"Patching failed" solution...

[Fokkifokki]

Hi!

I just run the new patch just to get the "Patching failed" error. I remembered a trick to get v1.02 to install (you know back then...) and I thought I would share it with you so we don't get too many threads about it. Now, there are probably several causes to this error, but this is how I got it to work:

1) Type %Temp% in the Run-dialog on the Start-menu (or look the foler up yourself).
2) Scroll to the very end of all the files in that folder
3) Run the patch.exe file you just downloaded
4) Choose you language and click "Next" but do not click the "Install"-button.
5) Go back to the temp-folder and see that you have som new folders.
6) Open the new folder with the longest name (ie. {BA493...etc...etc.})
7) You'll see another folder with a similar long name, open that
8) Now you'll see 12 files
9) Copy all 12 to your Battlefield 2 folder (root folder of game)
10) One of those files are called "patch", run it!

Now the Command Prompt Window will open up, wait for the patching to complete ande the window will close automatically.

Congrats! You're running version 1.03 (I think...well, it worked for me. Hope it does for you too).

[o0|REDRUM|0o]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

Tried it and it didnt work
I can fire up bf2 but as soon as i hit multiplayer, crash to desktop. It does however say that i am at the correct version in the lower left. Should have known, EA could fork up a wet dream.

[Fokkifokki]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

In my eager to share, I didn't fine out until now that I have the "invalid CD-key" issue...don't know how to fix that, though...

[fluffydice]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

In my eager to share, I didn't fine out until now that I have the "invalid CD-key" issue...don't know how to fix that, though...

Check my post, did you do the same?

[boabynixon]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

Hi!

I just run the new patch just to get the "Patching failed" error. I remembered a trick to get v1.02 to install (you know back then...) and I thought I would share it with you so we don't get too many threads about it. Now, there are probably several causes to this error, but this is how I got it to work:

1) Type %Temp% in the Run-dialog on the Start-menu (or look the foler up yourself).
2) Scroll to the very end of all the files in that folder
3) Run the patch.exe file you just downloaded
4) Choose you language and click "Next" but do not click the "Install"-button.
5) Go back to the temp-folder and see that you have som new folders.
6) Open the new folder with the longest name (ie. {BA493...etc...etc.})
7) You'll see another folder with a similar long name, open that
8) Now you'll see 12 files
9) Copy all 12 to your Battlefield 2 folder (root folder of game)
10) One of those files are called "patch", run it!

Now the Command Prompt Window will open up, wait for the patching to complete ande the window will close automatically.

Congrats! You're running version 1.03 (I think...well, it worked for me. Hope it does for you too).

well ive downloaded 2 different patches (both v1.03 from diff sites). i can start the patch process but halfway through it will crash and say "RTP executable" or summin like that , has failed and will need to close, every time. i have uninstalled, reinstalled , tried to patch to v1.03 (just wont finish, keeps crashing. even with the emedy you suggest). basically i just cant install the patch as the .EXE keeps crashing halfway thru.:cry:

makes me kinna sad as i had no problems at all in playing 1.02 but had nothing but hell since i dloaded the 1.03, you got any other ideas as this seems to work better but does inevitably crash, with the end result of it saying "patching failed"

[GreatWhiteShark]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

Please post coment on this link if it is of use to you,,, http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33897

[OldSchoolSoldier]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

This method did work for me but I now have other issues. Please read my post here:

http://www.totalbf2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33813

[Andy88]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

I dont see any folders in the temp after I click on English setup

[Tabarnack]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

I have the same problem I clear all my files in my temp folder and after I choose the language I have no file there ?

[Silent Stalker]

Re: "Patching failed" solution...

Mine crashes to desktop! Can anyone help me?