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-=count***flatula=-

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Installing Problem in Windows 11 Pro

Hi,

maybe anybody can help with this Problem:

I've been playing on Windows 10 for a long time and I know how to fix the compatibility issues. It has always worked. Two months ago I updated my Win10 to Win 11 and it worked wonderfully again.
My DVD drive has long been "outsourced" to a PCIe SATA card and still seems to be working...

Now my problem:
Last week I dared to reinstall Windows 11, which means no update from Win 10 but a pure Win 11 ISO with the Media Creation Tool and installed. I took the opportunity to change the SSD from a WD Black SN850 with 500GB to a WD Black SN850X with 1TB. I changed the slot of the PCIe card from a PCIe 1x slot to a PCIe 4x slot directly below to make room for a modification of the GPU fan...
The system works perfectly and there were no other changes to the hardware.

I start the installation with the BF1942 DVD, click on Install in the window. The installation process begins and then aborts with the message:
UNHANDLED EXCEPTION
Error number: 0x80010105
Description: Server threw exception.
Setup will now exit

I can't find a way out of the situation no matter what I do. The CD is in very good condition and has not been touched since the last installation and has been well stored. As I said, the DVD drive seems to still work.

The Version is a DICE EA Value Games / most wanted BF1942 WWII Anthology Issue

Does anyone know this problem and can help me?
I would be very grateful.
The war is waiting and the withdrawal symptoms are unbearable...

Last edited by -=count***flatula=- (2022-11-23 23:48:39)

Arkos

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Re: Installing Problem in Windows 11 Pro

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The Problem with Retail Disk are, that Drm, Safedisk and Securom are not supported anymore in Window since years now.

You can just use a One Click Installer, like this one:

https://uptobox.com/byk2i3bzwn4w     (You have to wait 1 Minute before the Free Download-Button is active.)

Install Bf1942 by dblclick on "bf1942-setup.exe" in the folder "Battlefield 1942 WWII Anthology HD"

(Forget that Widescreenpatch in that Package, you need a newer one, ... this one. 

https://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic … 68#p176268

> After that, check if "BlackScreen.exe" in the Battlefield 1942 - Folder is set to compatibility mode "Run as admin". Also Bf1942.exe.

After that, you can start Bf1942, i guess Windows will install the DirectX9 automaticly, when you start it. Otherwise run the Compatibility Check.

(Instead of that you can activate "Direct Play" via "Legacy Components" manually).

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-i … on-windows  )

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Then look, how its running.

If the Gameplay feels, like you would hang in rubberbandings, try the d3d8.dll, which you have to copy into the Battlefield 1942 (Main) Folder.

https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/rele … 1/d3d8.dll

Then try again.

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Btw. What the heck is smelling here...

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> Ah, i forgot > Do not install old Games into "C:\Program Files". Use "C:\Games\..." or another harddisk. (Program Files is restricted.)

> Perhaps also not wrong, to run the Installer "bf1942-setup.exe" as Administrator.

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Last edited by Arkos (2022-11-24 00:17:07)

Alvarez-Latino

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Re: Installing Problem in Windows 11 Pro

thx arkos there is also this link in case uptobox dont work.
from google drive :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ywmN4A … share_link

-=count***flatula=-

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Re: Installing Problem in Windows 11 Pro

... sorry for my wind, I had onions and eggs yesterday

Thank you very much for the helpful quick replies!

I'll try it out in my free time and then reply how it went.
I am also grateful that there are SIMPLE servers that I have enjoyed playing on for years!
I finally registered on the forum. It is about time...
Everything here is very informative!

PS:
I activated DirectPlay via Legacy Components during my experiments...
Good idea to install this in a different folder! I didn't pay attention to that with BF1942.
After all, that's how my beloved FlightGear works and it's also recommended there...

Last edited by -=count***flatula=- (2022-11-25 14:39:46)