i downloaded Battlefield 1942 free edition, but the game wont start when i open it

i tried that twice it didn't work

I have the same problem with windows 8 There appears to be no product code when I click on information !

same problem hhere ran all the fixes  changed the resolution and had compatability mode. only thing that provokes any reaction is  setting compat mode to the 640 resolution , it rewards me with a quick blackscree flash before it crashes. any solution to this problem yet ? 

I have the same issue and EA Origin seems to be unwilling to help. I'm seriously considering cracking the game, I don't want to but I'm not getting any reaction from EA Origin. I reported the issue with the "Origin Error Reporter" and I still haven't received any kind of response from them. I'm running Win 7. I can run the Mass Effect 3 Demo but I can't run Battlefield 1942. It's pissing me off to no end.

first update your bf1942 to the new master server download this patch   http://team-simple.org/download/battlefield_1942_gamespy_patch_v1.61.exe

after install put bf1942 on compatability mode win xp sp3 and run as admin if dont know how to do that see this link

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-make-an-older-program-run-in-windows-7.html

go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 1942 thats where you will find bf1942.exe