Can't launch BF2042 from Steam - solution

Hi all,

Seen this problem come up a few times, basically looks like:
- Launch from Steam
- Goes to EA app
- Game splash image with loading bar comes up
- Main game window opens
- Goes to black
- Dies
- You might get a message like "problem on our side" or some sort of guff if you're lucky.

I tried:
- Bios
- Drivers
- Uninstall
- Uninstall and purge everything EA/BF
- EA Anti cheat fix
- Loads of other stuff suggested

It was:
- EA's crappy app

You need to:
- Turn off the overlay.

Yes, the same problem Origin had 10+ years ago still exists. If you've tried everything else or are just trying to solve this for the first time, start here.