@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:
- 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 🙂
