BF2142 on Vista 64

hi, I just upgraded my PC, both in hardware and software, all seems ok generally.
However BF2142 is not ok, since putting Vista64 on I have had problems connecting to EA, and if connected, problems staying connected.

I played a round of bf2142 earlier and was getting the 'problem with your connection' message every 30 seconds or so.

This makes me think the problem is either Vista itself, or drivers associated with Vista, maybe the onboard network card? (for which i can't seem to find standalone drivers as i'm not sure what to look for).

I'll list the PC spec incase something jumps out at one of you, any help would be MUCH appreciated.

Asus M2NBP-VM-CSM (bios 0902)
4GB (4x1GB CorsairXMS2, DDR2 PC2-6400 (800)
768MB XFX 8800GTX, Extreme
Creative Audigy 2 ZS
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64Bit
AMD AM2 Athlon 64 6000+ Dual Core 3.0GHz
2x 74GB Raptor Sata HDD's (not raid)
latest graphics / sound drivers for vista 64

Try having a play with the TCP/IP Auto tuning settings - http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/72308-auto-tuning-tcp-ip-receive-level.html

thanks for the fast reply.

Just tried that now, i disabled it, rebooted then tried bf2142 normally, couldn't get past login screen, wouldn't connect to ea. Exited, tried as administrator, same result.

If you have a wireless internet connection, then try downloading this

Vista Anti Lag

that helped me with the "there is a problem with your connection" message ever 30 seconds or so.

If it's wired, then i really don't know what that could be, bc i run Home Premium x64 and don't have any problems with 2142 (but you should run it as administrator)

thanks for the reply, i have a wireless router, but i'm using it wired, good idea though.
I believe my problem may be linked to punkbuster, i updated that manually and it worked fine for a couple of hours today, now it back to how it was though

Katchin said:

thanks for the reply, i have a wireless router, but i'm using it wired, good idea though.
I believe my problem may be linked to punkbuster, i updated that manually and it worked fine for a couple of hours today, now it back to how it was though

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Pb problems, i always solve these in BF2142 with installing the patch once again. Not manually updating PB.
The thing is with BF2142 that PB should be autoupdate in the game, but that dont happens for everyone. So every time me or friends to me got this problem we just patch the latest patch again and it resolves the issue.

In your Vista User Account control, turn it off. It is a Punk buster error.

This is the information Windows gives you on why it is needed, personally I dont think it is needed and causes errors with PB.

User Account Control (UAC) is a feature in Windows that can help prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. UAC does this by asking you for permission or an administrator* password before performing actions that could potentially affect your computer's operation or that change settings that affect other users. When you see a UAC message, read it carefully, and then make sure the name of the action or program that's about to start is one that you intended to start.
By verifying these actions before they start, UAC can help prevent malicious software (malware) and spyware from installing or making changes to your computer without permission.
When your permission or password is needed to complete a task, UAC will alert you with one of the following messages:
Windows needs your permission to continue


A Windows function or program that can affect other users of this computer needs your permission to start. Check the name of the action to ensure that it's a function or program you want to run.

A program needs your permission to continue


A program that's not part of Windows needs your permission to start. It has a valid digital signature indicating its name and its publisher, which helps to ensure that the program is what it claims to be. Make sure that this is a program that you intended to run.

An unidentified program wants access to your computer


An unidentified program is one that doesn't have a valid digital signature from its publisher to ensure that the program is what it claims to be. This doesn't necessarily indicate danger, as many older, legitimate programs lack signatures. However, you should use extra caution and only allow this program to run if you obtained it from a trusted source, such as the original CD or a publisher's website.

This program has been blocked


This is a program that your administrator has specifically blocked from running on your computer. To run this program, you must contact your administrator and ask to have the program unblocked.

We recommend that you log on to your computer with a standard user account most of the time. You can surf the Internet, send e‑mail, and use a word processor, all without an administrator account. When you want to perform an administrative task, such as installing a new program or changing a setting that will affect other users, you don't have to switch to an administrator account. Windows will prompt you for permission or an administrator password before performing the task.
To help protect your computer, you can create standard user accounts for all the users who share the computer. When someone who has a standard account tries to install software, Windows will ask for an administrator account's password so that software can't be installed without your knowledge and permission.
See also

• Create a user account
• Why use a standard account instead of an administrator account

my UAC is off already

still doesn't work

I would have some words with your internet provider. Are you able to connect to the net with no issues? Is it just BF2142? Can you play other games online?

its just bf2 and bf2142 that don't work properly, all other games are fine.