution than 800x600? Because my monitors resolution is already set to standard 1024x768. would there be a file I would have to edit in the BF2 folder in order for it to run at a desired resolution (because I can't change it in-game obviously if I can't even get to the splash screen)

[Q2M100]

I think I know our problem!

To find out if this is affecting you, follow the following instructions:

1.Open up the "Control Panel"
2.Click on "Hardware and Sound"
3.Under "Devices and Printers", Click on "Device Manager"
4.In the "Device Manager" window, Click on "Display adapters"

The "Display adapters" screen will show you your graphics card. If your graphics card is made by Intel, it means that you have an integrated graphics card. What this really means is that you don't have a true graphics card. Without a true graphics card, it is impossible to run BF2.

If you don't have an Intel graphics card, Google your graphics card name and find out whether it is an integrated card or not. If not, you may be able to run BF2 on your computer and your problem is solely based on resolution, refresh rate, incompatible graphics card, etc.

This may help: Popular Technology.net: Battlefield 2: The Video Card Controversy

[Moldylunchbox]

I have a Nvidia Geforce 8800 GTS 512, running in a PCI express slot like it should be.
I have been able to play this game on the same system fine in the past, the only thing that has changed is that I've gone from XP to Windows 7.

[Moldylunchbox]

I've tried every combination of resolutions and Hz possible, ive tried every compatibility mode and ran as admin. I've updated drivers, I've done everything I can think of...I don't know what do do any more ...Guess I'll just wait for ARMA client to come out because ARMA works fine.

The only thing I can think of is the game folder is in program files (x86) is there a difference between the normal program files and (x86)

I've also noticed there is no .con file in the C:\Users\(username)\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default directory...

could someone do me a favor and open their video.con file in notepad and paste everything here so I can copy it and replace the file? There's a profile.con and a audio.con, but no video

[Moldylunchbox]

AHA! It works now, I googled around to find a picture of what the default settings should be in the con file and opened up notepad and copied everything down and saved it

VideoSettings.setTerrainQuality 3
VideoSettings.setGeometryQuality 3
VideoSettings.setLightingQuality 2
VideoSettings.setDynamicLightingQuality 3
VideoSettings.setDynamicShadowsQuality 3
VideoSettings.setEffectsQuality 3
VideoSettings.setTextureQuality 3
VideoSettings.setTextureFilteringQuality 3
VideoSettings.setResolution 1024x768@85Hz
VideoSettings.setAntialiasing Off
VideoSettings.setViewDistanceScale 1
VideoSettings.setVideoOptionScheme 2

Runs fine now...for some reason when I installed the game there was no default settings for video so every time I went to run the game the computer was like "I don't know how you want this displayed!" and crashed.

so anyway, If you have the same problem just copy the video settings and paste them into notepad and save as a .CON.

[crusader]

Hey Moldylunchbox,
i did it just as you said it, but it didnt worked ??:
nothing chanced =(

[crusader]

AHA! It works now, I googled around to find a picture of what the default settings should be in the con file and opened up notepad and copied everything down and saved it

VideoSettings.setTerrainQuality 3
VideoSettings.setGeometryQuality 3
VideoSettings.setLightingQuality 2
VideoSettings.setDynamicLightingQuality 3
VideoSettings.setDynamicShadowsQuality 3
VideoSettings.setEffectsQuality 3
VideoSettings.setTextureQuality 3
VideoSettings.setTextureFilteringQuality 3
VideoSettings.setResolution 1024x768@85Hz
VideoSettings.setAntialiasing Off
VideoSettings.setViewDistanceScale 1
VideoSettings.setVideoOptionScheme 2

Runs fine now...for some reason when I installed the game there was no default settings for video so every time I went to run the game the computer was like "I don't know how you want this displayed!" and crashed.

so anyway, If you have the same problem just copy the video settings and paste them into notepad and save as a .CON.

so just copy this and make it a .con file in notepad, and save it as video.con in the folder profiles? i did that, but it didnt worked

[Moldylunchbox]

Yeah, make sure you you save it here: C:\Users\(username)\Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles\Default

also not sure if it matters or not but the "V" in Video.con is capitalized for me.

[rapman_coolieo]

I get this message:

Particles.fx(229): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(251): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(273): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(297): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'

retry/cancel

NEED HELP........

[Moldylunchbox]

I get this message:

Particles.fx(229): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(251): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(273): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(297): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'

retry/cancel

NEED HELP........

From what I've read it might be caused by a previous version of the game, if you've had they game on your hardrive before I'd suggest completely uninstalling the game and any addons or mods, and your BF2 in your documents and try a clean install.

Also make sure your running in compatibility mode (win XP service pack 2 or 3) and run as administrator

[rapman_coolieo]

this is the first time i'm installing it onto my computer, but i'm running in windows 7 now.... does it not work with windows 7...?

[maarit]

I get this message:

Particles.fx(229): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(251): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(273): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'
Particles.fx(297): error X3041: unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL'

retry/cancel

NEED HELP........

unsupported compiler target 'LOWPSMODEL - Google-haku'

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f26-pr ... model.html

maybe something....