1.5 Beta Is Public! (Tips for running 1.5 with 1.4) - Page 2

Sir-Nerd · 05-07-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

size = 169mb

To be able to switch between 1.4 and 1.5beta

copy the folder C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142
it can take 5-10 mins to copy as its very large, name that copy 'Battlefield 2142 1.4'
then patch with the 1.5beta, that patch is applied to the original folder 'Battlefield 2142'
your desktop icon looks at the 'Battlefield 2142' folder and will run 1.5beta
when you want to switch between versions
- copy your desk top shortcut for 2142, right click properties, amend 'target' to say "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142 1.4\ etc
alternate method to switch between versions
- rename folder 'Battlefield 2142' to 'Battlefield 2142 1.5beta'
- rename folder 'Battlefield 2142 1.4' to 'Battlefield 2142'

Do i copy the ENTIRE BF2142 folder or a certain file.

**Lorax74** · 05-07-2008, 03:28 PM

The entire folder

**Anospa** · 05-07-2008, 03:34 PM

Who else thinks the movie is overly badass? Heh, I loved it!

Now, if I could get my game working, that would be badass!

**Skill4Lif3** · 05-07-2008, 03:42 PM

Oh Snap. Downloading now...will we still be able to play on 1.4 servers though?

**Lorax74** · 05-07-2008, 03:44 PM

You'll need to make a backup of your 1.4 installation BEFORE applying the patch. Check out Silver's post for instructions.

**Azura** · 05-07-2008, 03:45 PM

Oh man! They finally fixed that damn Radial file, perhaps how battlefield won't effin hate me!

**Skill4Lif3** · 05-07-2008, 03:46 PM

OK. So the patch is not backwards compatible. Thanks

Freeboter · 05-07-2008, 03:48 PM

Wake island has the most hardcore loading music ever.

**Superfast** · 05-07-2008, 03:56 PM

A new infantry map too? I love this.

**sc1ence** · 05-07-2008, 03:58 PM

Is there any kind of NDA here for the public beta?

**Lorax74** · 05-07-2008, 04:03 PM

I would think that it being "public" would render any NDA non-binding, if one existed.

**Exploding_Silver** · 05-07-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sc1ence

Is there any kind of NDA here for the public beta?

no NDA agreement, see EA official news item here
http://www.battlefield.ea.com/battle...&storyid=22788

**Unload** · 05-07-2008, 05:37 PM

So, I downloaded the patch before copying the directory, any way to undo it without completely reinstalling bf2142?

**Augustus Gloop** · 05-07-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exploding_Silver

size = 169mb

To be able to switch between 1.4 and 1.5beta

copy the folder C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142
it can take 5-10 mins to copy as its very large, name that copy 'Battlefield 2142 1.4'
then patch with the 1.5beta, that patch is applied to the original folder 'Battlefield 2142'
your desktop icon looks at the 'Battlefield 2142' folder and will run 1.5beta
when you want to switch between versions
- copy your desk top shortcut for 2142, right click properties, amend 'target' to say "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142 1.4\ etc
alternate method to switch between versions
- rename folder 'Battlefield 2142' to 'Battlefield 2142 1.5beta'
- rename folder 'Battlefield 2142 1.4' to 'Battlefield 2142'

You must spread rep around...

Thank you thank you. This is a KEY post.

**machowner** · 05-07-2008, 06:14 PM

If you already applied the patch, I don't think you can undo it. You probably could rename the current (1.5 patched one) to bf2142 1.5 and then install and patch a new copy.

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