I cannot play BF4 at all

dont even worry about playing this game at all it sucks too much **bleep**. battlefield 3 is 3 times better then the 4th. idk why bf4 sucks so much its just too  **bleep**ing stupid it almost seems as if a gay cal off duty fdaggot took over and made bf4,,,  this game can be vary **bleep**ing stupid sometimes.  i have no i dea why the newer game sucks more then the older bf3 but it does. this game is gay and if i were you i would return it and get your money back because its not worth 60

I tried taking the advice from 'Poostick' about trying to re-install DirectX, but I think there are some compatibility issues:

Look what happened when I tried to run DirectX from Origin - C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4\__Installer\directx

http://tinypic.com/r/2ni9o94/5

There is some compatibility issue here....?

Tobias, did you right-click on the installer and select RUN AS ADMINSITRATOR? Try that and see if it now installs.

SP: kingkurtis, if you're not offering any help then you shouldn't bother posting, mate. You dont like the game, thats fine. Go play something else instead.

Unfortunately not Poohstick

I tried both.

However, strangely it did work once and completed installation (not as an administrator though) and I was waiting eagerly in anticipation.

I re-started my PC but the game would not play, not multi or single.....

In all honesty, this is a horrible experience for me as I was so excited to play this first game, new PC, graphics etc, I just hope they are all not like this.

I still have to redeem my Batman, SplinterCell and Assassins Creed games (no discs).  I am so worried....

Ok, don't panic yet! This is a long list of things but try them and see if you can get it to work:

-make sure that you've updated your drivers to latest version

-Do a repair install of the game in Origin. In origin right click your game and from drop down choose repair install.

Do these too:

-Reinstall C++ redistributables.
1:go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4\__Installer\vc\vc2012Update3\redist
2: Double click vcredist_x64.exe/ vcredist_x86.exe and follow onscreen prompts.

-Update your Microsoft .NET framework.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851

Check now if you can play single player at least.

-Run the game as ADMINISTRATOR. (right click on the BF4.exe and select RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR)

-Disable Origin in game.
In Origin - Application settings - Origin in Game - disable Origin in game

-Try running the game in Windows compatibility mode.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 > Right mouse click bf4.exe > scroll to 'properties' . Choose 'Compatibility' and select from options.

-Uninstall and Reinstall Origin. https://help.ea.com/article/manually-uninstalling-origin

If multiplayer still not working then:

-Reinstall Punkbuster. 
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 4 and select pbsv.exe . Choose 'reinstall'
Install advice for Punkbuster https://help.ea.com/uk/article/punkbuster-technical-issues

- Make sure you download and install the latest Battlelog plugins.
First uninstall old Battlelog plugin by going to "Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features" and removing "battlelog web plugin".
Then log in using Origin and go to battlelog page where you'll be prompted to download latest web plugin.
After you have installed it you should clear your cache, exit your browser. Then restart your browser, and then re-login to Origin to ensure proper install.
If this doesn't work then you should try a different browser (Chrome/Maxthon/Firefox, etc)

- make sure that your firewall/anti virus isn't preventing the game, Punkbuster or Origin from launching.
Also check the quality of your internet connection.

I know its a long list of things to try but they might help you out. If they do then please leave a comment/XP point

Yes, I have the latest drivers (this is a brand new PC,  3 days old and updates them automatically - I checked aswell)

Specs:  Intel Core i5-4670 CPU 3.4 GHz - 64 bit OS Win 8.1, 8 GB, 3Gb GTX 780 GPU etc

I've done a repair/install twice on Origin

I've checked and researched C++ distributables - I have the latest ones with the latest DirectX 11.2

I also tried double click vcredist_x64.exe and x86.exe and repaired them twice

Again, my NET framework is/should be uptodate - that link version is 2011.  by the way, should .NET framework appear under the control panel/uninstall programs for windows8 as I actually cant find it ???  The C++ disttributables I can see....???

Ive tried to run the game as an administrator - no luck

Ive disabled Origin in game - nowt (it wouldnt let me do it your way, but I did do it by right clicking on the game - properties etc and changing it that way)

Compatibility mode - no luck

Punkbuster and plugins all correct and up to date - nothing though

I did uninstall/reinstall Origin yesterday/this morning (but I didnt do it manually by deleting registry files)

Tried Chrome nothing.

None of it is working.

I bet it is something so simple though, these things usually are, it needs someone to actually be at my PC trying these things.  After all, how are other users playing this game!!??

No offence to anyone, but this is a brand new PC costing £1250. ☹️(

Same issues here. Tried all advice, nothing is working. Game constantly crashes. Was working fine a couple of hours ago. Played many matches (when it would connect to server), then took a break, came back to play, and now this. How can it work fine one hour, then not work at all the next? Nothing was changed! Everything is up to date.

I can't even get the game to work.....at all, in anyway shape or form.  Nothing.  The furthest I get is the battlelog screen and that is it.

Why do these things always happen to me, Im cursed! :-o

What causes are there for a game to work then stop working when nothing changed on my pc?

Oh man, sorry to hear you're still having problems getting the game to work. 

You're right when you say it's probably something small that is causing the problems.

Like you, I had a brand new Pc that cost around the same price and I couldn't play the BETA version for weeks. 

Then I discovered that a certain version of C++ was missing/wasn't installed by Windows update for some reason (solution for that below):

-In some cases your Microsoft C++ redistributables (or lack of certain ones) might be causing the problem.
1. Download this file - download link http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/VC-Redist-Installer-Download-216678.html [softpedia.com]
2. Run the file.
3. In Origin - Application settings - Origin in Game - disable Origin in game.
4. Restart PC
5. Try to play the game now.

I know it sounds like a pain, but a complete uninstall/reinstall of the game is worth a shot (ensuring that anti-virus is temporarily disabled and chossing to install as Administrator)

Keeping this thread visible will attract the attention of more experienced gmaers who could offer more help.

I'm just a gamer like yourself and not connected with EA, so getting in touch with an official 'game advisor' can be done at below link:

-To contact a EA games advisor click here https://help.ea.com/contact-us?product=origin&locale=us
You will be asked to fill in some details (problems type/game name/hardware platform/etc) and given a list of popular solutions. If no suitable answer shows then select 'I STILL NEED HELP' and you will be able to live chat with an EA games advisor.

If you still have no success getting it working then you can also ask them how to go about getting a refund.