In addition to our Knowledge base issues, I have compiled a short list of known fixes for some common issues in game. If anyone would like to add to this, please do!
Game map won't load and game hangs
Ok, the default folder as you know is C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Battlefield 2142. Get to this folder, then click "Tools" and the "Folder options". Now click "View" and make sure that the "Show hidden files and folders" radio button is ticked, then scroll down a little further and make sure that "Hide Protected Operating System Files" is UNTICKED!!!
press ok >
you will see a file called 'radial.cdb' >
rename to 'oldradial.cdb' to force a re-download of ads.
problem gone.
Vista issues. Hotfix for Nvidia cards
Download Vista Hotfix
Punk Buster Updating/Issues
Evenbalance