EADM Question

LordOrangeUK68 · 20-08-2008, 08:08 PM

I'm a digital download virgin, I've just bought BF2142 deluxe, downloaded and installed but what happens if I need to reinstall Windows in the next 6, 12 months or even longer, will the download still be there? if not what's the best way to backup my files and what do I need to backup?

Sorry for such a noob question I have been looking round the forums but can't find the answer.

Splash-Damage · 20-08-2008, 08:26 PM

The service can be withdrawn without notice at anytime,it's anyone's guess mate,Iv had NS from day one,formatted and re downloaded 20 times and its still on the link

confusedapples · 20-08-2008, 09:59 PM

You could save all the files on an external harddrive then just put them back on once you've reinstalled windows.

LordOrangeUK68 · 20-08-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Splash-Damage

The service can be withdrawn without notice at anytime,it's anyone's guess mate,Iv had NS from day one,formatted and re downloaded 20 times and its still on the link

Thanks, that's good to know

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Originally Posted by confusedapples

You could save all the files on an external harddrive then just put them back on once you've reinstalled windows.

I could, but I don't know what changes it makes to the registry, I thought when I bought it I would just download an .exe that I could save, but it looks like I was wrong

MoonDweazel · 22-08-2008, 07:04 PM

See if you don't have a "C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache" folder, and look in there to see if you find something that looks like it would be your BF2142 Deluxe download. I'd back that it up to a DVD and save it.

LordOrangeUK68 · 24-08-2008, 08:39 AM

I have backed up the game folder, I don't know if it will work and I guess I won't do until I need it, I thought when buying the game I would download an .exe or .zip that I could save and install from that, I guess I was wrong, I don't think I will be using the digital download service again.

MoonDweazel · 26-08-2008, 08:35 PM

Did you look to see if you have the installation files in the cache folder I mentioned above? I found my Northern Strike download, there, and it is a 176 MB setup.exe file. My EuroForce and Armored Fury downloads are also present, though they consist of several files along with an installer.

I wouldn't think that backing up the installed game files will do you much good if you need to re-install the game in the future.

LordOrangeUK68 · 26-08-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonDweazel

I wouldn't think that backing up the installed game files will do you much good if you need to re-install the game in the future.

No your right, I tried to install it on my laptop and I got an invalid serial, I needed to download it again

Natt · 26-08-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonDweazel

See if you don't have a "C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache" folder, and look in there to see if you find something that looks like it would be your BF2142 Deluxe download. I'd back that it up to a DVD and save it.

The exe should be in there, unless thay have changed the way it works.

VectorRoll · 27-08-2008, 03:13 AM

I think that I will post this one more time even though it can be found by the search option. This will work for any game that you download off the EADM.

Make a copy of the installer you get form EADM. You go into the cached file location for the EADM and copy the installer application. Then you can put it into a safer and easier place to retrieve it. This is the file location that the EADM defaults to.: C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache (Note that the default location is hidden and that you need to change the folder options just too see it.) You can change this location by going into the settings under the EADM and replace it with a different location. This link shows what I mean. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...DMSettings.jpg When going into the cached folder you still will have to explore further in to get to the installer. It should be in a file that should be named like this { ########## } with a 10 digit number. I did not list the numbers because they might be different for you. Then go into the folder called bf2142_bp1 which should be the same. Now you should see the installer.
When making a copy of the file; you should copy the {##########} file. NEVER post these numbers in that file. Keep them to yourself.

LordOrangeUK68 · 27-08-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VectorRoll

This is the file location that the EADM defaults to.: C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache

Thanks, but I don't have a cache folder, hidden or not, all I have is html, logs and res.

LutherBlissett · 27-08-2008, 03:33 PM

Have you gone to your folder options and made absolutely sure that you've unhidden all file and folders types that might otherwise impede it from showing up?

I don't want to patronise you. I just want to give you something to do while you're waiting for someone who actually knows what they're talking about to get back to you.

LordOrangeUK68 · 27-08-2008, 04:59 PM

I use total commander that has show hidden enabled, all other hidden dirs show fine.

confusedapples · 29-08-2008, 05:54 PM

Hmm...better idea than doing all the things above, go to EA towers take a laptop with Bf on it.

Make sure you leave a note to tell them how bad EADM is.

It will be alot easier!!

MoonDweazel · 30-08-2008, 03:54 AM

I think that you're looking under the Program Files folder; you need to look under the Program Data folder and drill down form there.

LordOrangeUK68 · 30-08-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MoonDweazel

I think that you're looking under the Program Files folder; you need to look under the Program Data folder and drill down form there.

Thanks yes your right I've found it and will back it up, guess I didn't read it right

20-08-2008, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
LordOrangeUK68 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	EADM Question I'm a digital download virgin, I've just bought BF2142 deluxe, downloaded and installed but what happens if I need to reinstall Windows in the next 6, 12 months or even longer, will the download still be there? if not what's the best way to backup my files and what do I need to backup? Sorry for such a noob question I have been looking round the forums but can't find the answer.

27-08-2008, 03:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
VectorRoll Battlefield Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 2,376	I think that I will post this one more time even though it can be found by the search option. This will work for any game that you download off the EADM. Make a copy of the installer you get form EADM. You go into the cached file location for the EADM and copy the installer application. Then you can put it into a safer and easier place to retrieve it. This is the file location that the EADM defaults to.: C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache (Note that the default location is hidden and that you need to change the folder options just too see it.) You can change this location by going into the settings under the EADM and replace it with a different location. This link shows what I mean. http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...DMSettings.jpg When going into the cached folder you still will have to explore further in to get to the installer. It should be in a file that should be named like this { ########## } with a 10 digit number. I did not list the numbers because they might be different for you. Then go into the folder called bf2142_bp1 which should be the same. Now you should see the installer. When making a copy of the file; you should copy the {##########} file. NEVER post these numbers in that file. Keep them to yourself. __________________ Battlefield Series \| Battlefield ROC \| Forum Guidelines \| Forum FAQ's

27-08-2008, 03:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
LutherBlissett Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 634	Have you gone to your folder options and made absolutely sure that you've unhidden all file and folders types that might otherwise impede it from showing up? I don't want to patronise you. I just want to give you something to do while you're waiting for someone who actually knows what they're talking about to get back to you. __________________

20-08-2008, 08:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Splash-Damage Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worksop/Nottinghamshire Posts: 532	The service can be withdrawn without notice at anytime,it's anyone's guess mate,Iv had NS from day one,formatted and re downloaded 20 times and its still on the link

20-08-2008, 09:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
confusedapples Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Behind You! Posts: 9	You could save all the files on an external harddrive then just put them back on once you've reinstalled windows.

22-08-2008, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
MoonDweazel Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 386	See if you don't have a "C:\ProgramData\Electronic Arts\EADM\cache" folder, and look in there to see if you find something that looks like it would be your BF2142 Deluxe download. I'd back that it up to a DVD and save it.

24-08-2008, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
LordOrangeUK68 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	I have backed up the game folder, I don't know if it will work and I guess I won't do until I need it, I thought when buying the game I would download an .exe or .zip that I could save and install from that, I guess I was wrong, I don't think I will be using the digital download service again.

26-08-2008, 08:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
MoonDweazel Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 386	Did you look to see if you have the installation files in the cache folder I mentioned above? I found my Northern Strike download, there, and it is a 176 MB setup.exe file. My EuroForce and Armored Fury downloads are also present, though they consist of several files along with an installer. I wouldn't think that backing up the installed game files will do you much good if you need to re-install the game in the future.

27-08-2008, 04:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
LordOrangeUK68 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	I use total commander that has show hidden enabled, all other hidden dirs show fine.

29-08-2008, 05:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
confusedapples Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Behind You! Posts: 9	Hmm...better idea than doing all the things above, go to EA towers take a laptop with Bf on it. Make sure you leave a note to tell them how bad EADM is. It will be alot easier!!

30-08-2008, 03:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
MoonDweazel Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 386	I think that you're looking under the Program Files folder; you need to look under the Program Data folder and drill down form there.