BF2 1.4 Crack Online Issue

[myckee]

Use the mini-image from Bleh. It works great and you will never be banned for having a hacked exe.

[Curst]

Perhaps you could add a warningsign to the BF2-downloadpage that you might get banned for using the fixed exes when playing online?

And it can´t be said enough: Use the mini-image to avoid banning!

[Joe Forster/STA]

Originally Posted by goldfish

"How can PunkBuster detect no-CD/DVD patches? In other words, what is the difference between an executable that has been modified A) for cheating and B) for removing the CD/DVD check. Please, verified program code only, no textual description!"
I don't know, you tell me!

If you don't know then A) cheat-modified and B) no-CD patched executables are both modified executables and PunkBuster will not accept either. Thus, the point of PPBans' last reply is proven, QED.

[goldfish]

Originally Posted by Grumpy

@goldfish


Just use a mounted Mini Image. For BF2 it is the safest way.

Works great, thanks!

[Rankor]

hi there!

i was stuck in the same predicament as most of the rest of you, using the no cd made my game crash etc.

now ive tried the mini image from BleH! but all it does is show the BF2 Screen, turn my screen black and then quit back to the desktop. anyone got a fix for this? currently im still downloading the v1.41 patch so ive only tried this with 1.40. any help?

[kosmiq]

Originally Posted by Rankor

hi there!

i was stuck in the same predicament as most of the rest of you, using the no cd made my game crash etc.

now ive tried the mini image from BleH! but all it does is show the BF2 Screen, turn my screen black and then quit back to the desktop. anyone got a fix for this? currently im still downloading the v1.41 patch so ive only tried this with 1.40. any help?

You'll probably have the same behaviour with your original disc... Common CTD problem with BF2. Reinstall the game and you'll fix it.

[Rankor]

Originally Posted by kosmiq

You'll probably have the same behaviour with your original disc... Common CTD problem with BF2. Reinstall the game and you'll fix it.

i installed 1.41 and it worked, but thanks anyways

[goldfish]

I had to re-install the game, and I can't remember what patch to install. Actually, I did install the full game + the 1.41 patch since I'm not playing with addons, installed the BF2 DVD_MINI.MDF/.MDS, and mount it with Deamon and nothing happens, Am I missing something?
Thanks!

[Grumpy]

@goldfish
Make sure the game actually works online by using the original disc to play.
Do this first to make sure the install worked correctly, sometimes it doesnt and will need to be re-installed again.

If that works then we can look at why the mini image is not working.

[goldfish]

Game was working online but not with NODVD patch, so I'm wondering wich patch should I install to play online without addons in this list:

Patch v1.41
Patch v1.4
Patch v1.3
Patch v1.22
Patch v1.21
Patch v1.2
Patch v1.12
Patch v1.03
Patch v1.02

[Grumpy]

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!!

Grumpy

[goldfish]

Thanks for all this Grumpy. Frustration was it was working online, and installation is OK on my other PC (I have 2 keys). Can't figure out what went wrong! I'll let you know!

[goldfish]

Works great, thanks again.

[Grumpy]

[Hellifant]

Hm i have an odd problem. I rly dunno what happend to my bf2 , a few month ago i played bf2 without any problems on normal ranked server ( i have a original cd key from my friend) . I used to play with mounting the mini image on deamon tools. But then suddenly my bf2 stopped starting when i double clicked the bf2 exe .It began to load for a few seconds but then, nothing. No error msg ,no "black screen" , nothing. I decided to reinstall bf2 but that didnt helped either. At least the fresh reinstall of bf2 gave me an xp error msgs. The funny thing is, bf2 starts when i use a no cd crack, but theres no point for me playing bf2 sp with the crack -.-. I hope anyone here can help me, and sorry to bother u with my broken english.

greetings
helli