Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 Hello, The installs without errors, but when I try and load the game it crashes right away. All I get is the little splash screen then the windows error box about sending in a error report. I tried to install some of the patches but the same exact thing happens. I click on the patch .exe I get the little splash screen then it crashes. I am using Windows XP media center edition, on a toshiba widescreen laptop with directx version 9.0b and a Geforce FX 5200 video card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 What "patches" did you install? If you have the Gold Edition, that should install OFP 1.30. You would then need to upgrade to V1.46. Is that what you did? Also, did you try running the OFP Preferences Program first, clicking on the AUTODETECT button there, before running OFP? If not, try that when OFP 1.46 is installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 I did try to install V1.46, but when I click on the patch.exe I get the small ofp splash screen then it crashes, just like the game .exe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 also, yes I did try the autodetect with no luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 If I were you at this point, I would do a full uninstall and manually delete any residual OFP directories that are left. Then I would check my hard drives for errors and do a defragmentation. After that I would install 1.30+1.46 again. BTW, what Nvidia drivers are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 I just uninstalled the game, did a chkdsk and a defrag, reinstalled still with no luck. The patches still don't want to install also. I am using the latest nvidia driver 52.16. Any other ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 You are pretty much left with the following alternatives: 1. Search The FAQ for "faulty gold". 2. Contact BIS support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 Thanks for the help, it looks like its a faulty CD according to the ofpfaq link you sent me. Kinda wierd they still have these for sale a year and a half after they found out about the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 Thanks for the help, it looks like its a faulty CD according to the ofpfaq link you sent me. Kinda wierd they still have these for sale a year and a half after they found out about the problem. It can happen. Where did you buy it BTW? Online or in a retail store? New or used? Just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 I ordered new through amazon.com about a month ago. I am currently in iraq though so I wont get the replacement CD anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 I ordered new through amazon.com about a month ago. I am currently in iraq though so I wont get the replacement CD anytime soon. You wouldn't be a Ba'ath official attempting to train anti-coalition forces on an OFP simulator, would you? Â Â Be well and stay safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarr 0 Posted December 7, 2003 Nope, just a bored army reservist with nothing to do =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 Nope, just a bored army reservist with nothing to do =) We can have you reassigned, son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozanzac 0 Posted December 7, 2003 Oooo, and Yarr, see if you can get it replaced with OFP: Game Of The Year edition. If they won't, it is worth the extra cash! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted December 7, 2003 Oooo, and Yarr, see if you can get it replaced with OFP: Game Of The Year edition. If they won't, it is worth the extra cash! Maybe the Pentium III in his Abrams is underpowered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
