#1 2019-07-22 03:53:57

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Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

Unable to search for servers in battlefield 1942. Every time that i click 'update' the client does a long freeze, and after a while, does not return any servers in the list.

My BF1942 version was downloaded from BlueDrake42's website, however, I have also tried using installations from other mirrors, and even the CD version of BF1942 and gotten the same results after following every single instruction in the aX post. I tried using the -executable file from this website, but was still unable to get a working server updater working. I have retried reinstalling battlefield 1942 multiple times using different installations and failed to get any conclusive result.

It should be noted that at one point, the server updater did work in the current computer I am using, by using the aX patch, but now it no longer works.

Furthermore, when I try and connect to the aX server, by using IP address from GameTracker, it doesn't let me connect, is it possible that I have been banned from the master server?

Once again, I have tried using the 1.61 executable file, with no improvement of the server updating situation at all.

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#2 2019-07-22 06:24:15

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

Are you using Window 10? if you are ensure you have Direct Play enabled.

More details of your OS would be helpful.

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#3 2019-07-22 10:08:55

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

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Uninstall all Bf1942 on your PC and install this version, (Run the Installer as Administrator > right click on Setup.exe > Run as Admin)

Install Bf1942 not in "C:\Program Files (x86)". Make a new Folder "C:\Games\Battlefield 1942"

> http://team-simple.org/download/Battlefield_1942.zip

> http://team-simple.org/download/Battlef … o_Rome.zip

> http://team-simple.org/download/Battlef … f_WWII.zip


Then install the newest patch

> http://team-simple.org/download/battlef … _v1.61.exe

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Mark following programs to run as Administrator and Compatibility Mode Windows XPSP3.

Right mouse on those *.exe's > Properties > Compatibility

> Battlefield 1942.exe (Run as Admin & Compatibility Mode XPSP3)

> Blackscreen.exe (Run as Admin & Compatibility Mode Windows 7)

> PunkbusterA.exe (Same, ... if you play on servers with Punkbuster, but i guess you don't need it.)

...

Then do this if you use Windows 8 to 10

> http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic. … 76#p129376

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Then run the game.

Have Fun!

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#4 2019-07-22 10:29:04

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

Thundr_pry_brd wrote:

Furthermore, when I try and connect to the aX server, by using IP address from GameTracker, it doesn't let me connect, is it possible that I have been banned from the master server?

Can you see this site? http://master.bf1942.sk/

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#5 2019-07-22 17:50:56

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

bud wrote:
Thundr_pry_brd wrote:

Furthermore, when I try and connect to the aX server, by using IP address from GameTracker, it doesn't let me connect, is it possible that I have been banned from the master server?

Can you see this site? http://master.bf1942.sk/

No, i cannot see that site.

Arkos wrote:

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Uninstall all Bf1942 on your PC and install this version, (Run the Installer as Administrator > right click on Setup.exe > Run as Admin)

Install Bf1942 not in "C:\Program Files (x86)". Make a new Folder "C:\Games\Battlefield 1942"

> http://team-simple.org/download/Battlefield_1942.zip

> http://team-simple.org/download/Battlef … o_Rome.zip

> http://team-simple.org/download/Battlef … f_WWII.zip


Then install the newest patch

> http://team-simple.org/download/battlef … _v1.61.exe

...

Mark following programs to run as Administrator and Compatibility Mode Windows XPSP3.

Right mouse on those *.exe's > Properties > Compatibility

> Battlefield 1942.exe (Run as Admin & Compatibility Mode XPSP3)

> Blackscreen.exe (Run as Admin & Compatibility Mode Windows 7)

> PunkbusterA.exe (Same, ... if you play on servers with Punkbuster, but i guess you don't need it.)

...

Then do this if you use Windows 8 to 10

> http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic. … 76#p129376

...

Then run the game.

Have Fun!

...

I've already tried this before.

(BB)DinkW wrote:

Are you using Window 10? if you are ensure you have Direct Play enabled.

More details of your OS would be helpful.

DirectPlay has been enabled, I run Win 10 64 bit home edition, O/S build: 17763.615.

I have no trouble connecting to other BF1942 servers using IP address of the server to connect, however, the server list does not show.

Once again, I am also unable to connect to master.1942.sk, that may be the problem. Is it possible that my IP address is blocked from connecting to that site? Have I been banned from using the master server? I know that I was fooling around a bit on an aX server once, and got kicked/banned for teamkilling like six players, is that the reason why I am banned from the master server?

When I try to access the aX website, it also doesn't show me an option to create an account.

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#6 2019-07-22 20:26:38

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

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AX Forum is closed for new registrations.

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#7 2019-07-23 14:06:12

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

Sry but it seems that your IP is banned.

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#8 2019-07-25 02:47:07

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

bud wrote:

Sry but it seems that your IP is banned.

Oh well, at least I still have gametracker.

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#9 2019-07-25 16:29:24

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

Thundr_pry_brd wrote:
bud wrote:

Sry but it seems that your IP is banned.

Oh well, at least I still have gametracker.

If you try and click on http://94.23.196.155/ in your web browser, do you get to a page that says "It works! This is the default web page for this server."

As opposed to getting a message from your web browser as though the site could not be reached or connection was reset.

Just trying to confirm whether it's truly an IP blocked situation (which I agree with bud it could be), versus some DNS or local HOSTS file issue that is unable to resolve or is taking you to the wrong Ax IP address.

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#10 2019-07-25 21:18:13

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Re: Server search causes freezes, aX hosts patch not working

Always worth a try, but i wouldnt hold my breath hmm

Thundr_pry_brd wrote:

Furthermore, when I try and connect to the aX server, by using IP address from GameTracker, it doesn't let me connect

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#11 2019-07-25 21:42:36

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bud wrote:

Always worth a try, but i wouldnt hold my breath hmm

Gah... of course you're right, sir.  I didn't think that script was running on the same server as his game servers, but I see I am wrong.  I was like "IP-banned from the master server?  I mean sure, he can do that, by why would he?"

So wow, if nothing else, there's a reason not to get IP-banned from playing on -=Ax=-....

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