Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

[TheOrteganator]

I recently purchased Battlefield 2, installed without a hitch, but when I went to open the game it showed the black splash screen for a few seconds and then crashed to the desktop. I know that this seems to be a common problem, but I'm hoping to get more specific answers as to how to fix this. The problem was not solved after multiple restarts and re-installs. My video cars is the standars that came in my Dell, and is not "supported" by the game. It does however meet the minimum specs of 128MB. Is this the problem or should my video card work since it meets minimum requirements. All other requirements are also met.

[<}US{>BlackHawkPilot73]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

I recently purchased Battlefield 2, installed without a hitch, but when I went to open the game it showed the black splash screen for a few seconds and then crashed to the desktop. I know that this seems to be a common problem, but I'm hoping to get more specific answers as to how to fix this. The problem was not solved after multiple restarts and re-installs. My video cars is the standars that came in my Dell, and is not "supported" by the game. It does however meet the minimum specs of 128MB. Is this the problem or should my video card work since it meets minimum requirements. All other requirements are also met.

what are your system spec its could be the video card. the 128mb is just howmuch the vituel memory it has..

[-(PK)-DarkIllusion]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

it doesn't matter if it has 128mb of mem. older cards can't support new shaders,etc that bf2 has...(so i've heard.)
right click on desktop>>>properties>>>settings. your video card should be listed there under display.

[jdogg88-Fed]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

also best thing to see whats wrong is look at EA's Easy Info
C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\SupportXP1

[jdogg88-Fed]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

srry double post keeps doing this

[TheOrteganator]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

My video cars is an Intel 82519G/GV/910GL Express Chip. Probably can't run BF2 because it came in the computer. Any suggestions on a inexpensive, good video card that will work in an HP(I'll use my dad's computer to make mods to.)

[TheOrteganator]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

The EAsy info showed all green checks indicating that it met minimum requirements. I've checked the refresh rate, and it's at 60Hz. Maybe EAsy info doesn't test card compatibility, just the memory.

[CaptainPuffy]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

I dont think an Integrated video will run BF2. You simply need a graphics card.

[TheOrteganator]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

That would make sense now that I think about it. Any suggestions on a 128MB or higher supported graphics card that will run BF2 without any problems? And just to make sure, compatible in an HP desktop with Windows XP as the OS.

[sarb]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

thats a sign of a graphics card thats not good enough for bf2

[sarb]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

The EAsy info showed all green checks indicating that it met minimum requirements. I've checked the refresh rate, and it's at 60Hz. Maybe EAsy info doesn't test card compatibility, just the memory.

mine doesnt have green checks next to my vid card or my sound card, but they work fine. so the easy info isnt always right.

[<}US{>BlackHawkPilot73]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

My video cars is an Intel 82519G/GV/910GL Express Chip. Probably can't run BF2 because it came in the computer. Any suggestions on a inexpensive, good video card that will work in an HP(I'll use my dad's computer to make mods to.)

lol you are definly going to need a new video card to play BF2 so its not the hassel if u dont fell like spending the money for a new card just return bf2

[TheOrteganator]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

Thanks for all the help. So now only one step left. GET A NEW VIDEO CARD!!! YAY!!! anyway, open for any suggestions on a good video card to get to play BF2.

[<}US{>BlackHawkPilot73]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

Thanks for all the help. So now only one step left. GET A NEW VIDEO CARD!!! YAY!!! anyway, open for any suggestions on a good video card to get to play BF2.

what are you system specs go to start->Control panel->Perfromance and maintince->system-> the near the bottom it should tell you ur prosser speed and ram

[<}US{>BlackHawkPilot73]

Re: Battlefield 2 Crashes to Desktop on Startup

what are you system specs go to start->Control panel->Perfromance and maintince->system-> the near the bottom it should tell you ur prosser speed and ram

oh yea and tell us them..lol:laugh: