[W33T] Joker
03-06-2010, 06:05 PM
I ran across this website if you need help with BFBC2 issue.
(http://www.gamebrood.com/2010/03/04/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc-crash-errors-ctd-freezes-cant-play-online-black-screen-low-framerate-and-more-fix-and-fixes/)
IMPORTANT:
- Update your nVidia and ATI video / Graphics cards to their latest drivers.
- If you have encountered problems or solutions not listed in this guide, feel free to post it in the comment section below. No registration required
- Be sure that your PC meets Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC system requirements:
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP
Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
Memory: 2GB
Graphics: 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900)
DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support
Hard Drive: 15 GB
Recommended:
OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad or higher
Memory: 2GB
Graphics: 512 MB Video Card (GeForce GTX 260/ ATI Radeon 4870)
Controller Support: Support for Logitech G15 and G19 keyboard LCDs in multiplayer
Problem #1: How to change FOV (Field of View) when playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )?
Solution #1: (By zerk16 from theBFBC2 forums)
Unfortunately, changing your FOV is not a straightforward option setting in the game. To change you FOV you will have to navigate to the BFBC2 folder under your My Documents folder and edit the “Settings.ini” file. You should see a default setting for the FOV, which would read “FOV = 55″. Make sure the game isn’t running when you change this setting.
Problem #2: Mouse not working / does not work when playing Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1: (By Cilayin from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re playing in fullscreen try playing in windowed mode by pressing, alt+enter.
Once you’re in window mode see if the difference between where the button is and where your cursor is at is still present.
If it went away, trying going back into fullscreen (Once again, pressing alt+enter) and see if that fixes it…
Possible Solution #2: (By MisterClean84 from the BFBC2 forums)
In settings.ini, change dxversion=auto to dxversion=9
Possible Solution #3: (By camperbf1942 from the BFBC2 forums)
Exit game. Right click on your wallpaper/windows background. Botton left side screen click personalize, click 100%.
Problem #3: Getting kicked from online matches by Punkbuster while Playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1: (By perkabalo from the BFBC2 forums)
Reinstall Punkbuster Services
Possible Solution #2: (By realjoss from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re using Steam, go to File, Settings, In-Game Tab and uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.
Possible Solution #3: (By TheSeraph from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re still having problems try this:
Go into your installation directory for BC2 (default for xp: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\ or win7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\). Check to see if the following exists (for those who don’t know, a \XX\ indicates a folder named XX, then after the \ follow file names):
\pb\ 3 files: pbag.dll, pbcl.dll, pbsv.dll
\Punkbuster\ 1 file: pbsvc.exe
If you don’t have the above files in place, and you’ve tried running PBsetup from EvenBalance (http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1), then you may need to re-install.
I actually originally downloaded the original client (first day of beta, before patch, though I don’t believe the patch has anything/little to do with it) and began having the same problem as you guys are this morning - after updating PB I was fine. However, for testing purposes, I re-DL’ed off of Steam and found that the installer updates PB as the game is installed, and installs the necessary services.
If that still doesn’t work, try just starting the 2 PB services manually. Because it’s different for seperate games, I doubt this will work - however, if you want to try, there are 2 services to start: PnkBstA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe.
Hope that helps
Possible Solution #4: (By Major Comedown from the BFBC2 forums)
Download the lates version of pbsetup and when unpacked, transfer the pbsetup.exe to the desktop
Delete the PB folder in C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2 - BETA
Run PBSETUP from the desktop and add BFBC2
If you recieve an error towards the end of the update where it’s something along the lines of:
“HTM MD5s do not match security information. Please try updating again later”
Check your antivirus software for quarantined items associated with punkbuster.
Authorise these and run the update in pbsetup again and everything should work swimmingly.
This sounds obvious but my university antivirus didnt flag up anything as it normally does so I didnt have a clue there was something in quarantine (right at the bottom of the list) awaiting my ‘approval’.
Hope this helps.
Possible Solution #5: (By D12AKO from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re running Vista or Windows 7. Copy the BFBC2 Updater shortcut. Right click on the shortcut and go to properties. There should be a box that says Run as Administrator. Check the box and use that shortcut to launch your game. This should take care of most connectivity issues with Vista and Windows 7.
You may also be kicked from a Server if the Server hasn’t auto updated to the latest PB. This has happened to some servers where the clients are running a newer PB than the server. Our Server seems to be running with no issues since we manually updated the PB and has been stable now for several hours. Try joining and see if you get kicked, if you do then the problem is on your side. Check you firewall after any updates to confirm that the updated version of the game is allowed to connect.
Hope this helps…
Problem #4: Can’t play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 ) online / connection to the server has been lost
Possible Solution #1: (By Decimation from the BFBC2 forums)
Many are blaming EA for the server access, however it more about user side access being correctly configured.
BF2BC require certain TCP and UDP ports to be opened for access to servers. These are the ones that work for me, settings that have to be applied to your router.
TCP Ports: 80, 13505, 18800, 18805
UDP Ports: 53, 10000, 11000-11030, 18805
One can Enable DMZ if connection is still a problem, but only as a last measure. The above should be sufficient.
Problem #5: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 crashes / crashing to desktop ( CTD )
Possible Solution #1: (By shimmy! from the Steam forums)
go to Documents
BFBC2 Folder
find settings,click it
find “dxversion=”
change it to dxversion=9 (or 10)
Problem #6: How to force a DirectX version for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1: (By Kalms from the Steam forums)
To force a specific DirectX version, go to your settings.ini in My Documents\BFBC2. Look for “DxVersion=Auto” and change it to the setting you prefer based on the list below.
* DxVersion=auto
* DxVersion=11
* DxVersion=10
* DxVersion=9
If for some reason a higher version of DirectX fails, it will automatically try the next version. IE: If you set it for DxVersion=11, it will try version 11, then 10, and finally 9.
Problem #7: Encounter slow framerate, bad / low performance when playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1:
Install the latest nvidia or ati video card driver and change the DirectX version to 9
Problem #8: Encounter graphics glitch / error when playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1:
Turn off bloom
Problem #9: Encounter white / black screen while playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution: —
Problem #10: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 won’t install on Windows 7 x64 using EA Download Manager
Possible Solution #1: (By Saraneth from the BFBC2 forums)
Disable your virus scanner and re-download Battlefield: Bad Company 2
(http://www.gamebrood.com/2010/03/04/battlefield-bad-company-2-pc-crash-errors-ctd-freezes-cant-play-online-black-screen-low-framerate-and-more-fix-and-fixes/)
IMPORTANT:
- Update your nVidia and ATI video / Graphics cards to their latest drivers.
- If you have encountered problems or solutions not listed in this guide, feel free to post it in the comment section below. No registration required
- Be sure that your PC meets Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC system requirements:
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP
Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz
Memory: 2GB
Graphics: 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900)
DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support
Hard Drive: 15 GB
Recommended:
OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad or higher
Memory: 2GB
Graphics: 512 MB Video Card (GeForce GTX 260/ ATI Radeon 4870)
Controller Support: Support for Logitech G15 and G19 keyboard LCDs in multiplayer
Problem #1: How to change FOV (Field of View) when playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )?
Solution #1: (By zerk16 from theBFBC2 forums)
Unfortunately, changing your FOV is not a straightforward option setting in the game. To change you FOV you will have to navigate to the BFBC2 folder under your My Documents folder and edit the “Settings.ini” file. You should see a default setting for the FOV, which would read “FOV = 55″. Make sure the game isn’t running when you change this setting.
Problem #2: Mouse not working / does not work when playing Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1: (By Cilayin from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re playing in fullscreen try playing in windowed mode by pressing, alt+enter.
Once you’re in window mode see if the difference between where the button is and where your cursor is at is still present.
If it went away, trying going back into fullscreen (Once again, pressing alt+enter) and see if that fixes it…
Possible Solution #2: (By MisterClean84 from the BFBC2 forums)
In settings.ini, change dxversion=auto to dxversion=9
Possible Solution #3: (By camperbf1942 from the BFBC2 forums)
Exit game. Right click on your wallpaper/windows background. Botton left side screen click personalize, click 100%.
Problem #3: Getting kicked from online matches by Punkbuster while Playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1: (By perkabalo from the BFBC2 forums)
Reinstall Punkbuster Services
Possible Solution #2: (By realjoss from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re using Steam, go to File, Settings, In-Game Tab and uncheck Enable Steam Community In-Game.
Possible Solution #3: (By TheSeraph from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re still having problems try this:
Go into your installation directory for BC2 (default for xp: C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\ or win7: C:\Program Files (x86)\Electronic Arts\). Check to see if the following exists (for those who don’t know, a \XX\ indicates a folder named XX, then after the \ follow file names):
\pb\ 3 files: pbag.dll, pbcl.dll, pbsv.dll
\Punkbuster\ 1 file: pbsvc.exe
If you don’t have the above files in place, and you’ve tried running PBsetup from EvenBalance (http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1), then you may need to re-install.
I actually originally downloaded the original client (first day of beta, before patch, though I don’t believe the patch has anything/little to do with it) and began having the same problem as you guys are this morning - after updating PB I was fine. However, for testing purposes, I re-DL’ed off of Steam and found that the installer updates PB as the game is installed, and installs the necessary services.
If that still doesn’t work, try just starting the 2 PB services manually. Because it’s different for seperate games, I doubt this will work - however, if you want to try, there are 2 services to start: PnkBstA.exe and PnkBstrB.exe.
Hope that helps
Possible Solution #4: (By Major Comedown from the BFBC2 forums)
Download the lates version of pbsetup and when unpacked, transfer the pbsetup.exe to the desktop
Delete the PB folder in C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield Bad Company 2 - BETA
Run PBSETUP from the desktop and add BFBC2
If you recieve an error towards the end of the update where it’s something along the lines of:
“HTM MD5s do not match security information. Please try updating again later”
Check your antivirus software for quarantined items associated with punkbuster.
Authorise these and run the update in pbsetup again and everything should work swimmingly.
This sounds obvious but my university antivirus didnt flag up anything as it normally does so I didnt have a clue there was something in quarantine (right at the bottom of the list) awaiting my ‘approval’.
Hope this helps.
Possible Solution #5: (By D12AKO from the BFBC2 forums)
If you’re running Vista or Windows 7. Copy the BFBC2 Updater shortcut. Right click on the shortcut and go to properties. There should be a box that says Run as Administrator. Check the box and use that shortcut to launch your game. This should take care of most connectivity issues with Vista and Windows 7.
You may also be kicked from a Server if the Server hasn’t auto updated to the latest PB. This has happened to some servers where the clients are running a newer PB than the server. Our Server seems to be running with no issues since we manually updated the PB and has been stable now for several hours. Try joining and see if you get kicked, if you do then the problem is on your side. Check you firewall after any updates to confirm that the updated version of the game is allowed to connect.
Hope this helps…
Problem #4: Can’t play Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 ) online / connection to the server has been lost
Possible Solution #1: (By Decimation from the BFBC2 forums)
Many are blaming EA for the server access, however it more about user side access being correctly configured.
BF2BC require certain TCP and UDP ports to be opened for access to servers. These are the ones that work for me, settings that have to be applied to your router.
TCP Ports: 80, 13505, 18800, 18805
UDP Ports: 53, 10000, 11000-11030, 18805
One can Enable DMZ if connection is still a problem, but only as a last measure. The above should be sufficient.
Problem #5: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 crashes / crashing to desktop ( CTD )
Possible Solution #1: (By shimmy! from the Steam forums)
go to Documents
BFBC2 Folder
find settings,click it
find “dxversion=”
change it to dxversion=9 (or 10)
Problem #6: How to force a DirectX version for Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1: (By Kalms from the Steam forums)
To force a specific DirectX version, go to your settings.ini in My Documents\BFBC2. Look for “DxVersion=Auto” and change it to the setting you prefer based on the list below.
* DxVersion=auto
* DxVersion=11
* DxVersion=10
* DxVersion=9
If for some reason a higher version of DirectX fails, it will automatically try the next version. IE: If you set it for DxVersion=11, it will try version 11, then 10, and finally 9.
Problem #7: Encounter slow framerate, bad / low performance when playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1:
Install the latest nvidia or ati video card driver and change the DirectX version to 9
Problem #8: Encounter graphics glitch / error when playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution #1:
Turn off bloom
Problem #9: Encounter white / black screen while playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 PC ( BFBC2 )
Possible Solution: —
Problem #10: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 won’t install on Windows 7 x64 using EA Download Manager
Possible Solution #1: (By Saraneth from the BFBC2 forums)
Disable your virus scanner and re-download Battlefield: Bad Company 2