BF2 Minimizing on load

Gigman · Post by **Gigman** » 2007-06-24 14:02

Hi, I just downloaded the new patch for PR and installed it. I have kept all of the previous versions of PR in the game file .5, the first .6 beta and now the second one. PR was previously working fine but now as soon as Battlefield loads my window is minimized. When I attempt to reopen it I get a black screen for a second or two and then it re-minimizes (word?) back to my desktop. Can anybody help me with this? I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to put this request I just don't know where else to put it. Also on a side note, is there an official change log for the new beta?
Thanks for all your help
-Gigman

EDIT: Oh, now I feel stupid, on returning back to the main board i just noteced the .6 BETA section, DOH! Dev's move as you see fit.

Zodiaccup · Post by **Zodiaccup** » 2007-06-24 19:48

Gigman wrote:...

I don't really know if this has something to do with your minimized window problem, but you have to uninstall your old PR Open Beta .605/.606, before installing the .607!

.:iGi:. Greg · Post by **.:iGi:. Greg** » 2007-06-25 12:21

You haven't just installed that Folding@Home thing have you? I have to remember to close mine, otherwise when BF2 loads it instantly minimizes and goes all funny.

If you haven't, check for other applications that are running and may be showing in the task bar.

Zodiaccup wrote:I don't really know if this has something to do with your minimized window problem, but you have to uninstall your old PR Open Beta .605/.606, before installing the .607!

No you don't. They are stand alone products, meaning they will run alongside each other. The only reason to remove .606 is to save disc space and keep things tidy.

Zodiaccup · Post by **Zodiaccup** » 2007-06-25 13:27

.:iGi:. Greg wrote: No you don't. They are stand alone products, meaning they will run alongside each other. The only reason to remove .606 is to save disc space and keep things tidy.

Alright, I thought this:

IMPORTANT: you MUST uninstall the 0604 open beta client prior to installing the 0605 client.

was the case for all PR 0.6 OB-Versions. My bad.

Clypp · Post by **Clypp** » 2007-06-25 18:42

I'm getting that minimizing now too, even though I uninstalled. It's not a big deal though and if it only happens to a few people it is not really a problem.

MrD · Post by **MrD** » 2007-06-25 19:00

start turning off background programs one at a time and figuring out which one is doing it. I mean extra 3rd party programs, not critical windows processes!

Gigman · Post by **Gigman** » 2007-06-25 19:04

I uninstalled the old PRs that I have and killed a few of the backgroung things, that got it to work. But now I have a CTD problem! When start loading a map about halfway through it crashes, any ideas?
-Gigman

MrD · Post by **MrD** » 2007-06-25 19:09

reinstall vBF2 patch v1.41 and see if it works? after that reinstall PR v0.607 or v0.506 again and recheck

BF2 Minimizing on load

BF2 Minimizing on load

I got it to work... but now Ihave CTD's, fun!