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Anonymous
12 years ago
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I cannot play BF4 at all

I have re-installed the game (takes absolutely ages), but I cannot play the game at all, multiplayer or single player. The game initializes and just hangs there: http://tinypic.com/r/124y3vb/5 ...
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Anonymous
12 years ago

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....?

  • POOHSTICK17's avatar
    POOHSTICK17
    12 years ago

    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.

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      Anonymous
      12 years ago

      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....

      • POOHSTICK17's avatar
        POOHSTICK17
        12 years ago

        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

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