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  • BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

    Played BF2 some hours ago without problems, then I went to do other things.
    When I wanted to play again about an hour ago, it kept saying that the game isn't installed
    (noone else has been on the computer in the meantime).
    Strange thing is, I can start BF2 using the shortcut, but when I try to join a server, nothing happens

    Also, I canĀ“t uninstall it!
    It starts the installer, and then it just closes it again

    Have rebooted, and the other usualy things, but that didn't help.

    Anyone knows what to do? :cry:


    Thanks in advance.

  • #2
    Re: BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

    Yes, I know what to do. Follow these steps to remove the game files and folders to start fresh. You may want to save your profile though; just copy it from C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\My Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles.

    You can manually uninstall the game by removing the files and registry keys associated with it. Be sure to follow these steps exactly as they appear to prevent accidental file/program deletion on your system.

    To delete the save files:

    1.
    Open My Documents.
    2.
    Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.

    To delete the game files (in the default location):

    1.
    Open My Computer.
    2.
    Open the C drive.
    3.
    Open the Program Files folder.
    4.
    Open the EA GAMES folder.
    5.
    Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.
    6.
    Close all open windows.
    7.
    Right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.

    To edit the registry and remove Battlefield 2:

    1.
    Click on the Start button.
    2.
    Click on Run.
    3.
    Type regedit in the text field.
    4.
    Click File and then choose Export.
    5.
    Name the file Backup and make sure the Export Range is set to All.
    6.
    Click Save; you will now be returned to the Registry Editor window.
    7.
    Click the plus sign next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
    8.
    Click the plus sign next to Software.
    9.
    Click the plus sign next to DICE.
    10.
    Right-click on the Battlefield 2 folder and choose Delete.
    11.
    Click the plus sign next to Electronic Arts.
    12.
    Right-click and choose Delete on any Battlefield 2 folders.
    13.
    Click the plus sign next to Microsoft.
    14.
    Click the plus sign next to Windows.
    15.
    Click the plus sign next to CurrentVersion.
    16.
    Click the plus sign next to Uninstall.
    17.
    Right-click and choose Delete on the key named {04858915-9F49-4B2A-AED4-DC49A7DE6A7B}.
    18.
    Close the Registry Editor.

    Battlefield 2 should now be completely uninstalled. If anything appears to be working incorrectly after editing the registry, simply double-click on the Backup file on your desktop to restore the old registry.

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    • #3
      Re: BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

      I have this issue with another game (Homeworld 2) It is installed but whenever I pop the disc in it asks me to install.
      However if I click on the shortcut to start the game it does so fine.
      Always happens with that.

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      • #4
        Re: BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

        It starts fine using the shortcut, but I can't join any servers (singleplayer works)


        Shamus, thanks for the help, I'll try that tomorrow

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        • #5
          Re: BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

          You're welcome Roy. Let us know how it works out.

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          • #6
            Re: BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

            Thanks Shamus, everything works again

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            • #7
              Re: BF2 partly uninstalled itself?!

              Fantastic. And you're welcome. I thought it would work because I suffered a similar experience.

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