Crash to Desktop

elzilcho · Post by **elzilcho** » 2007-05-28 23:53

Hello everyone, I'm new the the community and I might be missing something here that I didn't see during the installation process. However I'm having an issue where I crash to my desktop before I can get into a game. I can load the map just fine but right when it loads the join button it crashes me to the desktop.

I've looked at many methods said to have worked but none have for me so far. I refuse to try reformatting because I did that just last week. However the methods I have tried are reinstall my video drivers, Try to boost up the quality of my graphics(I did test on each level of graphics Low, Medium, and high), and I also tried reinstalling the mod. None of which worked. I'm not sure what I can do much after this though My computer is not over heated nor is the video card tweaked. I've also made sure that the power drive can handle the video card over and over and specifically bought that Power drive so that it doesn't happen. Also a note I can load all the maps on regular BF2 version just fine.

Here are my computer specs

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/28/2007, 18:05:34
Machine name: JLONG-WEIUMFHZ2
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclient.010817-114

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: A7N8X-E
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+, ~1.8GHz
Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 392MB used, 3043MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0904 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7600 GS
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_02E1&SUBSYS_0380196E&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9371 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

elzilcho · Post by **elzilcho** » 2007-05-29 00:02

Oh and I just tested to see if it works on single player and it does work. So I'm really not sure whats up now heh.

SeeViper-DHU- · Post by **SeeViper-DHU-** » 2007-05-29 08:06

I have similar problem...
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Athlon 3200 64bit 1gig DDR mem.
6800 Nvidia 512 DDR, DX9.0c
Games Installed: BF2 Red/Green/Blue/Orange
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The game runs fine in BF2: Red/Green/Blue/Orange
PR, few maps doesn't work correctly, "Crashes" when it is going to the next screen for you to start.

So far, All the "Gulf of Oman WAC" maps, Mao Valley maps (Single/Conquest)
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What I've done so far to try out the possible cause...

Fresh install all the original games, Patched to 1.41, then installed the PRmod.

Still crashed...

Then patched 1.41 after the install of the PRmod, But still crashes...

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In the Airport map, the call for vehicals from the commander crashes the game.

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Possible, "hate to say it", might have a bad download.
But is there anything else I can check or do, before next entire day is spent downloading the 1.6gig file?

Thank you for any info...
=SeeViper=

Post by **bosco_** » 2007-05-29 12:05

@SeeViper-DHU-
Did you get any errors while installing PR?
It happened to me once that one particular map failed to install and the game crashed everytime I tried to play that map.

elzilcho · Post by **elzilcho** » 2007-05-29 18:43

No I did not get any errors while installing. I am not sure if this helps but I do have an older version of the mod. I have 0.32 and while I try to join servers of the same version I will try to update it and see if the updates help.

SeeViper-DHU- · Post by **SeeViper-DHU-** » 2007-05-30 09:56

Negative, no errors in the installment.

Loads up normally, verifies client data, and goes black like normal
for the start game, then crashes.
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What I believe what it could be,

I've redone maps for BF2 red, and worked fine, but one vehicle out of place "Not coded right"
and it crashes just like the mention above.

Gaz · Post by **Gaz** » 2007-05-30 21:52

check out the SP forums. If you are trying to play SP maps, you need to manually install updates to files. Specifically check out the stickies.

What version? 0.5 is the current PR release, however, we are also running atm an open beta for 0.604, and about an hour ago released 0.605.

SeeViper-DHU- · Post by **SeeViper-DHU-** » 2007-05-31 05:08

Ok, thank you...
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Well, played one Single Player map so far, and crashed when one of AI took over a flag,
But that could be a fluke at that time.

But I'll continue to test them out...

Thank you for your help,
=SeeViper=

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To anyone that has same troubles, Here is the quick link to the
Single Player Guide that [R-DEV]Gaz sent me too.

conchrepublic · Post by **conchrepublic** » 2007-06-01 17:38

I've been having some difficulties with CTDs as well, but mine happen as soon as the join game button appears or when I click it.

It only occurs on certain maps but it's starting to piss me off.

Maherlitooh · Post by **Maherlitooh** » 2007-06-02 15:04

Hey!
I really love the game, but i got one problem

every time i join a game i can only play for like 2-5 min because the game crashes all the time!

Info about my computer:
Hewlett-Packard Company
HP Pavilion
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual
Core Processor 3800+
2.01 GHz, 1,00 GB RAM
PAE (Physical Addres Extension)
Nvidia Geforce 7300 LE 256 MB

Please help me i really love the game but i can never play a map without it crashes about 2-5 min :'(

PlainSight · Post by **PlainSight** » 2007-06-06 02:04

this has happened to me, when i was testing my settings out. I just lowered my settings down a notch, and loaded it and it was fine.

Maybe try lowering your settings? Just an advice.

RittWitt · Post by **RittWitt** » 2007-06-08 00:00

I've started to experience the same problem. The only difference in my case is that I've been playing 0.5 for three weeks or so with no issues. Then all of a sudden, I start having the exact symptoms described here:

Map loads all the way to the join button, and then *BAM* (just like Emeril) CTD.

I thought maybe there had been some server-side update that I was having issues with, but now I'm not so sure.

I'll be happy to help troubleshoot if needed;

Thanks,

RittWitt

RittWitt · Post by **RittWitt** » 2007-06-09 13:45

I don't know if it was just a temporary fluke, but just an update - I was able to get back in and start playing again by downloading and running the Open Beta client. I don't know if maybe there was some discrepancy between the new server-side release that came out and my client, or if it was something else. Anyhow, I hope that this might help some others, though keep in mind that my client *was* working before the update, so the other CTD issues here may have a completely different source.

V/R

RittWitt

Lampshade111 · Post by **Lampshade111** » 2007-06-09 21:32

I got this same problem when the latest 0.6 beta server patch came out. Then I started getting a "your CD key is not valid" error that seems to have gone away. Now I crash whenver I try to join any BF2 game. Stupid EA and their sloppy programming.

kocy · Post by **kocy** » 2007-07-01 12:56

i am also crashing when i try to join a server...

but when i install everything new i can play... just until i restart my computer

Then c2d every time i try to join a server...

Kinda sux to install everything new to play one time...

Post by **Outlawz7** » 2007-07-09 04:47

Lampshade111 wrote:I got this same problem when the latest 0.6 beta server patch came out. Then I started getting a "your CD key is not valid" error that seems to have gone away. Now I crash whenver I try to join any BF2 game. Stupid EA and their sloppy programming.

I believe, theres an utility in My Documents/Battlefiled 2 folder, which fixes this...at least what Ive heard

Post by **Outlawz7** » 2007-07-09 04:48

elzilcho wrote:No I did not get any errors while installing. I am not sure if this helps but I do have an older version of the mod. I have 0.32 and while I try to join servers of the same version I will try to update it and see if the updates help.

You have to manually delete all previous versions of PR by deleting the "pr" folder in bf2/mods/ before installing a new one. Install does not overwrite/update....