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14 years ago
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I downloaded NHL 08 via Origin for my PC but when I try to play it plays the EA Sports bit at the start but then freezes on the loading screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it still refuses to load. Any idea what I can do? 

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    14 years ago
    @samdaman80 wrote:

    I downloaded NHL 08 via Origin for my PC but when I try to play it plays the EA Sports bit at the start but then freezes on the loading screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it still refuses to load. Any idea what I can do? 

    Hey Samdaman80, 

    If you are still having the issue with your game after un-install and re-install it could indicate an issue with your settings for the game.

    Check your "My Documents" folder to see if a NHL 08 folder has been created. If so delete the folder.

    Another few things which could cause a similar issue:

    -UAC http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-User-Account-Control-on-or-off

    -Incompatible OS (try Compatability mode)

    * Rightclick the .exe, BAT, CMD or MSI file

    * Select "Properties"

    * Click on the compatibility tab

    * Tick the box "Run this program in compatability mode for:"

    * Choose the dropdown "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

    -Programs that may cause this issue:

    Anti-Virus Programs 
    • Avast! 
    • AVG Anti-virus 
    • BitDefender 
    • Kaspersky Anti-virus 
    • McAfee Anti-virus 
    • Nod32 Anti-virus 
    • Norton/Symantec Anti-virus 
    • Panda Anti-virus 
    • Trend Micro 
    Anti-Spyware Programs 
    • Ad Aware 
    • Spybot Search & Destroy 
    • Spycatcher Express 
    • Webroot Spy Sweeper 
    Firewall/Security Programs 
    • Comodo 
    • McAfee Personal Firewall 
    • Panda Internet Security 
    • Zone Alarm 
    • Online Armor

    If you have none of these programs and UAC did not solve the issue, could you post a bit more about your computer?

    Specifically the Operating system. Older XP titles (such as NHL 08) will have trouble running on a x64 bit version of Vista and W7.

    Hope this helps! If not let me know 🙂

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    14 years ago
    @samdaman80 wrote:

    I downloaded NHL 08 via Origin for my PC but when I try to play it plays the EA Sports bit at the start but then freezes on the loading screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it still refuses to load. Any idea what I can do? 

    Hey Samdaman80, 

    If you are still having the issue with your game after un-install and re-install it could indicate an issue with your settings for the game.

    Check your "My Documents" folder to see if a NHL 08 folder has been created. If so delete the folder.

    Another few things which could cause a similar issue:

    -UAC http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-User-Account-Control-on-or-off

    -Incompatible OS (try Compatability mode)

    * Rightclick the .exe, BAT, CMD or MSI file

    * Select "Properties"

    * Click on the compatibility tab

    * Tick the box "Run this program in compatability mode for:"

    * Choose the dropdown "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

    -Programs that may cause this issue:

    Anti-Virus Programs 
    • Avast! 
    • AVG Anti-virus 
    • BitDefender 
    • Kaspersky Anti-virus 
    • McAfee Anti-virus 
    • Nod32 Anti-virus 
    • Norton/Symantec Anti-virus 
    • Panda Anti-virus 
    • Trend Micro 
    Anti-Spyware Programs 
    • Ad Aware 
    • Spybot Search & Destroy 
    • Spycatcher Express 
    • Webroot Spy Sweeper 
    Firewall/Security Programs 
    • Comodo 
    • McAfee Personal Firewall 
    • Panda Internet Security 
    • Zone Alarm 
    • Online Armor

    If you have none of these programs and UAC did not solve the issue, could you post a bit more about your computer?

    Specifically the Operating system. Older XP titles (such as NHL 08) will have trouble running on a x64 bit version of Vista and W7.

    Hope this helps! If not let me know 🙂

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    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    I was on the phone with McAfe for over 2 hours only to find out that it was a software issue.  The problem was that when I tried to do a virus scan, it locked up on the NHL 08 file at 34%.  I tried to uninstall it but it froze up.  My pc started acting hokey and wouldnt shut down properly and I had to hold the shut off button just to get the system to reboot.  I tried using the Shredder on McAfee but got an error that it couldnt remove it.  So I then tried using their cleaner and then it let me unistall EA NHL 08 and start a scan which got past 34% as we speak.  McAfee wanted a one time fee of $129 or a yearly fee of $179 to fix the problem.  I only used this program one time and up until now hadnt noticed that my scans werent working.  What is the deal?  I have a 4 month old laptop and visur protection but yet it couldnt help me with my 5 year old game. :womansad:

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Not being into PC sports game I never ended up using my NHL 08 DVD which was given to me as a gift when I was living in Asia (Being Canadian They thought I may enjoy it :-). Anyhow, I decided to give it a shot so I installed it but once ionstalled nothing happens. and by nothing I mean nothing: I double-click on the short cut, the mouse icon turns into an hour glass for a few seconds and then nothing. The icon

     turns back to its default arrow and nothing pops up. no game, no error window, no anything as if I never clicked on the game. I tired going to its executable's Properties and tried it no XP compatibilty mode (and others) and still the same ''nothing'' results.

    OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

    Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E LX

    VGA: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series

    RAM: 12 Gig

    Monitor: ViewSonic VX2453 Series (24 inch)

    Thank you

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    A few years ago I bought NHL 08 for my PC. About a year ago I have then uninstalled. Now I wanted it again to install. The installation went smoothly, and the product code has been accepted. Now I wanted to start the game, the button comes, I click on "play". After a few seconds came the Windows message: "nhl2008pal.exe has stopped working"!

    I have it directly on C: \ Program Files \ EA Sports \ NHL08 \ nhl2008pal.exe versucht, but it was the same message!

    Why?
    Can anyone help me? I would like to play a newer NHL, but for the PC there's only NHL 09, and the difference is not very large.

    How can I start the game?

    Thanks for any help!

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    EA_Nils
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    11 years ago
    @jeffreycolt wrote:

    A few years ago I bought NHL 08 for my PC. About a year ago I have then uninstalled. Now I wanted it again to install. The installation went smoothly, and the product code has been accepted. Now I wanted to start the game, the button comes, I click on "play". After a few seconds came the Windows message: "nhl2008pal.exe has stopped working"!

    I have it directly on C: \ Program Files \ EA Sports \ NHL08 \ nhl2008pal.exe versucht, but it was the same message!

    Why?
    Can anyone help me? I would like to play a newer NHL, but for the PC there's only NHL 09, and the difference is not very large.

    How can I start the game?

    Thanks for any help!

    Hi,

    In order to ensure that no programs are interfering in the background, please run a Clean Boot: http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

    Additionally please also check the suggestions provided here previously: http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-EA-Games/NHL-08/m-p/1710#M841

    Let me know how you get on.

    Cheers,

    Nils

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