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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.78869400 Origin] | {{ID|Origin}} | Complete collection, includes all booster packs and the special ops expansion. <br />{{++}}1.5 patch included no need for manual patching.<br />{{--}}Expansion exe's not provided, they must be launched in game.  }}}}
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.origin.com/store/ea/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.78869400 Origin] | {{ID|Origin}} | Complete collection, includes all booster packs and the special ops expansion. <br />{{++}}1.5 patch included no need for manual patching.<br />{{--}}Expansion exe's not provided, they must be launched in game.  }}}}
  
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== Version Differences ==
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==Version Differences==
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=== Digital Version ===
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===Digital Version===
 
The complete collection is available via Steam or Origin and is perhaps the easiest way to get the game. This pack contains the main game as well as the expansion, Special Forces, and the two free 'bonus packs' Euro Forces and Armored Fury. Only one CD key for all the expansions.
 
The complete collection is available via Steam or Origin and is perhaps the easiest way to get the game. This pack contains the main game as well as the expansion, Special Forces, and the two free 'bonus packs' Euro Forces and Armored Fury. Only one CD key for all the expansions.
  
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=== Serial Key ===
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===Serial Key===
 
The disc based version requires a CD-key that you type in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion.
 
The disc based version requires a CD-key that you type in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion.
  
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== Improvements ==
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==Essential improvements==
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=== Patches ===
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===Patches===
 
The latest official patch is 1.50 which resolves a number of issues.
 
The latest official patch is 1.50 which resolves a number of issues.
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*[http://www.gamershell.com/download_50494.shtml 1.50]
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* [http://www.gamershell.com/download_50494.shtml 1.50]
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Hotfix for the alt-tab crash.
 
Hotfix for the alt-tab crash.
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*[http://www.mediafire.com/?1d271vnyoc9cyhk BF2 1.50 hotfix_RendDX9.zip]
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* [http://www.mediafire.com/?1d271vnyoc9cyhk BF2 1.50 hotfix_RendDX9.zip]
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If you run into problem installing 1.50 you might need 1.41 first.
 
If you run into problem installing 1.50 you might need 1.41 first.
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*[http://www.gamefront.com/files/6194285/Battlefield-2-v1.41-Patch/ 1.41]
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* [http://www.gamefront.com/files/6194285/Battlefield-2-v1.41-Patch/ 1.41]
  
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=== Autologin ===
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===Autologin===
 
Make sure you log in at least once. Then create a shortcut to the game, right-click it and go to options and add '''+playerName #### +playerPassword ####''' to the target box (replacing #### with your username and password). It should look like this:
 
Make sure you log in at least once. Then create a shortcut to the game, right-click it and go to options and add '''+playerName #### +playerPassword ####''' to the target box (replacing #### with your username and password). It should look like this:
  
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Next time you click the shortcut you should get logged in automatically.
 
Next time you click the shortcut you should get logged in automatically.
  
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=== Skipping intro movies ===
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===Skipping intro movies===
 
Add +restart to the target box mentioned above.
 
Add +restart to the target box mentioned above.
  
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=== Run Without CD/DVD ===
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===Run Without CD/DVD===
 
Latest patch removed the need to have your DVD in the drive while playing.
 
Latest patch removed the need to have your DVD in the drive while playing.
  
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=== Ambient Occlusion ===
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===Ambient Occlusion===
 
[[File:AmbientOcclusion.png|290px|right|thumb|Ambient Occlusion ingame.]]
 
[[File:AmbientOcclusion.png|290px|right|thumb|Ambient Occlusion ingame.]]
 
Using the NVIDIA Inspector tool, you can enable Ambient Occlusion by setting the Ambient Occlusion Compatibility to "Fallout 3" then setting Ambient Occlusion setting to "High Quality" or "Quality" and Ambient Occlusion usage "Enabled"<br />
 
Using the NVIDIA Inspector tool, you can enable Ambient Occlusion by setting the Ambient Occlusion Compatibility to "Fallout 3" then setting Ambient Occlusion setting to "High Quality" or "Quality" and Ambient Occlusion usage "Enabled"<br />
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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=== Default game directory ===
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===Default game directory===
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (Retail)|}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Windows (Retail)|}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== Save and configuration file locations ===
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===Save and configuration file locations===
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table|
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles}}
 
{{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\Battlefield 2\Profiles}}
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Save game cloud syncing]] ===
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===[[Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save Game Cloud Syncing
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|steam_cloud            =false
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|origin                = true
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|steam_cloud_notes      =
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|origin notes          =  
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|origin                 =true
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|steam cloud           = false
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|origin_notes           =
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|steam cloud notes    =  
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|uplay                  =
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|uplay                =  
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|uplay_notes            =
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|uplay notes          =  
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|gamesave_manager      =false
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|gamesave manager     =  
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|gamesave_manager_notes =
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|gamesave manager notes=  
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|gamestow              =
 
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|gamestow_notes        =
 
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|synctocloud            =
 
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|synctocloud_notes     =
 
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|square_enix            =
 
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|square_enix_notes      =
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Video settings ==
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==Video settings==
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Video.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game graphics settings.]]
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Video.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game graphics settings.]]
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Options.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Options.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
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}}
 
}}
  
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=== [[Widescreen resolution]] ===
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===[[Widescreen resolution]]===
 
Widescreen support was added with patch 1.5 released on September 1st 2009.
 
Widescreen support was added with patch 1.5 released on September 1st 2009.
  
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Please note: This does not change the default FOV and there is no way to change it at this time. Vertical view is also lost, have a look at the screenshots below to see the difference.
 
Please note: This does not change the default FOV and there is no way to change it at this time. Vertical view is also lost, have a look at the screenshots below to see the difference.
  
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=== [[Windowed]] ===
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===[[Windowed]]===
 
Execute the game with the command line parameter +fullscreen 0. If you run the game windowed at your maximum screen resolution, there will be some misaligned text on menu buttons. Otherwise the game seems to run normally.
 
Execute the game with the command line parameter +fullscreen 0. If you run the game windowed at your maximum screen resolution, there will be some misaligned text on menu buttons. Otherwise the game seems to run normally.
  
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== Input settings ==
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==Input settings==
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Controls.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]]
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Controls.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]]
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Falcon.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game Novint Falcon settings.]]
 
[[File:Battlefield 2 Falcon.jpg|290px|right|thumb|In-game Novint Falcon settings.]]
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}}
 
}}
  
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== Issues and Fixes ==
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==Issues fixed==
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/BF2_1.html here].
 
{{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [http://www.tweakguides.com/BF2_1.html here].
  
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=== Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed") ===
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===Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed")===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed")}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed")}}
 
* Run the 1.41 patch first, then 1.5.
 
* Run the 1.41 patch first, then 1.5.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder") ===
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===Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")}}
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# Right-Click, 'Modify' the string, and in the Data Value field, input the install folder for the game. By default it is "C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 2" or "C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2"
 
# Right-Click, 'Modify' the string, and in the Data Value field, input the install folder for the game. By default it is "C:\Program Files (x86)\EA Games\Battlefield 2" or "C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2"
 
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}}
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=== Game Crashes a lot ===
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===Game crashes often===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Crashes a lot}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game Crashes a lot}}
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If this still does not work and you are using a multi-core CPU, try running the game on a single CPU core. Go into the process list in Task Manager, find bf2.exe, right click, select set affinity then choose one of the cores. This shortcut will also do it for you. [Target: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start /affinity 1 C:\Program" "Files\EA" "GAMES\Battlefield" "2\BF2.exe +restart] [Start In: "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2"].
 
If this still does not work and you are using a multi-core CPU, try running the game on a single CPU core. Go into the process list in Task Manager, find bf2.exe, right click, select set affinity then choose one of the cores. This shortcut will also do it for you. [Target: C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /C start /affinity 1 C:\Program" "Files\EA" "GAMES\Battlefield" "2\BF2.exe +restart] [Start In: "C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2"].
 
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}}
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=== Game crashes when alt-tabbing ===
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===Game crashes when alt-tabbing===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game crashes when alt-tabbing}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Game crashes when alt-tabbing}}
 
Apply this hot-fix: [http://www.mediafire.com/?1d271vnyoc9cyhk BF2 1.50 hotfix_RendDX9.zip]
 
Apply this hot-fix: [http://www.mediafire.com/?1d271vnyoc9cyhk BF2 1.50 hotfix_RendDX9.zip]
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Vsync won't work ===
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===Vsync won't work===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Vsync won't work}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Vsync won't work}}
 
Some combinations of cards/drivers doesn't seem to want to apply v-sync. You can try forcing it with a third-party program such as [http://www.mediafire.com/?ia3wiao4yparrpy D3Doverrider] or [http://dxtory.com/v2-home-en.html DXtory] instead. In D3DOverrider create a separate profile using Low detection level. If that doesn't work try High instead.
 
Some combinations of cards/drivers doesn't seem to want to apply v-sync. You can try forcing it with a third-party program such as [http://www.mediafire.com/?ia3wiao4yparrpy D3Doverrider] or [http://dxtory.com/v2-home-en.html DXtory] instead. In D3DOverrider create a separate profile using Low detection level. If that doesn't work try High instead.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Getting kicked by PunkBuster ===
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===Getting kicked by PunkBuster===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Getting kicked by PunkBuster}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Getting kicked by PunkBuster}}
 
Try updating PunkBuster manually. Download [http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1 PBSetup]. Run the program and add Battlefield 2. Click '''check for updates''' and let it run. If you still have errors, start the game by right clicking the shortcut and choosing "Run as Administrator". You should only need to do this once but if it continues, you can set the shortcut to always run as administrator by right clicking the short cut, select "Properties", choose the "Computability" tab, and select the "Run as Administrator" box.
 
Try updating PunkBuster manually. Download [http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1 PBSetup]. Run the program and add Battlefield 2. Click '''check for updates''' and let it run. If you still have errors, start the game by right clicking the shortcut and choosing "Run as Administrator". You should only need to do this once but if it continues, you can set the shortcut to always run as administrator by right clicking the short cut, select "Properties", choose the "Computability" tab, and select the "Run as Administrator" box.
 
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}}
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=== X-Fi related sound issues ===
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===X-Fi related sound issues===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|X-Fi related sound issues}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|X-Fi related sound issues}}
 
On Windows 7 x64 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality. Reducing the sound quality to "High" usually solves this issue.  
 
On Windows 7 x64 systems with a Creative X-Fi sound card, severe audio corruption may occur when running under X-Fi Audio Mode and Ultra sound quality. Reducing the sound quality to "High" usually solves this issue.  
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Black patches on textures: ===
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===Black patches on textures===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Black patches on textures}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Black patches on textures}}
 
ATI/AMD cards: Try modifying the Catalyst A.I. setting, either turning it on or off in the Catalyst Control Center (CCC). This issue has also occurred in newer display driver versions. Try installing Catalyst version 11.3 or older.
 
ATI/AMD cards: Try modifying the Catalyst A.I. setting, either turning it on or off in the Catalyst Control Center (CCC). This issue has also occurred in newer display driver versions. Try installing Catalyst version 11.3 or older.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu ===
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===Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu}}
 
This problem has occurred with on-board Intel graphics chipsets. It causes an area in the bottom left of the screen to not draw HUD elements, such as the health bar and the spawn menu. The problem can be resolved by editing some registry entries.
 
This problem has occurred with on-board Intel graphics chipsets. It causes an area in the bottom left of the screen to not draw HUD elements, such as the health bar and the spawn menu. The problem can be resolved by editing some registry entries.
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#Run "regedit"  
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# Run "regedit"  
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#Search for (Ctrl+f) "~bf2.exe"  
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# Search for (Ctrl+f) "~bf2.exe"  
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#Change each of the values from 1 to 0.
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# Change each of the values from 1 to 0.
 
}}
 
}}
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=== Invalid CDKey ===
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===Invalid CDKey===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Invalid CDKey}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|Invalid CDKey}}
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This's another way for fixing the problem but it's recommended you backup your registry before editing anything. [https://help.ea.com/article/error-cdkeycheck-exe-or-invalid-cd-key These instructions are from the ea help section]
 
This's another way for fixing the problem but it's recommended you backup your registry before editing anything. [https://help.ea.com/article/error-cdkeycheck-exe-or-invalid-cd-key These instructions are from the ea help section]
 
}}
 
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=== No ability to find any, or connect to any servers ===
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===No ability to find any, or connect to any servers===
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox|1=
 
{{Fixbox/fix|No ability to find any, or connect to any servers}}
 
{{Fixbox/fix|No ability to find any, or connect to any servers}}
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = XP
 
|minOS    = XP
 
|minproc  = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
 
|minproc  = Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
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|minmem  = 512 MB
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|minHD    = 2.3 GB
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|minGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700
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|minGPU2  = ATi Radeon 9500
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|minVRAM  = 128 MB
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|recproc  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
 
|recproc  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent
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|minmem  = 512 MB
 
 
|recmem  = 1 GB
 
|recmem  = 1 GB
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|recGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700
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|minGPU   = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 128 MB or ATi Radeon 9500 128 MB
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|recGPU2 = ATi Radeon 9500  
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|minVRAM = 128 MB
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|recVRAM  = 256 MB
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|recGPU  = NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 256 MB or ATi Radeon 9500 256 MB
 
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|recVRAM  = 256
 
 
}}
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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Developers
DICE
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Engines
Refractor 2
Release dates
Windows June 21, 2005
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Key points

Active community
Runs well on low end machines
Official support for the Novint Falcon controller

General information

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Availability

Template:Availability Table

Version Differences

Digital Version

The complete collection is available via Steam or Origin and is perhaps the easiest way to get the game. This pack contains the main game as well as the expansion, Special Forces, and the two free 'bonus packs' Euro Forces and Armored Fury. Only one CD key for all the expansions.

Serial Key

The disc based version requires a CD-key that you type in when installing. Individual CD keys are required for each expansion.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest official patch is 1.50 which resolves a number of issues.

Hotfix for the alt-tab crash.

If you run into problem installing 1.50 you might need 1.41 first.

Autologin

Make sure you log in at least once. Then create a shortcut to the game, right-click it and go to options and add +playerName #### +playerPassword #### to the target box (replacing #### with your username and password). It should look like this:

C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\BF2.exe" +playerName #### +playerPassword ####

Next time you click the shortcut you should get logged in automatically.

Skipping intro movies

Add +restart to the target box mentioned above.

Run Without CD/DVD

Latest patch removed the need to have your DVD in the drive while playing.

Ambient Occlusion

File:AmbientOcclusion.png
Ambient Occlusion ingame.

Using the NVIDIA Inspector tool, you can enable Ambient Occlusion by setting the Ambient Occlusion Compatibility to "Fallout 3" then setting Ambient Occlusion setting to "High Quality" or "Quality" and Ambient Occlusion usage "Enabled"
Your game's FPS will be affected, however this seems to enable SLI properly. Adjust settings accordingly.

Game data

Default game directory

Template:Game Location Table

Save and configuration file locations

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Origin
Steam Cloud

Video settings

File:Battlefield 2 Video.jpg
In-game graphics settings.
File:Battlefield 2 Options.jpg
In-game general settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Widescreen support was added with patch 1.5 released on September 1st 2009.

Battlefield 2 versions older than version 1.5 do not have native widescreen support. To force a custom resolution, edit your game shortcut so it looks like the following: 

"C:\Program Files\EA Games\Battlefield 2\BF2.exe" +menu 1.15 +widescreen 1 +szx 1440 +szy 900
-or-
"C:\Games\BF2\BF2.exe" +widescreen 1 +szx 2560 +szy 1600

Edit the numbers after '+szx' and '+szy' to match your desired resolution. '+szx' is horizontal and '+szy' is vertical. In the first example, the game would launch in 1440x900 (16:10). In the second example, the game would launch in 2560x1600 (16:10).

Please note: This does not change the default FOV and there is no way to change it at this time. Vertical view is also lost, have a look at the screenshots below to see the difference.

Windowed

Execute the game with the command line parameter +fullscreen 0. If you run the game windowed at your maximum screen resolution, there will be some misaligned text on menu buttons. Otherwise the game seems to run normally.

Input settings

File:Battlefield 2 Controls.jpg
In-game key map settings.
File:Battlefield 2 Falcon.jpg
In-game Novint Falcon settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

File:Battlefield 2 Audio.jpg
In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Patch 1.5 won't install ("Newer version already installed")

Instructions

Patch 1.41 won't install ("Can't find install folder")

Instructions

Game crashes often

Instructions

Game crashes when alt-tabbing

Instructions

Vsync won't work

Instructions

Getting kicked by PunkBuster

Instructions

X-Fi related sound issues

Instructions

Black patches on textures

Instructions

Missing health bar and kits on spawn menu

Instructions

Invalid CDKey

Instructions

No ability to find any, or connect to any servers

Instructions

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2.3 GB
Video card (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700
ATi Radeon 9500
128 MB of VRAM 		NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700
ATi Radeon 9500
256 MB of VRAM

References