hmmm the ea downloader exe might actually work ya know

but it'll be chnaged as soon as the next patch comes out

ea downloader is up to date with 1.01

but bf2142 will likely have about 20 patches before the end of its time so that fixed exe will work till 1.02 patch comes out in like 3 weeks time.

the idea of a fixed image to so that the game is not modified.

if the exe file or any other file in the game is modified other then profile files then punkbuster will pick it up thats why 40.000 cd keys where banned from bf2 mate.

a fixed image makes punkbuster think its the original disk because no files have been modified.

if you wish to play single player then a fixed exe will work. and there must be some crack out there to allow you to unlock all the weapons and everything for single player mode.

anyways has anyone tried gamejack yet?

I wasn't able to make a mini image, but I was able to make a full image. And, out of curiosity, I tried that exe that someone posted previously, and can confirm that it will start the game and allow you to log in. I did not actually go into a game using it. I do not know if it is an ea downloader exe or not. If so, it is probably safe to use. If not, then if punkbuster kicks you too many times, your cd key will get banned.

Anyway the EA Downloader exe file is ok. You can play with it and i love it ^^.

So just Download that exe and keep on playing :P

but i think it'll only work until the next patch comes out

We all know that since it is EA, it will likely be months before a new patch. I'm sure someone will share the ea downloader exe when that happens anyway..just like now.

Can anyone with a little coding know-how confirm this? I don't want to use this until it's confirmed that it's not stealing your CD-key or raping my kernels and what not.

Wouldn't you be able to play WITHOUT the DVD by using the EA Downloader ? I mean get the Retail DVD but use the EA downloader and download the game? I was thinking about doing this, can someone confirm if this gonna work before i buy the retail DVD.

It doesn't work like that. You have to first purchase a game through EA's website, and then that purchase is tied to your EA account. Then you use the EA Downloader, log into your account, and the downloader sees what purchases you have made.

Just downloading the EA downloader itself doesn't give you access to any retail content.

Ok, let me rephrase it. What about if you know someone that purchased the online version and then he backups those files? You then just copy and use YOUR own account that you've created with your dvd purchase? Is that possible?

Isn't this similar to CS:S?

Sounds like it might work that way.

I checked up on that file from bart5986.. It is identicle to the Razor1911 v1.01 fixed exe including the coded Razor tags inside the exe. So I don't know how he gets it to work online ???

Well it works on all the official servers online, and thats all that matters.

Is it possible then that Razor's version was based on the EA Downloader exe, rather than cracked from scratch?

Hmmm, I'm more willing to try it now, but I still worry about Punkbuster banning me from servers if this is only an SP crack.

Trust me, its a working crack. Punkbuster hasn't said anything about it and i've played for 7 hours, its fully legit.

You can even see my profile, http://miniprofile.xfire.com/bg/bg/type/2/bart5986.png

The crack works great, try it and you'll see.

@bart5986

U said your DVD was broken as it was delivered. So how did you install the game???????