Possible Fix : BF2.exe has encountered a problem

[Sauce]

This has worked for 1 mate I know from my old clan, and im only posting it here for the truly desperate ppl who have run out of ideas to try. It may or may not fix your issue, but since it worked for 1 person I know, it may help others. I apolgise if this if already posted in another thread, but I have to get to work, and dont have time to read all 1 billion topics this morning !

Note this change changes the way your computer accesses your hard drives, and technically it will slow them down a little, but I dont think its that noticable. As always, making changes can have side effects, so understand what you are changing.


BF2.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

right click 'my computer' properties, > hardware tab > device manager button > expand ide ata/atapi controllers, select primary IDE channel , right click properties > advanced settings, for device 0, set the transfer mode to PIO

Note : It may be necessary to force all devices to PIO mode, or just the drive BF2 is installed to. ie Primary IDE or secondary,

Run BF2

Heres an article describing what PIO vs DMA Mode is. Suggest you read it, so you understand what changes you are making to your Systems
http://www.compguysinc.com/techweb/hardware/dma-pio.shtml

[VTRangerVT]

After investigating many forums, reinstalling the game about 4 or 5 times, uninstalling in between, and upgrading all of my nvidia drivers and all of that jazz, I found MY problem with this "bf2.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. Sorry for the inconvenience." fault. I found it by trying to run Battlefield Vietnam, another EA game in the series, it wouldn't run...I had some Microsoft games (Rise of Nations) installed and I tried those, those worked. When I tried BF Vietnam, it said I didn't have access to this folder and wouldn't do a thing (but this error message was actually useful): C:\Documents and Settings\"YOUR WINDOWS USER ACCOUNT NAME HERE"\Local Settings...

I looked for that folder, but in my settings, that particular folder (and subfolders) were hidden and marked as read only. Right click on the most parent directory (i.e. if Local Settings is hidden, right click on "YOUR...HERE") and click properties, uncheck read only, and uncheck hidden. You may select the option for all subfolders as well, and for this directory it's a great idea. Hit ok. Windows should make some adjustments, and then try running your BF2 icon again...for me, it started up like a champ. I hope this helps, this is a lingering problem...I wish the people that get paid tons of money and have been schooled for years in computer operations and programming could resolve these issues...I know nothing about computers, but just did about 4 hours of research online...worked for me, and I hope it benefits you. Good luck.

[retnuh07]

omg that is the only thing that worked thanks a lot man I have no idea how the file got hidden but thanks anyway:D

[prokiller101]

still doesnt work for me

[Venomous]

Lol this post was a year ago...

[prokiller101]

hey shush i jsut noticed that now, well im still haveing problems with imne