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DF2 Starting program problems

Vipersniper1 - 4-15-2004 at 01:02 PM

i dowloaded small install because whenever i tried large install it always had an error at about 94% of the way. Anyway i click on Start Delta Force 2 on Auto-Run. All that happens is that the screen goes black and nothing happens what to do?

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Vipersniper1 - 4-15-2004 at 02:14 PM

ok i posted another thing to give some more info so maybe someone can help! I have Windows XP Pro. Also the computer im using now is the same exact thing as before except before i had WIndows 98 when it worked. Please help! Ill commit suicide if i cant play the game!!!!!!!:o

DEADLOCK - 4-15-2004 at 10:25 PM

Your 'cd' for the game needs replaced. The large install is needed to play multiplayer. The error you got points to corrupt software. You may try cleaning the cd w/ windex, and then try to load it, however , its only a matter of time , if its getting errors on loading , before its gonna have to be replaced. Bout 10.00 US. ;)

thanks

Vipersniper1 - 4-16-2004 at 07:38 AM

thanks for the help. i figured.... the game is like 2 years old lol.

DEADLOCK - 4-16-2004 at 11:12 PM

NP, may even try to get the 'Triology' , i think Nova's got it cheap? DF2, 3 , & 4 are included in it, ( ah, may be df1, 2 , & 3) don't remember, but i saw it somewhere for about 20.00 dollars us.

Again........

Vipersniper1 - 4-18-2004 at 01:31 PM

Im sorry to keep bugging you with these stupid questions but im making sure Df2 is compatible With Windows XP PRo cuz i went to this game store and this person said DF2 is "Probably" not able be played on XP is this true?
If could you make t he list of what is and is not compatible with XP Pro.

DEADLOCK - 4-19-2004 at 12:31 AM

Lol, yes all of the games in the df series are 'compatible' w/ XP pro, ( XP is the most widely used OS out there , i think.) The fellow who told you that doesn't need to be giving computer advice , obviously. Compatibility issues are usually brought out when your processor isn't fast enough, or you have a small amount of memory, ie: useing an older computer. If you had it installed before, it'll work again. ;) ps ... if your not quite sure about particular games, simply ck the pkg they are wrapped in, it will have the sys specs. and, btw, your not bugging us,lol, thats why this forum exists, can't really list 'all' the games/programs compatible w/xp pro,lol, it would be quite a long list, follow my instructions posted here.

Vipersniper1 - 4-19-2004 at 10:51 AM

thanks :)

Vipersniper1 - 4-20-2004 at 09:48 AM

ok, new chapter to this never-ending story:
I cleaned the disk with windex, and i installed large install it dint have any errors during installation. Once again when i try to start the game it goes black. I waited about 10 minutes for someting to happen: Nothing. Can you restate what to do (I dint understand what you said before.

Vipersniper1 - 4-20-2004 at 10:31 AM

I start the game. i wait half an hour... nothing, so i go back to desktop. Go to "Bink Play" right click and then close. I click on the Delta Force 2 icon that is minimized. The screen goes black i can hear the music of the game but there is nothing on the monitor. Help

Steptoe - 4-20-2004 at 04:33 PM

I dont plat df2...but it does sound like clasic vid card/ drivers/ dx problems

What size machine are u running XP on m8....u should have at least 256 meg ram and P3 500 as min.
Also is your vid card on board or AGP card?

DEADLOCK - 4-21-2004 at 12:09 AM

Are you sure you did a 'LARGE INSTALL'? The 'black-screen' is typical of a 'small-install' , and it runs in 'software mode', (with a small install, you cannot update the game, or add pataches). As for the 'blink-play' i have no idea what that is,lol? Never heard of it. I did a google search, and found no results? (keyword=blinkplay). After the 'large-install' it simply needs the df2 update, ( located in the d/loads section here at the barracks, its more reliable than the in game update). ps..... you may want to visit the 'pc-pitstop' and register for a free account, try a full battery of tests, it will ck your rig and running applications , from there you might have a better idea if its the machine or the 'software' PCPITSTOP

Vipersniper1 - 4-21-2004 at 11:14 AM

is the Df2 update required to play?

Vipersniper1 - 4-21-2004 at 11:38 AM

i got 800x600 true color. Do i need to change the color thingy in properties?

DEADLOCK - 4-21-2004 at 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by Vipersniper1
is the Df2 update required to play?
Yes, you need to d/load the update. Install it to the df2 folder.

DEADLOCK - 4-21-2004 at 11:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Vipersniper1
i got 800x600 true color. Do i need to change the color thingy in properties?
Mine is set to over 1000, (i think the resolution is a matter of your own opinion), and for df2, while playing, you can cycle it with the V button.

Vipersniper1 - 4-22-2004 at 07:47 AM

i just checked and on the toolbar it said V.1.06.15

IS it a virus?

DEADLOCK - 4-23-2004 at 12:08 AM

How am i supposed to know if its a virus? Did you go to the pcpitstop? I'll break it down for you ,,, #1 load cd , select LARGE INSTALL. (after install , re-boot). #2 D/load the df2 update and save it to your df2 folder, simply double click it when done. (re-boot) . #3 Now, ck to see if you can play, if so proceed w/adding other features, such as dffavs/cb, exp-paks, etc,etc. Without being in front of the machine i cannot tell you whats happening to it, thats why its important to be as descriptive as possible. Your first question was about the 'type' of install, i coverd that. A large install is needed for multiplayer gaming. Your second question was "is df2 compatible w/ XP pro"? Yes, i covered that, as most games are. Third question, you seem to be getting the same error after install, and after an attempt to clean the cd, (at this point i somehow think you ran another 'small-install, because the problem is the same). Now, at this point , i'm thinking its the software or the game update,(but we are still stuck). Enter 'Steptoe' with a bit of 'hardware' questions, is your computer compatible w/XP PRO? <----- No answer? What are the computer specs? <------ No answer. Question three," is the update needed to play? Yes, in order to play online the update is needed. I answered that one. Question four, " is my resolution" set correctly? I answered that one as well. Do you have an anti virus program? If so, run a scan. Then you'll know. If i were you, i'd go to the pcpitstop, and run a full battery of tests, it will ck for computer issues, and/or problems w/your rig. Without being more descriptive, i don't know what your doing wrong?