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Battlefield 3 - Easy Fix for Non responsive Mouse and Keyboard HippCelt 1.06K subscribers Subscribe 12K views 2 years ago Here is a quick solution for BF3 players who have non responsive Mice. Had the issue since I bought the game in 2020. "During initial release, Mass Effect 3 will be available on Origin and a number of other 3rd party digital . Any tips? Besides, nothing much I've done fixed it, I will leave a list of the things I've done and what I have told the EA Help team.I suggest you to talk to EA Support in Twitter or Facebook (search for Help EA) as they answer and can try some stuff to see if it fixes. Like it says joining but the game just doesn't launch? Ahhhh . i had the same problem moment . my brain xD i found a solution .. . First Update your Browser what ever you use, Be shure thats your graphic card drivers are up to date, Than login into your battlelog account and launch game, try this on different browsers (Internet Explorer and Firefox). All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. 1 yr. ago. Don't warn me again for Battlefield 3 View Page Cancel 1) Right-click on origin in the taskbar and click 'exit origin', 5) In the prompt it brings up, click 'open origin'. See you on the Battlefield! By clicking View Page, you affirm that you are at least eighteen years old. September 2013. We recommend re-enabling UAC as soon as youre finished troubleshooting. ____________________________________________________________________________. Install the newest driver for your video card. I hope this works for everyone!!! for multiplayer this method should also work, except you will have to log into battlelog first obviously before launching it through the website. we tried on coop and campaign but still no results. When clicking on a server in the browser to join it, half the time the game refuses to launch, with an error message saying "Could not start, please verify that you have the latest version and can start the game from Origin." Valve Corporation. Go into LocalContent folder and delete Battlefield 3's folder 5. Steam Community :: Guide :: Battlefield 3 Not Launching With Prior Origin Install Content posted in this community may not be appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work. Cookie Notice Home of EA DICE's award-winning multiplayer experience, /r/Battlefield 3 is your #1 place on Reddit for all things Battlefield 3. If you believe your item has been removed by mistake, please contact, This item is incompatible with Battlefield 3 . What method\browser are you using launching via Battlelog? All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. 3. There's a whole list of generic fixes which everyone will suggest you but in the end there's no precise fix.The last time I checked they admitted that it was a common issue among BF3 players and that their team was working on fixing it. For me, whenever I tried to play BF with just steam on, it couldn't open up origin so my game never launched, Just reinstall bf3 and launch from google chrome (for me its working) if its not working reinstall directX and visual studio (Sorry for my bad english). That's it! Simple Fix to get Battlefield 3 to work :: Battlefield 3 General Discussions Content posted in this community may not be appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work. Are you now not able to launch the game? I will definitely try to contact EA Support. I haven't fettled much with it but I don't know if internal software systems have prevented it from launching. Yeah, me too. relocating origin to C didnt help after all, in the debug.log from the install directory is the line, anyone knows how to fix crashes when i'm ingame now it's more worst.. when the game pop up it crashes within that pop up .. WEIRD LIFE, Uninstalled Origin via the official uninstall guide (the hard way), running the game in windows safemode with network capabilities makes the join button work flawlessly. I haveuninstalled and reinstalled it and in addition to doing repair installs. It is always stuck at "Joining Server". I still can't launch game. I clicked on join game, anything - singleplayer or multiplayer thru Battlelog the it'll say initialize, the BF3 icon on the taskbar appears but after few seconds the game closes. You can also try and turn on restricted access mode within the origin settings. for all those people that are getting the game to freeze when launching the game, right click on battlefield 3 in Origin, not steam go to game properties, and in the general section DESELECT the option there which says enable origin in game for battlefield 3. also if you set it to offline mode you can bypass having to go through the battlelog crap to launch the game. I have the contents of the Origin folder, copied from a different PC. Downloaded and launched the game through origin and it worked fine. See for details.. By clicking "Check out", you agree to the game's and . I went to compatibility on origin and got it and the game to run as administrator. When it launches from the browser the games launches but does not open till you click it on the task bar. UAC is a Windows security feature that helps protect your device by preventing applications from gaining Administrator access to your operating system. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. And glad to hear, posts in this thread helped you solve this issue, and you able to play the game again! Learn how to adjust the protection level in your User Access Control settings with Microsoft Support. It is only visible to you. Don't warn me again for Battlefield 3 View Page Cancel I've been playing Battlefield 3 on PC since 2017 and never had that before. Are you playing on Origin or Steam? and our Battlefield 3 How to Fix Issues 27,083 views Sep 19, 2020 437 Dislike Share Save BlueMark Entertainment 4.74K subscribers This video will show you how I fixed my issues with EA Server. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), https://www.origin.com/usa/en-us/store/download. Battlefield 3 Not Launching There can be several reasons why Battlefield 3 may not be launching on your device. Disable origin in game overlay, disable it in geforce experience. Battlefield 3 gets stuck on "initializing" whenever I try to join a server using battlelog. Right-click the EA app icon on your desktop (or in the EA app directory if not on your desktop) and select. Battlefield has bee running fine since i made them both run as administrator. When the download was finished I was eager to get in game, but for some reasons it can't launch. In the command box that opens, type %ProgramData%/Origin then click OK. 4. Battlefield 3 Not Launching With Prior Origin Install. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). Please see the. Why anyone would buy this on steam is beyond me, works perfectly fine without any crashes through origin, so, yeah, it is a steam problem. - last edited Get sure that you have disabled all ad and application blocking software in your browser and using the latest version of Adobe Flash. Games that won't download, install, or load in the EA app. Here is what worked for me after previous troubleshooting that involved reinstalling the game didn't work: 1. So, like usual, I started the game with origin open, being taken to battlelog and clicking 'start campaign' with nothing really happening. I noticed it was happening to others as well but didn't know this was such a common issue within the Battlefield community, such a shame. In C:\Program Files\EA Games, copy the content of the old folder for the game into the new folder for the game. I'm closing this thread to stop it being necroed. If this didn't work for you please let me know in the comments and I'll gladly try and help you to the best of my knowledge :D. I created my EA ID but it just doesn't work on this WHY? Just give up and request a refund for this game. What is the use of marketing a console on its ability to be backward compatible if the game makers don't support their older games? if you have brave or add blockers you gotta turn it off for the website. This item has been removed from the community because it violates Steam Community & Content Guidelines. When trying to join a Back To Karkand server, the game doesn't acknowledge the fact that I do own it - I have the Limited Edition as well as the Premium - and another message appears basically telling me to buy it. Furthermore, when I try to repair the game or even update it, Origin crashes. It was RivaTuner that caused the inability to launch the game. Thank you so much! Origin will say its running in compatibility mode but thats fine. 1) Right-click on origin in the taskbar and click 'exit origin' 2) Log out of battlelog 3) Log in to battlelog 4) In battlelog, click 'play campaign' 5) In the prompt it brings up, click 'open origin' 6) Wait about 15 seconds and the game will start. Discuss BF3 and share content with the community. Then launch steam and origin individually. Please be aware, before doing the following to make sure Battlefield 3 is NOT running in Task Manager (sometimes the .exe can be hiding in Background processes). If that helped, you can try to enable the cloud storage after a restart; it might work after with the cloud storage function. You are not alone, i think most of the BF3 players have problem launching it. Best way I found is exit from every application. Home of EA DICE's award-winning multiplayer experience, /r/Battlefield 3 is your #1 place on Reddit for all things Battlefield 3. I've been having trouble playing Battlefield 3 recently: the game won't always launch through the Battlelog, and doesn't even appear to launch from Origin. Reinstall your webplugins for battlelog. I'm actually considering buying the Steam version of the game, although I don't know if that will resolve things entirely. Need browser Chome or Firefox for launch the game Battlefield 3. after trying to play a day after i have the same error. Show. When I try to start campaign via Battlelog It keep saying "Initializing" and it never ends. Not sure if this is the same, but I found the issue to be the browser I was using. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. i had the issue where battlefield refused to launch. March Some hard drives have FAT32 formatting, which can have issues with files larger than 4 GB. Hopefully this works for everyone! Mass Effect 3 is yet another entry in EA's stable of PC games that can't be purchased via Steam. Kind regards, avidnarutofan 6 + XP #7 December 2017 Options A game window pops up but its just a white screen and battlelog is stuck on the same initializing notification forever. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKCRAk6PLLk. At least it can't be purchased "initially," that is, according to BioWare community manager Chris Priestly, who posted a variety of FAQ answers on the EA division's forums late last week. I worked on this issue for hours and what solved it for me was installing and opening OperaGX and use battlelog there. I've tried multiple guides and videos, but I can't get the Steam Version of Battlefield 3 to launch Campaign or Multiplayer. This item will only be visible in searches to you, your friends, and admins. Here are some possible reasons: Outdated game client or drivers If you are trying to launch the game with an outdated game client or drivers, it may not run properly or at all. September 2013 That is what I have to do. @LOLGotYerTags do you still use Win11, are you having any issues playing BF3 or solutions to issues that you can share? It is only visible to you. Launching BF3 on Steam launches bf3.exe and the bf3webhelper.exe. Hold the Windows key + R. 3. All rights reserved. This item will only be visible to you, admins, and anyone marked as a creator. After reading countless guides and reading typical troubleshooting dribble, I think I may have discovered the reason. Once they are both up, open up your browser and play from battlelog. Did you already do step by step as I explained in the guide? Open the Control Panel (find it by searching Control Panelin the Start menu). I had the same problem but I fixed it easily. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. Try re-installing the EA app Close the EA app (formerly EA Desktop). Battlefield 3 gets stuck on "initializing" whenever I try to join a server using battlelog. So the EA help guy ultimately added another copy through origin and the issue was resolved. Battlelog is a free social platform that ties into Battlefield 4 and Battlefield 3 and lets you socialize, track stats, plan your next game, and more from your web browser! Steam Community :: Guide :: Battlefield 3 Not Launching Fix Content posted in this community may not be appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work. Just doing the 2 work for me, thanks you ! You may need to check the install directory of BF3. By clicking View Page, you affirm that you are at least eighteen years old. I don't know what else I could do, @grumpycat60 That is a recent common problem with multiple entries in this forum. Make sure to use the local data when the information box popping up. Forums - Battlelog / Battlefield 3 Do you have the "Nahimic" Software on your PC? It could be several reasons; I try to give you several steps which might help to solve your problem. The bugs continue in Battlefield 2042 which makes it necessary to explain to you How to fix 'Can't Stop Shooting' auto fire. Valve Corporation. So to play Battlefield 3 from Steam or even from Origin (which still works with Steam . Did everything suggested and still will not launch I get "launching campaign" and "initialising campaign" notifications but will not launch. THANK YOU! I am using a Gigabyte Aero laptop. You can fix that by going to task manager and closing off the thread of BF3Helper (Win10 is under "Origin"). All rights reserved. Learn more about drive formatting and disk management with Microsoft Support, Learn how to adjust the protection level in your User Access Control settings with Microsoft Support, Open the Control Panel (find it by searching. Did you decide to repurchase it on Steam because reasons? Then launch steam and origin individually. I have not been able to play BF3 since January and this worked like a charm. Sometimes origin flashes up orange one time in the taskbar but nothing happens. By clicking View Page, you affirm that you are at least eighteen years old. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Scan this QR code to download the app now. By clicking View Page, you affirm that you are at least eighteen years old. Tried multiple fixes like "clear origin cache", "verify game file integrity", "reinstall origin", "Update punkbuster' etc. Had the issue since I bought the game in 2020. Too much hassle. This worked perfectly for me. I use Firefox. For more information, please see our Valve Corporation. I clicked on join game, anything - singleplayer or multiplayer thru Battlelog the it'll say initialize, the BF3 icon on the taskbar appears but after few seconds the game closes. It was that simple. Don't warn me again for Battlefield 3 View Page Cancel MY SOLUTION: LAUNCH THE SINGLEPLAYER USING THE DIFFIRENT BF3.PAR FILE SO THAT THE GAME ACTUALLY LOADS AND THEN JUST GO ONTO BATTLELOG AND GET INTO THE GAME (I SIGNED INTO ORIGINS ON THE SITE ITSELF, THEN SAID NO TO THE "UPDATE THE GAME" POP-UP). Try incognito mode on the browsers too. . For me, whenever I tried to play BF with just steam on, it couldn't open up origin so my game never launched. Click on the EA app and uninstall. I just got tired, bought BF4 Premium for 9 EUR (it's on sale till 25th of Feb) and started playing the game.Best of luck for you with it and honestly, expect a few more weeks, maybe months of nothing till it somehow fixes itself after a random update they made :D. Thank you for your answer! 6) Wait about 15 seconds and the game will start. designed to be run through the web-based social networking service called Battlelog which of course was a really bad launch design. The author of this thread has indicated that this post answers the original topic. Go to C:\Program Files\EA Games and move the folder for the game to a different place. Don't you love it when you just bought Battlefield 3 on Steam and itdoesn't launch? i tried with diffrent broswer nothing happend still same problem. The bit you spoke of the "Play" button not working its because the thread of the BF3Helper is still open so the Origin Launcher detects as you are "in the game" even though the game itself is not open. I started PIPE.exe This is the output. Any fix for this so I can play the DLC maps? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thanks for watching! Uninstall Battlefield 3 in Steam 2. Worked like a charm. How to fix Battlefield 3 from not launching Working 2021 guide ItzMrPug 1.84K subscribers Subscribe 36K views 2 years ago Buy bf3 here : https://amzn.to/37cJGIK If you need a gaming. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Learn more about drive formatting and disk management with Microsoft Support. See you on the Battlefield! Please note that I only did this for the non-co-op campaign. I think i have problems with my PC, i think my programs don t detect internet, but i have on browser and another gamesand in bad company 2 don t recognize punkbuster..he kick me after a wileand bf3 stuck on joining server You need to sign in or create an account to do that. I don't even see them on this thread. Battlelog is "Battlefield 3's" system for keeping track of your progress in ranked matches. Under Programs, click Uninstall a program. This item will only be visible to you, admins, and anyone marked as a creator. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. You need to sign in or create an account to do that. The method that works for me (I have the Origin version) almost 100% of the time is to use Internet Explorer (not edge as Battlelog doesn't play well with modern Chromium based browsers), and then go into the Battlelog settings and select to use the Battlelog plugin to launch the game instead of the plugin free method. I just re-downloaded Battlefield 3 for the sake of nostalgia. Discuss BF3 and share content with the community. Also being logged into Battlelog in your browser before opening seems to help accelerate the process. I just tried and it won't work on either of those. When trying to join a Back To Karkand server, the game doesn't acknowledge the fact that I do own it - I have the Limited Edition as well as the Premium - and another message appears basically telling me to buy it. Launch "Battlefield 3" without Battlelog with help from an experienced video game professional. And the steam version still has the same initialization problem. What is the 'Can't Stop Shooting' auto fire in Battlefield 2042? When the download was finished I was eager to get in game, but for some reasons it can't launch. At first, please check your latest video-card driver and check what version of the origin client is installed on your computer. Once they are both up, open up your browser and play from battlelog. This item will only be visible in searches to you, your friends, and admins. Had this problem for a very long time and nothing worked, this did, thank you. I tried turning the plugin-free launch option off and no, but the problem persists. 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