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LASTSHOT-is-HACK
New Rookie
6 months ago

[FIXED] BF2042 DIRECTX ERROR (FEB-2025)

Hello Greetings,

Recently I've noticed DirectX Error with BF2042 since recent Windows update in starting of Feb-25.

AS like you I've also tried everything like Downgrade Graphics Driver/Update Windows/Update EA App/Clear Cache/Reinstall Game etc.

WHAT I FOUND IS MENTIONED BELOW.

  1. Clear cache of EA app. (How to - https://help.ea.com/in/help/faq/clear-cache-to-fix-problems-with-your-games/)
  2. Log out from EA app.
  3. Log in again in EA app.
  4. Press WINDOWS + R to open RUN box. 
  5. Type devmgmt.msc.
  6. Expand Display Adapters.
  7. Right click on Dedicated Graphics other than NVIDIA/AMD.
  8. Disable it.
  9. Restart PC. (DON'T FORGET THIS STEP)
  10. Open BF2042 and GO.

 

Note :-

  1. You'll see some changes on your main desktop screen like icon and font size change etc.
  2. After doing this I got DirectX Error/Freezing Screen issue only 2 times in total 4 hours of play.

 

KINDLY NOTE THAT THE WORD USED *FIXED* IS ONLY FOR *DRAW ATTENTION* OF ALL PLAYERS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH THIS ISSUE. IT'S NOT OFFICIALLY FIXED BY GAME/DEVELOPERS ITSELF. 

IT'S JUST GIVE IT A TRY. I'VE TRIED AND MINE IS WORKING NOW. I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR UPDATE BUT IN RESPONSE IS NEGETIVE. SO BETTER WE CAN PLAY FOR WHICH WE HAVE PAID RATHER SIT AND WAITING FOR UPDATE. 

Kindly reply from your end with your experience with this and let me know if this is working for all or not.

Warm Regards,

LASTSHOT-is-HACK

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7 Replies

  • bar2_1234's avatar
    bar2_1234
    Rising Novice
    6 months ago

    it worked! but now it crashes with an dx error at the loading screen while getting in a game each time.

  • fatihkagan3's avatar
    fatihkagan3
    Seasoned Newcomer
    6 months ago

    it worked but my fps is very low. I got 3 fps in menu and in game.

  • ozy360's avatar
    ozy360
    Rising Rookie
    6 months ago

    Just came here to write the same thing :)

  • ExoduS_De's avatar
    ExoduS_De
    Rising Novice
    6 months ago

    Thanks for the effort but that's not really the definition of "fixed".
    A creative workaround, that's for sure.
    EA should fix this, not temporarily, not partially, not roughly.
    The game we paid for should work!

     

    EDIT:

    I just installed the latest update for the graphics card (4070TI) that came out today and the game is working again (for now).

  • iigloo's avatar
    iigloo
    Seasoned Ace
    6 months ago

    As i said. "Fixes" is mostly placebo. What you suggested is to clear app cache and not game cache. iGPU is usually disabled in BIOS by default unless you activated and if you are running several monitors at the same time, you should use borderless or windows mode. Using several monitors at the same time is nice but rarely a good idea if you want more stability.

    When the game gets a patch update, it creates a new cache folder so it´s clean after every update now.

    Clearing shader cache in gpu drivers is a must after driver update and can help when you experience graphic issues. Same with DirectX cache in windows. BUT this is no fix that is long lived for Battlefield 2042. It makes your game run smooth for a short while before same problems happen again...and again...and again....

    So the issue is the game

  • LASTSHOT-is-HACK's avatar
    LASTSHOT-is-HACK
    New Rookie
    6 months ago

    I've updated information.

    Yes, But I tried this one and mine is working. No issue now at all. 

    Let others try it. Atleast. Better give it a try rather sit and wait. I don't think we're getting updated soon from WINDOWS/EA/GPU DEVELOPERS. 

    As of now it's working without any error. Hope others will get it too. 

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