PR 0.75 will NOT work on Windows Vista x64

-=TB=-ante9383 · 03-25-2008, 10:41 PM

Hello there, my fellow PR addicts.

I have a puzzle for you: how do you get PR 0.75 to work on Vista x64?

I installed the patch and levels correctly, and when I doubleclick on the PR shortcut on my desktop an error message pops up with the title "Failed". The details are - "You must run this executable as an Administrator due to a bug in Windows. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q303437/: Access denied"

Obviously, I tried running it as admin using both possible methods, to no avail.

Since the above link did not really help me at all (it seems completely unrelated), I proceeded to deinstall PR completely, delete the PR folder unders "mods" and delete my BF2 folder in My Files. After that I reinstalled PR 0.75 using the complete PR The result: same as above. Please help me play my beloved PR!

I am an experienced PC user and gamer so please refrain from answering by advising me to "reinstall PR/Windows", "get rid of Vista/get a legal copy, noob" and the like. My Vista x64 is a legal copy and has SP1 installed, i.e. is completely up to date.

FYI, the shortcut details are:

Target: '.......\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" +modPath mods/pr +menu 1 +fullscreen 1'

Start in: '.....\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2'

I would very much appreciate a detailed, sensible answer. I just want to get back to the lush forests of Mestia and the soft hills of Fools Road, so please help a brother out.

Thanks in advance!

[R-DEV]Cheeseman · 03-25-2008, 11:20 PM

I'm using Windows Vista 64 SP1 as a well; no problems at all. Check to see if the directory is:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" +modPath mods/pr +menu 1 +fullscreen 1

musp3r · 03-26-2008, 05:24 AM

Me and majority of CROcodiles squad are using up to date V64 (installed without SP1, used available pre-SP1 patches such as Autopatcher July2007, few manually applied fixes and patches, and internet update) with no problems at all.

The thing is that we have turned off some of annoying services such as UAC, Application Experience, Superfetch, Windows Search, and Windows defender, and playing PR ever since.

Please note that I'm not running it as admin or in compatibility mode at all.

[R-CON]Glimmerman · 03-26-2008, 05:30 AM

I am running V64 and and after some issues in the beginning is allmiost running flawless, i just run it as admin and in Windowx XP sp2 compatibilty mode.

Trunkz Jr · 03-26-2008, 05:31 AM

I have Windows Vista x64 also. When you installed the game and levels, did you choose custom instalation or FULL (I think you need to choose Full)

Bamboo · 03-26-2008, 02:38 PM

Did you actually think before you posted your title.
Think about how many computer "noobs" as you put it will see that title and think it true without actually clicking on the link.

It DOES work with 64 just as well as it did with XP 32.
As they said above, you didn't mention if you had put the check mark in the run in compatibility mode for XP service pack 2.

-=TB=-ante9383 · 03-26-2008, 05:00 PM

Yes, of course I've tried XP SP2 compatibility mode.

@Trunkz Jr: I did not change the default install mode, which was custom. Will try FULL as you suggested.

Edwood · 09-13-2008, 05:05 AM

Help!

Did anyone ever find an answer to this problem!?

I've just rebuilt my machine, and I can't get PR back!

I started out by doing a full install of BF2, the 1.41 patch, the PR 0.8 (core and levels), and used "full installation".

I have the same error as described above...

Heeeelllp!!!

thepalerider · 09-13-2008, 08:44 PM

OK I have to ask
How many users accounts are on it?
And I know this is a stupid question but your using a account with admin rights, right?
Check your BF2 app
Right click it and make sure the run as admin and XP SP2 compatibility mode is checked as well.

Long shot.....

I'm running PR on
Vista 64 home prem with 2 gigs of ram just fine

Edwood · 09-13-2008, 10:31 PM

User accounts: 2 (both admin accounts).

Yes, I have admin priveleges.

Yes, I've tried running BF2, PR, and the shortcut with explicit run-as-admin, and in compatability mode... but no joy.

I have found an annoying, but possible temporary workaround... I can run BF2, the go to Community, Custom Games, and activate PR. This will at least let me play, but is a very long winded way of getting in.

03-25-2008, 10:41 PM	#1
-=TB=-ante9383 Join Date: May 2007 Croatia Location: London Posts: 218	PR 0.75 will NOT work on Windows Vista x64 Hello there, my fellow PR addicts. I have a puzzle for you: how do you get PR 0.75 to work on Vista x64? I installed the patch and levels correctly, and when I doubleclick on the PR shortcut on my desktop an error message pops up with the title "Failed". The details are - "You must run this executable as an Administrator due to a bug in Windows. See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q303437/: Access denied" Obviously, I tried running it as admin using both possible methods, to no avail. Since the above link did not really help me at all (it seems completely unrelated), I proceeded to deinstall PR completely, delete the PR folder unders "mods" and delete my BF2 folder in My Files. After that I reinstalled PR 0.75 using the complete PR The result: same as above. Please help me play my beloved PR! I am an experienced PC user and gamer so please refrain from answering by advising me to "reinstall PR/Windows", "get rid of Vista/get a legal copy, noob" and the like. My Vista x64 is a legal copy and has SP1 installed, i.e. is completely up to date. FYI, the shortcut details are: Target: '.......\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" +modPath mods/pr +menu 1 +fullscreen 1' Start in: '.....\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2' I would very much appreciate a detailed, sensible answer. I just want to get back to the lush forests of Mestia and the soft hills of Fools Road, so please help a brother out. Thanks in advance!
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03-26-2008, 05:24 AM	#3
musp3r Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 86	Me and majority of CROcodiles squad are using up to date V64 (installed without SP1, used available pre-SP1 patches such as Autopatcher July2007, few manually applied fixes and patches, and internet update) with no problems at all. The thing is that we have turned off some of annoying services such as UAC, Application Experience, Superfetch, Windows Search, and Windows defender, and playing PR ever since. Please note that I'm not running it as admin or in compatibility mode at all.
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	Last edited by musp3r; 03-26-2008 at 05:45 AM.

03-26-2008, 02:38 PM	#6
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585	Did you actually think before you posted your title. Think about how many computer "noobs" as you put it will see that title and think it true without actually clicking on the link. It DOES work with 64 just as well as it did with XP 32. As they said above, you didn't mention if you had put the check mark in the run in compatibility mode for XP service pack 2.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585

03-26-2008, 05:00 PM	#7
-=TB=-ante9383 Join Date: May 2007 Croatia Location: London Posts: 218	Yes, of course I've tried XP SP2 compatibility mode. @Trunkz Jr: I did not change the default install mode, which was custom. Will try FULL as you suggested.
	A-Team Squad Leader ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US

09-13-2008, 05:05 AM	#8
Edwood Join Date: Sep 2008 New zealand Location: Auckland Posts: 2	Re: PR 0.75 will NOT work on Windows Vista x64 Help! Did anyone ever find an answer to this problem!? I've just rebuilt my machine, and I can't get PR back! I started out by doing a full install of BF2, the 1.41 patch, the PR 0.8 (core and levels), and used "full installation". I have the same error as described above... Heeeelllp!!!

03-25-2008, 11:20 PM	#2
[R-DEV]Cheeseman PR Art Team Join Date: Nov 2006 Canada Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,201	I'm using Windows Vista 64 SP1 as a well; no problems at all. Check to see if the directory is: "C:\Program Files (x86)\EA GAMES\Battlefield 2\mods\pr\pr.exe" +modPath mods/pr +menu 1 +fullscreen 1

03-26-2008, 05:30 AM	#4
[R-CON]Glimmerman PR Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Netherlands Location: Amsterdam Posts: 777	I am running V64 and and after some issues in the beginning is allmiost running flawless, i just run it as admin and in Windowx XP sp2 compatibilty mode.

03-26-2008, 05:31 AM	#5
Trunkz Jr Join Date: Mar 2008 Afghanistan Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 31	I have Windows Vista x64 also. When you installed the game and levels, did you choose custom instalation or FULL (I think you need to choose Full)

09-13-2008, 08:44 PM	#9
thepalerider Join Date: Feb 2007 United States of America Location: Pinellas Park Fl. Posts: 620	Re: PR 0.75 will NOT work on Windows Vista x64 OK I have to ask How many users accounts are on it? And I know this is a stupid question but your using a account with admin rights, right? Check your BF2 app Right click it and make sure the run as admin and XP SP2 compatibility mode is checked as well. Long shot..... I'm running PR on Vista 64 home prem with 2 gigs of ram just fine
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09-13-2008, 10:31 PM	#10
Edwood Join Date: Sep 2008 New zealand Location: Auckland Posts: 2	Re: PR 0.75 will NOT work on Windows Vista x64 User accounts: 2 (both admin accounts). Yes, I have admin priveleges. Yes, I've tried running BF2, PR, and the shortcut with explicit run-as-admin, and in compatability mode... but no joy. I have found an annoying, but possible temporary workaround... I can run BF2, the go to Community, Custom Games, and activate PR. This will at least let me play, but is a very long winded way of getting in.

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