Got a couple of mates that have bought new Pc's with XP .... after installing DF2 from original disc ... they lock up when trying to join
multi-player. never even get to the establish system link of game.
Firewalls disabled. Only happens with Df2, not BHd or others .....
H E L P ????
Fireant - 6-18-2005 at 03:52 AM
Have they updated their game to the current vertion? If not, they wont be able to join servers that are....~SLY1~ - 6-18-2005 at 04:43 AM
they say they did .... next suggestion ?
They say they did...
Fireant - 6-18-2005 at 09:26 AM
Are you sure?
I'm going to assume they are brothers and most likely live at home and are going through a router. This could also be a possibility, Might want to
look in the game/tech forum at my post about router ports... That might be relevant, but your not tossing out much info here mate.
A bit more info will help us help you and your friends...
Cheers,~SLY1~ - 6-18-2005 at 09:52 AM
TY Fireant ... but no, seperate peeps. Single comp with both .... neither uses routers. I'll ask that they come in this thread and give ya the
details of their new PC's. All was fine til they upgraded PC's and got XP.
Appreciate your responses and willingness to help.
your welcome
Fireant - 6-18-2005 at 10:01 AM
Thats why we are here, mate.
A bit more info and we can fix their problem.genfirecsi - 6-18-2005 at 11:24 AM
I am the one with the problem i am with a router and a switch going to my xbox/computer i lock up when i get to join a server
Prior to running in circles, i'd try to grab a new copy of the game, then , and eliminate the cd itself. (they range from 5.00- 20.00 us, depending on
where you get 1). Steptoe - 6-19-2005 at 07:47 AM
Quote:
All was fine til they upgraded PC's and got XP.
hmmm, so they had maybe a machine built in 98se or Milin days
2 things come to mind that I see so often when that happens
1/The machine is older, just doesnt have the grunt for XP
2/XP and older os use diff drivers, a driver issue, need to update ALL drivers, chipset thru to network, video, usb, sound, dx
Sure milienium sucks, 98se is still a top o/s, what was the REAL piont of upgrading in the 1st place?
If it works y fix it? genfirecsi - 6-19-2005 at 09:42 AM
tried port number still nothinggenfirecsi - 6-19-2005 at 09:44 AM
no... this is a new machine i bought it 6 months ago the 98 we still have this cd is brand new this is gonna be tuff to fix uh:PSkorpio - 6-20-2005 at 02:37 PM
Have you tried right clicking the df2.exe file and going to properties and changing the compatibility to windows 98....might be a farfetched
idea...but good luckgenfirecsi - 6-23-2005 at 07:36 AM
still nothing tried the compatablity 98,2000 all the other stuff and the Reslution:oNick Danger - 6-23-2005 at 03:14 PM
To eliminate the Router as the problem try connecting directly, without the router.
If it works then you know the router is the problem. If it still doesn't then you know that is not the problem.
I run DF2 with XP Home and I have no problems.
Of course I don't have a router either
The other thing I have done is set the compatibility property for DF2 to Windows 98 / Windows ME.
coupla questions to consider...
Kooch - 6-30-2005 at 01:48 PM
#1 what version do u have?
#2 are you possibly tryin to play without the cd?
if so u will need a no cd crack for that.
#3 the STARTUP.HTM...where is the URL sending u?
Can you Play DF2 on XP
No Logo - 8-1-2005 at 09:05 AM
I understood that DF2 was one of those games that just could'nt be played on a machine with XP - unless you have a duel boot system for XP and Win98.
Thats actually the reason why I've not tried it myself - did'nt want to faff about booting from floppy.
df2 and windows XP
kooky - 8-4-2005 at 10:09 AM
i have a hp pavilion 2.4ghz. i have windows xp and i play df2 on it. it freezes up every once in a while. i have my firewall off and i don't run
through a router. what is your suggestions on that one. that my game freezes up
:oTommyGuNs - 8-11-2005 at 03:48 AM
I am also having this problem - -- click on the Lobby and the Game just locks up. I have tried to shut down the firewall - uninstall Norton - open
ports - did the update... Just don't know whatelse to try. This problem has just occured as it is a brand new puter --- I was running DF2 with XP on
my old puter with NP... I also know its not in the Router as my other computer connects with NP.. Xanarki - 8-12-2005 at 05:13 PM
I too have this same exact problems.
Specs:
Windows XP with Service Pack 2
AMD Atho 3.0GHZ
180GB hard drive
ATI Radeon X300 128MB
512MB RAM
I tried the following:
Updated to the latest version
Tried compatibailty mode/resolution settings
Tried using a no-cd crack
Turned off all firewalls and security programs
I even tried a diff lang. exe
Erm...help I guess...TommyGuNs - 8-13-2005 at 12:52 PM
I have spent hours on the phone -- with Sony - Nova - Linksys - Cable ppl --- with no fix.... Help PPL PLS!!Xanarki - 8-16-2005 at 10:57 AM
Indeed.
If anyone finds a solution, please reply.TommyGuNs - 8-17-2005 at 05:59 AM
AHHHH got mine to work --- go to Control Panel - Sound - Audio - Advanced - Performance - then turn Hardware Acceleration down all the way to the
left..
I have a HD Sound Card -- just doesnt like it...
Let me know if that fixes it... Xanarki - 8-17-2005 at 09:28 AM
I did that same exact thing for some other games. Why didn't I do it for DF2?
