NHL 08 [ Edited ]

[samdaman80]

I downloaded NHL 08 via Origin for my PC but when I try to play it plays the EA Sports bit at the start but then freezes on the loading screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it still refuses to load. Any idea what I can do? 

[faym3 · Accepted solution]

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@samdaman80 wrote:

I downloaded NHL 08 via Origin for my PC but when I try to play it plays the EA Sports bit at the start but then freezes on the loading screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it still refuses to load. Any idea what I can do? 

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Hey Samdaman80, 

If you are still having the issue with your game after un-install and re-install it could indicate an issue with your settings for the game.

Check your "My Documents" folder to see if a NHL 08 folder has been created. If so delete the folder.

Another few things which could cause a similar issue:

-UAC http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-User-Account-Control-on-or-off

-Incompatible OS (try Compatability mode)

* Rightclick the .exe, BAT, CMD or MSI file

* Select "Properties"

* Click on the compatibility tab

* Tick the box "Run this program in compatability mode for:"

* Choose the dropdown "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

-Programs that may cause this issue:

Anti-Virus Programs 

• Avast! 
• AVG Anti-virus 
• BitDefender 
• Kaspersky Anti-virus 
• McAfee Anti-virus 
• Nod32 Anti-virus 
• Norton/Symantec Anti-virus 
• Panda Anti-virus 
• Trend Micro 

Anti-Spyware Programs 

• Ad Aware 
• Spybot Search & Destroy 
• Spycatcher Express 
• Webroot Spy Sweeper 

Firewall/Security Programs 

• Comodo 
• McAfee Personal Firewall 
• Panda Internet Security 
• Zone Alarm 
• Online Armor

If you have none of these programs and UAC did not solve the issue, could you post a bit more about your computer?

Specifically the Operating system. Older XP titles (such as NHL 08) will have trouble running on a x64 bit version of Vista and W7.

Hope this helps! If not let me know

[faym3 · Accepted solution]

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@samdaman80 wrote:

I downloaded NHL 08 via Origin for my PC but when I try to play it plays the EA Sports bit at the start but then freezes on the loading screen. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling but it still refuses to load. Any idea what I can do? 

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Hey Samdaman80, 

If you are still having the issue with your game after un-install and re-install it could indicate an issue with your settings for the game.

Check your "My Documents" folder to see if a NHL 08 folder has been created. If so delete the folder.

Another few things which could cause a similar issue:

-UAC http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Turn-User-Account-Control-on-or-off

-Incompatible OS (try Compatability mode)

* Rightclick the .exe, BAT, CMD or MSI file

* Select "Properties"

* Click on the compatibility tab

* Tick the box "Run this program in compatability mode for:"

* Choose the dropdown "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)

-Programs that may cause this issue:

Anti-Virus Programs 

• Avast! 
• AVG Anti-virus 
• BitDefender 
• Kaspersky Anti-virus 
• McAfee Anti-virus 
• Nod32 Anti-virus 
• Norton/Symantec Anti-virus 
• Panda Anti-virus 
• Trend Micro 

Anti-Spyware Programs 

• Ad Aware 
• Spybot Search & Destroy 
• Spycatcher Express 
• Webroot Spy Sweeper 

Firewall/Security Programs 

• Comodo 
• McAfee Personal Firewall 
• Panda Internet Security 
• Zone Alarm 
• Online Armor

If you have none of these programs and UAC did not solve the issue, could you post a bit more about your computer?

Specifically the Operating system. Older XP titles (such as NHL 08) will have trouble running on a x64 bit version of Vista and W7.

Hope this helps! If not let me know

[jhatfield1021]

I was on the phone with McAfe for over 2 hours only to find out that it was a software issue.  The problem was that when I tried to do a virus scan, it locked up on the NHL 08 file at 34%.  I tried to uninstall it but it froze up.  My pc started acting hokey and wouldnt shut down properly and I had to hold the shut off button just to get the system to reboot.  I tried using the Shredder on McAfee but got an error that it couldnt remove it.  So I then tried using their cleaner and then it let me unistall EA NHL 08 and start a scan which got past 34% as we speak.  McAfee wanted a one time fee of $129 or a yearly fee of $179 to fix the problem.  I only used this program one time and up until now hadnt noticed that my scans werent working.  What is the deal?  I have a 4 month old laptop and visur protection but yet it couldnt help me with my 5 year old game. :womansad:

[EA_Nils]

@jhatfield1021 Hi,

You could try adding an exception for NHL 08 in your antivirus software.

Another option would be trying another antivirus solution, such as Microsoft's Security Essentials: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

Cheers,

Nils

[pintree3]

Not being into PC sports game I never ended up using my NHL 08 DVD which was given to me as a gift when I was living in Asia (Being Canadian They thought I may enjoy it :-). Anyhow, I decided to give it a shot so I installed it but once ionstalled nothing happens. and by nothing I mean nothing: I double-click on the short cut, the mouse icon turns into an hour glass for a few seconds and then nothing. The icon

 turns back to its default arrow and nothing pops up. no game, no error window, no anything as if I never clicked on the game. I tired going to its executable's Properties and tried it no XP compatibilty mode (and others) and still the same ''nothing'' results.

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

Motherboard: ASUS P7P55D-E LX

VGA: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series

RAM: 12 Gig

Monitor: ViewSonic VX2453 Series (24 inch)

Thank you

[EA_Nils]

@pintree3 Hi,

In order to ensure that no programs are interfering in the background, please run a Clean Boot: http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

Cheers,

Nils

[Rocket_BunnyXXX]

A few years ago I bought NHL 08 for my PC. About a year ago I have then uninstalled. Now I wanted it again to install. The installation went smoothly, and the product code has been accepted. Now I wanted to start the game, the button comes, I click on "play". After a few seconds came the Windows message: "nhl2008pal.exe has stopped working"!

I have it directly on C: \ Program Files \ EA Sports \ NHL08 \ nhl2008pal.exe versucht, but it was the same message!

Why?
Can anyone help me? I would like to play a newer NHL, but for the PC there's only NHL 09, and the difference is not very large.

How can I start the game?

Thanks for any help!

[EA_Nils]

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@jeffreycolt wrote:

A few years ago I bought NHL 08 for my PC. About a year ago I have then uninstalled. Now I wanted it again to install. The installation went smoothly, and the product code has been accepted. Now I wanted to start the game, the button comes, I click on "play". After a few seconds came the Windows message: "nhl2008pal.exe has stopped working"!

I have it directly on C: \ Program Files \ EA Sports \ NHL08 \ nhl2008pal.exe versucht, but it was the same message!

Why?
Can anyone help me? I would like to play a newer NHL, but for the PC there's only NHL 09, and the difference is not very large.

How can I start the game?

Thanks for any help!

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Hi,

In order to ensure that no programs are interfering in the background, please run a Clean Boot: http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/

Additionally please also check the suggestions provided here previously: http://answers.ea.com/t5/Other-EA-Games/NHL-08/m-p/1710#M841

Let me know how you get on.

Cheers,

Nils