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Zsappi
3 years ago
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Game won't launch, bf exe stays in background after EAC disappears

Hi! After launching the game, the EAC window shows up, then after a while disappears but the game won't start. I've checked in task manager and I can see the bf2042.exe running and using a few % of ...
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  • Gestappy's avatar
    Gestappy
    2 years ago

    I had the same problem for 3 weeks after various updates (NVIDIA drivers / windows update / BF2042) at the same time, a solution which worked for me (PC / windows 10 / EA desktop) in the compatibility options of BF2042.exe (right click / properties / compatibility), I checked the deactivation of full screen optimization... and it's back to normal.

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Zsappi
3 years ago

Thank you for your response @Rokebo73!


I've run the sfc and dism commands. On the first run, sfc found some problems. As far as I can tell by glancing through the cbs log, they were only some double permission issues, nothing serious. No error was reported after that, not even at the second sfc run. After the reboot, the game still didn't launch.


I wanted to avoid redownloading the whole game, but I bit the bullet (our internet isn't the fastest). Even after the full redownload the game wouldn't start.

I did the Windows Repair Install, the issue still persist sadly.

I've checked just to make sure, and the game still starts on the other windows profile.

I'm going to start digging through ProcMon now...

Update: Tried creating a third, new windows user, issue still persist.

Tried disabling everything in windows security, no change.

Through procmon I found some easy anticheat log files (AppData\Roaming\EasyAntiCheat\gamelauncher.log). I've compared the 2 logs (the one where the game starts and where it doesn't) and it seems that on my account EAC progress jumps from 0% to 100% between 2 log lines, while on the other account it's more gradual. I've opened a ticket on their site as well.

Update 2: Noticed my bios was out of date, but even after flashing the newest one bf won't launch. The other chipsets/drivers are up to date.

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Zsappi
3 years ago

My issue still persists. Any ideas where I could ask further? I haven't gotten a response yet from the EAC guys. Is there an official technical support for bf2042 besides this forum?

Thanks.

  • Rokebo73's avatar
    Rokebo73
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago

    @ZsappiDid ya reinstall EAC already ?
    And do ya start gameplatform as an admin ?

    Press the Windows key + 'E' to open File Explorer.
    Press ALT key, select Tools > Folder Options > View, then check Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
    Navigate to the following location C:\\Program Files(x86)\EasyAntiCheat\ and delete the files:
    Delete this file C:\\Program Files(x86)\EasyAntiCheat\EasyAntiCheat.sys
    Delete this file C:\\Program Files(x86)\EasyAntiCheat\EasyAntiCheat.exe
    Delete the folder
    Navigate to C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming
    Delete the folder EasyAntiCheat
    Navigate to C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Temp ,and delete ALL content.
    Close File Explorer
    Make sure your gameplatform Origin / Steam / Ea ect ect doesnt boot with windows !!!
    Reboot system

    Press the Windows key + 'E' to open File Explorer
    Navigate to the BF2042\EasyAntiCheat folder (Example C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 2042\EasyAntiCheat) and Right click the EasyAntiCheat_Setup.exe and select RUN AS AN ADMINISTRATOR !
    Install/repair EAC.

    Now right click your Gameplatform Shortcut and select Properties , compatibilty tab.
    Check the RUN THIS PROGRAM AS AN ADMINISTRATOR ! Apply , Ok , Close.
    Again Reboot system, start your gameplatform, you will see a message about compatibilty mode, must agree/accept !

    Test your game and reply please !


    • mikemace777's avatar
      mikemace777
      3 years ago

      After updating to season 3 I had same problem B2042 running in background.  Followed procedure here and it now starts as expected.  

    • Zsappi's avatar
      Zsappi
      3 years ago

      @Rokebo73Thanks for the reply!

      Yes, I've already tried repairing EAC, renamed some of the folders you mentioned, but possibly not all of them, so I gave your method a try.

      The only step I'm not a 100% sure of is the "Now right click your Gameplatform Shortcut and select Properties , compatibilty tab." one. Here you mean Epic / EA app, right? I've set both of them to run as admin but, unfortunately the game still won't launch. The  EAC window still shows up just the same, the loading bar quickly goes to full, then the window disappears and BF2042.exe shows up in task manager, but no new window appears. I've also tried setting BF2042_launcher.exe and BF2042.exe to launch as admin as well, but those haven't helped either.

      I'm at a loss.

      @mikemace777I'm glad it solved it for you 🙂

      • Rokebo73's avatar
        Rokebo73
        Seasoned Ace
        3 years ago
        @Zsappi did ya set the C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyAntiCheat\EasyAntiCheat.exe to run as admin ?
        Your gameplatform is not booting with windows at the same time ? (ea app)

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