Even with the patch, you must manually set compatibility:
The game is trying to use a resolution your monitor doesn't support (usually 800x600 or 640x480). Fix: Bfme 1 And 2 Windows Vista 7 Patch.rar
Today, while the legacy RAR file still works as a manual fix, the community has moved on to superior, automated tools. If you find this RAR on an old backup drive, use it for its game.dat file. But if you are a new player trying to experience the battle of Helm's Deep or the siege of Minas Tirith on your gaming laptop, skip the headache. Even with the patch, you must manually set
Note: Adjust the "Resolution" line to match your monitor's native specs . But if you are a new player trying
file sets a compatible screen resolution (e.g., 1024x768 or 1280x960), as the games often crash when trying to run at unsupported modern resolutions. Administrative Access
: It automatically applies all compatibility fixes, including the options.ini and resolution patches. Patch Management