Thread: bf2 with vista 64 issues

Well i've tried to install bf2 on my laptop that has vista 64 on it and I'm having issues. The install went ok with out any errors but when i try to run the game it will load the normal BF2 splash screen then the resolution will change but then it kicks me back to the desktop. I've tried running as admin and I already have UAC turned off. Here is some of the information I have gathered trying to fix my issue.

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Fault bucket 9268295, type 5
Event Name: PCA2
Response: None
Cab Id: 0

Problem signature:
P1: BF2.exe
P2: 0.0.0.0
P3: BF2.exe
P4: unknown
P5: unknown
P6: 200
P7: -1
P8: 
P9: 
P10:

Taken from windows event viewer and here is the info listed in the BF2 info.

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System Overview / Comparison
	Your System	Results	Game Requirements
Operating System	Unknown	Fail	Windows XP
System Memory	4094.5	Pass	512.0
Processor Speed	2494.2	Pass	1700 Mhz (1.7 GHz)
DirectX Version	10.0	Pass	9.0c
Display Device	NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS	Unknown Compatibility	
Display Memory	2048.0	Pass	128.0
Display Driver	7.15.11.7432	Unknown Compatibility	
Sound Device	Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)	Pass	
Sound Driver		Unknown Compatibility	
Operating System Information
Unknown
Internet Explorer Information
Version	 7.00.6001.18000	
System Device Information
Processor
Intel Pentium III 2494.2 Mhz
Memory
System Total	 4094.5	
Virtual Total	 2047.9	
Pagefile Total	 4096.0	
 	 	
Snapshot
	 	
System Available	 2680.6	
Virtual Available	 1956.3	
Pagefile Available	 4096.0	
Monitor Information
Monitor Name	 Generic PnP Monitor	
Refresh Rate	 59 Hz	
Monitor Information
Monitor Name	 Default Monitor	
Refresh Rate	 0 Hz	
Network Card Information
Name	 Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN	
IP Address	 0.0.0.0	
Subnet Mask	 0.0.0.0	
Gateway	 0.0.0.0	
Primary WINS Server	 N/A	
DHCP	 	
System Device Information
Background Processes Information
	Process Name	 [System Process]	
	Process Name	 System	
	Process Name	 smss.exe	
	Process Name	 csrss.exe	
	Process Name	 wininit.exe	
	Process Name	 csrss.exe	
	Process Name	 services.exe	
	Process Name	 lsass.exe	
	Process Name	 lsm.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 nvvsvc.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 audiodg.exe	
	Process Name	 SLsvc.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 winlogon.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 spoolsv.exe	
	Process Name	 CCSVCHST.EXE	
	Process Name	 DpHostW.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 taskeng.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 IAANTmon.exe	
	Process Name	 LSSrvc.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 QPCapSvc.exe	
	Process Name	 rundll32.exe	
	Process Name	 RichVideo.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 svchost.exe	
	Process Name	 hpqWmiEx.exe	
	Process Name	 QPSched.exe	
	Process Name	 AluSchedulerSvc.exe	
	Process Name	 HPHC_Service.exe	
	Process Name	 DpAgent.exe	
	Process Name	 taskeng.exe	
	Process Name	 dwm.exe	
	Process Name	 explorer.exe	
	Process Name	 SynTPEnh.exe	
	Process Name	 RAVCpl64.exe	
	Process Name	 IAAnotif.exe	
	Process Name	 HPKBDAPP.exe	
	Process Name	 MSASCui.exe	
	Process Name	 rundll32.exe	
	Process Name	 DpAgent.exe	
	Process Name	 NMBgMonitor.exe	
	Process Name	 sidebar.exe	
	Process Name	 BTTray.exe	
	Process Name	 xfire.exe	
	Process Name	 QPService.exe	
	Process Name	 QLBCTRL.exe	
	Process Name	 WmiPrvSE.exe	
	Process Name	 HpqSRmon.exe	
	Process Name	 hpwuSchd2.exe	
	Process Name	 CCSVCHST.EXE	
	Process Name	 HPWAMain.exe	
	Process Name	 WiFiMsg.exe	
	Process Name	 jusched.exe	
	Process Name	 googletalk.exe	
	Process Name	 sidebar.exe	
	Process Name	 xfire64.exe	
	Process Name	 HpqToaster.exe	
	Process Name	 NMIndexingService.exe	
	Process Name	 NMIndexStoreSvr.exe	
	Process Name	 xfire64.exe	
	Process Name	 SynTPHelper.exe	
	Process Name	 firefox.exe	
	Process Name	 mmc.exe	
	Process Name	 EasyInfo.exe	
	Process Name	 WmiPrvSE.exe	
Media Device Information
Mass Storage Devices
Type	 Fixed	
File System	 NTFS	
Total Space	 98.5 GB	
Free Space	 50.6 GB	
Mass Storage Devices
Type	 Fixed	
File System	 NTFS	
Total Space	 111.8 GB	
Free Space	 108.9 GB	
Mass Storage Devices
Type	 Fixed	
File System	 NTFS	
Total Space	 13.3 GB	
Free Space	 2.4 GB	
Mass Storage Devices
Type	 CD / DVD Drive	
File System	 CDFS	
Total Space	 677.8 MB	
Free Space	 0 Bytes	
DirectX Information
Version	 10.0	
Long Version	 4.09.0000.0904	
Display Device (Primary Only)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
Device
	 	
Description	 NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS	
Manufacturer	 NVIDIA Corporation	
GUID	 D7B71E3E-4765-11CF-8C73-CC100EC2CD35	
 	 	
Driver
	 	
Version	 7.15.11.7432	
Module	 nvd3dum.dll	
Date	 2-27-2008	
 	 	
Memory
	 	
Local	 2048.0	
Local	 2284.2	
Non-Local	 1791.2	
Texture	 2284.2	
Sound Device (Primary Only)
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Device
	 	
Description	 Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)	
Manufacturer	 	
GUID	 06FEA8BB-F6D7-48E0-8C78-393507C38A4F	
 	 	
Driver
	 	
Version	 	
Module	 {0.0.0.00000000}.{06fea8bb-f6d7-48e0-8c78-393507c38a4f}	
Date	 N/A	
 	 	
Capabilities
	 	
Max 3D Buffers	 0	
Supports Mono Output	 True	
Supports Stereo Output	 True

The first issue that I noticed is that it doesn't let me setup my mic. External pluged in to the mic port or the built in mic. I've tried disabling every thing execpt the speakers and the mic and that didn't work. I've installed the 1.41 patch but that didn't help. I have all the latest drivers installed from HP but because of the special hot-key buttons on my laptop i can't get "the latest" drivers. I think the only thing I left out is that I'm running Vista 64 bit Home Prem. Please help, Thanks

Did you try:
Right click on your BF2 icon
Select properties, and then compatibility tab
Check the boxes for "Run in Windows XP compatibility mode" and for "Run as Administrator"

That how I have mine set, and it's running fine. I'm on Vista x64 Ultimate, with an Audigy 2 ZS pro sound card and 8800 GTS video card, for reference.

System Memory 4094
Display Device NVIDIA GeForce 8600M

I've tried using the xp,me, and 2000 compatibility modes and it didn't work. And every time I've tried to run as admin. I've also tried to manually set the resolution when you start the game by editing the link adding the syx and syz (or what ever they are) to set it to different resolutions and it didn't work either. Any ideas on what else I might try? I did read that bf2 had issues with systems over 4 gig of ram but it sounded like it was during a map change not loading. This is a laptop I'm installing it on so its a bit harder to remove the ram to see if thats the issue but I might give it a go.

Just an update. I've removed 2gig (one stick) of ram, edited all of my config files to set the default resolution to one that I know my monitor can handle as well as refresh rates. I've ensured that Directx has been updated and smashed my head many times on the wall. The most information I have been able to come up with so far is this.

Debug assertion failed!
Version 1.1.2965-797.0 Build dat: 2006-9-26 17:53
Module:RendDX9
File: d:\Aphrodite\BF2_1.4\Code\BF2\RenDX9\VideoOptions. cpp
Line:234
Text: Unknown DyncamicOption value 800x600

C: is my OS drive and D: is actually my data drive that has nothing on it. Attached is a SS of my D: drive. I've done some searches and they all say to edit the video.con files. I think I had like 14 or so of them and I've edited them all... :3

Yikes- You're way beyond what I had to do already. (Mine is also on 4GB ram)

I did have a wierd error on the first install where it couldn't recognize the cd was in the drive, and the damnedest thing worked: Complete uninstall (including hunting down all the reg keys) followed by reinstalling *without* the mic hooked up. (Based on a random suggestion on a thread in totalbf2142's support page. And, I was out of ideas...) After getting it running *without* the mic, I plugged in the mic, and it worked fine after that. Strangest conflict I have ever seen.

Good luck!

Come to think of it, that wierd conflict was just with BF2142. BF2 worked after just setting the compatibility mode and admin mode. But, you've monkeyed with enough things that once you get to the point of re-installing, cuz you can't think of anything else to try, make sure you drivers are up-to-date too, and unplug your mic. Can't hurt, right?

This is really frustrating because even when I go in the config file it won't let it change the size or refresh rates of bf2. I've heard that if you connect an external monitor and then load the game you can play it, you can even move it back to the main laoptop monitor but I haven't tried it yet...

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