[READ] Battlefield 3 Crash Fixes etc. - PC, XBOX 360 & PS3.. [ Edited ]

[XSV_NiTEMARE]

Here is solutions on most of the Battlefield 3 problems. This has been tested and should work.

Battlefield 3 System Requirements

Battlefield 3 is powered by the Frostbite 2.0 engine, which is based on the previous Frostbite 1.5, which powered Bad Company 2. The new engine brings a lot of visual improvements and a lot of optimizations as well. However, please note that Battlefield 3 won’t support DirecX 9, meaning it won’t run on Windows XP.

Minimum requirements for Battlefield 3

OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7

Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz

RAM: 2GB

Graphic Card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher.

Graphics Card Memory: 512 MB

Sound Card: DirectX compatibl sound card

Hard Drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version

Recommended system requirements for Battlefield 3

OS: Windows 7 64-bit

Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU

RAM: 4GB

Graphics Card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950.

Graphics Card Memory: 1 GB

Sound Card: DirectX compatibl sound card

Hard Drive: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version

Problem 1: Battle Field 3 Windows Compatibility

Solution: Battlefield 3 will be compatible with Windows 7 or Vista, as they're only using DirectX10 and 11 (sadly, no Windows XP support).

*For Offline or Single Player User

Battlefield 3 Lag Fix – Performance Issues

Possible Solution: Update your NVidia and ATI graphics card drivers.

*For NVidia Drivers Click Here

*For ATI Radeon Drivers Click Here

Install Error, Battlefield 3 Install Fails or Cannot Install

This is a Microsoft C++ bug so the quick fix is to uninstall your C++ files. If you see 2 instances of Microsoft C++, uninstall both of them; and don’t worry, they are easy to reinstall. There are also a couple workarounds online if you don’t want to uninstall them. In other words, reinstall/restore your game files.

Can't See Menu or HUD

This is a new problem that occurs when using triple monitors (Nvidia Surround or AMD Eyefinity). There is no fix yet, except to run your monitors individually instead of in Surround/Eyefinity.

Battlefield 3 Freezes Fix

Possible Solution: To stop the game freeze try to update latest drivers of all of your Hardware like Motherboard or Graphic Card etc.

Restore Default Settings

Possible Solution: Just Delete the Battlefield 3 Folder in Documents it will restore your all setting and profile where you can start a new one.

Battlefield 3 Errors and Crashes Fix

Possible Solution: Just try to Repair your game or get update to fix the various errors and crashes.

Display FPS (Frames Pr Second)

While in game hold Ctrl + Alt + S. The screen's upper left corner will show your frame rates.

Blurry or Seemingly Unresponsive Things Fix

Disable motion blur in your graphics settings.

Floating in Tunnels or in Dark Spaces Fix

Re-enable HBAO in your graphics settings

Graphic Settings or Preferences Does Not Saving

Some Settings are not change in game so restart your game after graphic changes

Support 3D Vision?

Yes, Battlefield 3 support stereoscopic 3D - Nvidia 3D Vision. - http://www.mtbs3d.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13050:battlefield-3-review&catid=...

Don’t Installing from Disc

Possible Solution: When you try to install the game, The Origin will start automatically and will start downloadBattlefield 3. It seems to downloading from internet but actually its downloading or installing from Disc, so don’t eject your Disc.

No Sound, Sound Error or Audio Lag

Possible Solution 1: Try to reduce sound acceleration by following these steps: Click Start, then run, type dxdiag, and press enter. Select the sound tab and reduce sound acceleration

Possible Solution 2: You can also try to reduce the Sample Rate Conversion Quality to fix this:

Load the Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices, In the Volume tab, click the “Advanced” button under “Speaker settings”, then click the “Performance” tab; Move the slider from “Full” and “Best” to “None” and “Good”. Now click “OK”

Possible Solution 3: Run the game with Stereo Sound if you are experiencing no sound or sound stuttering.

Possible Solution 4: If you're using Realtek audio drivers, updating to the latest available drivers usually solves the problem.

Battlefield 3 Randomly Crashes

Possible Solution: Try to Repair Battlefield game if nothing happens then update the game hope it will fix you problem.

Logged-in as Administrator to Run This Game

Possible Solution: For This Error, you need to run Origin as Administrator just by Right Click on Origin icon if you got same error again then and you have Operating System Windows 7 then go to Control Penal and Turn Off “User Account Control”.

Graphic Bug, Glitches and Low Performance On High-end Graphics Card

Possible Solution: If you have spent heavy money on High End Graphic Card and you Battlefield 3 is Running in Low Performance then you try to Download New NVidia Graphics Driver for Battlefield 3, NVidia designed thisdriver version especial for New Games like Rage and Battlefield 3 so you should try this. Click to Download Latest Graphic Card Driver 285.62

Game isn’t Starting

Possible Solution: When you click on game icon to start then make sure you aren’t blocking the game, and try to disable your security programs and run Origin as administrator.

Re-install or Release Check Problems

Possible Solution: If you already download and install the Battlefield 3 and Origin asks you to re-install the game again then you need to repair the game for solve this problem.

Battlefield 3 Stopped Working

Possible Solution 1: If you are facing this situation go to your Origin Client> Right-Click Battlefield 3>Click Repair then Origin will re-download and re-install the game with new patches and updates.

Possible Solution 2: It can happen when the servers will over loaded, be patience and try again later hope it will fix.

Battlefield 3 Lag Fix

Possible Solution: Go into NVidia’s Control Panel and set Vsync to off and set max pre-rendered frames to 0.

Low Frame Rates and Stutter Fixing

Possible Solution: Now it’s time to try something different you need to go to into your system BIOS setup(For Intel Users) Turn off Intel Hyper Threading then start your game again if problem don’t get solved then try to run with one CPU for disable your second CPU go to Task Manager>Right Click on Battlefield 3>Set Affinity>Select One CPU>Press OK (Try it at your own Risk!!!)

*For Online and Multiplayer Users

Origin Not Installed Error While Installing Battlefield 3

Possible Solution: While Installing the Battlefield 3 If your origin installed and the error come that your Origin Not Installed then try to uninstall Origin completely with registry. Re-install Origin if the error comes again then remove all game and software registries and folders. You can remove game with folders; Go to “C” Driver where Origin Installed Program Files>Origin Now Delete the Origin Folder. Now remove the registry keys of the Battlefield 3, To Remove the registry key Click Start>Run>type “Regedit”>Press Enter>Go to File then Export>Choose Location Then Save>

Expand the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE(Wow6432Node For 64bit Users)>Electronics Arts, you will find EA Corefolder just delete it, Then Expand Microsoft>Windows>Current Version>Uninstall, Here is {EF7E931D-DC84-471B-8DB6-A83358095474} Right Click and Delete it. After that Re-Install Origin.

Play Battlefield 3 Using Steam Overlay

1. Disable Origin's overlay (click the gear/cog and go to the "in game" settings tab).
2. In Steam, add Origin.exe as a non-steam game to your library.
3. Launch the Origin shortcut from your Steam library, then launch BF3.

Cannot join Battlelog or Error “ERR_LOGIN_DISPLAYTOS” Fix

This is a server issue and out of your control. The BF3 team is aware of it and is working towards a fix.

Stuck at the Joining Server message or experience long load times on Win 7 64-bit systems

1. Start regedit
2. Browse to HKEY LOCAL MACHINE/SOFTWARE/WoW6432Node/EA Games
3. Change the GDFBinary & InstallDir paths to C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin\Games\Battlefield 3
4. Try to launch the game and join game servers, and it should work.

Punkbuster Fix or Kicking By Administrator

Possible Solution: If you are kicking from game again and again then try to update your Punkbuster fromHere. If the problem not solved then Copy pb folder and pbsvc.exe folder from the Battlefield 3 BETA folder, and paste it into C:\Program Files\Origin Games, folder. Then Run the pbsvc.exe

How to Link EA/Origin Account To PSN

Possible Solution: Just complete the form in Help at Origin Contact Us you will need to provide the yoyr PSNInformation.

Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Port Forwarding

Possible Solution: Fist you need to add Battlefield 3/origin to your firewall and security program’s exception lists. Now use these Ports:

PC

TCP: 80, 443, 9988, 20000-20100, 22990, 17502, 42127

UDP: 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300

PlayStation 3

TCP: 80, 443, 9988, 10000-10100, 17502, 42127

UDP: 3659, 14000-14016

Xbox360

TCP: 53, 88, 3074

UDP: 53, 88, 3074

How to Port Forwarding: ^

http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/VirginMedia/Netgear_CG3101D/Battlefield_3.htm

Weapon is not Visible When Re-Spawn

Possible Solution: Just Restart your Console.

Stinger missing in "Rock and a Hard Place" Singelplayer - XBOX 360/PS3

Update 21/12/2012:

"Hi all,"

We have now fixed the bug in single player where you couldn’t pick up the Stinger in mission 10. Patches were rolled out on all platforms in all regions. On console, these updates are automatic and mandatory. Full details below:

PS3 client patch
Delivery:
Mandatory automatic update when you start the game

Fixes:
* SDTV input lag
* Game breaking SP bug in mission 10 (picking up the Stinger)

Xbox 360 client patch
Delivery:
Mandatory automatic update when you start the game

Fixes:
* Game breaking SP bug in mission 10 (picking up the Stinger)

PC client patch
Delivery:
Origin client auto update if you have not un-checked “Keep my games up to date” (in which case you need to tell the Origin client to check for latest update for BF3)

Fixes:
* Game breaking SP bug in mission 10 (picking up the Stinger)
* Additionally fixes bug where world would end on Dec 21

Source: http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/en/news/view/2832654789470390175/

Battlefield 3 not working when Initializing

Possible Solution: 

1: Navigate to {PC username} > My Documents >Battlefield 3 > settings.

2: Here you should be able to find a file named PROF_SAVE_BODY. Open this file, if it is completely blank you have found the roots of your problems, if the file is not blank this may not be your problem and this guide is unlikely to help you.

3: Delete this file.

4: Then open Origin and right click on Battlefield 3 in your game library.

5: Select "Show Game Details" and select the "Cloud storage" option next to "Details".

6: Deactivate Cloud Storage for Battlefield 3 or for all Origin games.

7: Now you can join a server. Battlefield 3 will notice that the file is missing and make a replacement file, this file will be using correct data and your problem should now be resolved.

You can find the guide on battlelog as well: http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654348438658077/1/

Connection Problems, etc guide

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-3/Battlefield-3-fixes-guide-read-carefully/td-p/76264

- With kind regards, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi!

Some of these solutions works for XBOX 360 & PS3 aswell. most of these solutions is dedicated to PC.

- Timmie

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there!

No, not at the moment phaceman. 

- Timmie

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hello!

That's because you lost the connection to the EA server. Try to restart your internet router and it should work. Also, it can be your firewall that blocks you to connect to other players (Nat: Strict). You can turn it off in the settings of your internet router.

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi again!

The solutions in the thread is working fine. However, there will always be new problems every day. 

 I recommend you to try a different server region. If that dosen't work you can always try to port forwarding. Also, check so not too many using the internet router at the same time. (much traffic).

Feel free to come back here if you have more questions or need further help.

- Timmie

[lolipoltergeist · Accepted solution]

Hey Timmie it would be really nice if you would include this link: http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/VirginMedia/Netgear_CG3101D/Battlefield_3.htm in the first post^^ It really works and is the last thing people should resort to 

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi yuihirasawaaa!

Thank you for the tip! I will include that into the solution list as a last-case-scenario.

Feel free to give him XP for this. :robotwink:

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi again,

This is not the final list of Fixes to Battlefield 3. I will add more solutions to common issues as soon as more problems/issues occurs. 

Please, if you have any solution or fix to Battlefield 3, if it is a system fix or in-game, please let us know by posting them in this thread.

Help us to create the ultimate solution guide to Battlefield 3 and upcoming Battlefield 3 titles!

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[TheValiantSoul · Accepted solution]

Guide to resolve "Battlefield 3 not working" error message when entering the "Initializing" phase:

Description of the problem :
This guide is based on my personal problems with Battlefield 3. I cannot promise that this fix will apply for all users but it worked for me.

This guide aim to resolve an error that occurs when Battlefield 3 enters the phase/stage "Initializing" when joining a server and the user gets a Windows error message stating that "Battlefield 3 has stopped working".

The cause of the problem is a corrupt file that is being downloaded when the user connects to the cloud system.

If you have this problem reinstalling Battlefield 3/ Origin/ PunkBuster or getting a new PC will not help since the same corrupt will be downloaded as soon as you try to join a server.

Instead you can follow this guidelines for a very quick fix of the issue.



Step by Step Guide:
1: Navigate to {PC username} > My Documents >Battlefield 3 > settings

2: Here you should be able to find a file named PROF_SAVE_BODY. Open this file, if it is completely blank you have found the roots of your problems, if the file is not blank this may not be your problem and this guide is unlikely to help you.

3: Delete this file.

4: Then open Origin and right click on Battlefield 3 in your game library.

5: Select "Show Game Details" and select the "Cloud storage" option next to "Details".

6: Deactivate cloud storage for Battlefield 3 or for all Origin games.

7: Now you can join a server. Battlefield 3 will notice that the file is missing and make a replacement file, this file will be using correct data and your problem should now be resolved.

You can find the guide on battlelog as well: http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/forum/threadview/2832654348438658077/1/

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there thevaliantsoul!

Thank you for sharing your solution tip to Answer HQ!

I will add this to the "Fixes/Solutions" guide to Battlefield 3. 

Feel free to give him XP for this. :robotwink:

- Timmie

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there poxpoenic!

Try to launch the game from Battlelog or Origin instead and it should work. If the problem persists, make sure to close all background programs and repair/re-install Origin.

- Timmie

[Canierou · Accepted solution]

I have just found this post, i´ll try with those "fixes" and come back if it worked or not.

Thanks and sorry for my double posting.

http://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-3/the-game-freezeing-on-20min-after-playing/m-p/538358#M38793

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi aidentheowner!

I have check your current graphics card, and it shouldn't be a problem.

However, you can encounter this issue if your hard drive having too much files to handle or if you have any background programs up and running while you launching the game.

Try to clear up some space, delete every unecessary file/files and close all background programs. And make sure you have all latest drivers installed as well as the latest version of Origin.

Let us know if you have more questions about this.

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there soundbucket!

Sorry to hear about your issue,

Please, take contact with a Game Advisor here and they can help you further. Be prepared to provide them with your order number and personal information. (To verify that you are the account holder).

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi martinchophoenix!

Thank you for providing us with so much usefull information, regarding your issue. :robotwink:

I will take a further look into your problem, and I will get back to you as soon as I have solution to you.

In meanwhile, try to reinstall Origin and make sure you have the latest drivers installed. 

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi Martin!

This issue can also appear if you are playing on a server with a huge amount of tickets. (1000 and above).
I recommend you to restart your internet router and try many different servers.

If the problem for any reason still persist, try to port forwarding:

Battlefield 3 Multiplayer Port Forwarding

First you need to add Battlefield 3/Origin to your firewall and security program’s exception lists. Now use these Ports:

PC

TCP: 80, 443, 9988, 20000-20100, 22990, 17502, 42127

UDP: 3659, 14000-14016, 22990-23006, 25200-25300

PlayStation 3

TCP: 80, 443, 9988, 10000-10100, 17502, 42127

UDP: 3659, 14000-14016

Xbox360

TCP: 53, 88, 3074

UDP: 53, 88, 3074

How to Port Forwarding: ^

http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/VirginMedia/Netgear_CG3101D/Battlefield_3.htm

Let us know if this work, or not.

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi hydr0805!

Contact a Game Advisor and they can help you further. If you haven't be able to play at all on your server, you should get some kind of refund back.

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there louislouis65!

Try to update punk buster:

To update punkbuster:

1: Download pbsetup.exe to your pc.
http://websec.evenbalance.com/downloader/download.php?file=1 [websec.evenbalance.com]

2: Run pbsetup.exe and add BF3 as a game.

3: Click on "Check for updates". (It will update your punkbuster)

4: Restart.

If the problem persists, please come back here and I will help you further.

- Timmie

[psychogrim · Accepted solution]

wow thanks alot Timmie tried everything so far and all it was was one stupid file that need to be deleted 8 months later shot!

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there jaguarskillzzz!

"If I delete my game data I assume I will lose all my progression/stats?". No, the Multiplayer stats and saves, is saved and located on a separate server.

Try to reinstall the game, update and it should work again.

- With kind regards,

  Timmie.

[the1andonlywolf · Accepted solution]

Hello Gamermagyar,

the sound loop like BRRRRRRRR is caused by a chipset error from your onboard sound system.  

Have you tried updating your onboard sound  with the latest driver?

Ifso, you could buy a cheap USB Headset or a cheap Sound card you should be able to play normal.

Greetz Wolf

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there nightxtiger,

Yes. I am aware of that issue and the only way to fix that is if DICE makes a new update or update their servers. There seems to be a problem when you play on a server with more than 1000 tickets. This can be because the server can't handle all the "action" going on at the same time.

I have tried multiple things to solve it, but it is just temporary solutions. 

You can try to delete the game cache as well as the latest multiplayer update and install them again. But this doesn't solve the problem, it will come back again eventually.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

- With kind regards,

  Timmie.

[xB3L13V3Rx · Accepted solution]

I found this as well.... but nothing here worked. I played a 1000 ticket game and it worked awesome even though there was constant heavy close quarters firefighting. This was about a 10000 point game for me and 1000 tickets (I'm just an average player) which put me about 3rd or 4th on the finish, and we won. So to give you an idea about the kind of game load the system usually stomps through, this was one of those that the system would usually crash on. 

So, I went ahead and continued playing to the next map, there were about the same number of players on the map, but this was an open outdoors map with vehicles. After about 500 tickets or more (30 minutes in this game), the game froze forcing a reboot of the system. 

Here is what I did before playing the first map that was working without crashes. 

If you have difficulty launching Battlefield 3 or experience frequent crashes in the game please try the following steps. Any of these steps may resolve your issue so each step may not be needed: 

Reverting your Game Settings to their Default State: 
NOTE: This solution is particularly useful for those who both utilize the Cloud Save feature and play Battlefield 3 on different PCs, as synchronizing your game settings across different computers may cause crash-related issues. 
Completing these steps and reverting your Settings back to Default will cause you to lose your single-player game progression. 
Go to your Start Menu and select My Documents, then Battlefield 3, and finally Settings. 
Delete the following files: PROF_SAVE_body, PROF_SAVE_header and PROF_SAVE_profile. 
Login to the Origin Client and launch Battlefield 3 trough Origin. 
If prompted to synchronize files with the server, don't and instead select Local Files. 

Disabling your Onboard Sound Card: 
Go to your Start Menu and select "Control Panel." 
Select "Device Manager." 
Locate your Sound Card and double click. 
Go to the "Driver" tab and select "Disable." 
NOTE: This step will turn off your sound if you only have an onboard sound card. To turn back on walk through those same steps and choose "Enable." 

Updating your Network Integration Card (NIC): 
Start -> Computer -> System Properties -> Device Manager 
Locate your NIC card under Network Adapters 
Right-Click and Select "Update Driver Software. 
Walk through the prompts (typically "Next" -> "Install the sofware automatically" -> "Next") 
Reboot may be required after successful update. 

Disabling Windows Aero: 
Right-Click on your Desktop and select "Personalize." 
Scroll down and select "Windows 7 Basic."

[Xx-_DEUPLECT_-xX]

Why including PS3 and XBOX? I don't see any frame rate fixes for the consoles..

Sorry. We need an update asap! We need it before End Games comes out.. or many gamers will quit.

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi!

Some of these solutions works for XBOX 360 & PS3 aswell. most of these solutions is dedicated to PC.

- Timmie

[alangois]

Não ajudou em nada a galera do PS3

[Phaceman]

Do you have any information on the "Game disconnected - Something went wrong" error?

[XSV_NiTEMARE · Accepted solution]

Hi there!

No, not at the moment phaceman. 

- Timmie

[svesib]

I need a problem fic for DISCONNECTING TO SERVERS, not anything else!

If anyone have this problem: 

Game disconnected: your connection to the server timed out.

Tehn please add 1 xp to this msg so that EA can actually see how many that have this problem and maybe actually not only care for money for once!

[XSV_NiTEMARE]

Hi there!

It can be your internet rotuer that is the problem. It could be your firewall blocking the connection to certain players and that makes you can't connect, or you will be disconnected.

 You can turn of the firewall for the port you're using in the router_settings.

- Sincerely, Timmie.

[ironwolfvi]

So of course i got my game yesterday, purchased it NEW off of bestbuy.com, I open it up and pop it in the system, there was a 1GB update, then 2GB install to HDD. All good. I try to set up Battlelog and I get a Loading screen and nothing happens, just stays here. So i restart the game....

I try to view My Soldier, screen darkens slightly and it just stays there. Restarted again... I then choose Multiplayer, screen darkens slightly and nothing happens. I can go into Options, Store and Campaign. I am not the only person with this issue, Some say this is happening because of the patch, some say this is happening because of the PSN maintenance.I have not used the DLC code as well.

Needless to say, i am a bit bummed.

[XSV_NiTEMARE]

Hi there!

Have you installed all five multiplayer updates? You need them in order to play the co-op/multiplayer mode. 

- Timmie