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KnuddeIKoala
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12 months ago
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error "start your game from the distribution platform"

Hello, after todays update I get everytime the error "start your game from the distribution platform [...]" I tried to launch it via Steam, via Origin, tried to repair the game files and restarted ...
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  • KnuddeIKoala's avatar
    KnuddeIKoala
    11 months ago
    @k3vl4r The current status is:
    "The team is working hard to get Hotfix #8.1.0.1 rolled out on Monday, 16th at 08:00 UTC for PC players."
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KnuddeIKoala
Seasoned Rookie
11 months ago
@EA_cuervo the Anti cheat and even a complet reinstall of the game didnt work for me. Still the error ☹️
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EA_cuervo
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11 months ago

Thanks to everyone who provided an update on the troubleshooting steps. 

The studio is currently investigating this. 

  • ClutchmastaZero's avatar
    ClutchmastaZero
    11 months ago

    @EA_cuervo

    Still not working same error.. 

    Steps taken to try and resolve this problem but error still persists: Please note BF2042 is launched from steam

    1. Steam: Settings, Downloads, Clear Download Cache
    2. Steam: BF2042 Properties, Installed Files, Verify Integrity of game files
    3. EA App: Help, App Recovery, Clear Cache
    4. Windows: Run, %localappdata%, Delete all folders : BF2042, EA, Electronic Arts
    5. Windows: Run, %temp%, Delete all files 
    6. Uninstall EA Anticheat
    7. Install EA Anticheat
    8. Repair EA Anticheat

    STILL NOT WORKING

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