Topic: BattleField 1942 post-spalsh-screen crash

[Luzmu]

I keep reading that the game works fine while v1.0 but if you patch it (1.4, 1.45 etc) it wont load because of software forcing the refresh rate up. This isn't the case for me.
In my case the fix (while patched) where you are supposed to edit the VideoDefault.con didnŽt help, I also tried editing the conf in v1.0 but no use, then I tried shutting down the geforce4 software but with no luck.

So if someone else is running Windows XP Pro with a (Gainward) Geforce4 TI4200 (128Mb Golden Sample) who got over the problem while having a up to date game please let me know how.

PS. I have a legal copy of the game

[number6]

I upgraded to 1.45 with no refresh rate problems. Could you post a copy of your Dxdiag output (attach as a text file) so we can see what your video driver settings are?

[RotteVis]

Got me also winxp pro with an Asus ti4200 - 128mb, also runs fine with any patch. Mayby mobo drivers?

[Luzmu]

I think here should be all the relevant info:

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System Information
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  Time of this report: 9/9/2003, 19:19:40
  Machine name: MEGASOS
  Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp2.030422-1633)
  Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
  System Manufacturer: MSI                            
  System Model: MS-6380                        
  BIOS: Version 1.00                    
  Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1800+,  MMX,  3DNow, ~1.5GHz
  Memory: 512MB RAM
  Page File: 118MB used, 1132MB available
  Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
  DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
  DX Setup Parameters: Not found
  DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
  Display Tab 1: No problems found.
  DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful.
  Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful.
  Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful.
  Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
  Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
  Music Tab: No problems found.
  Input Tab: No problems found.
  Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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  Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
  DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
  DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
  DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
  DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
  DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
  DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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  Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4200
  Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  Chip type: GeForce4 Ti 4200
  DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
  Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0253&SUBSYS_15E710B0&REV_A2
  Display Memory: 128.0 MB
  Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (85Hz)
  Monitor:  SyncMaster 959NF/900NF/909NF, SyncMaster Magic CN199A(P)
  Monitor Max Res: 2048,1536
  Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
  Driver Version: 6.13.0010.2832 (English)
  DDI Version: 8
  Driver Attributes: Final Retail
  Driver Date/Size: 3/9/2002 19:53:00, 3416141 bytes
  WHQL Logo'd: n/a
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
  VDD: n/a
  Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
  Mini VDD Date: 3/9/2002 19:53:00, 909501 bytes
  Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4113-11CF-1078-ED3500C2CB35}
  Vendor ID: 0x10DE
  Device ID: 0x0253
  SubSys ID: 0x15E710B0
  Revision ID: 0x00A2
  Revision ID: 0x00A2
  Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
  Deinterlace Caps: n/a
  Registry: OK
  DDraw Status: Enabled
  D3D Status: Enabled
  AGP Status: Enabled
  DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
  D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
  D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
  D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.


Bios shouldn't be v1.0 though, I clearly remember flashing it last summer. (IŽll check on next boot.)

[number6]

Right off the bat I would say you need to update your Detonator drivers to the WHQL certified version:

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp-2k_29.42.html

[Luzmu]

Thanx, it worked.

So for everyone who have the same problem:

Update your GFX drivers, if the manufacturer is decent enough they have fixed any compatibility-problems asap.

[number6]

You are welcome. Happy gaming!