Tips/Tricks/Fixes/Suggestions *Updated 5/16/2015

There are several things to do that may help in ones specific situation. Below is a list of several items in which may be beneficial to you DEPENDING if your system is set-up properly. I strongly suggest each of you try each step! ALWAYS test after completing each one to see if your specific issue has been resolved! These are all VARIFIED known fixes posted here within the forums. Some of the suggestions are simply to improve your gaming experience, other WILL increase your systems overall performance! R E A D each of the tips & apply them INDIVIDUALLY then test to be sure your system is stable & performs well during normal use/gaming. Return & re-post your success or failures so we can resolve the issues to benefit all users!
NOTE: BEFORE you ask for help It is to your advantage to complete the following which will GREATLY improve your getting your specific problem resolved ACCURATELY!
FOLLOW THIS LINK: Also it is # 10 in the list - HOW TO - Avatar / Presentation / Signature
( 1 ) Check for Errors within your Operating System - sfc /scannow LINK - Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files | Microsoft Support [support.microsoft.com]
( 2 ) Reliability Monitor - This is a Windows System tool that most overlook but is useful if your having issues! Windows help and learning | Microsoft Support [windows.microsoft.com]
( 3 ) Use Google Chrome as a browser to play the game. LINK - Google Chrome - The Fast & Secure Web Browser Built to be Yours [google.com]
( 4 ) ALWAYS check for malware using Malwarebytes ( Free Version ) is simple - LINK - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - Protect, Detect & Remove Malware From Your PC | Malwarebytes [malwarebytes.org]
( 5 ) If you have connection issues - Port Forewarding
You can visit How To Set Up Port Forwarding - Port Forward [portforward.com]
to get a tutorial for which ever router you have.
NOTE - To check your ping complete the following.
Command Prompt
type ping -n 1000 thenwww.Battlelog.com ( or the server address ) press ENTER. This will allow you to check for Packet Loss & other related issues.
Additional Information ( Firewall ) on - off - Windows help and learning | Microsoft Support [windows.microsoft.com]
Ping Test LINK: http://ping-test.net/ [ping-test.net]
( 6 ) Turn Off Origin In Game & Featured Today - LINK - HOW TO - Disable Origin In Game & Featured Today
( 7 ) Direct X Problems -
Go My Computer / C: / Program Files (x86) / Origin Games / Battlefield 4 / _Installer Folder / directx / redist / find then select DXSETUP
Open it & a box will appear! Allow it to start then another box will open ( Welcome To setup for DirectX ), Accept the agreement, click the next button, then the DirectX Runtime Install box appears, click the next button, Once started, it will search for the existing components & install them, click FINISH to complete the installation. Re-Start your computer & test while playing the game to see if this resolves the issue!
( 8 ) Memtest ( memory Testing Utility ) find memory leaks - LINK - http://www.memtest.org/ [memtest.org]
( 9 ) System Requirements - Battlefield 4: Requirements, Release Dates & Beta
( 10 ) HELP US TO HELP YOU - HOW TO - Avatar / Presentation / Forum Signature / Location - LINK - HOW TO - Avatar / Presentation / Signature
( 11 ) IF APPLICABLE - CPU Lag Fix - LINK - Battlefield 4 CPU Lag Fix - Gameranx [gameranx.com]
( 12 ) How To make A user.cfg file: LINK - SINDOPLAY: Link Daftar Login Situs Slot Online Hoki Malam Ini [bftips.com]

    • FILE NAMES * *
      To show your FPS in game constantly - perfoverlay.drawfps 1
      To show a graph of you CPU & Graphics - perfoverlay.drawgraph 1
      There are additional user.cfg files you may consider for added performance. Add all lines to a single file to complete the task.
      Other Command Lines you may RESEARCH to tune ( DIFFER depending on system hardware ):
      perfoverlay.drawfps 1
      perfoverlay.drawgraph 1
      VisualTerrain.DxDisplacementMappingEnable 1
      VisualTerrain.DxTessellatedTriWidth 9
      VisualTerrain.LodScale 1.1
      VisualTerrain.MeshScatteringBuildChannelCount 8
      VisualTerrain.MeshScatteringBuildChannelsLaunchedPerFrameCountMax 4
      VisualTerrain.MeshScatteringDistanceScaleFactor 2
      VisualTerrain.MeshScatteringDensityScaleFactor 1
      VisualTerrain.MeshScatteringInstancesPerCellMax 4096
      VisualTerrain.MeshScatteringQualityLevel Ultra
      RenderDevice.Dx11Enable 1
      RenderDevice.Dx11Dot1Enable 1
      RenderDevice.Dx11Dot1RuntimeEnable 1
      WorldRender.TransparencyShadowmapsEnable 0
      WorldRender.MotionBlurEnable 0
      WorldRender.MotionBlurForceOn 0
      WorldRender.MotionBlurFixedShutterTime 0
      WorldRender.MotionBlurMax 0
      WorldRender.MotionBlurQuality 0
      WorldRender.MotionBlurMaxSampleCount 0
      WorldRender.PlanarReflectionEnable
      perfoverlay.drawfps true
      renderdevice.renderaheadlimit 3
      thread.processorcount 4
      thread.maxprocessorcount 4
      thread.minfreeprocessorcount 0
      gametime.maxvariablefps 59.93
      ( 13 ) Repair Battlefield4 ( the Game ) -
      Open your Origin, Right Click on Battlefield4, select Repair Game, allow the repair to complete then re-start your Origin.
      ( 14 ) Directx -
      Go My Computer / C: / Program Files (x86) / Origin Games / Battlefield 4 Beta / _Installer Folder / directx / redist / DXSETUP
      Open it & a box will appear! Allow it to start then another box will open ( Welcome To setup for DirectX ), Accept the agreement, click the next button, then the DirectX Runtime Install box appears, click the next button, Once started, it will search for the existing components & install them, click FINISH to complete the installation. Re-Start your computer & test while playing the game to see if this resolves the issue!
      ( 15 ) Turn Off Video Background in Battlelog -
      Go to Settings / General / Local Settings move the white box to the left in the Enable vidoe background for this device/browser - Select Save to complete. This will reduce your CPU useage!
      ( 16 ) NVIDIA SVC FREEZE while in game
      The NvStream is used by the NVIDIA Shiela NOT your PC, to stop freezes complete the following steps:
      Open a ADMINISTRATIVE command Prompt & type in the following EXACTLY as shown here!
      sc stop “NvStreamSvc” It will open the Svc Diagnostic
      Type in the following sc config “NvStreamSvc” start= disabled then press ENTER. Close the Command Prompt, NvcStream is now disabled!
  • NOTE: Shadowplay the nvstream service can not be disabled if your using Shadowplay!
    ( 17 ) Over-Clock your monitor LINK: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/31526-overclocking-your-monitor-refresh-rate-amd-gpus/ [linustechtips.com]
    ( 18 ) Game Fails To Launch
    Run Origin as Administrator - Right-click the Origin icon on your desktop Select Run As Administrator. Restart Origin and try launching your game.
    Temporarily disable anti-virus software that may be prohibiting Origin from being able to function properly. Restart Origin and try launching your game with the anti-virus off to see if that solves the issue. If so, you may need to adjust the settings of your anti-virus software & exclude Origin.
    If this does not work.
    Try the following
    Go to the folder Origin.
    Find the file there named OriginER and run ( left click )
    Select the items that are appropriate for your problem, you may also try to repair the game it’s self, always finish with a simple reboot of your PC.
    ( 19 ) ERROR UDP Port 3659

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riN1QHzG4bw

[youtube.com]
( 20 ) PunkBuster
The same in Battlefield 3 as well as Battlefield 4, follow the instructions in the link provided.

[youtube.com]
( 21 ) DDU - GPU Driver Removal Tool -https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/550192/geforce-drivers/wagnard-tools-ddu-gmp-tdr-manupulator-updated-02-19-2015-/ [forums.geforce.com]
( 22 ) GPU Driver Removal Tool -https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/550192/geforce-drivers/wagnard-tools-ddu-gmp-tdr-manupulator-updated-02-19-2015-/ [forums.geforce.com]
( 23 ) Configure & Limit Reservable Bandwidth Setting In Windows 8.1
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/configure-reservable-bandwidth-settings-windows [thewindowsclub.com]
( 24 ) Configure & Limit Reservable Bandwidth settings in Windows 7
http://windows7themes.net/en-us/disable-bandwidth-limit-in-windows-7-speed-up-your-internet/ [windows7themes.net]
( 25 ) CCleaner to clean up unnecesary files
Download CCleaner | Clean, optimize & tune up your PC, free! [piriform.com]
( 26 ) How to remove temp internet files
Windows help and learning | Microsoft Support [support.microsoft.com]
( 27 ) Network Smoothing Factor ( How To / Explained )

[youtube.com]
( 28 ) How to perform a CLEAN BOOT in Windows LINK: How to perform a clean boot in Windows | Microsoft Support [support.microsoft.com]
http://answers.ea.com [answers.ea.com] Miracles we do right away, the impossible may take some time!!
( 29 ) GPU Driver Removal Tool -https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/550192/geforce-drivers/wagnard-tools-ddu-gmp-tdr-manupulator-updated-02-19-2015-/ [forums.geforce.com]
( 30 ) Packet Loss ( AldermachXI ) LINK: how avoid packet loss?
( 31 ) Phantom Codes - phase 1 - bumpinthenight phase 2 - epic dream worlds phase 3 - 24344241893
( 32 ) NUMEROUS TIPS - http://answers.ea.com/t5/Battlefield-4/READ-FIRSTS-Common-issues-Fixes-amp-Guides/m-p/3218167#U3218167 [answers.ea.com]
( 33 ) How to update Google Chrome - Update Google Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help [support.google.com]
( 34 ) Browse By Topic ( EA Games ) - EA Help: Official support [help.ea.com] Help File Link: Fixes/Improvements/Repairs *Updated 4/22/15**
( 35 ) Un-park your CPU parked cores for performance gain -
You Tube Video -

[youtube.com]
Link To the software download - File sharing and storage made simple… [mediafire.com]
( 36 ) If you are using chrome - https://allinlearning.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/204245434-Re-enabling-NPAPI-Plugins-in-Google-Chrome-After-Early-April-of-2015 [allinlearning.zendesk.com]
#1 ------- chrome://flags/#enable-npapi
#2 ------- Find “Enable NPAPI Mac, Windows” in the list, and click “Enable,”
#3 ------- Click the "Re

Very nice write-up!!! Hopefully this gets a sticky, and I am adding it to my favorites right now! Thank you for taking the time out to create this, we need more people like you <3.

If you are using shadowplay the nvstream service can not be disabled otherwise shadowplay will not work.

Nice thread ^^

Thank you Mr.Gunny!

You are the Best.

:slight_smile:

Bump

What happened to the old thread ?

Fixes / Repairs & Suggestions *Updated 3/2*

Noted & Thank You for the post! Your 100% correct! :slight_smile:

No problem…found out the hard at myself the other day when I turned it off

I have since updated the list but it is still there!

Excellent thread. Good work op!

its great but i must add also use superantispyware because it will get things malwarebytes did not…other then that spot on…both can be found on file hippo…


MY RIG
AMD 555 CPU ulocked to a quad core running 3.8ghz, ASUS M5A97 motherboard with a 970 north bridge, 8gb 1600mhz crucial LED tracer memory, GTX 770 4gb with a none ti 560 2gb for physx, samsung 240gb SSD main OS split in 2 with 7 64bit, 2 250gb WD blues not in raid for games and a 500gb black for storage, ultra X4 full mod 800 watt PSU, coolermaster 922 case with 212 none evo CPU cooler, monitor is a runco 3D 1080p 300 inch projector with 2 dell 19’s running systems screens, sound is a sound blaster USB pro 5.1 card with dolby live support on a onkyo 7.1 amp with 14 matched klipsch speakers, i dont care what your gaming rig cost my projector is still selling for 34 grand new(as of 2015)…i paid 3 grand for it 2 years ago in a estate sale and have less then 500 total in the gaming rig because its all used parts!!! before you laugh at the CPU i only got 5 more frames a second out a 3930k on a X79 sabertooth motherboard with 32gb of memory running the same video cards and monitor set up!!! (at least in this game)

Thanks!

Great write up. Thanks

Link to section: 36 includes the latest issue with users whom use Google Chrome as a browser!36 includes the latest issue with users whom use Google Chrome as a browser!

:slight_smile: Good Luck & Best Wishes :slight_smile:

bumps good read