Latest Patch 1.02.58134 - Bonked?

[Demonofloom]

Since updating to the latest patch I can no longer launch ArmA2.

If i insert the CD the *play* option is blanked out but Installation is not, if I try and launch the application directly it does nothing for a while and then tells me it was unable to Authenticate original disc within time limit.

[No Use For A Name]

worked flawlessly with me...I did do a fresh reinstall and then patched directly to the newest 1.02; might give it a try unless someone has an answer

[Rom1944]

The same happens to me with and without the patch i cant run the game and i tried uninstalling with no luck.

[EDcase]

Demonofloom: Maybe try and update your DVD firmware.

Rom1944: Unfortunately you can't uninstall patches so you have to re-install the whole game.

[Rom1944]

EDcase the problem is that the same happens without the patch i tried to unisntall it and reisntall it again but it says "missing string" and then it lets the folder with just one file, i tried to manually erase the folder like its says in the readme with no luck at all i even installed the direct X that fixed a demo trouble and nothing the game doesnt seems to run its very frustrating that i cannot enjoy the game i have been a fan since operation flashpoint and i really want to enjoy this new game but it imposible for me.

[FartFetish]

This is why I bought it off Steam to avoid copy protection issues.

[Bulldogs]

Sounds odd, I've heard about the "missing string" thing around the net. The reason they have it is due to the game never actually installing fully and activating, but that happens because they're worthless pirates trying to get something for free.

But I figured the problem could also happen in an actual edition. Effectively your game isn't activating. Not sure why but I would suggest uninstalling arma 2, clearing out all references to arma 2 from the registry and attempt to install it to another directory.

Btw, after uninstslling, what file is left in the directory?

I only ask 'cause whatever file that is probably shouldn't ne there.

[Rom1944]

only the uninstall log its left.

[Rom1944]

well i tried erasing all the reference to arma and installing it again and nothing happens i still cant run the game i sent an analysis file to securerom and they said that they have to ask te developers for a solution i hope there is one because i cant return the game to the store i bougth it from.

[Bulldogs]

They should definitely be able to help you with it. I had a similar problem when my securom got nuked, but that was a different game and a different protection system (actually, no securom games would run)

I reinstalled vista and everything worked fine again, so as a last resort you may want to try that, but the extreme aside, if you don't get an email back from securom within the next few days then email BIS and see if they can help.