Start-Up Issue

coldbloodedoldtimes · 08-03-2008, 08:15 AM

Hi fellas - recently downloaded PR again after a few months (I had other things to do apparently) and have installed it etc.

It loads up past the BSS screen fine, but at the login screen when I press enter with my details - it comes back after a few minutes with 'Error Binding Socket'.

I've had a quick look round the forums and there doesn't seem to be anything on this, as well as round tinternet. but there is nothing really specific to BF2 in that regard.

Any help appreciated, and if its blindingly obvious tell me

EDIT: And blindingly obvious it was too, as I hadn't played BF2 in a few months, PCFireWallToolsPlus had decided to block it. I had completely forgotten that firewall's mantra of 'Ignorance is Strength'. I added both PR and BF2 back onto the good list and it seems fine.

Sorry for wasting your time.

SocketMan · 08-03-2008, 09:13 AM

Glad you solved it

coldbloodedoldtimes · 08-03-2008, 09:51 AM

indeed, however now I have the wonder of Punkbuster problems.

Dr2B Rudd · 08-03-2008, 10:04 AM

Make sure you're fully updated PunkBuster Online Countermeasures

coldbloodedoldtimes · 08-03-2008, 11:59 AM

Yes, thank you - that thread at the top sorted me out. I suffered a CTD without an error message after playing for an hour though.

Big Black D · 08-03-2008, 12:50 PM

ZOMG SocketMan, his PC was trying to bind you!

coldbloodedoldtimes · 08-03-2008, 01:58 PM

Yes, my PC has always been rather promiscuous in its affections.

08-03-2008, 08:15 AM	#1
coldbloodedoldtimes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oh noes!! birmingham!! Posts: 5	Start-Up Issue Hi fellas - recently downloaded PR again after a few months (I had other things to do apparently) and have installed it etc. It loads up past the BSS screen fine, but at the login screen when I press enter with my details - it comes back after a few minutes with 'Error Binding Socket'. I've had a quick look round the forums and there doesn't seem to be anything on this, as well as round tinternet. but there is nothing really specific to BF2 in that regard. Any help appreciated, and if its blindingly obvious tell me EDIT: And blindingly obvious it was too, as I hadn't played BF2 in a few months, PCFireWallToolsPlus had decided to block it. I had completely forgotten that firewall's mantra of 'Ignorance is Strength'. I added both PR and BF2 back onto the good list and it seems fine. Sorry for wasting your time.

	Last edited by coldbloodedoldtimes; 08-03-2008 at 08:55 AM. Reason: just needed to update

08-03-2008, 09:13 AM	#2
SocketMan Join Date: Mar 2007 Canada Location: CATA1 The BEST TEAM in PR Posts: 255	Re: Start-Up Issue Glad you solved it

08-03-2008, 09:51 AM	#3
coldbloodedoldtimes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oh noes!! birmingham!! Posts: 5	Re: Start-Up Issue indeed, however now I have the wonder of Punkbuster problems.

08-03-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
Dr2B Rudd Join Date: Aug 2007 United Kingdom Location: England, Lincs Posts: 2,609	Re: Start-Up Issue Make sure you're fully updated PunkBuster Online Countermeasures
	dona nobis pacem Respect the R-Staff, they are pretty...pretty badass

08-03-2008, 11:59 AM	#5
coldbloodedoldtimes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oh noes!! birmingham!! Posts: 5	Re: Start-Up Issue Yes, thank you - that thread at the top sorted me out. I suffered a CTD without an error message after playing for an hour though.

08-03-2008, 12:50 PM	#6
Big Black D Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24	Re: Start-Up Issue ZOMG SocketMan, his PC was trying to bind you!
Big Black D Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 24

08-03-2008, 01:58 PM	#7
coldbloodedoldtimes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oh noes!! birmingham!! Posts: 5	Re: Start-Up Issue Yes, my PC has always been rather promiscuous in its affections.

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