Re: Battlefield 2142 not running in vista

I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just tonight
gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC active for
the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem. Ohhh, i
run BF2142 in Administration mode.

I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the splash
screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even went so
far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.

"Davide" wrote:

> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just tonight
> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC active for
> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem. Ohhh, i
> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
>
>

I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade from
XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
re-installed the program.

I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.

"Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:

> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you have the
> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the drivers
> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2 during
> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the game to
> load
>
> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from XP,
> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
>
> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does BF2142
> never do anything ?
>
> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the splash
> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even went
> > so
> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
> >
> > "Davide" wrote:
> >
> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
> >> tonight
> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC active
> >> for
> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem. Ohhh,
> >> i
> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
> >>
> >>
>
>

I had issues with Sandra Home 2007 doing that. Though I didn't do an
upgrade, I did a new install.
I assume you applied the 1.10 patch, maybe for giggles, you could install
just BF2142 and see if it runs before applying the 1.10 patch.

Also, instead of using the desktop icon, you look in game explorer and run
it or go directly to the install folder on your hard drive and run it.

You might also consider cleaning up your registry once you un-install the
game. If BF2142 is the only game you have installed or the only EA game, I
would delete the whole EA key, else you can drill down to the BF2142 key and
delete whatever you see there
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2142, then
reboot

When you re-install, try re-installing to a different directory or even hard
drive, for good measure.

Hope this helps or at least get you a little farther


"Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AAF21A0B-8377-4AE6-99E9-E0281FC5EE2B@microsoft.com...
>I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade
>from
> XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
> directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
> re-installed the program.
>
> I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
> doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.
>
> "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
>
>> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you have
>> the
>> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the drivers
>> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2 during
>> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the game
>> to
>> load
>>
>> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from XP,
>> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
>>
>> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does BF2142
>> never do anything ?
>>
>> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
>> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the
>> >splash
>> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even
>> > went
>> > so
>> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
>> >
>> > "Davide" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
>> >> tonight
>> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC active
>> >> for
>> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem.
>> >> Ohhh,
>> >> i
>> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

well, here's EA's official response.... Somehow it doesn't suprise me....

"Hello ,

I would like to apologize for the inconveniences you are going through
believe me I know how you feel I'm a gamer myself. Unfortunately since the
Windows Vista is not supported by the game. We cannot guarantee the games
performance and stability using this operating system.

You can always return the game back to our warranty dept. in order to
receive a brand new sealed copy of the game. You could then try to bring back
this sealed copy of the game to the store where you purchased it, for you to
get a refund. Most stores accept this kind of arrangement. So should you
decide to return the game please refer to the original documentation that
came with your product, or click on the following link for replacement
instructions:

http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cf...nformation.php

Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts
games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self
Help knowledgebase http://support.ea.com


Electronics Arts Technical Support"

Dale- Thanks for the suggestions.... I did try what you mentioned about
with and without the patches, and by running from the folder vs. the shortcut
as well as cleaning out the registry keys as you mentioned. Nothing worked.
I also, for giggles, changed the nvidia drivers back to the msoft ones, then
progressed through the nvidia releases, up to and including the beta drivers
from Jan 31.

"Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:

> I had issues with Sandra Home 2007 doing that. Though I didn't do an
> upgrade, I did a new install.
> I assume you applied the 1.10 patch, maybe for giggles, you could install
> just BF2142 and see if it runs before applying the 1.10 patch.
>
> Also, instead of using the desktop icon, you look in game explorer and run
> it or go directly to the install folder on your hard drive and run it.
>
> You might also consider cleaning up your registry once you un-install the
> game. If BF2142 is the only game you have installed or the only EA game, I
> would delete the whole EA key, else you can drill down to the BF2142 key and
> delete whatever you see there
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2142, then
> reboot
>
> When you re-install, try re-installing to a different directory or even hard
> drive, for good measure.
>
> Hope this helps or at least get you a little farther
>
>
> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:AAF21A0B-8377-4AE6-99E9-E0281FC5EE2B@microsoft.com...
> >I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade
> >from
> > XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
> > directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
> > re-installed the program.
> >
> > I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
> > doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.
> >
> > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> >
> >> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you have
> >> the
> >> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the drivers
> >> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2 during
> >> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the game
> >> to
> >> load
> >>
> >> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from XP,
> >> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
> >>
> >> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does BF2142
> >> never do anything ?
> >>
> >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
> >> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the
> >> >splash
> >> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even
> >> > went
> >> > so
> >> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
> >> >
> >> > "Davide" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
> >> >> tonight
> >> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC active
> >> >> for
> >> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem.
> >> >> Ohhh,
> >> >> i
> >> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

Well, patch 1.20 for BF2142 is in public beta, you could give that a try or
wait and see if the final release does anything for you.
Any chance you could borrow a ATI card from someone, just to see if it's a
Nvidia bug. Any chance you can format and re-install from scratch ? I know
that's a bit extreme, just for a game, but maybe other games will run into
that problem.

Sorry about your misfortunes, I have a hammer if you need to borrow it.



"Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A7CF0FBA-4F17-4D4A-9BA0-09D18E1F2609@microsoft.com...
> well, here's EA's official response.... Somehow it doesn't suprise me....
>
> "Hello ,
>
> I would like to apologize for the inconveniences you are going through
> believe me I know how you feel I'm a gamer myself. Unfortunately since the
> Windows Vista is not supported by the game. We cannot guarantee the games
> performance and stability using this operating system.
>
> You can always return the game back to our warranty dept. in order to
> receive a brand new sealed copy of the game. You could then try to bring
> back
> this sealed copy of the game to the store where you purchased it, for you
> to
> get a refund. Most stores accept this kind of arrangement. So should you
> decide to return the game please refer to the original documentation that
> came with your product, or click on the following link for replacement
> instructions:
>
> http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cf...nformation.php
>
> Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts
> games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self
> Help knowledgebase http://support.ea.com
>
>
> Electronics Arts Technical Support"
>
> Dale- Thanks for the suggestions.... I did try what you mentioned about
> with and without the patches, and by running from the folder vs. the
> shortcut
> as well as cleaning out the registry keys as you mentioned. Nothing
> worked.
> I also, for giggles, changed the nvidia drivers back to the msoft ones,
> then
> progressed through the nvidia releases, up to and including the beta
> drivers
> from Jan 31.
>
> "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
>
>> I had issues with Sandra Home 2007 doing that. Though I didn't do an
>> upgrade, I did a new install.
>> I assume you applied the 1.10 patch, maybe for giggles, you could install
>> just BF2142 and see if it runs before applying the 1.10 patch.
>>
>> Also, instead of using the desktop icon, you look in game explorer and
>> run
>> it or go directly to the install folder on your hard drive and run it.
>>
>> You might also consider cleaning up your registry once you un-install the
>> game. If BF2142 is the only game you have installed or the only EA game,
>> I
>> would delete the whole EA key, else you can drill down to the BF2142 key
>> and
>> delete whatever you see there
>> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2142,
>> then
>> reboot
>>
>> When you re-install, try re-installing to a different directory or even
>> hard
>> drive, for good measure.
>>
>> Hope this helps or at least get you a little farther
>>
>>
>> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:AAF21A0B-8377-4AE6-99E9-E0281FC5EE2B@microsoft.com...
>> >I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade
>> >from
>> > XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
>> > directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
>> > re-installed the program.
>> >
>> > I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
>> > doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.
>> >
>> > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you
>> >> have
>> >> the
>> >> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the
>> >> drivers
>> >> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2
>> >> during
>> >> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the
>> >> game
>> >> to
>> >> load
>> >>
>> >> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from
>> >> XP,
>> >> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
>> >>
>> >> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does
>> >> BF2142
>> >> never do anything ?
>> >>
>> >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the
>> >> >splash
>> >> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even
>> >> > went
>> >> > so
>> >> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Davide" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
>> >> >> tonight
>> >> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC
>> >> >> active
>> >> >> for
>> >> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem.
>> >> >> Ohhh,
>> >> >> i
>> >> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

I may take you up on that hammer offer!

"Dale M. White" wrote:

> Well, patch 1.20 for BF2142 is in public beta, you could give that a try or
> wait and see if the final release does anything for you.
> Any chance you could borrow a ATI card from someone, just to see if it's a
> Nvidia bug. Any chance you can format and re-install from scratch ? I know
> that's a bit extreme, just for a game, but maybe other games will run into
> that problem.
>
> Sorry about your misfortunes, I have a hammer if you need to borrow it.
>
>
>
> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A7CF0FBA-4F17-4D4A-9BA0-09D18E1F2609@microsoft.com...
> > well, here's EA's official response.... Somehow it doesn't suprise me....
> >
> > "Hello ,
> >
> > I would like to apologize for the inconveniences you are going through
> > believe me I know how you feel I'm a gamer myself. Unfortunately since the
> > Windows Vista is not supported by the game. We cannot guarantee the games
> > performance and stability using this operating system.
> >
> > You can always return the game back to our warranty dept. in order to
> > receive a brand new sealed copy of the game. You could then try to bring
> > back
> > this sealed copy of the game to the store where you purchased it, for you
> > to
> > get a refund. Most stores accept this kind of arrangement. So should you
> > decide to return the game please refer to the original documentation that
> > came with your product, or click on the following link for replacement
> > instructions:
> >
> > http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cf...nformation.php
> >
> > Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts
> > games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self
> > Help knowledgebase http://support.ea.com
> >
> >
> > Electronics Arts Technical Support"
> >
> > Dale- Thanks for the suggestions.... I did try what you mentioned about
> > with and without the patches, and by running from the folder vs. the
> > shortcut
> > as well as cleaning out the registry keys as you mentioned. Nothing
> > worked.
> > I also, for giggles, changed the nvidia drivers back to the msoft ones,
> > then
> > progressed through the nvidia releases, up to and including the beta
> > drivers
> > from Jan 31.
> >
> > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> >
> >> I had issues with Sandra Home 2007 doing that. Though I didn't do an
> >> upgrade, I did a new install.
> >> I assume you applied the 1.10 patch, maybe for giggles, you could install
> >> just BF2142 and see if it runs before applying the 1.10 patch.
> >>
> >> Also, instead of using the desktop icon, you look in game explorer and
> >> run
> >> it or go directly to the install folder on your hard drive and run it.
> >>
> >> You might also consider cleaning up your registry once you un-install the
> >> game. If BF2142 is the only game you have installed or the only EA game,
> >> I
> >> would delete the whole EA key, else you can drill down to the BF2142 key
> >> and
> >> delete whatever you see there
> >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2142,
> >> then
> >> reboot
> >>
> >> When you re-install, try re-installing to a different directory or even
> >> hard
> >> drive, for good measure.
> >>
> >> Hope this helps or at least get you a little farther
> >>
> >>
> >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:AAF21A0B-8377-4AE6-99E9-E0281FC5EE2B@microsoft.com...
> >> >I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade
> >> >from
> >> > XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
> >> > directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
> >> > re-installed the program.
> >> >
> >> > I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
> >> > doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.
> >> >
> >> > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you
> >> >> have
> >> >> the
> >> >> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the
> >> >> drivers
> >> >> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2
> >> >> during
> >> >> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the
> >> >> game
> >> >> to
> >> >> load
> >> >>
> >> >> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from
> >> >> XP,
> >> >> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
> >> >>
> >> >> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does
> >> >> BF2142
> >> >> never do anything ?
> >> >>
> >> >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the
> >> >> >splash
> >> >> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even
> >> >> > went
> >> >> > so
> >> >> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Davide" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
> >> >> >> tonight
> >> >> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC
> >> >> >> active
> >> >> >> for
> >> >> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem.
> >> >> >> Ohhh,
> >> >> >> i
> >> >> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

I have this problem as well. I run an X1900X ATI card. When i first upgraded,
the game ran, but i had punkbuster issues. Those were resolved using the
administrator option. After that everything was great, untill a few days ago.
I turned the computer on, and tried to load tha game, but nothing happened.
I've tried every fix i can find, so if anything works for you, please let me
know. If i find a solution that works, i'll be sure to mention it.

"Adam" wrote:

> I may take you up on that hammer offer!
>
> "Dale M. White" wrote:
>
> > Well, patch 1.20 for BF2142 is in public beta, you could give that a try or
> > wait and see if the final release does anything for you.
> > Any chance you could borrow a ATI card from someone, just to see if it's a
> > Nvidia bug. Any chance you can format and re-install from scratch ? I know
> > that's a bit extreme, just for a game, but maybe other games will run into
> > that problem.
> >
> > Sorry about your misfortunes, I have a hammer if you need to borrow it.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:A7CF0FBA-4F17-4D4A-9BA0-09D18E1F2609@microsoft.com...
> > > well, here's EA's official response.... Somehow it doesn't suprise me....
> > >
> > > "Hello ,
> > >
> > > I would like to apologize for the inconveniences you are going through
> > > believe me I know how you feel I'm a gamer myself. Unfortunately since the
> > > Windows Vista is not supported by the game. We cannot guarantee the games
> > > performance and stability using this operating system.
> > >
> > > You can always return the game back to our warranty dept. in order to
> > > receive a brand new sealed copy of the game. You could then try to bring
> > > back
> > > this sealed copy of the game to the store where you purchased it, for you
> > > to
> > > get a refund. Most stores accept this kind of arrangement. So should you
> > > decide to return the game please refer to the original documentation that
> > > came with your product, or click on the following link for replacement
> > > instructions:
> > >
> > > http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cf...nformation.php
> > >
> > > Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts
> > > games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self
> > > Help knowledgebase http://support.ea.com
> > >
> > >
> > > Electronics Arts Technical Support"
> > >
> > > Dale- Thanks for the suggestions.... I did try what you mentioned about
> > > with and without the patches, and by running from the folder vs. the
> > > shortcut
> > > as well as cleaning out the registry keys as you mentioned. Nothing
> > > worked.
> > > I also, for giggles, changed the nvidia drivers back to the msoft ones,
> > > then
> > > progressed through the nvidia releases, up to and including the beta
> > > drivers
> > > from Jan 31.
> > >
> > > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I had issues with Sandra Home 2007 doing that. Though I didn't do an
> > >> upgrade, I did a new install.
> > >> I assume you applied the 1.10 patch, maybe for giggles, you could install
> > >> just BF2142 and see if it runs before applying the 1.10 patch.
> > >>
> > >> Also, instead of using the desktop icon, you look in game explorer and
> > >> run
> > >> it or go directly to the install folder on your hard drive and run it.
> > >>
> > >> You might also consider cleaning up your registry once you un-install the
> > >> game. If BF2142 is the only game you have installed or the only EA game,
> > >> I
> > >> would delete the whole EA key, else you can drill down to the BF2142 key
> > >> and
> > >> delete whatever you see there
> > >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2142,
> > >> then
> > >> reboot
> > >>
> > >> When you re-install, try re-installing to a different directory or even
> > >> hard
> > >> drive, for good measure.
> > >>
> > >> Hope this helps or at least get you a little farther
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:AAF21A0B-8377-4AE6-99E9-E0281FC5EE2B@microsoft.com...
> > >> >I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade
> > >> >from
> > >> > XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
> > >> > directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
> > >> > re-installed the program.
> > >> >
> > >> > I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
> > >> > doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.
> > >> >
> > >> > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you
> > >> >> have
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the
> > >> >> drivers
> > >> >> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2
> > >> >> during
> > >> >> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the
> > >> >> game
> > >> >> to
> > >> >> load
> > >> >>
> > >> >> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from
> > >> >> XP,
> > >> >> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does
> > >> >> BF2142
> > >> >> never do anything ?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> >> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
> > >> >> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the
> > >> >> >splash
> > >> >> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even
> > >> >> > went
> > >> >> > so
> > >> >> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > "Davide" wrote:
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
> > >> >> >> tonight
> > >> >> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC
> > >> >> >> active
> > >> >> >> for
> > >> >> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem.
> > >> >> >> Ohhh,
> > >> >> >> i
> > >> >> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >

Well i just installed Battlefield 2142 on vista ultimate 32 and the only
problem I've run into so far is that it has unlocked all of the unlocks on
me every thing else seems to be running fine andi don't think its a Nvidia
bug because im running a n7800 gtx .

"Fortran" wrote:

> I have this problem as well. I run an X1900X ATI card. When i first upgraded,
> the game ran, but i had punkbuster issues. Those were resolved using the
> administrator option. After that everything was great, untill a few days ago.
> I turned the computer on, and tried to load tha game, but nothing happened.
> I've tried every fix i can find, so if anything works for you, please let me
> know. If i find a solution that works, i'll be sure to mention it.
>
> "Adam" wrote:
>
> > I may take you up on that hammer offer!
> >
> > "Dale M. White" wrote:
> >
> > > Well, patch 1.20 for BF2142 is in public beta, you could give that a try or
> > > wait and see if the final release does anything for you.
> > > Any chance you could borrow a ATI card from someone, just to see if it's a
> > > Nvidia bug. Any chance you can format and re-install from scratch ? I know
> > > that's a bit extreme, just for a game, but maybe other games will run into
> > > that problem.
> > >
> > > Sorry about your misfortunes, I have a hammer if you need to borrow it.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:A7CF0FBA-4F17-4D4A-9BA0-09D18E1F2609@microsoft.com...
> > > > well, here's EA's official response.... Somehow it doesn't suprise me....
> > > >
> > > > "Hello ,
> > > >
> > > > I would like to apologize for the inconveniences you are going through
> > > > believe me I know how you feel I'm a gamer myself. Unfortunately since the
> > > > Windows Vista is not supported by the game. We cannot guarantee the games
> > > > performance and stability using this operating system.
> > > >
> > > > You can always return the game back to our warranty dept. in order to
> > > > receive a brand new sealed copy of the game. You could then try to bring
> > > > back
> > > > this sealed copy of the game to the store where you purchased it, for you
> > > > to
> > > > get a refund. Most stores accept this kind of arrangement. So should you
> > > > decide to return the game please refer to the original documentation that
> > > > came with your product, or click on the following link for replacement
> > > > instructions:
> > > >
> > > > http://ea.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/ea.cf...nformation.php
> > > >
> > > > Should you require further assistance about this or any Electronic Arts
> > > > games in the future please visit our website and review our extensive Self
> > > > Help knowledgebase http://support.ea.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Electronics Arts Technical Support"
> > > >
> > > > Dale- Thanks for the suggestions.... I did try what you mentioned about
> > > > with and without the patches, and by running from the folder vs. the
> > > > shortcut
> > > > as well as cleaning out the registry keys as you mentioned. Nothing
> > > > worked.
> > > > I also, for giggles, changed the nvidia drivers back to the msoft ones,
> > > > then
> > > > progressed through the nvidia releases, up to and including the beta
> > > > drivers
> > > > from Jan 31.
> > > >
> > > > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> I had issues with Sandra Home 2007 doing that. Though I didn't do an
> > > >> upgrade, I did a new install.
> > > >> I assume you applied the 1.10 patch, maybe for giggles, you could install
> > > >> just BF2142 and see if it runs before applying the 1.10 patch.
> > > >>
> > > >> Also, instead of using the desktop icon, you look in game explorer and
> > > >> run
> > > >> it or go directly to the install folder on your hard drive and run it.
> > > >>
> > > >> You might also consider cleaning up your registry once you un-install the
> > > >> game. If BF2142 is the only game you have installed or the only EA game,
> > > >> I
> > > >> would delete the whole EA key, else you can drill down to the BF2142 key
> > > >> and
> > > >> delete whatever you see there
> > > >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2142,
> > > >> then
> > > >> reboot
> > > >>
> > > >> When you re-install, try re-installing to a different directory or even
> > > >> hard
> > > >> drive, for good measure.
> > > >>
> > > >> Hope this helps or at least get you a little farther
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:AAF21A0B-8377-4AE6-99E9-E0281FC5EE2B@microsoft.com...
> > > >> >I am using a Nvidia 6800 with the vista drivers. I also did the upgrade
> > > >> >from
> > > >> > XP to vista. BF2142 wouldn't run or do anything, so I followed EA's
> > > >> > directions to do a complete manual "uninstall" for the program, then
> > > >> > re-installed the program.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > I do not get any error messages or dialogue boxes. The program simply
> > > >> > doesn't do anything, other than start up EA Link.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "Dale "Mad_Murdock" White" wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> >> I guess the next questions are, are you using a nVidia card, Do you
> > > >> >> have
> > > >> >> the
> > > >> >> Vista release of the Video card drivers for your card versus the
> > > >> >> drivers
> > > >> >> that came with vista. I was able to get my 6800GT to work with BF2
> > > >> >> during
> > > >> >> the RC phase. I would expect you would at least be able to get the
> > > >> >> game
> > > >> >> to
> > > >> >> load
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> When you say do a manual un-install, does that mean you upgraded from
> > > >> >> XP,
> > > >> >> versus a fresh install of Vista ?
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> When you say, won't run at all, what errors do you get ? Or does
> > > >> >> BF2142
> > > >> >> never do anything ?
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> "Adam" <Adam@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >> >> newsB8B6BD6-4A8E-421A-BF9E-446801039753@microsoft.com...
> > > >> >> >I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the
> > > >> >> >splash
> > > >> >> > screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even
> > > >> >> > went
> > > >> >> > so
> > > >> >> > far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > "Davide" wrote:
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> >> I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just
> > > >> >> >> tonight
> > > >> >> >> gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC
> > > >> >> >> active
> > > >> >> >> for
> > > >> >> >> the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem.
> > > >> >> >> Ohhh,
> > > >> >> >> i
> > > >> >> >> run BF2142 in Administration mode.
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >

Good news! I dont know which of all the things that i tried did it, but it
now runs again. I have it set to run as administrator in windows xp sp2
compatability mode, i have renamed the movies folder so it is not read, and i
disabled the UAC (User account control). Somewhere in all this, the game
worked again. Hope this helps.

"Adam" wrote:

> I can't get 2142 to run at all. I don't even make it as far as the splash
> screen. I've tried in Admin mode, and in compatibility mode. Even went so
> far as doing a manual uninstall and reinstalling 2142, but nothing.
>
> "Davide" wrote:
>
> > I confirm that BF2142 playes fine under vista ultimate 32bit. Just tonight
> > gave me the memory error for the first time, and there were UAC active for
> > the first time i've installed the system. Maybe UAC is the problem. Ohhh, i
> > run BF2142 in Administration mode.
> >
> >