Cannot get PR to work from steam install

[dashdanw]

I just did a fresh re-installation of BF2 and then attempted to install PR from the torrent, I used the latest version and downloaded it today, I got no error messages or anything.

When i go to launch it now the splash screen comes up and disappears and nothing happens.

I have tried all different combinations of compatibility mode but to no avail, and after searching the forums via google I could not find anyone with this problem...can anyone at least give me some guidance? I understand that it is kind of a blank issue with not much to read off of but I would really like to start playing the mod.

[IINoddyII]

You'll probably get more assistance in the tech support forum.

is it a legit copy of BF2 ?

did you fully patch BF2 ?

have you tried running in windowed mode

[Johncro]

Steam does that all.,
Turn off the Steam Overlay. That should fix it.

[puckett]

You'll probably get more assistance in the tech support forum.

is it a legit copy of BF2 ?

did you fully patch BF2 ?

have you tried running in windowed mode

Are you joking? Steam autopatches, oh and I'm pretty sure you cannot buy BF2 off of steam without having a legitimate copy.

[IINoddyII]

Apologies only read

attempted to install PR from the torrent

Fail on my part.

Brain fade today

[Punkbuster]

Have you installed the PR files in the correct order?

I am not sure how the torrent works... but if it gets you 3 files, you must install them in the correct order (Part 1 then part 2 ...)

[Saobh]

Moved to "PR:BF2 Support"

[CallousDisregard]

I'm not sure this is your issue but make sure the Steam overlay is turned off or you get a Punkbuster kick.
Also make sure you add PR to the "non-steam games" list in your Games tab.
Good luck.

[dashdanw]

wow thanks for all of the replys guys! like i said its a fresh install of (legit) bf2, steam is SUPPOSED to autoupdate it but when i get home tonight ill launch bf2 to make sure its in working order, and ill try disabling the steam overlay, however im not running it from steam so i dont see why i would give me the overlay?

[baschi]

why would you try disableing the steam in-game community when youre not even running off steam???????
whats up with that steam paranoia? i dont get it why people cant get their game to run. pisses me off.

[baschi]

so, do yo have a dvd or did you download it from STEAMMM??? "im not running it from steam "
what are you, stupid?

[CallousDisregard]

wow thanks for all of the replies guys! like i said its a fresh install of (legit) bf2, steam is SUPPOSED to auto-update it but when i get home tonight ill launch bf2 to make sure its in working order, and i'll try disabling the steam overlay, however im not running it from steam so i don't see why i would give me the overlay?

The title of the thread is about steam install and AFAIK if you DL'd the game from steam you have to run it through steam.

[Jamaican]

Do you get a cd key of steam?

If so id try downloading the bf2 . Iso and install from that.