Returning to Desktop

[r3dspik3]

Hello there

I have following problem

When I play PR at some point in the gameplay i just return to my desktop.....and no error massage....

Already happend twice....does anyone got an idea??

really hate it because happens when im really into it and doing good

greetz

[SnipingCoward]

this problem is refered to as "crash to desktop" or "ctd"
there are quite a few threads regarding possible solutions, I suggest you search the forums first

if it fails run PR in windowed mode (search forum/google on how to do that) this should throw an error message which again you can use to search the forum/google

if all fails report back what you have tried and what you have come up with so far (don't forget to post your specs)

[r3dspik3]

hey there...yea sorry for that...but most threats didnt have that what i have....

so....still same problem....i reinstalled bf and pr completly...and even run it in windowed mode...but still it returns to my desktop and still no error message....thats what kinda bugs me....

my specs are

Windows XP Home SP3
Intel Core Due CPU E6550 @ 2,33 Ghz
2 GB RAM
GeForce 9800 GT

all drivers are up to date

[SnipingCoward]

Ok lets clear a few things up:
Is this a new problem? i.e. has PR worked flawlessly before?
Is there any pattern in the crash? (always the same map, same amount of time into the game...)
Can you think of any change (software installation, windows update, new firewall) that might have caused this to start?
Another thing, although you are using XP RAM might still be an issue, have you tried increasing your pagefile yet?
Check your RAM for defects using a tool like memtest.exe or a linux live cd's memtest.
Does this problem only occur in PR or also BF2?

In some rare cases PB has caused CTDs, try manually reinstalling it. (using pbsvc.exe and pbsetup.exe)