NHL 08

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@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? 

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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:

• Avast! 
• AVG Anti-virus 
• BitDefender 
• Kaspersky Anti-virus 
• McAfee Anti-virus 
• Nod32 Anti-virus 
• Norton/Symantec Anti-virus 
• Panda Anti-virus 
• Trend Micro 

• Ad Aware 
• Spybot Search & Destroy 
• Spycatcher Express 
• Webroot Spy Sweeper 

• 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 🙂