[Solved]loading maps? - Desura install

[IDRick]

I downloaded the ~ 4GB file from desura.com, which is supposed to simplify install. After the install, I could find PR:VN maps in my server list but could not play because apparently, the map files were not installed in my computer. Any help for me?

Thanks!

[Q2M100]

It seems like you downloaded the full PR:BF2 install. You will also need the separate PR:V addon.

Downloads | Project Reality

[IDRick]

Hmm, I downloaded the PR:V addon and during the install phase, it says I need to download PR-BF2 0.973 but it is already downloaded... Do I have to do it again (ie download PR:BF2)?

Thanks for your help! How do I differentiate PR:BF2 maps on the list of BF2 maps?

[Pvt.LHeureux]

IDRick, you must launch Project Reality by it's .exe, not BF2. Do not launch BF2 and then try to join PR, you must launch PR.

[AncientMan]

https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f27-pr ... -97-a.html

Desura has an issue with version detection, requires manual fixing.

[IDRick]

thanks for the heads up! I thought was following directions correctly. PR needs to fix this. I don't mess with my registry and will be uninstalling. Sorry. Looks like it could have been a fun game...

[AfterDune]

There's a fix and you don't use it? Too bad, could have been a fun game..

[IDRick]

IDRick, you must launch Project Reality by it's .exe, not BF2. Do not launch BF2 and then try to join PR, you must launch PR.

Good point. I did try launching PR directly as well as launching with BF2. Had the same result with the VN maps not found when attempting to join a VN server. I think I'll stick with BC2-VN and BF3, they work just fine on my machine.!

[Cossack]

Just no comment @IDRick... PR has done everything that even 10 years old kid could install this mod. And I dont even know what to say...

Anyway - just download installer from this place - Downloads | Project Reality and install it...

[IDRick]

Yes, yes, I understand PR is a well established program. It was mystifying to me that it did not work properly. I am 47 years older than your proverbial 10 year old gamer and usually can make things work. It was a clean, first time install for PR on my computer that did not work. I uninstalled the downloader and the two downloads then reinstalled. Still no maps when I attempt to join a server. After the second install, I could go to each map if I created an off-line game. I didn't try this with the first install but it appears that the maps are there but not identified by the server browser.

Sorry Cossack112, this 57 year old PhD could not access the MP game following the provided directions.... I sincerely tried.

[Cossack]

Oh alright, just you used Desure all the time or downloaded from website as well + remember, you have to run BF 2 from clean install once, just log in screen and then PR will work. Sometimes it helps.

[IDRick]

I reinstalled the game this evening plus applied the patch. Made it further through the process. There is an error that says PR.exe has stopped working. Doesn't hang the computer but doesn't start the game. Do the dev have another hot fix? I need one....

========= It is a Micrrosoft Net framework error


See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.Net.WebException: Unable to connect to the remote server ---> System.Net.Sockets.SocketException: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond 88.198.25.238:443
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.DoConnect(EndPoint endPointSnapshot, SocketAddress socketAddress)
at System.Net.Sockets.Socket.InternalConnect(EndPoint remoteEP)
at System.Net.ServicePoint.ConnectSocketInternal(Boolean connectFailure, Socket s4, Socket s6, Socket& socket, IPAddress& address, ConnectSocketState state, IAsyncResult asyncResult, Int32 timeout, Exception& exception)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at PRV_Updater.UpdaterForm.UpdaterForm_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5448 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
PRV_Updater
Assembly Version: 1.0.4475.38124
Win32 Version:
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/EA%20GAMES/Battlefield%202/mods/pr/PRV_Updater.exe
----------------------------------------
msvcm90
Assembly Version: 9.0.30729.6161
Win32 Version: 9.00.30729.6161
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/WinSxS/x86_microsoft.vc90.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_9.0.30729.6161_none_50934f2ebcb7eb57/msvcm90.dll
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System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5446 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
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System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5453 (Win7SP1GDR.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
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System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.5420 (Win7SP1.050727-5400)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
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************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[IDRick]

Can someone help? Who do I contact for support?

[Spush]

Check here. PR:BF2 Support - Project Reality Forums

[IDRick]

Thanks for the referral to the official support forum. There was a long thread on PR.exe not working but nearly all the messages were quite old and did not apply. Very disappointing that PR does not play nice on my machine.... With no support and non-functioning software, the handwriting is clearly on the wall, time to move on to much greener/productive pastures.

[AfterDune]

I've moved your thread to the support froum.


Alright guys, let's help this man get PR installed correctly .

[LITOralis.nMd]

so anyway, you have to apply the fix in reply #5 in this thread.
https://www.realitymod.com/forum/f27-pr ... -97-a.html

Your debug report says you have 32 bit windows 7, so download the 32 bit fix from above link, unzip, right click the .reg file , run as admin. And that should allow you to then install PR:Vietnam installation files you already downloaded. That will have you up and running.


All the fix does is change one key value in your registry:

??W i n d o w s R e g i s t r y E d i t o r V e r s i o n 5 . 0 0



[ H K E Y _ L O C A L _ M A C H I N E \ S O F T W A R E \ P r o j e c t R e a l i t y \ P r o j e c t R e a l i t y : B F 2 ]

" V e r s i o n " = " F u l l 0 9 7 3 "

You can do this manually if you prefer, we provide the .reg file to allow those not comfortable or familiar with registry editing to get this done quickly.

[IDRick]

Thanks for taking a look. The debug report does seem to indicate that I have a 32 bit OS. However, when I click on run, control panel, system, I receive a report that says I have a 64 bit OS. I paid for a 64 bit version of Win 7 and the friend that put my computer together and installed the OS said he installed Win 7 64 bit. I'm positive it is 64 bit. Again, thanks for taking a look and offering a solution.

[MaSSive]

Then apply a 64bit fix?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33586919/pr_097 ... re_x64.zip

And do check if you have Net Framework 3.5 Sp1 installed and updated. It should be on Win7 system by default but wont hurt to check.

People already offered you this solution in the beginning but you refused to apply it.

With all due respect to you age and PhD degree, do as you're been told, and cooperate, or we will not provide any support to you if you continue to play Sherlock here.

PR.exe must be ran as administrator on Vista/Win7 systems and it does require NetFw 3.5 Sp1. Also it is not able to create profiles for BF2, so you must run standard BF2 first, create profile, then quit, run PR as admin, and enjoy.

[IDRick]

MaSSive;1758398']Then apply a 64bit fix?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33586919/pr_097 ... re_x64.zip

And do check if you have Net Framework 3.5 Sp1 installed and updated. It should be on Win7 system by default but wont hurt to check.

People already offered you this solution in the beginning but you refused to apply it.

With all due respect to you age and PhD degree, do as you're been told, and cooperate, or we will not provide any support to you if you continue to play Sherlock here.

PR.exe must be ran as administrator on Vista/Win7 systems and it does require NetFw 3.5 Sp1. Also it is not able to create profiles for BF2, so you must run standard BF2 first, create profile, then quit, run PR as admin, and enjoy.

All due respect, I had done as I was told.... I did not state this in earlier post, but I *did* apply the 64bit fix. If I had not, I would still be sitting on a different error (map not found). I did download and install Net Framework 3.5 SP1. Still no go. PR.exe is not working. I am the administrator for my system but presumably PR.exe must work before trying anything else....