Vista - BF2142exe has stopped working

When I first got Vista and new gaming machine this would only occur after 2
or 3 maps.Now I can`t even log in or play my favorite game, why?I already
tried run as an adminastrator.Please help I can`t even load FEAR.I`m ready to
dump Vista.

We really need more details.

BF2142 falling over after 2 or 3 maps could be due to it running out of
memory when it hits the 2GB app limit.

What happens when you try and login? Application crash again? What changes
have you made to the system, have you tried System Restore back to when it
was working? What other applications are running.

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Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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"Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EE64CBF7-3B25-498D-9058-A133B70B0578@microsoft.com...
> When I first got Vista and new gaming machine this would only occur after
> 2
> or 3 maps.Now I can`t even log in or play my favorite game, why?I already
> tried run as an adminastrator.Please help I can`t even load FEAR.I`m ready
> to
> dump Vista.

When I try to log in I get same message "BF2142exe"has stopped working.I made
no changes to pc. How do I restore back to when it was working?Also I have
2GB Corsair Pro PC2--6400 DDR2 800MHz ram.If I had more memory would this
eliminate my problem?Thanks for reply too.

"Paul Smith" wrote:

> We really need more details.
>
> BF2142 falling over after 2 or 3 maps could be due to it running out of
> memory when it hits the 2GB app limit.
>
> What happens when you try and login? Application crash again? What changes
> have you made to the system, have you tried System Restore back to when it
> was working? What other applications are running.
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>
> "Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EE64CBF7-3B25-498D-9058-A133B70B0578@microsoft.com...
> > When I first got Vista and new gaming machine this would only occur after
> > 2
> > or 3 maps.Now I can`t even log in or play my favorite game, why?I already
> > tried run as an adminastrator.Please help I can`t even load FEAR.I`m ready
> > to
> > dump Vista.
>

I am having the exact same problem (see my thread "random game crashes").
I think that this crash has something to do with the latest nvidia forceware
drivers (158.24), and it applies to ALL 3d hardware accelerated application
(mostly games then...).
2gb ram is MORE than all current games need, and the crash is definetly NOT
related to not having enough ram. More ram will NOT solve this. Have you
tried turning of hardware acceleated sound (in bf2142), as this might
eliminate drive3r conflicts (i have yet to cheack this).

to find the error log, start search "event viewer" and look in
errors>application to find the error logs. they SHOULD cite a source for the
error, but probably will not in our case (mine just have a blank and say the
error isnt there...)

thanks

"Longdog" wrote:

> When I try to log in I get same message "BF2142exe"has stopped working.I made
> no changes to pc. How do I restore back to when it was working?Also I have
> 2GB Corsair Pro PC2--6400 DDR2 800MHz ram.If I had more memory would this
> eliminate my problem?Thanks for reply too.
>
> "Paul Smith" wrote:
>
> > We really need more details.
> >
> > BF2142 falling over after 2 or 3 maps could be due to it running out of
> > memory when it hits the 2GB app limit.
> >
> > What happens when you try and login? Application crash again? What changes
> > have you made to the system, have you tried System Restore back to when it
> > was working? What other applications are running.
> >
> > --
> > Paul Smith,
> > Yeovil, UK.
> > Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> > http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> > http://www.windowsresource.net/
> >
> > *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
> >
> >
> > "Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EE64CBF7-3B25-498D-9058-A133B70B0578@microsoft.com...
> > > When I first got Vista and new gaming machine this would only occur after
> > > 2
> > > or 3 maps.Now I can`t even log in or play my favorite game, why?I already
> > > tried run as an adminastrator.Please help I can`t even load FEAR.I`m ready
> > > to
> > > dump Vista.
> >

"Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:76B6F377-050B-46C2-A24F-9D1B4CEC4610@microsoft.com...
> When I try to log in I get same message "BF2142exe"has stopped working.I
> made
> no changes to pc. How do I restore back to when it was working?

Press Start and type System Restore.

> Also I have
> 2GB Corsair Pro PC2--6400 DDR2 800MHz ram.If I had more memory would this
> eliminate my problem?Thanks for reply too.

No, my thinking was the application was exceeding the limit. This has
effected games like Supreme Commander and a few other memory intensive
games. The way to check would be to monitor memory usage up until the game
crashes, if the application alone breaks the 2GB limit it'll probably crash.

To get around this it will need to be compiled with the large_address_aware
flag, in conjunction with 64-bit Windows, or 32-bit Windows with the 3GB
flag so applications can use more.

Either way if you have the resource monitor running in the background while
playing it, you'll be able to rule out that either way.

--
Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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I`d turn off hardware accelerated sound but you must log in to account.The
moent I select my account name it crases w/that error message.Thanks for help
though

"Ryzor" wrote:

> I am having the exact same problem (see my thread "random game crashes").
> I think that this crash has something to do with the latest nvidia forceware
> drivers (158.24), and it applies to ALL 3d hardware accelerated application
> (mostly games then...).
> 2gb ram is MORE than all current games need, and the crash is definetly NOT
> related to not having enough ram. More ram will NOT solve this. Have you
> tried turning of hardware acceleated sound (in bf2142), as this might
> eliminate drive3r conflicts (i have yet to cheack this).
>
> to find the error log, start search "event viewer" and look in
> errors>application to find the error logs. they SHOULD cite a source for the
> error, but probably will not in our case (mine just have a blank and say the
> error isnt there...)
>
> thanks
>
> "Longdog" wrote:
>
> > When I try to log in I get same message "BF2142exe"has stopped working.I made
> > no changes to pc. How do I restore back to when it was working?Also I have
> > 2GB Corsair Pro PC2--6400 DDR2 800MHz ram.If I had more memory would this
> > eliminate my problem?Thanks for reply too.
> >
> > "Paul Smith" wrote:
> >
> > > We really need more details.
> > >
> > > BF2142 falling over after 2 or 3 maps could be due to it running out of
> > > memory when it hits the 2GB app limit.
> > >
> > > What happens when you try and login? Application crash again? What changes
> > > have you made to the system, have you tried System Restore back to when it
> > > was working? What other applications are running.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Paul Smith,
> > > Yeovil, UK.
> > > Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> > > http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> > > http://www.windowsresource.net/
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > > "Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:EE64CBF7-3B25-498D-9058-A133B70B0578@microsoft.com...
> > > > When I first got Vista and new gaming machine this would only occur after
> > > > 2
> > > > or 3 maps.Now I can`t even log in or play my favorite game, why?I already
> > > > tried run as an adminastrator.Please help I can`t even load FEAR.I`m ready
> > > > to
> > > > dump Vista.
> > >

W/system restore if you mean "start search"it doesn`t find it.Please type
like I`m a moron because I am.And as far as large address aware where do I
find how to do this?I have 32 bit Vista.Please don`t bail out on me.I`m
trying and some of what you are suggesting is beyond my pc abilties .
"Paul Smith" wrote:

> "Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:76B6F377-050B-46C2-A24F-9D1B4CEC4610@microsoft.com...
> > When I try to log in I get same message "BF2142exe"has stopped working.I
> > made
> > no changes to pc. How do I restore back to when it was working?
>
> Press Start and type System Restore.
>
> > Also I have
> > 2GB Corsair Pro PC2--6400 DDR2 800MHz ram.If I had more memory would this
> > eliminate my problem?Thanks for reply too.
>
> No, my thinking was the application was exceeding the limit. This has
> effected games like Supreme Commander and a few other memory intensive
> games. The way to check would be to monitor memory usage up until the game
> crashes, if the application alone breaks the 2GB limit it'll probably crash.
>
> To get around this it will need to be compiled with the large_address_aware
> flag, in conjunction with 64-bit Windows, or 32-bit Windows with the 3GB
> flag so applications can use more.
>
> Either way if you have the resource monitor running in the background while
> playing it, you'll be able to rule out that either way.
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
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>
>

"Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FEE361F9-8BB7-4B00-A63E-6C60BD39B13B@microsoft.com...
> W/system restore if you mean "start search"it doesn`t find it.Please type
> like I`m a moron because I am.And as far as large address aware where do I
> find how to do this?I have 32 bit Vista.Please don`t bail out on me.I`m
> trying and some of what you are suggesting is beyond my pc abilties .

Try Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore.
Is search working at all?

Try a restore point before the early crashes started happening, that will
help rule out software issues.

I've searched across the internet but can't find any reports of BF2142
exceeding 2GB, so I think we can rule that out for now.

--
Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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MY RECCOMENDATIONS
also try running other games/3d applications.
to test for things other than graphics errors download Prime95
(http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=103) and run one instance of
torture test per core in your cpu. if any faults are found then we can
eliminate any graphics driver/card issues.
if that doesnt show any errors try downloading 3dmark06
(http://www.futuremark.com/products/3dmark06/) assuming you have a working
connction/lots of time.
run both of them

hope this helps
"Paul Smith" wrote:

> "Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FEE361F9-8BB7-4B00-A63E-6C60BD39B13B@microsoft.com...
> > W/system restore if you mean "start search"it doesn`t find it.Please type
> > like I`m a moron because I am.And as far as large address aware where do I
> > find how to do this?I have 32 bit Vista.Please don`t bail out on me.I`m
> > trying and some of what you are suggesting is beyond my pc abilties .
>
> Try Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore.
> Is search working at all?
>
> Try a restore point before the early crashes started happening, that will
> help rule out software issues.
>
> I've searched across the internet but can't find any reports of BF2142
> exceeding 2GB, so I think we can rule that out for now.
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
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>

Search is working.I was sucessful w/sytem restore but it only goes back less
than a month so my BF2142 problems started befoe that.I tried it and still
error message.I`m bummin out....hope I can run new direct x10 games like
Crysis.Or even Enemy Quake Wars coming out soon.Running outdated games like
Day of defeat w/this kick ass new machine is boring.If I can`t XP is
back.Wish I new why FEAR and BF2142 won`t work.Thanks though,Best Regards
Brett

"Paul Smith" wrote:

> "Longdog" <Longdog@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FEE361F9-8BB7-4B00-A63E-6C60BD39B13B@microsoft.com...
> > W/system restore if you mean "start search"it doesn`t find it.Please type
> > like I`m a moron because I am.And as far as large address aware where do I
> > find how to do this?I have 32 bit Vista.Please don`t bail out on me.I`m
> > trying and some of what you are suggesting is beyond my pc abilties .
>
> Try Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore.
> Is search working at all?
>
> Try a restore point before the early crashes started happening, that will
> help rule out software issues.
>
> I've searched across the internet but can't find any reports of BF2142
> exceeding 2GB, so I think we can rule that out for now.
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
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>