After installing the game you only need to install the v1.41 update patch.
The v1.41 is a full patch and includes all fixes etc from the previous patches.
My self created Mini Image has never been made fully public before as it is so easy to create one from your own BF2 Discs. Also the Bleh Mini Image, available at GameCopyWorld, works fine. However you can now download my Mini Image from the links below.
The following I wrote for my fellow Clan Members:
My self created Mini Image works in all versions of Daemon Tools and only the later versions of Alcohol 120%.
For Battlefield 2 Mini Images I recommend using Daemon Tools.
I have my Mini Image permanently mounted using Daemon Tools v4.06HE. I have never used my original Discs to play BF2.
You can download my BF2 Mini Image from
here. Extract the contents of the rar file to a seperate folder in your BF2 game directory. (It can be extracted to wherever you choose, I just put it in my Game Directory so I dont lose it.)
Install Daemon Tools. You can download v4.06HE from
here.
If you have never used Daemon Tools before then I recommend using version 3.47 available for download
here. (v3.47 does not install SPTD drivers, the later versions of Daemon Tools will install SPTD. The reason I say this is some people have experienced problems with the SPTD drivers! That is why I recommend installing v3.47.)
Once Daemon Tools is installed you will have a Daemon Tools (Lightning Strike) icon in your taskbar.
Right Click the icon, go to 'Options' and tick 'Automount'. (You dont need anything else ticked!)
You dont need anything ticked in the 'Emulation' tab either!
Again right click the Daemon Tools icon in the Taskbar and go to 'Virtual CD/DVD Rom', then to 'Device 0' then to 'Mount Image'. Browse to where you extracted my Mini Image and choose the 'BF2 CD 1_Mini.mds' and click 'OK'.
Once you choose OK a Window will open showing you what appears to be all the files on the disc. The files are not really there! A Mini Image only copies the Protection from the original discs! You can Close this window.
Now again Right Click the Daemon Tools icon in the taskbar and choose 'Exit'.
If you keep the Mini Image permanently mounted you will never have to open Daemon Tools again or change any settings.
You can now start Battlefield 2 using your normal BF2 Desktop or Startmenu shortcuts.
The Mini Image will also work for Special Forces.
You will never need to use your original Discs to play online!
NOTE: This method will not work for warezed or pirated versions of the game!
An original legally purchased CD Key is still required to play BF2 online!
This is only a method to help preserve your original discs. We do NOT support Piracy in anyway!!
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