Call Of Duty 2 Troubleshooting and FAQ

ZEUS_GB · Joined: Jan 14, 2003 Posts: 5065 Location: UK

Well unfortunately it is because of your graphics card. Intel graphics cards aren't supported by the game because most don't support Hardware T&L (which is a part of DirectX 9).

Even more unfortunately is that you're using a laptop, laptop graphics cards can't be changed so you're not going to be able to run the game on it.

On a slightly better note you'll be able to run the first Call of Duty which in my opinion is actually better and it's expansion pack as well.

Pacer · Joined: Jan 28, 2008 Posts: 3

Thanks for the help. I have the first call of duty, and the expansion pack. They will run on this machine, but the graphics won't display right. I can almost play the game, but the scenery layers show up in the wrong places if that makes since. From what you can tell about my machine, do you think this problem can be fixed?

Thanks

ZEUS_GB · Joined: Jan 14, 2003 Posts: 5065 Location: UK

A screenshot would be good if you could do that.

First thing that spring to mind is lowering the graphical settings and updating the graphics card driver (drivers should be available from the manufacturer).

TJ17 · Joined: Feb 01, 2008 Posts: 1

hello guys i get an error when the windows installer is loading its loads all the way then i get an error 1607: unable to install installshield scripting runtime.
any ideas how to fix

ZEUS_GB · Joined: Jan 14, 2003 Posts: 5065 Location: UK

Shayan · Joined: Jan 19, 2008 Posts: 2

I reinsalled the program a 3 times but it was the same.
I am using a cracked version but my friends had used the same cds and they did'nt have this problem.

SLAVUJ · Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 1

Silenced · Joined: May 31, 2008 Posts: 4

Another possible fix for when it attempts to open, but crashes is to plug in a microphone, it seemed to work for me

raempaege · Joined: Dec 21, 2008 Posts: 1

Hi guys, I face the same memory error thing...

WIN_CONFIGURE_UPDATED_TITLE
"Recommended Settings Updated"

WIN_CONFIGURE_UPDATED_BODY
"The recommended settings have been updated since the last time you ran Call of Duty(R) 2.
Would you like the game to configure itself optimally with these new settings?

This is recommended for most people. It will change your system settings but not your controls."

WIN_LOW_MEMORY_BODY
"It looks like you are low on virtual memory.
This can cause the game to run slowly and it may stop completely.
It is highly recommended that you close some programs before running Call of Duty(R) 2.

Do you want to run Call of Duty(R) 2 anyway?"

WIN_LOW_MEMORY_TITLE
"Low Memory"

WIN_COLORDEPTH_WARN_BODY
"It is highly unlikely that a correct windowed display can be
initialized with the current desktop display depth. Select
'OK' to try anyway. Press 'Cancel' if you wish to quit."

WIN_COLORDEPTH_WARN_TITLE
"Low Desktop Color Depth"

WIN_COMPUTER_CHANGE_BODY
"Your computer appears to have changed since the last time you ran Call of Duty(R) 2.
Would you like the game to configure itself optimally for your new hardware?

This is recommended for most people.
It will change your system settings but not your controls."

WIN_COMPUTER_CHANGE_TITLE
"Set Optimal Settings?"

WIN_DISK_FULL_BODY
"Call of Duty(R) 2 couldn't write a file. The hard drive is probably full."

thing is i read in this post previously tht intel integrated graphics cards dont work, games like Fear...Stalker etc games ran ok on my laptop, further more COD2 runs for around 20 mins....and then the Laptop suddenly shuts down,
Please help me, I would really appreciate it.

Tomi23 · Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1

Helps me not
1. Download update from a different server/ mirror (can�t hurt Smile )
2. Uninstall Cod2
3. Delete the "Activision" folder in your Program Files folder (all downloaded mods will be gone, so save
them 1st)
4. Reinstall Cod2
5. Run patch v1.2
6 Play game

I have this problem

Singleplayer: http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=untitledsj2u.png

Multiplayer: http://www.abload.de/image.php?img=untitledrwaj.png

My notebook: AMILO Pro V8210 1,86 Ghz
0,99 Gb Ram
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Microsoft Windwos XP SP2

Sozzi · Joined: Nov 07, 2009 Posts: 1

i have same problem like tomi23.i also have Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family graphics and it is good enough to run cod2,2gb ram. i run it on win 7. please help.

lukas · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 3

If you've ever gotten the "Unrecoverable DirectX Error" message with an OK button then you've got an incompatible video card. Usually this means you've got some kind of Intel GMA (like a 945 or 950) or another type of built in GPU.

The fix for this problem is suprisingly simple and you won't even need to reboot!
What's the solution? SwiftShader!

SwiftShader is a software renderer which emulates DirectX 9.0c. This ofcourse comes at the cost of FPS but if you have a Core or i7 computer this shouldn't be the end of the world.

My system is a WinXP MCE SP3, Core2 Duo 1.6, laptop with 2GB RAM and an Intel GMA 945 video card. Not exactly fast but I've gotten CoD2 to run.

How do you do it?

1. Goto the SwiftShader site and download the demo version. It seems to be a fully funcitonal version with a watermark that can be removed with some 'hex editing' Here's the site: http://www.transgaming.com/business/swiftshader/

2. Once you've downloaded the files put them somewhere safe like your desktop and get a Hex editor. This one works fine: http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~prewett/hexedit/hexedit.exe Or you can google one yourself.

I got this part from
http://vogons.zetafleet.com/viewtopic.php?t=18230
Here's the procedure for getting rid of the annoying logo:

iaoz · Joined: Dec 22, 2009 Posts: 3

When i ran the game at beginning, the "Your video card or driver does not support alpha blending "

I have GetForce 5500 256mb isn't that enough run the game?? might don't need upgrade. give me a hint if you can help with..

iaoz · Joined: Dec 22, 2009 Posts: 3

----- Client Initialization Complete -----
Attempting 44 kHz 16 bit [Windows default] sound
ERROR: unable to load eq filter.
----- R_Init -----
Getting Direct3D 9 interface...
Pixel shader version is 2.0
Vertex shader version is 2.0
Video card or driver doesn't support separate alpha blend, glow will be disabled.

Error during initialization:
Video card or driver doesn't support separate alpha blend, glow will be disabled.

I have getforce fx 5500 256mb updated from nvida drivers so far no lucks any hints??

lukas · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 3

Does your "Glow will be disabled" message mean the game doesn't run at all or just doesn't look as good as you'd like it to?

Are you sure you have the latest NVidia drivers and DirectX?

Again, you can try the soft shader method mentioned in my post above and that should fix any rendering/video-card/driver issues you are having but may slow the game down, or may not, you'll have to try and see. Give SwiftShader a try!

iaoz · Joined: Dec 22, 2009 Posts: 3

after installed 2.01 swiftshader, i am getting another errors:

----- Client Initialization Complete -----
Attempting 44 kHz 16 bit [Windows default] sound
ERROR: unable to load eq filter.
----- R_Init -----
Getting Direct3D 9 interface...
Pixel shader version is 2.0
Vertex shader version is 2.0
Video card or driver doesn't support vertex shader 3.0 or better.

Error during initialization:
Video card or driver doesn't support vertex shader 3.0 or better.

My system is AMD 3200 AND 1.5 PC3200 MEMORY STICKS WITH 256 GETFORCE FX 5500..

lukas · Joined: Nov 25, 2009 Posts: 3

Are you sure you've got the latest SwiftShader version - 2.01?
If you're unsure get the file from here:

http://hotfile.com/dl/21665933/b8d5070/swiftshader_v201_demo.zip.html

Make sure you copy them into the correct folder... this is what worked for me - minus the mouse issue - but the game loaded and I had the menu screen displaying correctly.

Lonley_Finger · Joined: Jul 17, 2010 Posts: 1

any one please help
ive installed COD2 but when i tried to play online this thing comes up "File Handles:
----------------------
81459 files in iwd files
Error during initialization:
Couldn't load default_mp.cfg. Make sure Call of Duty is run from the correct folder."

what should i do?

thnx <3