BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

[imported_sudden_death]

I bought the cdrom version of BF2, I regret that and wish i bought the DVD version. my question is, can I convert all my BF2 cds into one executable dvdrom? so next time i unistall I would just use one dvd? after this I think I will need a DVD cover :)

thanks

[imported_ChiBoys]

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I got the DVD version. Sorry to sound like an idiot but what is the difference and why is the DVD version like 10 dollars more expensive.

I thoght it meant there was a seperate DVD in it that showed me features and how it was made etc. I felt like such an idiot after opening it.

[imported_sudden_death]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

its the same thing but the dvd is just one disk, when you are installing you dont need to "insert disk 2, 3 ..." its just easier to install.

[sarb]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

ive thought about that too, but i doubt its possible.

[imported_sudden_death]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

ive thought about that too, but i doubt its possible.

I was thinking of downloading the game then using my CD-key, but i dont know how reliable are those downloads...

of course that would be a last resort thing..

[compuguy1088]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

ive thought about that too, but i doubt its possible.

Actually, you could combine the cab files from each disk and other imporant install folderes, as well as install files, to make it a one disc install, I've done it once when I got the Star Wars Galaxies Total Experience disks and I was lazy so I combined them into an dvd for an easy install. The thing is that you would only be able to install using that disc, the first cd, naturally would have to be used to run the actuall game.

[thinkingbear]

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ive thought about that too, but i doubt its possible.

I have done it before with UT2004, and actually EA gives us the instructions "how-to" right here:
Manual Install Instructions

Just instead of running from the HD burn it to a DVD. You will still need your disc 1 to pass the CD check, but it does not matter if you use a BF2 CD, DVD, BF:SF CD or DVD to pass the check.

From that page:

1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Right-click on the Local Disk C and choose Open.
3. Right-click inside the window and select New, and then Folder.
4. Name the folder Disk Images it is important that the name has a space in it.
5. Double-Click the new Disk Images folder to open it.
6. Right-click inside the window and select New, and then Folder.
7. Name this folder Disk1.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 while substituting Disk1 for Disk2 and Disk 3. It is important to note there must not be a space between "Disk" and the number. If you have the DVD version you will only need the Disk1 folder.
9. Insert Disk 1 of Battlefield 2 into your disk drive and if the autoplay starts, cancel it.
10. Double-click My Computer to open it.
11. Right-click on your disk drive and choose Open.
12. When you see the contents of the disk in the Window, click on Edit at the top of the window and choose Select All.
13. All the contents of the disk should now be highlighted, click on Edit at the top of the window again and choose Copy.
14. Open the Disk1 folder you created under C:\Disk Images; click on Edit at the top of the window and choose Paste. This will copy the contents of the disk into the Disk1 folder.
15. Repeat steps 9 through 14 for Disk 2 and Disk 3 until you have copied each disk into its appropriate folder. If you have the DVD version, you will not need to perform this step.
16. Once the disks have been copied, remove ALL disks from any drives.
17. Open the Disk1 folder under Disk Images and double-click on autorun.exe to start the installation.
18. To save disk space, you can delete the Disk Images folders after the installation has completed.

[imported_Ownerofall]

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I got the DVD version. Sorry to sound like an idiot but what is the difference and why is the DVD version like 10 dollars more expensive.

I thoght it meant there was a seperate DVD in it that showed me features and how it was made etc. I felt like such an idiot after opening it.

lol i wish it came with how it was made and alll

[imported_sudden_death]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

wow, excellent post thinkingbear!

im guessing after that I can burn those folders into a DVD and put a nice cover on them :P

[-NV-Java]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

Yep, thinkingbear is on the right track, I too have converted some of my multiple-cd install games to DVD, including UT2004, COD, COD2 etc. Here's a handy forum showing the procedure for various games, (not BF2 though), but along with thingbear's post, should have all the info you need:

http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=74084

:)

[imported_sudden_death]

Re: BF2 cds into one dvd? how?

Yep, thinkingbear is on the right track, I too have converted some of my multiple-cd install games to DVD, including UT2004, COD, COD2 etc. Here's a handy forum showing the procedure for various games, (not BF2 though), but along with thingbear's post, should have all the info you need:

http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=74084

:)

VERY handy link! found the BF2 instructions here: http://www.cd-2-dvd.com/modules.php?...iew&poemid=166

and one for Battlfield 2 + Special Forces + Euro Force !!!

http://www.cd-2-dvd.com/modules.php?name=cd2dvd&func=PoemView&poemid=397

i made a request for Battlfield 2 + armored fury + Euro Force hopefully the dude there will make a nice installer